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Event:
TWGC 23 (145lbs, D3): London Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Dec 08, 2018 |
Coming up we have a featherweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Leonardo Pazzini (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Khuchtei Bokhchuud (ranked 4707 p4p, 0 weight class). Pazzini comes to the cage accompanied by Acid Drinkers - Hit the road Jack. Bokhchuud is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by ErgeSholee Biste Turda. This should be a great matchup!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 3 losses; Leonardo Pazzini! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 2 losses; Khuchtei Bokhchuud!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, James Atkins and William Gold.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Pazzini shoots in looking for a takedown. Bokhchuud tries to sprawl out of it but Pazzini keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Bokhchuud manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Pazzini shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Bokhchuud defends it nicely.
Pazzini misses with a takedown attempt - Bokhchuud sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Leonardo Pazzini. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Pazzini drives through with a takedown into Bokhchuud's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Pazzini (2) vs (0) Bokhchuud
Bokhchuud has control of Pazzini's left arm, preventing Pazzini from doing any damage.
Bokhchuud tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Bokhchuud is pulling down on Pazzini's head. It's preventing any offense from Pazzini, at least for the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bokhchuud looking for a sweep. Not yet Bokhchuud, not yet.
Pazzini drops back looking for a leg! Bokhchuud is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Bokhchuud manages to kick Pazzini off! Pazzini jumps back into Bokhchuud's guard.
Bokhchuud trying to control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bokhchuud seems keen to control Pazzini's posture.
Pazzini trying to control the position from guard on top but Bokhchuud is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Bokhchuud holds on and takes a little breather.
Bokhchuud keeping moving, preventing Pazzini from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pazzini drops back looking for a leg! Bokhchuud is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Bokhchuud manages to kick Pazzini off! Pazzini jumps back into Bokhchuud's guard.
Bokhchuud pulls Pazzini in to control the position.
Bokhchuud not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Bokhchuud looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
We've been hearing good reports from Pazzini'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.
Bokhchuud has his hands on Pazzini's head, controlling the position.
Bokhchuud really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Pazzini. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bokhchuud not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Pazzini passes into half guard.
Bokhchuud controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Bokhchuud tries to get to full guard but Pazzini has control of the leg.
Pazzini keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Pazzini is trying to work for a kimura but Bokhchuud is defending well.
Pazzini is trying to work for a kimura but Bokhchuud is defending well.
Bokhchuud is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pazzini is pressing down on Bokhchuud's thigh, looking to free his foot. Bokhchuud is holding on for now.
Pazzini is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Bokhchuud defends it well.
Bokhchuud wants to improve his position but Pazzini is controlling well.
Pazzini is working for a submission of some sort.
Bokhchuud is trying is best to control the position here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bokhchuud gets full guard.
Bokhchuud trying to control the position.
Pazzini 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.
Pazzini thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bokhchuud wants to sweep but no luck.
Pazzini stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bokhchuud swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Bokhchuud is controlling Pazzini's posture.
Bokhchuud looking to hit a scissor sweep but Pazzini is one step ahead there.
Pazzini thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Pazzini drops back looking for a leg! Bokhchuud is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Bokhchuud manages to kick Pazzini off! Pazzini jumps back into Bokhchuud's guard.
Bokhchuud looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Bokhchuud tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Pazzini looking to pass the guard.
Pazzini drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Pazzini jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Bokhchuud looking for a sweep. Not yet Bokhchuud, not yet.
Bokhchuud manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Pazzini manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Pazzini (2) vs (2) Bokhchuud
Pazzini is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Bokhchuud pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Pazzini is keeping the position for now.
Pazzini throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Bokhchuud must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Bokhchuud trying to control but Pazzini is working from the bottom.
Bokhchuud slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Pazzini (2) vs (5) Bokhchuud
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Pazzini is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Pazzini with the active half guard here but Bokhchuud passes nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Pazzini (2) vs (8) Bokhchuud
Pazzini looks to move to half guard but instead Bokhchuud has passed into mount! Damn! Score +2 for reaching mount: Pazzini (2) vs (10) Bokhchuud
Bokhchuud prevents Pazzini from getting the reversal.
Pazzini regains half guard.
Bokhchuud not doing much here.
Pazzini is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Bokhchuud pulls his head out easily.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Pazzini has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Bokhchuud escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Bokhchuud! Score +3 for passing guard: Pazzini (2) vs (13) Bokhchuud
Pazzini is trying to get back to half guard.
Pazzini can't do much from the bottom here.
Pazzini tries to improve position but can't.
Bokhchuud working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Pazzini regains half guard.
Bokhchuud slows the pace down in half guard.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Pazzini is not content to let Bokhchuud control the position.
Pazzini wants to get back to full guard.
Pazzini looking for submissions off his back.
Pazzini moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Bokhchuud sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Pazzini working for a triangle but Bokhchuud defends it easily.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Bokhchuud 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.
Pazzini has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Bokhchuud can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Pazzini looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Bokhchuud passes into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Pazzini (2) vs (16) Bokhchuud
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Pazzini is looking to regain half guard here but Bokhchuud keeps moving and retains side control.
Bokhchuud moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Bokhchuud is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Pazzini knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Bokhchuud is looking to take a break and control but Pazzini is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Pazzini is looking for a sweep.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Pazzini manages to work his way to half guard, despite Bokhchuud's best efforts.
Pazzini wants to get back to full guard.
Pazzini looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Pazzini looking for submissions off his back.
Pazzini won't allow Bokhchuud to pass to mount.
Pazzini is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Bokhchuud pulls his head out easily.
Bokhchuud controlling the pace.
Bokhchuud is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Pazzini has managed to free his arm - good work.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Bokhchuud seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Pazzini actively working from the bottom here.
Bokhchuud not doing much here.
Pazzini looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Pazzini trying to control here.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Bokhchuud is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Bokhchuud is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Bokhchuud is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Bokhchuud's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Pazzini is looking to improve his position.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Pazzini looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Bokhchuud is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Pazzini doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Bokhchuud.
