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Event:
DSC STRIKE 30
Date: Dec 22, 2018 |
#R1#
Nallo misses the shot to the body.
Hudson throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Lando Nallo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hudson leaves Nallo with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Hudson is looking to counter with head kicks.
Hudson avoids a punch combination nicely.
Hudson lands a front kick.
Hudson misses with an uppercut
#TD2#
and Nallo counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Nallo.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nallo prevents Hudson from getting back to his feet.
Nallo lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Hudson wants to stand and escape but Nallo is having none of it. #T1#
Nallo looking to pass the guard.
Hudson is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Holding Cell that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Hudson wants to stand but Nallo is controlling the position.
Nallo has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#ES#
Hudson has his feet on Nallo's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Hudson stuffs the takedown attempt from Nallo. Nallo gets slowly back to his feet.
Hudson feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Nallo shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Hudson as he jumps to the side.
Morgan Hudson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lando Nallo.
Nallo fails to land the takedown.
A punch combination from Nallo misses. #T2#
Nallo moves in looking to clinch but Hudson pushes him off.#CL2#
Nallo closes the distance and clinches.
Nallo on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Nallo drops down looking for an ankle pick but Hudson pulls his leg out and moves away.
Hudson misses with a head kick.
Nallo throws a combination that misses
enabling Hudson to counter with a crisp jab.
Nallo tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Hudson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Hudson was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Hudson tries to land a body kick#TD2#
and Nallo counters with a shoot takedown. Hudson fights it but they end up in guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#ES#
Hudson manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Hudson crunches a lovely knee into Nallo's ribcage.
Hudson missing with knees to the body.
Hudson misses with a knee strike.
Nallo blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Hudson tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Nallo avoids it.#T3#
Hudson looking to throw knees to the head but Nallo is blocking nicely.
Nallo tries for a takedown. No joy.
Nallo tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hudson looking to throw knees to the head but Nallo is blocking nicely.
#TD2#
Nallo is trying to trip Hudson. He has hold of a leg but Hudson is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Nallo persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Nallo stops Hudson from standing up. #ES#
Hudson wriggles free and stands up.
Hudson throws a sloppy body shot
and Nallo connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Nallo is looking to clinch but Hudson is avoiding it.
Hudson swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Nallo works Hudson's body with a nice hook.#CL2#
Nallo gets a clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hudson misses with a body punch.
Nallo has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Hudson avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Hudson missing with knees to the body.
Nallo is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Hudson is defending well.#T4#
Hudson using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Nallo has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Hudson tries to land knees in the clinch but Nallo avoids the damage to the body.
Nallo wants a takedown but no success here.
Nallo managing to block the knees to the body from Hudson.
Nallo managing to block the knees to the body from Hudson.
Hudson misses with a knee strike.
Hudson lands a nice knee to the body.
Nallo lands with a left to the head.
Nallo is looking to take this one to the mat.#BC#
Hudson breaks the clinch.
Nallo shoots in and drives through. Hudson sprawls well.
Hudson lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Nallo looks winded!
Nallo shoots in and drives through. Hudson sprawls well.
Nallo misses with a takedown attempt - Hudson sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Hudson was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Morgan Hudson dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Nallo fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hudson manages to avoid it.
Nallo fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Hudson avoids it really well and circles away.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Nallo.
Hudson lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Morgan Hudson is winning the standup battle so far.
Nallo shoots in and drives through. Hudson sprawls well.
Hudson throwing a counter right hand but Nallo manages to avoid it.
Morgan Hudson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lando Nallo.
Nallo misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Nallo gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#T1#
Nallo throws a punch but it's blocked by Hudson.
Hudson misses with a punch on the inside.
Nallo avoiding damage as Hudson throws knees to the body.
Nallo avoiding damage as Hudson throws knees to the body.
#TD2#
Nallo has clasped his hands together around Hudson's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Hudson is pushing Nallo's head away, looking to escape. Nallo manages to hold on to the position though.#SUB2#
Nallo thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Hudson is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.#T2##SUB2#
Nallo has hold of Hudson's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Hudson seems comfortable defending it but Nallo has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Hudson is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Hudson is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Nallo couldn't care less - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:19 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Lando Nallo!
Lando Nallo is the new light heavyweight champion!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Lando Nallo made sure he mentioned Dr. Dogood (160 quality for $135), along with how happy he was to win his fight.
