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Event:
GPG: 50
Date: Oct 13, 2018 |
#R1#
Retherford misses with a hook.
Burns throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Herbert Burns seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Burns will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Retherford is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Burns with a body shot.
Retherford misses with a body shot.
Burns has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Jitz MMA in the buildup to the fight.
Retherford lands with a straight right. Burns didn't see that one coming.
A slow jab from Burns misses its intended target.
Burns shoots in but no luck this time.
Retherford tries to clinch up.
Retherford throws a shot from downtown. Burns moves away and avoids it.
Burns closes the distance and clinches up with Retherford, looking for a takedown. Burns pushes Retherford against the cage but Retherford circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Herbert Burns. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Burns throws a sloppy head kick and Retherford moves out of range easily.
Retherford swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Retherford closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Burns quickly recovers to half guard.
Retherford looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Burns with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Burns is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Burns is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Retherford scores with a couple of nice shots.#ROC2#
Burns is rocked!#T1#
Retherford looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Oh Burns is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Retherford lands a big elbow from half guard. That looks like it's hurt Burns quite badly. Burns pulls Retherford in close trying to recover. Retherford postures up and lands two really hard shots that put Burns on queer street! The ref takes a look and decides to call an end to the fight! Possibly an early stoppage but Burns doesn't seem to be complaining too much.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Zain Retherford!
Zain Retherford 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.
The defeated Herbert Burns had this to say: 'I will be back stronger and my next opponent better watch out! '.
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Event:
GPG: 45
Date: Sep 08, 2018 |
#R1##CL2#
Goncalves forces Retherford back against the cage and clinches.
Retherford 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.
Goncalves is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Retherford is defending well.
Retherford scores with a shoulder strike.
Goncalves misses with a hook from the clinch.
Goncalves swings wildly with an uppercut but Retherford uses good head movement to avoid it.
Goncalves misses with a punch on the inside.
Goncalves swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Goncalves fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Retherford blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Retherford lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Goncalves backwards.
Retherford has a couple of punches blocked by Goncalves.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Retherford.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Retherford.
Retherford misses with some punches.
Retherford pressing his opponent against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Goncalves is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Retherford pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Goncalves misses with the head strike.
Come on Retherford - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Goncalves tries to land knees in the clinch but Retherford avoids the damage to the body.
Retherford blocks a punch to the side of the head.
#T1#
Retherford gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Goncalves.
Zain Retherford has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dilon Goncalves.
Goncalves throws a punch but it's blocked by Retherford.
A right hook to the body lands for Retherford.
Retherford scores with a shoulder strike.
Goncalves wants a takedown.
Goncalves misses with some punches.
Retherford doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Stalling in the clinch from Retherford.
Retherford struggles to land a body shot inside as Goncalves controls his hands.
A short uppercut from Retherford.
Still in the clinch, Retherford scores with a nice short uppercut.
Retherford lands with a short shot to the head.
Retherford on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Retherford lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Goncalves is trying to pull guard but Retherford has him pressed against the cage.
Retherford manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Goncalves tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T2#
Retherford blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Retherford lands a hook that snaps the head of Goncalves backwards.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Retherford works on Goncalves's body with a couple of short punches.
Retherford on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Retherford blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Retherford displaying some good clinch control by pressing Goncalves up against the cage.
Retherford tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Retherford works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Goncalves looks winded!
A hook to the body from Retherford.
Retherford lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Still in the clinch, Retherford scores with a nice short uppercut.
A short uppercut from Retherford.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Retherford.
Goncalves swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Goncalves has a couple of punches blocked by Retherford.
Goncalves wants a takedown but no success here.
Retherford lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Goncalves fails to land.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Retherford.
Retherford will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Goncalves up against the cage.#T3#
Goncalves is trying to pull guard but Retherford turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Retherford lands with a short head shot on the inside. #TD2#
Goncalves manages to pull guard.
Retherford's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Retherford postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Retherford landing some decent shots from guard.
Retherford working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Retherford has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Retherford content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Retherford landing some decent shots from guard.
Retherford controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Retherford working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. #T4##SUB2#
Goncalves throws his legs up looking for a submission but Retherford uses it to pass to side control.
Retherford is putting a hurting on Goncalves here, landing some big shots from side control.
Retherford is looking to take a break and control but Goncalves is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Retherford working the ground and pound.
Retherford trying to control the action but Goncalves is working from the bottom.
Retherford creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Retherford working the head with strikes.
Retherford trying to control the position but Goncalves is working away.
Goncalves is trying to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Zain Retherford dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Goncalves goes for a double leg but Retherford avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Retherford continues to drive forward.
Goncalves misses with a takedown #KD#
and Goncalves is countered with a crisp right hand from Retherford that sends him to the canvas! Retherford follows him to the mat into side control. #ROC#
Goncalves is rocked!#CUT#
It looks like Dilon Goncalves has been cut.