Pazzini looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Bokhchuud pushes past his half guard into mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Pazzini (2) vs (19) Bokhchuud
Pazzini tries to reverse the position but Bokhchuud maintains control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bokhchuud controlling his opponent.
Pazzini regains half guard.
Bokhchuud trying to control the action but Pazzini is working from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bokhchuud wins on points by 19 to 2.
Khuchtei Bokhchuud 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:
ABW 158 MaArthur - Ali II
Date: Sep 06, 2018 |
#R1#
Pazzini fails to land the takedown.
Kimura stuffs the takedown attempt from Pazzini. Pazzini gets slowly back to his feet.
Pazzini shoots for a double leg takedown but Kimura sprawls well. He's pushed Pazzini's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Michael Kimura has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Leonardo Pazzini.
Pazzini misses the shot to the body.
Pazzini fails with a takedown attempt.
Pazzini fails with a takedown attempt.#TD#
Kimura drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Kimura got a little sloppy there for a moment and Pazzini has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Kimura has managed to get both his arms back between Pazzini's legs - danger averted.#SUB2#
Pazzini has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Kimura 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 Pazzini.#T1#
Pazzini is trying to work for a sweep but Kimura has mounted him!
Pazzini tries to hold on but Kimura postures up.
Kimura controlling the position easily from mount.
Kimura prevents Pazzini from getting the reversal.
Pazzini sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.#SUB2#
Pazzini actively working from the bottom here.
Pazzini won't allow Kimura to pass to mount. #SUB2#
Pazzini has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Kimura escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Kimura!#T2#
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.
Pazzini is looking to reverse the position.
Kimura takes a little break here. Pazzini wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Pazzini tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Kimura wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Pazzini manages to get back to half guard.
Pazzini wants to sweep but Kimura has passed to side control!#T3#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Pazzini is looking for a sweep.
Pazzini is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Kimura is staying tight to Pazzini's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Kimura wants to lay and pray for a moment but Pazzini keeps working.
Kimura tries to stand but Pazzini is controlling his head.
Pazzini is trying to control Kimura's posture but Kimura avoids it.
You can see the frustration on Pazzini's face as Kimura controls the position.
Pazzini can't do much from the bottom here.
Pazzini tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Kimura wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Pazzini looking for a sweep but Kimura has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Pazzini is trying to escape the mount.
#SUB#
Kimura looking to secure an arm triangle but Pazzini defends it well.
Kimura trying to control but Pazzini is having none of it.
Kimura is looking to work his way around to Pazzini's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Pazzini tries to lock up and control but Kimura gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Kimura can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Pazzini is looking to escape.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Michael Kimura dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Pazzini tries to score a power double leg takedown but Kimura sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Pazzini somewhat.
Kimura changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Kimura tries to score a power double leg takedown but Pazzini sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Kimura somewhat.
Kimura dives in for a single leg takedown but Pazzini sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Kimura stuffs the takedown.
Pazzini shoots in and drives through. Kimura sprawls well.
Michael Kimura has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Leonardo Pazzini.
Pazzini shoots in for a double leg but Kimura sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Pazzini fails to land the takedown.
Kimura drops down looking for a counter takedown but Pazzini sprawls and moves away.
Pazzini is breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kimura stuffs the takedown attempt from Pazzini. Pazzini gets slowly back to his feet. #TD#
Kimura drives through with a takedown into Pazzini's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.#T1##SUB2#
Pazzini has an active guard here but Kimura has managed to pass into half guard.
Kimura moves into full mount! Pazzini won't be happy about that!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pazzini really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Kimura can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Pazzini is looking to escape.
Kimura controlling from mount.
Kimura trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Pazzini regains half guard.#T2##SUB2#
Pazzini actively working from the bottom here.
Kimura is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Pazzini can do to turn this around?#SUB2#
Pazzini looking for submissions off his back.
Kimura prevents Pazzini from improving his position.
Kimura blocks the strikes from Pazzini.
Kimura wants to pass to mount but Pazzini is defending the position. #SUB2#
Pazzini looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Pazzini wants to sweep but Kimura has passed to side control!#T3#
Kimura in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Kimura seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Pazzini for as long as he can get away with.
Pazzini looking for a sweep but Kimura has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Pazzini keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Michael Kimura overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Kimura content just to control the position here. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Pazzini is squirming around, avoiding Kimura's attempts to control the action.
Kimura wants to take his opponent's back but Pazzini doesn't allow it.
Pazzini is arching his back trying to strike from the bottom but Kimura turns him over and now has his back.
Pazzini is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
You can see the frustration on Pazzini's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
We've been informed that Pazzini has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Pazzini defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Kimura's arms.
You can see the frustration on Pazzini's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Michael Kimura dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Kimura slaps away a takedown attempt from Pazzini, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Kimura appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Leonardo Pazzini seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pazzini shoots in and drives through. Kimura sprawls well.
Kimura shoots for a double leg takedown but Pazzini sprawls well. He's pushed Kimura's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Pazzini dives in and grabs Kimura's left leg, looking for a takedown. Kimura pushes down on Pazzini's head and hops out.
Michael Kimura has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Leonardo Pazzini.
Pazzini looks for a takedown but Kimura sprawls well.
Kimura shoots in but no luck this time.
Michael Kimura is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Pazzini goes for a double leg but Kimura avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Kimura continues to drive forward.
Pazzini shoots in looking for a takedown. Kimura tries to sprawl out of it but Pazzini keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Kimura manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Kimura changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Kimura shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.#T1#
Pazzini won't allow Kimura to pass to mount.
Pazzini takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#SUB2#
Pazzini looking for subs from the bottom but Kimura mounts him!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kimura controlling the pace for now.
Kimura has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Pazzini is trying to escape the mount.
Pazzini has given up his back. Will we see Kimura going for some submissions?