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Event:
DSC STRIKE 27
Date: Dec 01, 2018 |
#R1#
Grechov shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Nallo as he jumps to the side.
Despite the aggression on Nallo's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.#TD#
Grechov closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Grechov lands in his opponent's guard.
Nallo keeping moving, preventing Grechov from controlling successfully.
Grechov is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Grechov throws a big elbow that misses.
Grechov trying to control but Nallo is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nallo bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Grechov's guard. #REVB#
Grechov seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Grechov is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#SUB#
Grechov has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Nallo can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #T1#
Grechov seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Grechov controls Nallo momentarily but Nallo frees himself.
Nallo is looking to work some ground and pound but Grechov has wrist control.
Nallo must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Grechov controls Nallo momentarily but Nallo frees himself.
Grechov has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.#SUB#
Grechov had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Nallo defends it easily.
Grechov controls Nallo momentarily but Nallo frees himself.
Grechov striking off his back but it's not causing Nallo any problems.
Grechov trying to control the position.
#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#SUB#
Grechov working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Nallo doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Nallo manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Nallo passes easily into side control. Nice work.#SUB2#
Nallo working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Grechov regains half guard.
Grechov tries to roll over but Nallo keeps him under control.
Grechov trying to hold on to Nallo's head to control him but Nallo postures up.
#SUB2#
Nallo is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#T3#
Grechov is trying to maintain the position but Nallo is very close to passing his half guard.
Grechov is positioning himself well to prevent Nallo advancing to mount.
Grechov works his way to full guard. Good work.#SUB#
Grechov escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Nallo gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Grechov looking to control.
Grechov is controlling Nallo's posture.#SUB#
Grechov has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Nallo can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB#
Grechov is looking for a triangle here but Nallo uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
#T4#
Nallo lands an elbow.
Nallo really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Grechov. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Grechov is trying to control Nallo's posture but Nallo avoids it.
Grechov is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Grechov is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Nallo's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Grechov is positioning himself well to prevent Nallo advancing to mount.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Nallo prevents Grechov from improving his position.#SUB2#
Nallo is working for a kimura but Grechov is defending it quite comfortably.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Lando Nallo will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2##TD2#
Grechov gets caught flat footed, as Nallo shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Grechov is trying to control the position but Nallo postures up.
Grechov throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Nallo working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Nallo has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Grechov looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB#
Grechov is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Nallo defends well.
Nallo engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #T1#
Nallo stands up over Grechov, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Grechov controls Nallo momentarily but Nallo frees himself. #SUB#
Grechov working for a triangle but Nallo defends it easily.
Nallo lands a couple of elbows.
Nallo trying to control but Grechov is working from the bottom.
Grechov looking to control.
Grechov trying to strike off his back.
Nallo throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Grechov works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #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#
Grechov looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Nallo wants to control from the top but Grechov keeps moving.
Grechov is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Grechov throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Nallo trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Nallo trying to control but Grechov is working from the bottom.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Grechov not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Grechov throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Nallo's waist but Nallo gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Grechov off to one side.
Grechov has his takedown stuffed#TD2#
so Nallo counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility. #T3##SUB#
Grechov is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Nallo tries to free his leg and advance position but Grechov is retaining full guard.
Nallo not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Nallo wants to control from the top but Grechov keeps moving.
Nallo stands up over Grechov, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Nallo postures up.
#SUB#
Nallo got a little sloppy there for a moment and Grechov has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Nallo has managed to get both his arms back between Grechov's legs - danger averted.
Grechov looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#SUB#
Grechov is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Grechov being controlled here, momentarily. #SUB#
Grechov has his foot on Nallo's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Nallo works his way back into a safe position though.
Nallo working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Grechov's head.
Nallo trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Nallo chips away with some ground and pound.#SUB#
Grechov looking for a guillotine here but Nallo defends easily.
Nallo pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Grechov is keeping the position for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lando Nallo showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Grechov doesn't manage to clinch there - Nallo circles away.
Trenton Grechov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL2#
Nallo moves into the clinch.
Nallo misses with a punch on the inside.
#TD2#
Nallo has hold of one of Grechov's legs. Grechov is fighting the takedown attempt but Nallo gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Grechov is trying to keep Nallo in close.
Lando Nallo has got the better of the ground game so far.
Grechov thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage. #SUB2#
Nallo drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Nallo jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Grechov controlling Nallo's posture.