Retherford wants to control but Goncalves is keeping him busy.
Goncalves is still in real trouble! Can Retherford finish him?
Goncalves takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Retherford trying to control the action but Goncalves is working from the bottom.
Goncalves is looking for a sweep.
Goncalves seems to have recovered his senses.
Retherford cracks Goncalves with a big elbow.
Goncalves takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Goncalves is trying to get back to half guard.
Retherford taking a breather here. #T1#
Retherford looks up at the clock and then as Goncalves takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Retherford smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Goncalves is trying to improve his position.
Retherford landing a few strikes.
Retherford in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Retherford trying to control the position but Goncalves is working away.
Retherford just content to control the position.
Goncalves tries to buck Retherford off but Retherford is having none of it.
Retherford cracks Goncalves with a big right hand but Goncalves just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
#T2#
Goncalves is looking for a sweep.
Goncalves is working to avoid the ground and pound but Retherford connects with a decent elbow.
Retherford wants to lay and pray for a moment but Goncalves keeps working.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Retherford is chipping away with strikes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Retherford moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Goncalves is looking for a sweep.
Goncalves is working to avoid the ground and pound but Retherford connects with a decent elbow.
Retherford trying to control the action but Goncalves is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Goncalves being controlled for a moment.
Goncalves tries to buck Retherford off but Retherford is having none of it.
Retherford cracks Goncalves with a big right hand but Goncalves just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Goncalves tries to bench press Retherford off him but Retherford keeps the position.
Retherford is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Goncalves tries to bench press Retherford off him but Retherford keeps the position.
Retherford wants to lay and pray for a moment but Goncalves keeps working.
Retherford lands a few punches from side control.#T4#
Retherford landing a few strikes.
Retherford trying to control the action but Goncalves is working from the bottom.
Goncalves is looking for a sweep.
Goncalves takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Retherford cracks Goncalves with a big right hand but Goncalves just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Goncalves is trying to improve his position.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Retherford has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Goncalves is trying to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Zain Retherford dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Dilon Goncalves's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
Goncalves takes a swing at Retherford's ribcage but misses.
Retherford tries to counter with a takedown but Goncalves is quick to defend against it.
Goncalves misses with a jab, cross combination.
Left hook, right uppercut from Goncalves.
Goncalves loads up on a big right hand but Retherford slips the punch.#KD#
Goncalves ducks straight into an uppercut from Retherford and tumbles to the canvas! It’s a flash knockdown though - Goncalves manages to regain guard straight away.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Goncalves being controlled here, momentarily.
Retherford distracts Goncalves with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#SUB2#
Goncalves is looking for a triangle but Retherford pushes his legs off easily.
Retherford is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Goncalves takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Goncalves tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Retherford working some strikes from top position.#T1#
Retherford is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Retherford lands a couple of elbows.#SUB2#
Goncalves looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Retherford has picked Goncalves up and slammed him! Goncalves can't keep hold of the triangle and Retherford manages to pass to side control!
Retherford working the body and head with strikes.
Retherford in side control, just content to control the action for now.
A big shot lands for Retherford! That's hurt Goncalves! Will he recover? Retherford fires away with more strikes and the referee has to step in to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:39 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Zain Retherford!
Zain Retherford bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Event:
GPG: 40
Date: Jul 21, 2018 |
#R1##CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Retherford blocks a body shot from Huang.
Huang softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Huang gets through Retherford's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Huang misses with the head strike.
Huang misses with a punch to the body.
Huang has a couple of punches blocked by Retherford.
Retherford keeps control of Huang as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
A head punch on the inside from Huang fails to land.
Huang throws a head punch that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Huang working aggressively here.
Huang wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Retherford has him pressed against the cage.
Huang misses with some punches.
Retherford drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Retherford blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
#T1#
Huang has a couple of punches blocked by Retherford.
Retherford cracks Huang with a nice body shot.
Huang has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Huang slowing the pace effectively.
Huang dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Huang doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Huang misses with some punches.
Huang lands a left hand.
Huang is trying to break free.#TD2#
Retherford has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Huang regains guard immediately. #T2#
Huang has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Retherford preventing the sweep. #SUB#
Huang throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Huang not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Retherford lands a couple of decent looking shots.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Huang is on top in guard.
#REVR#
Retherford wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #SUB2#
Retherford is looking for a triangle but Huang pushes his legs off easily.
#T3#
Huang slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Retherford takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Huang advances nicely into full mount. #SUB#
Huang swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Retherford is now in Huang's guard. A big mistake from Huang there, giving up the dominant position!
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Retherford postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Huang pulls Retherford in to control the position.
My spies in Just Scrap MMA and BJJ inform me that Retherford has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Huang bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Retherford's guard. #REVR#
We've been hearing good reports from Huang'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.