#T2#
Pazzini rolls, trying to escape but Kimura keeps control of the position.
Pazzini rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
#SUB2#
Pazzini looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Pazzini is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Kimura jumps into side control!
Kimura takes a little break here. Pazzini wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.#T3#
Pazzini throws an elbow to the body but it doesn't land.
Pazzini is looking to regain half guard here but Kimura keeps moving and retains side control. #SU#
Kimura decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Pazzini shoots in looking for a takedown. Kimura tries to sprawl out of it but Pazzini keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Kimura manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
No luck for Pazzini with that takedown attempt.
Kimura appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Pazzini shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Kimura half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Pazzini shoots for a double leg takedown but Kimura sprawls well. He's pushed Pazzini's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Kimura appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Kimura fails to land the takedown.#TD#
Kimura drives through with a takedown into guard. #T4#
Kimura passes easily into side control. Nice work.#SUB#
Pazzini is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Kimura's leg. Oh but that's left an opportunity for Kimura! He's got an arm triangle... it looks tight! He's rotating and Pazzini has tapped! This one is allllll over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:15 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Michael Kimura!
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Event:
ABW 150 McArthur - Nielsen
Date: Aug 07, 2018 |
#R1##TD#
Palonesess closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Pazzini did well to prevent Palonesess getting side control.#SUB#
Palonesess is trying to work for a kimura but Pazzini is defending well.
Palonesess wants to take a breather but Pazzini is having none of it.
Pazzini is pressing down on Palonesess's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Palonesess postures up and lands a big shot to Pazzini's brow. #SUB2#
Pazzini had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Palonesess defends it easily.
Palonesess is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Julius Gym that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Pazzini keeping moving, preventing Palonesess from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Pazzini looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Palonesess is defending well. Pazzini quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Palonesess has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Pazzini celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Leonardo Pazzini!
The defeated Altintop Palonesess had this to say: 'Shit happends!!! '.
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Event:
ABW 116 Scrotum - McGettigan
Date: Mar 22, 2018 |
#R1##TD2#
Rosicky scores with a takedown into Pazzini's guard.#SUB#
Rosicky avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB#
Rosicky got a little sloppy there for a moment and Pazzini has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Rosicky has managed to get both his arms back between Pazzini's legs - danger averted.
Rosicky works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Rosicky wants to lay and pray for a moment but Pazzini keeps working. #SUB#
Pazzini looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Rosicky is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Rosicky is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Pazzini doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Rosicky. #SUB2#
Rosicky is working for a submission of some sort.
#T1##SUB2#
Rosicky is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#SUB#
Pazzini actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Rosicky is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#SUB2#
Rosicky wants to work for an arm triangle but Pazzini is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Pazzini misses with some strikes from the bottom.
#SUB2#
Rosicky is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Pazzini doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Rosicky. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#SUB#
Pazzini looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Rosicky is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Pazzini is refusing to be controlled, as Rosicky sits in half guard. #SUB2#
Pazzini is defending against the submission attempts here by Rosicky.
#SUB#
Pazzini is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Rosicky pulls his head out easily.
The fighters are battling for position here. Pazzini manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Rosicky trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T3#
Rosicky slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.#SUB2#
Rosicky working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Pazzini is trying to improve his position.
Rosicky is looking to take a break and control but Pazzini is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rosicky working away.#SUB2#
Rosicky is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Pazzini is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Rosicky wants to lay and pray for a moment but Pazzini keeps working. #T4##SUB2#
Rosicky is working to tighten his grip on Pazzini's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Pazzini has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Rosicky is really squeezing tight and eventually Pazzini passes out! Rosicky breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Pavel Rosicky!
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Event:
TWGC 20 (145lbs, D3): Amsterdam Qualifier - Round 2
Date: Feb 12, 2018 |
Coming up we have a featherweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Leonardo Pazzini (ranked 5621 p4p, 391 weight class) and Diego Gaspar (ranked 2576 p4p, 122 weight class). Pazzini comes to the cage accompanied by Acid Drinkers - Hit the road Jack. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 2 losses; Leonardo Pazzini! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Diego Gaspar!
The judges for this bout are Radbod Blank, Paulsen Ambrosius and Patrick Alders.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Pazzini is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Gaspar's half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Pazzini (2) vs (0) Gaspar
Gaspar is trying to maintain the position but Pazzini is very close to passing his half guard.
Gaspar moves into full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pazzini drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Pazzini jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Pazzini lying in Gaspar's guard like a wet fish here, stalling away. Gaspar decides he's had enough of all that nonsense - he escapes his hips and locks up an armbar! Wow, that was slick! Pazzini taps! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Diego Gaspar! |
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Event:
TWGC 20 (145lbs, D3): Amsterdam Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Feb 11, 2018 |
Coming up we have a featherweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Leonardo Pazzini (ranked 5604 p4p, 395 weight class) and Luiz Correia Azevedo (ranked 600 p4p, 76 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Pazzini might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Acid Drinkers - Hit the road Jack. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 2 losses; Leonardo Pazzini! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Luiz Correia Azevedo!
The judges for this bout are Aafke Stam, Paul Aken and Wagner Zegers.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Pazzini darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Pazzini (2) vs (0) Azevedo
Pazzini 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.
Azevedo wants to get back to full guard.
Azevedo 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.
Pazzini is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Pazzini is looking for a kimura here.
Azevedo moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pazzini won't allow Azevedo to sweep him here.
Azevedo is trying to keep Pazzini in close.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pazzini preventing the sweep.
Pazzini drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Azevedo manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Pazzini has Azevedo in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Pazzini (2) vs (2) Azevedo
Pazzini keeping full guard, as Azevedo tries to pass.
Pazzini looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Pazzini keeping moving, preventing Azevedo from controlling successfully.
Azevedo stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Pazzini swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Azevedo trying to control but Pazzini is working from the bottom.
Azevedo trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Azevedo forces his way into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pazzini wants to get back to full guard.