Grechov is trying to keep Nallo in close.
#T1##SUB#
Grechov working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Nallo doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Nallo manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Nallo stands and throws Grechov's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Nallo in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Grechov tries to bench press Nallo off him but Nallo keeps the position.
You can see the frustration on Grechov's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Grechov wings away with a couple of strikes but they don't land.
Nallo looks up at the clock and then as Grechov takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Nallo smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Grechov tries to buck Nallo off but Nallo is having none of it.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Nallo lands a few punches from side control.#T2#
Nallo tries to move into full mount but can't pass Grechov's legs.
Grechov is trying to get back to half guard.
Nallo working away.
Grechov gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard. #SUB2#
Nallo is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Grechov defends it well. #SUB2#
Nallo is trying to work for a kimura but Grechov is defending well.
Grechov trying to control but Nallo postures up.
Grechov is looking for a sweep. Nallo is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T3#
Grechov trying to control from the bottom.
Nallo is trying to control the action in half guard but Grechov is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Grechov on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Grechov manages to get to full guard.
Grechov is trying to control the position but Nallo postures up.
Nallo showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Nallo passes Grechov's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Nallo slows the pace down in half guard. #SUB2#
Nallo seems to be looking for submissions.
#T4#
Grechov manages to get to full guard.
Nallo connects with a couple of short punches.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Grechov managing to control the position.
Nallo postures up and lands a big shot to Grechov's brow.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Nallo trying to control but Grechov is working from the bottom.
Grechov is trying to control the position from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lando Nallo comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Nallo 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 Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 27:30
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lando Nallo!
An out of breath and clearly excited Lando Nallo thanked Dr. Dogood (160 quality for $135) for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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Event:
DSC STRIKE 24
Date: Nov 10, 2018 |
#R1#
Nallo keeps the fight on the outside.
Kyle misses with a head kick.
Nallo looks to land a left hand but Kyle moved out of range nicely.
Kyle tries to clinch up#TD#
and Nallo counters with a single leg into guard. Kyle didn't expect that.
Kyle looking for a sweep. Not yet Kyle, not yet.
Kyle can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Nallo controls the pace.#SUB#
Nallo has gone for a leg lock! Kyle slips out almost immediately though and dives into Nallo's guard.#REVB#
Nallo working a defensive guard here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#ES#
Nallo kicks Kyle off and gets to his feet.
Kyle fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.#T1#
Kyle leaves Nallo with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Kyle fails in his attempt to clinch. #CL2#
Kyle instigates a clinch.
I was talking to Nallo's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Kyle is struggling to control the position.
Kyle lands a nice elbow. #CUT2#
It looks like Lando Nallo has been cut.
A nice left hand lands by Kyle.
Kyle lands an uppercut.
Kyle has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Nallo after a bit of a struggle.
Kyle scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Nallo lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Kyle or not.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Kyle. #TD#
Nallo lands a takedown into guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Nallo looking to pass the guard.
Kyle manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Nallo manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB##T2#
Kyle wants to stand but Nallo is controlling his posture from full guard.
Kyle trying to control but Nallo is working from the bottom.
Nallo not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Kyle trying to control the position from guard on top but Nallo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nallo wants to improve his position but instead Kyle has moved into half guard.
#SUB#
Nallo actively working from the bottom here.#T3#
Kyle is pressing down on Nallo's thigh, looking to free his foot. Nallo is holding on for now.
Kyle working over Nallo with some ground and pound. Nallo looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Kyle is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Kyle tries to stand and escape but Nallo is controlling the position.
Nallo on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Nallo gets back to full guard.
Nallo wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #SU2#
Kyle gets to his feet. Nallo looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
No luck for Nallo with that takedown attempt. #T4##TD#
Nallo shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Kyle is looking to improve his position.
Kyle is trying to stand.
Kyle gets back to full guard.
Nallo trying to control but Kyle is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nallo passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Kyle is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Nallo has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Nallo scores with punches from side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mike Kyle dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Lando Nallo's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Nallo shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Kyle sprawls well. Kyle wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Nallo gets slowly back to his feet.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Nallo.
Nallo bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kyle has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Nallo shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Kyle as he avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lando Nallo. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL2#
Kyle closes the distance and clinches.
Nallo looking for a takedown.
Nallo has a couple of punches blocked by Kyle.