Huang stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Retherford swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Huang preventing the sweep. #T4#
Huang passes Retherford's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Huang is looking to advance position but Retherford won't allow it.
Retherford trying to hold on to Huang's head to control him but Huang postures up.
Huang prevents Retherford from improving his position.
Huang performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Huang lands a nice short elbow.
Retherford tries to get to full guard but Huang has control of the leg.
Retherford tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Huang has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kevin Huang dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Retherford is defended easily by Huang.
Retherford swats away the attempt to clinch by Huang.
Huang looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Retherford swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Retherford ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Huang avoids the body shot from Retherford.
Huang is looking to counter the offense by Retherford and move into the clinch.
Retherford throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Huang avoids the body shot from Retherford.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Retherford cracks Huang with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Huang loads up on a big right hand but Retherford slips the punch.
Retherford scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Huang doesn't seem bothered though.
Huang stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Huang wants it to stay on the feet.
Huang is trying hard to land a takedown here. Retherford sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Huang tries to clinch up but Retherford circles away and keeps his distance.#T1#
Huang darts in trying to clinch
and Retherford counters with a straight right hand.
Retherford slaps away a takedown attempt from Huang, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kevin Huang. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Retherford throws a shot from downtown. Huang moves away and avoids it.
Huang fails with the takedown
and Retherford cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Huang misses with a looping left.
Retherford throws an overhand right that lands on Huang's shoulder, as Huang tries to avoid the shot.
Huang tries to close the distance and clinch up but Retherford swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A countering left hand to the body from Retherford misses.
Retherford throws a body shot but no joy.
Retherford throws a body punch but Huang moves out of range.
Huang gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Retherford keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.#T2#
Huang moves to clinch but Retherford breaks away #TD2#
and Retherford counters with a single leg into guard. Huang didn't expect that.
Retherford throws a big elbow that misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#SUB#
Huang working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Retherford doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Retherford manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Retherford trying to control the position from guard on top but Huang is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Retherford is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Huang working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Retherford. #SUB#
Huang is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Retherford rolls with it to try and escape but Huang cranks on the arm and Retherford is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Kevin Huang!
Kevin Huang retains his featherweight title!
A relieved looking Kevin Huang 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:
PFF 34
Date: May 19, 2018 |
#R1#
Retherford cracks Burns with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Retherford fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Burns manages to avoid it.
Burns changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Retherford tries to avoid it but Burns manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Retherford to the ground. Retherford escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Retherford throwing a counter right hand but Burns manages to avoid it.
Burns fails with the takedown
and Retherford counters with a straight right hand.
Burns shoots in but no luck this time.
Retherford is looking to counter punch.
Zain Retherford has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Herbert Burns.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Burns.
Burns looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Retherford is fending him off so far but Burns persists. Nope, Retherford circles away and we're back to standing.
Burns misses with a takedown attempt - Retherford sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Retherford connects with a looping right hand.
Retherford 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.#TD#
Retherford fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Burns sprawls well initially but Retherford persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Burns has hold of Retherford's hands but Retherford slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Burns wants to get back to full guard.
Burns wants to control the action here but instead Retherford manages to pass to full mount!
Burns really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
A big strike lands for Retherford! That's really hurt Burns and he's turned his back - Retherford keeps firing away and the ref dives in to stop the fight! Retherford jumps to his feet to celebrate the victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Zain Retherford!
Zain Retherford 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.
The defeated Herbert Burns had this to say: 'I will be back stronger and my next opponent better watch out! '.
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Event:
PFF 28w Steve vs Wyoming
Date: Apr 11, 2018 |
#R1#
Retherford connects with a body shot.
Goncalves has his takedown stuffed
and Retherford connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Retherford jabs at Goncalves's body.
Goncalves wants to clinch up but Retherford keeps it at a distance.
Retherford with the counter takedown but Goncalves avoids it easily.#TD#
Goncalves shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Goncalves wants to lay and pray for a moment but Retherford keeps working.
Goncalves thows a huge punch but Retherford dodges it nicely.
Goncalves throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Retherford is trying to maintain the position but Goncalves is very close to passing his half guard.
Goncalves 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.
Goncalves stalling away here and it's allowed Retherford to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Retherford utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #T1#
Goncalves trying to control but Retherford is working from the bottom.
Retherford trying to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Goncalves tries to free his leg and advance position but Retherford is retaining full guard.
Retherford manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Goncalves manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB##SUB#
Goncalves looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Retherford postures up and lands a big shot to Goncalves's brow.
Goncalves keeping moving, preventing Retherford from controlling successfully.
Retherford content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
My spies in Team Evolve inform me that Retherford has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Retherford content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. #T2#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Retherford not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #SUB#
Goncalves has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Retherford can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Goncalves has momentary wrist control but Retherford slips an elbow through the middle.