Azevedo wants to work for an arm triangle but Pazzini is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Pazzini has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Azevedo is working away from the top position though.
Azevedo wants to pass the guard but Pazzini is defending well.
Azevedo wants to lay and pray for a moment but Pazzini keeps working.
Azevedo is pressing down on Pazzini's thigh, looking to free his foot. Pazzini is holding on for now.
Pazzini looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Azevedo is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Azevedo looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Pazzini looking for submissions off his back.
Pazzini looking for submissions off his back.
Azevedo tries to pass the half guard into mount. Pazzini knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Pazzini is not content to let Azevedo control the position.
Pazzini wants to control but Azevedo is keeping busy.
Azevedo 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.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Azevedo is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Pazzini is refusing to be controlled, as Azevedo sits in half guard.
Pazzini tries to roll over but Azevedo keeps him under control.
Azevedo wants to pass to mount but Pazzini is defending the position.
Pazzini looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Azevedo is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Pazzini doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Azevedo.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Pazzini is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Azevedo pulls his head out easily.
Azevedo moves into full mount! Pazzini won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Pazzini (2) vs (5) Azevedo
Pazzini is desperately trying to improve his position but Azevedo has a good base and remains in mount.
Azevedo wants to take Pazzini's back but he can't do it this time.
Azevedo has control of Pazzini's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Pazzini regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Azevedo wants to take Pazzini's back here but Pazzini is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Pazzini is trying desperately to improve position.
Pazzini doing his best to control the position. Can he escape?
Azevedo fails to move to back control.
Azevedo trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Pazzini is looking to get to half guard.
Azevedo looking to control but Pazzini is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Pazzini tries to hold on but Azevedo postures up.
Pazzini 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: Pazzini (4) vs (5) Azevedo
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Pazzini won't allow Azevedo to sweep him here.
Pazzini trying to control the position from guard on top but Azevedo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pazzini won't allow Azevedo to sweep him here.
Azevedo is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Azevedo bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Pazzini's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Pazzini (4) vs (7) Azevedo
Azevedo trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Azevedo advances to half guard.
Azevedo is working for a submission of some sort.
Azevedo is thwarting Pazzini's attempts to control the position.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Azevedo trying to mount his opponent but Pazzini defends it.
Pazzini has hold of a guillotine but he's not going to be able to crank on it really with only half guard, so it's no trouble for Azevedo. Oh but Pazzini has got full guard now! Oh boy! This one could be over very soon! Azevedo goes limp - he's gone! Pazzini jumps up and celebrates with the crowd - fantastic submission finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 8:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Leonardo Pazzini! |
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Event:
ABW 93 McBreezer - Reign
Date: Dec 28, 2017 |
#R1#
Pazzini darts in looking for a takedown but Kimura gets double underhooks and turns Pazzini into the cage.
Kimura is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Pazzini shoots and misses #TD2#
and Kimura counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Kimura. #SUB#
Pazzini is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB2#
Kimura drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Kimura jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB#
Pazzini is looking for a triangle here but Kimura uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Kimura trying to control the position but Pazzini is working away.
Pazzini struggling a bit here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pazzini is trying to improve his position.
Pazzini gets back to half guard.#T1#
Pazzini tries to get to full guard but Kimura has control of the leg.
Pazzini wants to get back to his feet.
#SUB#
Pazzini looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Pazzini wants to improve his position but Kimura is controlling well.
#SUB#
Pazzini looking for submissions off his back.
Kimura is taking a breather. Pazzini 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.#SUB#
Pazzini looking for submissions off his back.#T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.#SUB#
Pazzini looking for subs from the bottom but Kimura mounts him!
Pazzini really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Kimura tries to control but Pazzini wriggling away.
Pazzini is looking to improve his position but Kimura isn't that keen on the idea.
Kimura looking to control but Pazzini is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Pazzini is desperately trying to improve his position but Kimura has a good base and remains in mount.#T3#
Kimura is looking to work his way around to Pazzini's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Pazzini is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Pazzini swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
Pazzini really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Pazzini wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.
Pazzini is in bad spot here.
Pazzini trying to control the hands but Kimura won't let him.
Pazzini can't escape the position.
#T4#
Pazzini is working hard here to advance position.
Kimura avoiding Pazzini 's attempts to control his hands.
Pazzini is trying to stand back up.
Kimura is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Pazzini rolls, trying to escape but Kimura keeps control of the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kimura is looking to control Pazzini but Pazzini is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Pazzini tries to escape the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Michael Kimura dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Pazzini fails to land the takedown.
Kimura with the counter takedown but Pazzini avoids it easily.
Pazzini shoots in for a takedown but Kimura shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Kimura shoots in for a takedown but Pazzini shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Pazzini shoots in but no luck this time.
Pazzini looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Leonardo Pazzini. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2#
Kimura drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.#ES#
Pazzini has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Kimura has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Pazzini is trying to drag Kimura to the mat but Kimura just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Kimura is trying to pull guard but Pazzini has him pressed against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kimura is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Pazzini to keep the fight standing.
Pazzini is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Kimura gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.#TD#
Pazzini gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Pazzini has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kimura controls Pazzini momentarily but Pazzini frees himself. #SUB#
Pazzini drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Kimura dives on top into guard.#REVB##T1#
Pazzini being controlled here, momentarily. #SUB#
Pazzini is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Kimura defends well.
Kimura trying to control but Pazzini is working from the bottom. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#SUB#
Pazzini is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Kimura is aware though and is defending well.
Pazzini trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Pazzini wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB#
Pazzini looking for subs off his back but Kimura has passed one foot through into half guard.
Kimura is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Pazzini is trying desperately to improve position.
Michael Kimura has got the better of the ground game so far.#T3##SUB2#
Pazzini defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Kimura.
Kimura moves to back control.
Pazzini tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Pazzini is looking to improve his position but Kimura isn't that keen on the idea.