#BC2#
Kyle pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Nallo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kyle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kyle throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Kyle is looking to clinch. #TD#
Kyle gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Nallo to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Kyle looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T1#
Nallo stops Kyle from standing up.
Kyle looking to hit a scissor sweep but Nallo is one step ahead there.
Lando Nallo overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Kyle wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Nallo passes into half guard. #SUB#
Nallo is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Kyle doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Nallo.
Kyle regains full guard. Nicely done. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Kyle wants to stand up but Nallo is controlling him.
Nallo sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Kyle wants to stand but Nallo is controlling the position.
Nallo with a flurry of punches that miss.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nallo wants to pass the guard but Kyle is keeping the position.
Kyle lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Kyle wants to control from the top but Nallo keeps moving.
Nallo throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
#T3##SUB#
Nallo is looking to cinch up a triangle. Kyle throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Nallo's body to avoid the submission. Nallo has instead reached around Kyle's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Nallo arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:25 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Lando Nallo!
Lando Nallo made sure to mention his sponsor, Dr. Dogood (160 quality for $135) in his post fight interview.
Mike Kyle spoke after the fight, saying 'This guy stinks? Why this guy? Have you even seen my record? No way this guy wins!!!'.
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Event:
DSC STRIKE 20
Date: Oct 13, 2018 |
#R1#
Di Pietro thumps Nallo with a low kick.#CL#
Nallo moves into range and clinches up with Di Pietro.
Nallo misses with a punch to the body.
Nallo is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Di Pietro pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Nallo tries for a takedown but Di Pietro manages to get underhooks.
#BC2#
Di Pietro escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Nallo misses with a series of wild punches.
Di Pietro throws a fast counter high kick but Nallo manages to duck under it in time.
Nallo defending well as Di Pietro loads up on a big left hand. #CL#
Nallo has closed the distance and engaged Di Pietro in a clinch.
Nallo is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Di Pietro pulls him back up using the underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lando Nallo. That's going to take a lot out of him.#BC2#
Di Pietro breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Di Pietro takes a body punch but keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nallo moves in looking to clinch but Di Pietro pushes him off.
Di Pietro scores with the left hand. Nallo knows he should have avoided that one.
Di Pietro dips down and scores with a jab 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!
Good standup being displayed there by Di Pietro as he connects with a hook.#T1#
Nallo tries to clinch but Di Pietro moves out of range.
Di Pietro throws a big counter head kick but Nallo avoids it with no problem.#CL#
Di Pietro gets tackled into the cage by Nallo. Nallo maintains the clinch.
Nallo changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Di Pietro fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Nallo throws a lazy right hand but Di Pietro sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Nallo avoids the head kick by Di Pietro.
Tomy Di Pietro is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nallo shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Di Pietro pinned against the cage. Di Pietro gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Nallo moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromDi Pietro.
Lando Nallo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nallo tries to clinch but Di Pietro moves away
and Di Pietro counters with a good low kick that Nallo was not able to check.
Di Pietro throws a half hearted mid kick.#TD#
Nallo 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.
Di Pietro is trying to control but can't.
Nallo is pressing down on Di Pietro's thigh, looking to free his foot. Di Pietro is holding on for now.
Di Pietro is trying to get back to full guard.#T2#
Nallo trying to mount his opponent but Di Pietro defends it.
Di Pietro trying to control here.
Nallo working over Di Pietro with some ground and pound. Di Pietro looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Nallo trying to control from half guard but Di Pietro is working away.
Di Pietro works his way to full guard. Good work.
Di Pietro has Nallo pulled in close to control his posture.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Di Pietro keeping moving, preventing Nallo from controlling successfully. #T3#
Di Pietro controlling the position.
Nallo wants to control from the top but Di Pietro keeps moving.
Nallo sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Di Pietro's guard. #SUB#
Nallo is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Di Pietro has managed to free his arm - good work.
Di Pietro wants to control but Nallo is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Di Pietro is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Nallo working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Di Pietro's thigh. Di Pietro counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Di Pietro has his hands on Nallo's head, controlling the position. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Nallo looking to sit in guard and control but Di Pietro gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB##SUB#
Di Pietro avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Di Pietro trying to control but Nallo is working from the bottom.
Nallo throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Tomy Di Pietro will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Di Pietro misses with a head kick.
Nice defenses there by Di Pietro.