Goncalves bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Retherford's guard. #REVR#
Goncalves pushing down on Retherford's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Retherford trying to control here.
#SUB#
Goncalves is looking for a kimura here.
Goncalves tries to pass to full mount but Retherford defends it.
Retherford is looking to improve his position.
#T3##SUB#
Goncalves is trying to work for a kimura but Retherford is defending well.
Retherford is in trouble now - Goncalves has advanced to mount! #SUB#
Goncalves jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Retherford manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Retherford is trying to improve his position.
Retherford wants to control but Goncalves postures up.
Retherford tries to bench press Goncalves off him but Goncalves keeps the position. #T4##SUB#
Goncalves tries for a kimura but Retherford is defending well. #SUB#
Goncalves tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Retherford tries to buck Goncalves off but Goncalves is having none of it.
Retherford is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Goncalves off and has taken his back!
Goncalves is trying to remain composed but Retherford is hammering down strikes to the side of his head.
Retherford is hanging on to Goncalves's back as he tries to escape.
Retherford lands with a big left hand that may well have hurt his opponent. Can Goncalves hold on?!
Goncalves tries to escape the position.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Goncalves rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Zain Retherford will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Goncalves shoots in looking for a takedown but Retherford manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Goncalves's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
And Retherford tries to counter it with a takedown but Goncalves pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Goncalves shoots in for a takedown but Retherford shows good takedown defense. #TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Retherford enables Goncalves to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Retherford manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Goncalves preventing the sweep.
Goncalves tries to free his leg and advance position but Retherford is retaining full guard. #SUB2#
Retherford throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Goncalves escapes and throws Retherford's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Retherford is trying to improve his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Goncalves trying to control the action but Retherford is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Retherford wants to control but Goncalves postures up.#SUB#
Goncalves looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #T1##SUB#
Goncalves is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Retherford knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Retherford manages to work his way to half guard, despite Goncalves's best efforts.
Goncalves is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! #SUB#
Goncalves is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Retherford is surviving well by controlling Goncalves's body position as best he can.
Retherford wants to hold on but Goncalves pushes him away.#SUB#
Goncalves working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Goncalves thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Dilon Goncalves overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T2##SUB#
Goncalves goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Retherford is on top in guard.
Retherford passes into half guard.
Goncalves is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Retherford scores with a couple of nice shots.
Retherford trying to control from half guard but Goncalves is working away.
Retherford is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#SUB#
Goncalves actively working from the bottom here.
Goncalves taking some punishment here, with Retherford in his half guard.
Retherford is figuring out what he wants to do next.#SUB#
Goncalves is working on a guillotine. He's managed to get to full guard and he's really squeezing tight! Retherford is tapping! Great win for Goncalves!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Dilon Goncalves!
Dilon Goncalves 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:
PFF 25 Steve vs Sanchez
Date: Mar 17, 2018 |
#R1##TD#
Retherford closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Can is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Can keeps trying to improve his position.
Retherford keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Can wants to control but Retherford passes into side.
Retherford in side control lands a decent elbow.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Can tries to buck Retherford off but Retherford is having none of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Retherford scoring with punches from side control.
Retherford working the ground and pound.
Retherford cracks Can with a big right hand but Can just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
#T1#
Retherford working the body and head with strikes. #ROC#
Can is rocked!
Retherford landing a few strikes.
Can is still in real trouble! Can Retherford finish him?
A big shot lands for Retherford! That's hurt Can! Will he recover? Retherford fires away with more strikes and the referee has to step in to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Zain Retherford!
Zain Retherford bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Event:
PFF 21 Jones vs Hague
Date: Feb 17, 2018 |
#R1#
Retherford fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Steve uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Retherford.
Retherford throws a shot to the body.
Steve looks to land a left hand but Retherford moved out of range nicely.
Steve throws an ugly left hook that misses
#TD2#
and Retherford counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Steve!
Steve is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Retherford cracks Steve with a big right hand but Steve just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
You can see the frustration on Steve's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Steve controls the position for a moment.
Steve is trying to control Retherford's posture but Retherford avoids it. #T1#
Retherford cracks Steve with a big right hand but Steve just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
You can see the frustration on Steve's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Retherford sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Steve is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Retherford scoring with punches from side control.
Retherford throwing strikes but Steve manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
Retherford tries to bench press Steve off him but Steve keeps the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Steve working the ground and pound from side control.
Retherford is looking to reverse the position.
Retherford can't do much from the bottom here.
Retherford tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Steve wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T2#
Steve wants to control but Retherford is keeping him busy.
Retherford dodges the ground and pound from Steve.
Retherford is looking to reverse the position.
Retherford wants to control but Steve postures up.
Steve trying to control the action but Retherford is working from the bottom.
Retherford is looking to reverse the position.