Pazzini reaches up to try and control the position but Kimura seems to have an arm triangle now! Uh oh! Pazzini rolls and tries to escape and now Kimura has his back!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T4#
Pazzini staying busy and making it hard for Kimura to control.
Kimura controlling well, preventing Pazzini from escaping the position.
Pazzini trying to control the hands but Kimura won't let him.
Kimura is hanging on to Pazzini's back as he tries to escape.
Kimura gets his hands free as Pazzini looks to control.
Well, with Kimura on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Pazzini is tapping out... Can he escape the position?
Pazzini tries to escape but Kimura has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Kimura has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Kimura controlling the positon.
Pazzini tries to break free.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Michael Kimura showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Pazzini throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Kimura's waist but Kimura gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Pazzini off to one side.
Pazzini shoots in and drives through. Kimura sprawls well.
Kimura stuffs the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Leonardo Pazzini. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Pazzini fails with a takedown attempt. #TD2#
Kimura shoots in and gets a takedown into Pazzini's guard.
Pazzini can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Kimura controls the pace.
Pazzini looking for a sweep. Not yet Pazzini, not yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kimura controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#SUB#
Pazzini looking for subs off his back but Kimura has passed one foot through into half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Kimura slows the pace down in half guard.
Pazzini is looking to control Kimura's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Pazzini avoid being mounted?
Kimura prevents Pazzini from improving his position.#SUB#
Pazzini actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Pazzini looking for submissions off his back.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SUB#
Pazzini looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Kimura is taking a breather. Pazzini 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.#SUB#
Pazzini looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Well, if Kimura 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.
Pazzini is looking to improve his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3##SUB#
Pazzini actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Pazzini actively working from the bottom here.
Kimura looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Kimura tries for a takedown but Pazzini sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Pazzini.
Nice sprawl there from Kimura as Pazzini shoots in.
Pazzini shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Kimura pinned against the cage. Kimura gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. #TD2#
Kimura drives through with a takedown into Pazzini's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.#T4#
Kimura showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Kimura passes into half guard.
Kimura prevents Pazzini from improving his position.
Kimura passes to full mount!
Leonardo Pazzini has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Pazzini looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Pazzini rolls, trying to escape but Kimura keeps control of the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Michael Kimura comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Kimura 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 Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Michael Kimura!
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Event:
TWGC 19 (155lbs, D3): Helsinki Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Nov 24, 2017 |
Coming up we have a lightweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Lickson Lacie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Leonardo Pazzini (ranked 4836 p4p, 410 weight class). Pazzini has chosen Acid Drinkers - Hit the road Jack 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 London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Lickson Lacie! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Leonardo Pazzini!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Roosa Järviläinen and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Lacie looks for a takedown but Pazzini sprawls well.
Lacie shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Pazzini as he avoids it easily.
Pazzini defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Lacie.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lickson Lacie. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Pazzini. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Lacie (0) vs (4) Pazzini
Pazzini tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Pazzini has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Pazzini is trying to get an arm triangle but Lacie is defending well.
Pazzini thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lacie is looking to regain half guard here but Pazzini keeps moving and retains side control.
Pazzini is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Lacie knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Pazzini working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lacie is trying to get back to half guard.
Lacie might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Lacie is working hard here to advance position.
Lacie stops Pazzini from passing to mount.
Pazzini tries for a kimura but Lacie is defending well.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Pazzini is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Lacie has escaped the position, nice work there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lacie tries to bench press Pazzini off him but Pazzini keeps the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lacie manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lacie (2) vs (4) Pazzini
Pazzini actively working from the bottom here.
Pazzini looking for submissions off his back.
Lacie trying to mount his opponent but Pazzini defends it.
Pazzini 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.
Pazzini desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Lacie looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Pazzini looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pazzini tries to roll over but Lacie keeps him under control.
Lacie wants to pass to mount but Pazzini is defending the position.
Lacie moves into full mount! Pazzini won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Lacie (5) vs (4) Pazzini
Lacie is looking to work his way around to Pazzini's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Pazzini tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Lacie wants to take his opponent's back but Pazzini doesn't allow it.
Lacie can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Pazzini is looking to escape.
Pazzini tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pazzini slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Lacie wants to pass the guard but Pazzini is defending well.
Lacie is working for a submission of some sort.
Pazzini looking for submissions off his back.
Lacie is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Lacie is looking to advance position but Pazzini won't allow it.
Pazzini is trying to control but can't.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Pazzini actively working from the bottom here.
Lacie is keen to just control but Pazzini is a slippery customer.
Pazzini actively working from the bottom here.
Pazzini is looking to improve his position.
Pazzini looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Lacie pushes past his half guard into mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Lacie (8) vs (4) Pazzini
Lacie swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Pazzini is now in Lacie's guard. A big mistake from Lacie there, giving up the dominant position! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lacie (8) vs (6) Pazzini
Pazzini works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Lacie actively working from the bottom here.
Pazzini is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Lacie has managed to free his arm - good work.
Pazzini is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Lacie is just riding it out for now. Pazzini eventually gives up the hold.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Pazzini is looking for a kimura but Lacie is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Pazzini to get the leverage.
Lacie moves into full guard.
Pazzini trying to control the position from guard on top but Lacie is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pazzini drops back looking for a leg! Lacie is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Lacie manages to kick Pazzini off! Pazzini jumps back into Lacie's guard.
Pazzini drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Pazzini jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Lacie is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Pazzini frees his head nicely. Oh but Lacie has switched to an armbar! Pazzini is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 7:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Lickson Lacie! |
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Event:
ABW 68 Calacon - Suleyman
Date: Oct 03, 2017 |
#R1#
Pazzini fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Dayley tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Pazzini shoots in and drives through. Dayley sprawls well.
Dayley appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Pazzini fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Dayley is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Leonardo Pazzini. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Pazzini tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Dayley swivels and escapes.
Pazzini shoots in but doesn't get the takedown #TD2#
and Dayley counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Dayley takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#SUB#
Pazzini looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Dayley working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dayley sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Dayley wants to stand up but Pazzini is controlling the position.