Di Pietro steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Di Pietro circles to his right before unloading a perfect head kick! Nallo drops to the canvas, hurt badly! Di Pietro follows Nallo to the ground and unloads with a series of strikes that force the referee to step in and end the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:14 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tomy Di Pietro!
Tomy Di Pietro is the new light heavyweight champion!
In his post fight interview, Tomy Di Pietro started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Event:
DSC STRIKE 17
Date: Sep 22, 2018 |
#R1##CL#
Nallo closes the distance and pushes Mathis back into the cage.
Mathis trying to control the position but instead, Nallo has worked for underhooks and has pushed Mathis into the cage.
Nallo drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Mathis gets the underhooks and prevents it.
#TD#
Nallo works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Mathis bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Nallo's guard. #REVB#
Nallo keeping moving, preventing Mathis from controlling successfully.
Mathis distracts Nallo with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Nallo on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Nallo tries to get out of the position.
Mathis with a flurry of punches that miss.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mathis slips nicely into half guard.
Mathis landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Mathis seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Nallo is trying to stand.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Mathis thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nallo won't allow Mathis to pass to mount. #SUB#
Nallo looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Mathis throwing shots but Nallo is blocking nicely.
Nallo wants to get back to his feet.
Nallo wants to get back to full guard.
Nallo has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Mathis is working away from the top position though.
Nallo is pressing down on Mathis's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Mathis makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Mathis with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.#T2#
Mathis throwing strikes from guard but Nallo blocks nicely. #SUB#
Mathis avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Mathis looking to sit in guard and control but Nallo gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Mathis keeping full guard, as Nallo tries to pass.
Mathis lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Mathis wants to control from the top but Nallo keeps moving.
Mathis stands up over Nallo, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. #T3##SUB#
Nallo looking for a triangle here. Mathis is fighting it but it looks tight! Nallo pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Mathis is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Lando Nallo!
Lando Nallo retains his light heavyweight title!
Lando Nallo made sure to mention his sponsor, Dr. Dogood (160 quality for $135) in his post fight interview.
In defeat, Petiah Mathis stepped up to the mic, saying 'Man Boom, what a fight. You deserve that Title shot man, good luck. But if you do win the belt remember I'm coming for you!'.
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Event:
DSC STRIKE 12
Date: Aug 18, 2018 |
#R1#
Di Pietro feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Nallo's calf.#CL2#
Nallo gets in close and instigates a clinch.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Nallo has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.#BC#
Di Pietro pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#TD2#
Nallo bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.#SUB2#
Nallo thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Di Pietro struggling a bit here.
Nallo trying to control the position but Di Pietro is working away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Nallo is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Di Pietro knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
A lull in the action here.#T1#
Nallo wants to control but Di Pietro is keeping him busy.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Nallo throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Di Pietro tries to bench press Nallo off him but Nallo keeps the position.
Di Pietro is trying to control Nallo's posture but Nallo avoids it.
Di Pietro is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Nallo asserts his dominance and retains side control.#SUB2#
Nallo thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Nallo tries to move to mount but Di Pietro blocks the move with his legs. #T2##SUB2#
Nallo has an Americana. Di Pietro didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Nallo is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Nallo hooks up with any of them at the after show party.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Lando Nallo!
Lando Nallo is the new light heavyweight champion!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Lando Nallo made sure he mentioned Dr. Dogood (160 quality for $135), along with how happy he was to win his fight.
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Event:
DSC STRIKE 8
Date: Jul 21, 2018 |
#R1#
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Narkun.
Narkun throws a sloppy head kick and Nallo moves out of range easily. #TD#
Narkun shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Narkun was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Narkun throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Narkun trying to control the action but Nallo is working from the bottom.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Nallo can do anything to dispel that myth.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
What's Nallo going to do here then? He's in a bit of a pickle.
Nallo avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Narkun. #T1#
Nallo tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Narkun throws an elbow but Nallo slips to the side and avoids it well.
Narkun trying to control the position but Nallo is working away.
Nallo holding on.
Nallo tries to bench press Narkun off him but Narkun keeps the position.
Narkun wants to control but Nallo is keeping him busy. #SU#
Narkun decides to stand back up. #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.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Nallo is defended easily by Narkun.
A lazy body kick from Narkun #TD2#
and Nallo counters with a nice double leg into side control. Narkun won't be happy with that. #SUB2#
Nallo looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Narkun tries to bench press Nallo off him but Nallo keeps the position.
Narkun is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Narkun tries to bench press Nallo off him but Nallo keeps the position.