Steve fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Steve moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Retherford is looking to reverse the position.#T3#
Retherford is being controlled here.
Retherford manages to get back to half guard.
Retherford is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Retherford wants to control but Steve is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Steve trying to control the action but Retherford is working from the bottom.
Steve is pressing down on Retherford's thigh, looking to free his foot. Retherford is holding on for now.
Retherford slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Retherford keeping moving, preventing Steve from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Retherford has his foot on Steve's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Steve works his way back into a safe position though.
Retherford looking for a sweep. Not yet Retherford, not yet. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#CL#
Steve gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Steve gets through Retherford's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Retherford can't find room to land a body shot as Steve controls the action.
Steve tries to land a knee to the head but Retherford blocks with his arms.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Steve jumps guard but Retherford turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Steve working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Retherford wants to take the fight to the mat but Steve manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Zain Retherford will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Nice defenses there by Retherford.
Steve misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Steve is looking to clinch but Retherford is avoiding it.
Retherford misses with a hook.
No joy there for Retherford, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Steve lands with a hook. Retherford tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Steve scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Steve tries to clinch but Retherford moves out of range. #TD2#
Retherford shoots in and gets a takedown into Steve's guard.
Steve throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Steve keeping moving, preventing Retherford from controlling successfully.
Retherford tries to free his leg and advance position but Steve is retaining full guard.
Steve on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Steve tries to get out of the position.#SUB#
Steve is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Retherford is aware though and is defending well.#T1#
Steve wants to sweep but no luck.
Retherford is looking to work some ground and pound but Steve has wrist control.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Retherford accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Retherford throws a big right hand that misses.
Steve looking to control.
Steve is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Steve looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Steve trying to control from half guard but Retherford is working away.
Retherford is looking to improve his position.
Retherford is pressing down on Steve's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#T2#
Retherford looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Steve trying to control but Retherford is working from the bottom.
Retherford looking to hit a scissor sweep but Steve is one step ahead there.
Retherford is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Retherford throws a lazy uppercut
and Steve counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Retherford misses with a wild body shot.
George Steve is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T3#
Retherford just misses with a punch to the body.
Retherford throws a body shot but no joy.
Retherford misses with a left hand
and Steve cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Retherford throws a body punch but Steve moves out of range.
Steve uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Retherford.#CL#
Steve has taken the fight to the clinch.
#TD2#
Retherford gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Retherford has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Retherford winds up and cracks Steve with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Retherford trying to control from half guard but Steve is working away.
Retherford slips a nice elbow through Steve's hands, connecting with Steve's forehead.
Retherford looks to land a strike but Steve avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Retherford pushing down on Steve's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #T4#
Steve trying to control from the bottom.
Retherford trying to control from half guard but Steve is working away.
Retherford working the head and body with strikes.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Steve has hold of Retherford's hands but Retherford slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Steve punching from the bottom.
Nice strikes from Retherford there.
Retherford is trying to control the action in half guard but Steve is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Retherford passes to full mount!
Steve tries to hold on but Retherford pushes him away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Zain Retherford showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! And we move into the final round!
#R3##CL#
Steve has closed the distance and engaged Retherford in a clinch.
Steve misses with a knee strike.
Retherford dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Steve lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Nice body punch from Steve - that landed with a thud.
Steve is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Steve tries a knee to the head but Retherford blocks it.
Retherford is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Retherford drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Steve gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Retherford has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Steve after a bit of a struggle.
George Steve has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Zain Retherford.#T1#
Steve lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Retherford backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Retherford.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Steve obliges.
Steve tries to throw a body punch but Retherford avoids it by throwing Steve back against the cage.
Steve blocking some punches.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Steve takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Steve tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Retherford avoids it.
Steve misses with a hook to the ribs.
Steve displaying some good clinch control by pressing Retherford up against the cage.#T2#
Retherford goes for a takedown attempt but Steve pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Steve looks to land a left hand but Retherford moved out of range nicely.
Steve connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Retherford momentarily.
Steve misses with a looping left.
Steve avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Retherford looks to score with a jab to the body but Steve is just out of range.
Retherford misses the shot to the body.
Steve scores with a one two! Retherford had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Steve keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Steve jabs Retherford right on the nose. Retherford blinks but takes it well.#ROC#
Retherford is rocked!#TD2#
Retherford drives through with a takedown into guard.
Retherford is still in real trouble! Can Steve finish him?#T3#
Retherford wants to control from the top but Steve keeps moving.
Retherford seems to have recovered his senses.#SUB#
Steve looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Retherford trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
George Steve has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Steve utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Steve avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Zain Retherford has got the better of the ground game so far.
Steve working a defensive guard but Retherford passes into half guard.
Retherford slips a nice elbow through Steve's hands, connecting with Steve's forehead.
Nice strikes from Retherford there.