#SUB#
Pazzini looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T1#
Dayley content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Dayley is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Dayley landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Dayley working Pazzini over with strikes. #SUB#
Pazzini is working on a guillotine. He's managed to get to full guard and he's really squeezing tight! Dayley is tapping! Great win for Pazzini!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Leonardo Pazzini!
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Event:
Angry Birds War 51
Date: Aug 08, 2017 |
#R1#
Pazzini is trying hard to land a takedown here. Mendes sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Pazzini fails with a takedown attempt.
Pazzini shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Mendes sprawls well. Mendes wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Pazzini gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Leonardo Pazzini. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2#
Mendes shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.#SUB#
Pazzini is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Mendes pulls his head out easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pazzini tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Mendes has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Mendes wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it. #T1#
Pazzini is wriggling around trying to escape.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mendes sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Pazzini throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
Pazzini keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mendes controlling from mount.
Pazzini is trying desperately to improve position.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Pazzini is trying to reverse the position but instead Mendes has taken his back - oops!
Pazzini is trying to stand back up.
Pazzini really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Mendes has good solid back control here.
Pazzini tries to escape but Mendes has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
My spies in Combate Gym 🇧🇷 inform me that Mendes has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Mendes trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Pazzini doesn't escape. #T3#
Pazzini wants to escape the position.
Pazzini is working hard here to advance position.
Mendes biding his time, looking for the opening.
Mendes not allowing Pazzini to control his hands.
I really don't envy Pazzini right now.
Mendes not allowing Pazzini to control his hands.
Pazzini wants to escape the position.
#T4#
Mendes is riding his opponent, not letting Pazzini buck him off.
Pazzini wants to escape the position.
Mendes controlling the position well here. Pazzini rolled but Mendes kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Mendes controlling well, preventing Pazzini from escaping the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Pazzini is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
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.
Pazzini trying to control the action but Mendes just sinks the hooks in.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rafael Mendes dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Pazzini fails with a takedown attempt.#TD2#
Mendes shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Pazzini tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Mendes manages to move to mount!
Rafael Mendes has got the better of the ground game so far.
Mendes manages to capitalize on a mistake by Pazzini to take his back!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pazzini trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Mendes controlling the positon.#T1#
We've been hearing good reports from Pazzini'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.
Pazzini tries to escape but Mendes has the hooks in and won't let him break free. #SUB2#
Pazzini is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Pazzini is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
I really don't envy Pazzini right now.
#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Mendes is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Mendes controlling well, preventing Pazzini from escaping the position.
Mendes controls the position.
Pazzini tries to roll but Mendes sticks to his back.
Mendes really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Pazzini.
Pazzini wants to escape the position.
#T3#
Pazzini is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
You can see the frustration on Pazzini's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
#SUB2#
Pazzini showing good submission defense here.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
#SUB2#
Mendes is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Mendes keeps control of the position as Pazzini tries to break free.
#T4#
Mendes is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Mendes keeps control of the position as Pazzini tries to break free.
Pazzini wants to control his opponent's hands but Mendes gets his hands free.
Mendes really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Pazzini.
Pazzini turns into Mendes and is now in his guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Pazzini drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Mendes manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Pazzini has Mendes in his guard.#REVB#
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rafael Mendes showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Pazzini shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Mendes pinned against the cage. Mendes gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Pazzini shoots in and drives through. Mendes sprawls well.#TD2#
Mendes closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Pazzini quickly recovers to half guard.
Pazzini moves into full guard.
Mendes pushing down on Pazzini's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Mendes works his way into full mount!
Mendes sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pazzini tries to reverse the position but Mendes maintains control.#T1#
Mendes controlling the pace for now.
Mendes with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Mendes looking to control and managing it successfully.
Mendes prevents Pazzini from getting the reversal.
Pazzini gets back to half guard.
Mendes takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Mendes looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #SUB#
Pazzini is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Mendes pulls his head out easily.
Pazzini is in trouble now - Mendes has advanced to mount! #T2#
Mendes takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Pazzini is trying desperately to improve position.
Pazzini 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.
Mendes has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Pazzini is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#SUB2#
Pazzini is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Pazzini tries to roll but Mendes sticks to his back.
#T3#
Pazzini trying to control but not successfully.
Mendes controls the position.
Mendes avoiding Pazzini 's attempts to control his hands.
Mendes is riding his opponent, not letting Pazzini buck him off. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Mendes has the hooks in. Pazzini is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted. #SUB2#
Mendes working for a choke but Pazzini is defending well.
Pazzini trying to get back to his feet but Mendes is in full control for now.
Leonardo Pazzini has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
You can see the frustration on Pazzini's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mendes is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Rafael Mendes is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
I really don't envy Pazzini right now.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rafael Mendes comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Mendes 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 Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rafael Mendes!
A very excited looking Rafael Mendes 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:
ABW 35 Randleman - Galloway
Date: Jun 22, 2017 |
#R1#
Pazzini darts in looking for a takedown but The Crab gets double underhooks and turns Pazzini into the cage.
Pazzini fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
We've been hearing reports that Pazzini has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Jab, jab by The Crab - just one landing.
Pazzini dives in for a single leg takedown but The Crab sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Leonardo Pazzini. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The Crab with a nice cross.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Pazzini.
Pazzini tries for a takedown but The Crab sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
The Crab let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Pazzini changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. The Crab tries to avoid it but Pazzini manages to keep hold of a leg and drag The Crab to the ground. The Crab escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Pazzini tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but The Crab swivels and escapes.
Pazzini gets cracked there but stands up to it.
The Crab lands the left hand.
The Crab scores with a shot to the body.
Pazzini fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Pazzini is breathing heavily.
The fighters circle momentarily. The Crab darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pazzini dives in for a single leg takedown but The Crab sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
The Crab lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Pazzini at a distance.