Nallo cracks Narkun with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Nallo cracks Narkun with a big elbow.
Narkun is trying to get back to half guard.
Nallo controlling from side mount. #T3#
Narkun tries to bench press Nallo off him but Nallo keeps the position.
Narkun wants to control but Nallo postures up.#SUB2#
Nallo is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Narkun has escaped the position, nice work there.
Nallo cracks Narkun with a big right hand but Narkun just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Narkun tries to escape but Nallo is in control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Narkun is not content to let Nallo control the position.
Nallo cracks Narkun with an elbow. That is naaassty.#T4#
Narkun manages to get back to half guard.
Nallo scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Narkun trying to control here.
Nallo drops an elbow to the side of Narkun's head. #SUB2#
Nallo seems to be working for a kimura but Narkun defends the submission attempt.
Narkun controlling the position well.
Narkun is trying to stand up here but Nallo is controlling him well.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nallo is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Narkun!
Narkun slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Narkun has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Nallo is working away from the top position though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lando Nallo dominated that round.
That's time! Narkun's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2##TD2#
Nallo shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Narkun's guard.
Nallo postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. #SUB2#
Nallo drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Narkun manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Nallo has Narkun in his guard.#REVR##SUB2#
Nallo pushes a forearm under Narkun's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Narkun is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:34 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Lando Nallo!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Lando Nallo made sure he mentioned Pit Bull Development, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
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Event:
DSC STRIKE 6
Date: Jul 08, 2018 |
#R1##CL#
Mathis moves into the clinch.
Mathis misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Nallo.
Mathis can't find room to land a body shot as Nallo controls the action.
Nallo tries to pull guard but Mathis holds him up against the cage and eventually Nallo drops back down to his feet.
Mathis throws an elbow but it misses.
#TD2#
Nallo lands a takedown into guard.
Nallo looking to pass the guard.
Mathis seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Nallo with a flurry of punches that miss.
Nallo trying to move into half guard but instead Mathis has managed to sweep!#REVR#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mathis is looking to stand up but Nallo won't let him.
Mathis trying to control but Nallo is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Mathis looking to improve position, pressing down on Nallo's thigh with his hand. Nallo seems to be working to lock up a guilotine though... is Mathis paying attention? Apparently not! He's locked it up tight! Mathis's face has turned purple! Will he tap? Will he! YES! He's tapped! Nallo picked his opening and made it count! Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Lando Nallo!
An out of breath and clearly excited Lando Nallo thanked Pit Bull Development for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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Event:
DSC STRIKE 4
Date: Jun 24, 2018 |
#R1#
Nallo fails with the takedown.
Nallo throws the kick towards the body but Booningham avoids it.
Booningham misses with a double jab
#TD#
and Nallo counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Nallo.
Booningham is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Booningham is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
We've been hearing that Nallo has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Nallo working some strikes from top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nallo pushing down on Booningham's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Nallo works his way into full mount!
Booningham really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Nallo. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Nallo controlling the position easily from mount.
You get the feeling that Booningham really doesn't like being in this position too much.
#T1##SUB#
Nallo working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet. #SUB#
Nallo is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Booningham can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
#SUB#
Nallo quickly switches position and commits to an armbar! It's a big risk for Nallo but it's paid off an Booningham is forced to tap! Nice work by Nallo.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Lando Nallo!
Lando Nallo made sure to mention his sponsor, Pit Bull Development in his post fight interview.
Daniel Booningham spoke after the fight, saying 'You'll see me again soon even if it means I'm climbing in the cage to get a fight on my off day.'.
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Event:
DSC STRIKE 3
Date: Jun 16, 2018 |
#R1##TD2#
White looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Nallo wants to control but White is keeping busy.
#SUB2#
Nallo is pushing off trying to get to his feet. White has hold of the leg though and he's dropped back for a heel hook… has he got it?? YES! Nallo is tapping! This fight is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Heel Hook). Wendall White!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 19, 2018 |
#R1#
Barksdale pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Nallo avoids the head kick by Barksdale.
Nallo attempts a counter takedown but Barksdale avoids it well and moves away.
Barksdale defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Nallo.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Nallo. #CL2#
Barksdale instigates a clinch. #BC2#
Barksdale breaks the clinch.