Steve is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Retherford's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Retherford's back!#T4#
Retherford wants to escape the position.
Retherford is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Retherford turns into Steve and is now in his guard.
Steve is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Retherford working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Steve's head.
Retherford is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Zain Retherford is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Retherford trying to control but Steve is working from the bottom.
Steve working a defensive guard here.
And that's the end of the fight!
George Steve showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Retherford 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 Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 28:29
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 28:29
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Zain Retherford!
Zain Retherford decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Event:
PFF15 Jones vs Thomas
Date: Jan 06, 2018 |
#R1#
Rage throws a body shot but no joy.
Rage tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.#TD#
Retherford looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Retherford 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.#SUB2#
Retherford is sitting in close to Rage's body. Rage has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Retherford is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Retherford is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Rage.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Zeke Rage!
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Event:
PFF 12 - Steve vs McKenna
Date: Dec 16, 2017 |
#R1##TD#
Retherford scores with a takedown into Cook's guard.#SUB2#
Cook looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB2#
Cook is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Retherford is aware though and is defending well.
Retherford scores with a decent looking elbow strike.#SUB2#
Cook looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB2#
Cook is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Retherford lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Retherford throwing strikes but missing.
Retherford works over Cook with some ground and pound from guard.
Cook really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Retherford. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Retherford wants to control from the top but Cook keeps moving.
Retherford keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Cook's head.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Cook can do anything to dispel that myth.#T1##SUB2#
Cook looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Retherford passes into half guard.
#SUB2#
Cook looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Retherford is nestled in close to Cook, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Retherford 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.
Retherford looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Cook with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Retherford scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Cook wants to get back to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Cook looking for submissions off his back.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Retherford lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Cook wants to improve his position but Retherford is controlling well.
#T2##SUB2#
Cook actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Cook looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Cook is looking for a sweep. Retherford is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Retherford working over Cook with some ground and pound. Cook looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.#SUB2#
Cook looking for submissions off his back.
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. Retherford connects with a nice short shot to Cook's temple.
Cook has hold of Retherford's hands but Retherford slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.#T3#
Retherford scoring with strikes to the body and head.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Retherford connects with a nice short shot to Cook's temple.
Cook taking some punishment here, with Retherford in his half guard.
Retherford lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Retherford is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Cook taking some punishment here, with Retherford in his half guard.
Retherford landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Retherford prevents Cook from improving his position.
Retherford wants to control but Cook is keeping him busy.
Retherford working the head and body with strikes.
Cook is trying to control but can't.
#T4##SUB2#
Cook is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Retherford pulls his head out easily.
Retherford drops an elbow to the side of Cook's head.
Retherford lands with a punch from half guard.
Retherford scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Retherford takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Retherford trying to control from half guard but Cook is working away.
Retherford moves nicely into side control.
Cook is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Retherford off and has taken his back!
You can see the frustration on Retherford's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cook wants to control but Retherford is keeping busy.#SUB2#
Cook is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Retherford knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Retherford for a finish.
Cook is trying to stick to Retherford's back but Retherford is turning into Cook. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Cook's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Retherford.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Zain Retherford dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Retherford swings for the body but Cook moves out of range.
Cook lands a right hook to the body.
Retherford lands a body shot.
Retherford lands a lovely overhand right.
Retherford swings for the body but Cook moves out of range.
Retherford misses with a straight left.
Retherford ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cook moves away.
A big left from Retherford misses.
Cook throws out a loose jab but Retherford uses good head movement to avoid it.
Retherford throws a body shot but no joy.
Cook cracks Retherford with an open hand slap.#TD#
Retherford shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Retherford showed some decent athleticism there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#SUB2#
Cook looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Retherford is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. #T1##SUB2#
Cook actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Cook looking for submissions off his back.
Cook wants to improve his position but Retherford is controlling well.
#SUB2#
Cook looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Ground and pound from Retherford.
Retherford is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Retherford scoring with strikes to the body and head. #T2##SUB2#
Cook looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Retherford scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Zain Retherford overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Cook wants to control but Retherford is keeping busy and won't allow it. #SUB2#
Cook looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Cook on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. #SUB2#
Cook is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Retherford pulls his head out easily.
Retherford looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Cook with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Nice strikes from Retherford there.
Retherford is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. #T3#
Retherford is looking to take a break and control but Cook is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Retherford slips a nice elbow through Cook's hands, connecting with Cook's forehead.
Retherford trying to control the action but Cook is working from the bottom.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Retherford lands a nice short elbow.
Cook is trying to control but can't.
#SUB2#
Cook is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Retherford pulls his head out easily.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Retherford lands a nice short elbow.
Retherford looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Cook with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Retherford seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Retherford drops an elbow to the side of Cook's head. #SUB2#
Cook actively working from the bottom here.#T4#
Cook is trying to get back to full guard.