The Crab has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Pazzini is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Pazzini tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but The Crab swivels and escapes.#CL2#
The Crab forces Pazzini back against the cage and clinches.
The Crab lands a nice shot to the body. #T1#
A short right from The Crab on the inside.
Stalling in the clinch from The Crab.
The Crab just leaning against Pazzini, taking a breather.
The Crab stalls.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
The Crab gets underhooks to prevent Pazzini's takedown attempt.
The Crab lands an uppercut.
The Crab effectively controlling the action here.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Henry The Crab.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Pazzini.
The Crab scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Pazzini really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Pazzini with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling The Crab to score with a decent uppercut.
Pazzini tries for a takedown but The Crab circles away easily#CL2#
and The Crab counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by The Crab.
Pazzini is working for takedown but The Crab is calmly controlling the position for now.
A nice right hand lands inside from The Crab.
The Crab controlling the action here for a moment.
The Crab digs a right hand underneath Pazzini's ribcage. Pazzini let out a lung full of air as it connected.#T2#
A bit of stalling here from The Crab.
The Crab is leaning against Pazzini and scores with a nice uppercut 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!
The Crab lands a body shot in the clinch.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
The Crab stops a takedown attempt from Pazzini.
The Crab gets through Pazzini's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
The Crab lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Pazzini.
Pazzini tries to pull guard but The Crab forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
The Crab is defending well against a takedown attempt.
The Crab is stalling here.
The Crab will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Pazzini up against the cage.
The Crab lands a left hand that snaps the head of Pazzini backwards.
Pazzini has The Crab pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. The Crab manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
The Crab lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Pazzini has The Crab pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. The Crab manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. #BC2#
The Crab breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#T3#
Pazzini shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has The Crab pinned against the cage. The Crab gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
The Crab lands a nice shot that snaps Pazzini's head back.
Pazzini takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
The Crab looks for the body kick but Pazzini saw that one coming.
Pazzini takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.#CL2#
The Crab drives through and clinches with Pazzini against the cage.
Pazzini is looking for a takedown up against the cage. The Crab gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
The Crab just leaning against Pazzini, taking a breather.
The Crab slowing the pace effectively.
The Crab stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
The Crab gets underhooks to prevent Pazzini's takedown attempt.
The Crab slows down the pace here.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from The Crab. #BC2#
The Crab manages to break the clinch.
#T4#
The Crab cracks a nice hook into Pazzini's ribs.#CL2#
The Crab closes the distance and clinches.
The Crab's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, The Crab creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#BC2#
The Crab pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
The Crab lands with an uppercut that bounces Pazzini off the cage and back into range.
The Crab throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Pazzini shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with The Crab but The Crab pushes him off and we're back to square one.
The Crab stuffs the takedown attempt from Pazzini. Pazzini gets slowly back to his feet.
The Crab connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
The Crab throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Pazzini stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
The Crab lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
The Crab lands a nice shot to the body.
The Crab ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Pazzini walks into a jab.
Decent striking displayed by The Crab there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Henry The Crab dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
The Crab connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
The Crab stuffs the takedown attempt from Pazzini. Pazzini gets slowly back to his feet.
Pazzini shoots in for a takedown but The Crab shows good takedown defense.
The Crab looks like he wants to counter punch here.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Pazzini is defended easily by The Crab.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Leonardo Pazzini. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Pazzini has a takedown stuffed.
The Crab has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
The Crab scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
The Crab lands a nice shot to the body.
The Crab scores with a decent looking hook.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
The Crab scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
The Crab lands the left hand.
Pazzini shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. The Crab defends it nicely.
The Crab cracks a nice hook into Pazzini's ribs.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
The Crab fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.#T1#
Pazzini goes for a double leg but The Crab avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as The Crab continues to drive forward.
The Crab scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Pazzini shoots in but no luck this time.
The Crab stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and The Crab wants it to stay on the feet.
A nice side step and The Crab releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
The Crab fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Pazzini drops his hands momentarily and The Crab takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
The Crab dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
The Crab feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Pazzinis jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
The Crab pushes Pazzini back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#BC2#
The Crab breaks from the clinch.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts The Crab, as that shot connected.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The Crab tests Pazzini's chin there with a solid looking shot.#CL2#
The Crab moves into the clinch.
Pazzini looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
The Crab lands a right hand that snaps the head of Pazzini backwards.
The Crab stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
The Crab prevents the takedown attempt.
#T2#
The Crab is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
The Crab manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
The Crab leaning against his opponent.
Pazzini drops down looking for an ankle pick but The Crab pulls his leg out and moves away.
The Crab pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Pazzini with a lazy takedown attempt
and The Crab counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
An inside leg kick from The Crab misses.
Pazzini dives in for a single leg takedown but The Crab sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
The Crab lands with a shot to the body.
The Crab stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and The Crab wants it to stay on the feet.
Pazzini closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Pazzini. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Pazzini shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says The Crab as he avoids it easily.
The Crab connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Pazzini's hands.
The Crab moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
The Crab connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
The Crab lands with an overhand left.
The Crab throws the kick towards the body but Pazzini avoids it.
Pazzini fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.#T3#
Pazzini on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Pazzini closes the distance and clinches up with The Crab, looking for a takedown. Pazzini pushes The Crab against the cage but The Crab circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
The Crab listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Pazzini dives in and grabs The Crab's left leg, looking for a takedown. The Crab pushes down on Pazzini's head and hops out.
The Crab lands a nice hook to Pazzini's body. Pazzini takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
The Crab lands with an uppercut that bounces Pazzini off the cage and back into range.
Henry The Crab is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Pazzini needs to keep his hands up - The Crab had a free shot at his head there.
Pazzini walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Pazzini shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as The Crab sprawls well. The Crab wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Pazzini gets slowly back to his feet.
Pazzini on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Pazzini takes a shot right to the bread basket.
The Crab lands a head shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The Crab walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Pazzini checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
The Crab connects with a good right hand that stumbles Pazzini. Pazzini circles away out of range and recomposes himself.#T4#
The Crab lands with a good body shot.
Pazzini blocks a leg kick.
Pazzini on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Pazzini tries to score a power double leg takedown but The Crab sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Pazzini somewhat.#CL2#
The Crab closes the distance and clinches.
The Crab dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
The Crab is pushing Pazzini up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
The Crab lands a shoulder strike.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Pazzini goes for a takedown attempt but The Crab pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Pazzini walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Pazzini fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Henry The Crab showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
The Crab stuns Pazzini with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Pazzini looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? The Crab is fending him off so far but Pazzini persists. Nope, The Crab circles away and we're back to standing.
The Crab lands with a shot to the body.
Pazzini walks into a left hand.
Pazzini dives in and grabs The Crab's left leg, looking for a takedown. The Crab pushes down on Pazzini's head and hops out.
Pazzini is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Pazzini.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Leonardo Pazzini. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The Crab moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.#TD#
Pazzini bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The Crab tries to buck Pazzini off but Pazzini is having none of it.
The Crab is trying to control Pazzini's posture but Pazzini avoids it.
The Crab is trying to get back to half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Pazzini working away.
The Crab is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Pazzini off and has taken his back!#T1#
Pazzini is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
The Crab controlling well, preventing Pazzini from escaping the position.
The Crab 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.
You can see the frustration on Pazzini's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
The Crab really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Pazzini.
Pazzini rolls, trying to escape but The Crab keeps control of the position.
The Crab really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Pazzini. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Pazzini is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Henry The Crab is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
Pazzini trying to control the hands but The Crab breaks the grip.
The Crab has the hooks in. Pazzini is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Good control from The Crab.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Let's hope that The Crab 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.#T3#
Pazzini looking very determined here, making life difficult for The Crab.
Pazzini is trying to break free.
The Crab controlling from the back.
The Crab controlling well, preventing Pazzini from escaping the position.
The Crab controlling from the back.
Henry The Crab has got the better of the ground game so far.
The Crab's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Pazzini turns into The Crab and is now in his guard.
The Crab is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB##T4#
The Crab looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #SUB#
Pazzini is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but The Crab pulls his head out easily.
The Crab slows the pace down in half guard.
Pazzini makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Pazzini.#SUB#
Pazzini working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. The Crab doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. The Crab manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Leonardo Pazzini has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#SUB#
Pazzini is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB#
Pazzini is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
And that's the end of the fight!
Henry The Crab comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well The Crab 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 Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 25:30
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 25:30
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 25:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Henry The Crab!
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Event:
Angry Birds War 30
Date: Jun 08, 2017 |
#R1#
Pazzini throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Banks.
Banks scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Pazzini gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Banks counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Pazzini changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Banks tries to avoid it but Pazzini manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Banks to the ground. Banks escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Pazzini is defended easily by Banks.
Steve Banks has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Leonardo Pazzini.
Pazzini misses with a takedown
and Banks counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Pazzini throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Banks's waist but Banks gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Pazzini off to one side.
Banks connects with a high kick.
Banks throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Banks looks to land a combination. Pazzini sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Banks stalks Pazzini and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Pazzini's face. Pazzini staggers backwards, shaken.
Pazzini tries for a takedown but Banks sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Pazzini looks for a takedown but Banks sprawls well.#TD2#
Pazzini closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
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.
Pazzini looks winded!#T1#
Banks wants to get back to his feet.#SUB2#
Pazzini is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Banks on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Banks tries to get out of the position.#SUB2#
Pazzini 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. Banks tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Pazzini!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Leonardo Pazzini!
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Event:
TWGC 16 (145lbs, D3): Montreal Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Apr 23, 2017 |
Coming up we have a featherweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Buster Kneecap and Leonardo Pazzini. Kneecap comes to the cage accompanied by SKI MASK THE SLUMP GOD - GONE. The crowd seem to be enjoying Pazzini's choice of entrance music: 3PAC - HUSTLIN' (RICH WHITE MAN TAKING OVER SON). Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 1 losses; Buster Kneecap! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Leonardo Pazzini!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Yves DeLean and Ian Loll.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Kneecap looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Pazzini is fending him off so far but Kneecap persists. Nope, Pazzini circles away and we're back to standing.
Pazzini misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Pazzini wants to clinch.
Kneecap shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Pazzini is trying to defend but Kneecap finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Kneecap (2) vs (0) Pazzini
Pazzini tries to get to full guard but Kneecap has control of the leg.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pazzini actively working from the bottom here.
Pazzini trying to control from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kneecap seems to be working for a kimura but Pazzini defends the submission attempt.
Kneecap seems to be looking for submissions.
Kneecap is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Kneecap prevents Pazzini from improving his position.
Kneecap is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Pazzini wants to control but Kneecap is keeping busy and won't allow it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kneecap uses his free foot to push down on Pazzini's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Pazzini. Score +3 for passing guard: Kneecap (5) vs (0) Pazzini
Kneecap controlling from mount.
Kneecap is working for a guillotine from mount but Pazzini frees his head quite easily.
Kneecap tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Kneecap has control of Pazzini's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Pazzini regains control of the situation pretty easily.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Kneecap sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pazzini is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kneecap has control of Pazzini's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Pazzini regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Pazzini holds on to Kneecap around his waist, trying desperately to prevent any attacks.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kneecap wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Pazzini is looking to improve his position but Kneecap isn't that keen on the idea.
Kneecap controlling from mount.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Kneecap takes Pazzini's back. Could be looking for a rear naked choke here - either way, Pazzini is in trouble. Score +3 for taking back: Kneecap (8) vs (0) Pazzini
Kneecap is cranking Pazzini's head sideways - that looks painful. He's managed to get his other arm under the chin and this looks bad for Pazzini! He's tightened the choke and Pazzini is tapping out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Buster Kneecap! |
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