Ground and pound from Retherford.
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. Retherford connects with a nice short shot to Cook's temple.
Retherford slips a nice elbow through Cook's hands, connecting with Cook's forehead.
Retherford takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Nice strikes from Retherford there. #ROC#
Cook is rocked!
Cook trying to control from the bottom.
#SUB2#
Cook actively working from the bottom here.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ground and pound from Retherford.
Cook is still in real trouble! Can Retherford finish him?
Cook is staying active underneath Retherford, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Cook seems to have recovered his senses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Zain Retherford dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Retherford misses with a straight right.
A jab lands there for Cook.
Cook keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
#TD#
Retherford dives in and scores a takedown into Cook's guard.#SUB2#
Cook is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Retherford working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Retherford scoring with punches to the head and body.
Retherford is working Cook over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Retherford wants to control from the top but Cook keeps moving.
Retherford makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Retherford is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. #SUB2#
Cook working for a triangle but Retherford defends it easily.
#T1##SUB2#
Cook had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Retherford defends it easily.#SUB2#
Cook looking for a guillotine here but Retherford defends easily.
Cook keeping moving, preventing Retherford from controlling successfully.
Retherford keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Cook's head.#SUB2#
Cook looking for a guillotine here but Retherford defends easily.
Josh Cook has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Retherford scoring with some ground and pound. #SUB2#
Cook has an active guard here but Retherford has managed to pass into half guard.
Cook is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Retherford's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Retherford's back!
Retherford tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Retherford regains half guard.
Cook is thwarting Retherford's attempts to control the position.#SUB2#
Cook is working for a submission of some sort.
#T3#
Retherford is controlling Cook's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Cook is looking to advance position but Retherford won't allow it.
Retherford slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Retherford looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Retherford is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Retherford is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Cook can do to turn this around?
Cook taking some punishment here, with Retherford in his half guard.
Retherford working the head and body with strikes. #T4##SUB2#
Cook actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Cook is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Retherford pulls his head out easily.
Cook takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Retherford working the head and body with strikes. #SUB2#
Cook actively working from the bottom here.
Retherford lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Retherford working the head and body with strikes.
Zain Retherford is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Still in half guard, Retherford seems content to control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Cook is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Retherford's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Retherford's back!
Cook is trying to stick to Retherford's back but Retherford is turning into Cook. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Cook's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Retherford.
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!
Retherford controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
And that's the end of the fight!
Zain Retherford showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Retherford 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 Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 30:27
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 30:27
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Zain Retherford!
A less than humble Zain Retherford 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:
TWGC 18 (170lbs, D3): Montreal Qualifier - Round 2
Date: Sep 19, 2017 |
Coming up we have a welterweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Dilon Goncalves (ranked 3076 p4p, 436 weight class) and Zain Retherford (ranked 8410 p4p, 0 weight class). Goncalves comes to the cage accompanied by TAPOUT. 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 6 wins and 0 losses; Dilon Goncalves! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Zain Retherford!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Dillan Fox and William Peck.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Retherford has closed the distance and engaged Goncalves in a clinch.
Goncalves prevents the takedown attempt.
Retherford is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Goncalves is defending well.
Retherford has hold of one of Goncalves's legs. Goncalves is fighting the takedown attempt but Retherford gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Goncalves (0) vs (2) Retherford
Retherford trying to control the position from guard on top but Goncalves is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Goncalves wants to sweep here but Retherford controlling him for the moment.
Goncalves is controlling Retherford's posture.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Retherford drops back looking for a leg! Goncalves is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Goncalves manages to kick Retherford off! Retherford jumps back into Goncalves's guard.
Goncalves is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Retherford defends well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Retherford wants to control from the top but Goncalves keeps moving.
Goncalves looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Retherford really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Goncalves. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Goncalves keeping moving, preventing Retherford from controlling successfully.
Retherford pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Goncalves is keeping the position for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Goncalves 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.
Retherford trying to control the position from guard on top but Goncalves is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Goncalves controlling the position.
Retherford preventing the sweep.
Retherford must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Goncalves trying to keep a closed guard but Retherford is proving a slippery customer.
Goncalves throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Goncalves wants to sweep here but Retherford controlling him for the moment.
Goncalves pulls Retherford in close to prevent any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Goncalves tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Retherford postures up.
Retherford stopping the sweep attempt from Goncalves.
Goncalves is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Goncalves keeping moving, preventing Retherford from controlling successfully.
Goncalves is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Retherford stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Goncalves swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Goncalves is pulling down on Retherford's head to control his posture.
Goncalves is looking for a triangle but Retherford pushes his legs off easily.
Goncalves has his hands on Retherford's head, controlling the position.
Retherford wants to control from the top but Goncalves keeps moving.
Goncalves looking for a triangle here. Retherford is fighting it but it looks tight! Goncalves pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Retherford is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Dilon Goncalves!
Dilon Goncalves seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
TWGC 18 (170lbs, D3): Montreal Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Sep 18, 2017 |
Coming up we have a welterweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Zain Retherford (ranked 8384 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jorginho Marcelo (ranked 6704 p4p, 0 weight class). Jorginho Marcelo acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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 0 wins and 0 losses; Zain Retherford! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Jorginho Marcelo!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Alec Ball and Robert Douchet.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Marcelo shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Retherford as he avoids it easily.
Marcelo tries to clinch up
and Retherford counters with a takedown into side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Retherford (4) vs (0) Marcelo
Marcelo is looking to regain half guard here but Retherford keeps moving and retains side control.
Retherford is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Marcelo is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Marcelo tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Marcelo trying to remain calm as Retherford controls from the top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marcelo tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Marcelo keeps trying to improve his position.
Retherford happy to just control the position for now.
Marcelo sneaks back into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Retherford seems to be looking for submissions.
Retherford is taking a breather. Marcelo 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.
Marcelo is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Marcelo looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Marcelo is looking to improve his position.
Retherford controlling the action here.
Marcelo looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Retherford seems to be working for a kimura but Marcelo defends the submission attempt.
Marcelo wants to improve his position but Retherford is controlling well.
Retherford with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Marcelo is looking to control Retherford's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Marcelo avoid being mounted?
Marcelo tries to get to full guard but Retherford has control of the leg.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Retherford 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.
Marcelo has a hand on Retherford's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Retherford takes advantage of the position though and mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Retherford (7) vs (0) Marcelo
Marcelo working to try and regain half guard.
Retherford looking to control and managing it successfully.
Marcelo is wriggling around trying to escape.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Retherford jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Marcelo manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Retherford tries to advance to mount but Marcelo denies him.
Marcelo gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Marcelo trying to get back to full guard but Retherford takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Retherford (10) vs (0) Marcelo
Marcelo 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: Retherford (10) vs (2) Marcelo
Marcelo stopping the sweep attempt from Retherford.
Retherford pulls Marcelo in to control the position.
Marcelo trying to control but Retherford is working from the bottom.
Retherford knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Marcelo on the ground.
Retherford pulls Marcelo in to control the position.
Retherford on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Retherford tries to get out of the position.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Marcelo stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Retherford swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Retherford lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Retherford (12) vs (2) Marcelo
Retherford tries to free his leg and advance position but Marcelo is retaining full guard.
Marcelo throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Marcelo is looking for a triangle but Retherford pushes his legs off easily.
Retherford trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Retherford won't allow Marcelo to sweep him here.
Marcelo working for submissions but it's allowed Retherford to get to half guard.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Retherford seems to be working for a kimura but Marcelo defends the submission attempt.
Retherford 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.
Retherford controlling the action here.
Marcelo wants to get back to full guard.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Marcelo looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Marcelo is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Retherford sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Retherford seems to be working for a kimura but Marcelo defends the submission attempt.
Marcelo tries to get to full guard but Retherford has control of the leg.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Retherford is working for a submission of some sort.
Marcelo is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Retherford with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Marcelo wants to control but Retherford is keeping busy.
Retherford is looking for a kimura but Marcelo is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Retherford to get the leverage.
Marcelo looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Marcelo wants to improve his position but Retherford is controlling well.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Marcelo looking for submissions off his back.
Retherford works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Retherford (15) vs (2) Marcelo
Marcelo working to try and regain half guard.
Retherford takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Marcelo is trying desperately to improve position.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Retherford controlling the position easily from mount.
Marcelo is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Marcelo tries to hold on but Retherford pushes him away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Retherford takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Marcelo is trying desperately to improve position.
Marcelo regains half guard.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Retherford seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Marcelo wants to improve his position but Retherford is controlling well.
Marcelo won't allow Retherford to pass to mount.
Marcelo looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Marcelo wants to get back to full guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Marcelo looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Retherford pushes past his half guard into mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Retherford (18) vs (2) Marcelo
Retherford content just to control the position here.
Retherford working for a submission but Marcelo is keeping him at bay.
Retherford controlling from mount.
Retherford looking to control but Marcelo is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Marcelo is trying to escape the mount.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Retherford working for a guillotine from mount but Marcelo is in no mood to give up.
Retherford looking to control and managing it successfully.
Retherford avoids the attempt from Marcelo to control.
Retherford controlling from the full mount.
Retherford looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Retherford sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Marcelo is wriggling around trying to escape.
Retherford with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Retherford looking to control and managing it successfully.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Marcelo tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Retherford pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
And that's the end of the fight!
Retherford takes the fight on points by 18 to 2.
In his post fight interview, Zain Retherford started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception. |
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