#TD2#
Nallo tries to sprawl but Barksdale drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Nallo wants to stand back up but Barksdale manages to pass into side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Barksdale is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Nallo's shoulder. That is not cool. #SUB2#
Barksdale working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
You can see the frustration on Nallo's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T1#
Nallo is trying to get back to half guard.
Barksdale is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position. #SUB2#
Barksdale looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #SUB2#
Barksdale is trying to get an arm triangle but Nallo is defending well.
Nallo being controlled for a moment. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Nallo on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Nallo tries to get out of the position.
Barksdale working the body and head with strikes.
Barksdale landing a few strikes.
Barksdale takes a little break here. Nallo wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Nallo tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T3##SUB2#
Barksdale wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Nallo, who protects the arm well.
Barksdale is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Nallo will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.#SU2#
Barksdale has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Barksdale shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Nallo as he jumps to the side. #TD2#
Barksdale gets the takedown into side control.
Barksdale moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now. #T4#
Barksdale has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Nallo!
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Barksdale cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Barksdale controlling his opponent.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nallo tries to control Barksdale's body but Barksdale pushes him off. Nallo squirms to his side and now Barksdale has his back!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jermaine Barksdale dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2##TD2#
Barksdale is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Nallo's half guard.#SUB2#
Barksdale is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Nallo wants to get back to full guard but Barksdale has mounted him!
Barksdale controlling from mount.
Nallo tries to get back to half guard but can't.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Barksdale has control of Nallo's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Nallo regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Barksdale sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T1#
Barksdale lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Nallo takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.#T2#
Barksdale takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Nallo tries to improve his position but instead Barksdale has taken his back!
Barksdale controls the position.
Barksdale lands with a couple of good shots - one to the side of the head and one questionable shot that could be viewed as to the back of the head but the referee lets it go.
Barksdale keeps control of the position easily here as Nallo tries to buck him off.
#SUB2#
Barksdale looking for the RNC.
Barksdale just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
#SUB2#
Nallo defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
#T3#
A bit of a pause in the action here. Barksdale controlling the positon.#SUB2#
Nallo tries to escape but he's let his defenses down in doing so and Barksdale has slipped in the rear naked choke! Oh, that's tiiiiiiiiight! Nallo is tapping! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:39 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Jermaine Barksdale!
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Event:
TWGC 21 (205lbs, D4): St Petersburg Qualifier - Round 2
Date: Apr 15, 2018 |
Coming up we have a light heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Lando Nallo (ranked 6769 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gregor Narkun (ranked 7461 p4p, 0 weight class). Nallo's entrance music is Fort Battle - Trevor Jones. A fine choice. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Lando Nallo! And in the blue corner, fighting out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Gregor Narkun!
The judges for this bout are Aleksandr Martynov, Aleksei Zolotukhin and Konstantin Menshow.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Nallo gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Nallo (0) vs (2) Narkun
Narkun trying to control the position from guard on top but Nallo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Narkun slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Narkun wants to control from the top but Nallo keeps moving.
Nallo looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Narkun passes into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Narkun performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Narkun wants to lay and pray for a moment but Nallo keeps working.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Narkun is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Nallo tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Narkun has advanced to mount. Uh oh. Score +3 for passing guard: Nallo (0) vs (5) Narkun
Narkun trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Narkun working for a submission but Nallo is keeping him at bay.
Nallo slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Narkun wants to free his trapped foot but Nallo is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Narkun is trying to control the action in half guard but Nallo is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Nallo tries to roll over but Narkun keeps him under control.
Narkun seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Nallo does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Nallo is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Nallo has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Narkun is working away from the top position though.
Nallo makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Nallo.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nallo is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Narkun defends well.
Narkun tries to free his leg and advance position but Nallo is retaining full guard.
Narkun thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Nallo wants to sweep here but Narkun controlling him for the moment.
Nallo working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Narkun doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Narkun manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Nallo is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Narkun is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Narkun pushes down on Nallo's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Nallo is looking to improve his position.
Nallo is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Narkun pulls his head out easily.
Narkun trying to control from half guard but Nallo is working away.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Nallo has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Narkun is working away from the top position though.
Narkun is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Nallo defends it well.
Narkun wants to lay and pray for a moment but Nallo keeps working.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Nallo trying to hold on to Narkun's head to control him but Narkun postures up.
Nallo wants to get back to full guard.
Nallo is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Nallo is looking for a sweep. Narkun is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Nallo won't allow Narkun to pass to mount.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Narkun is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Nallo has managed to free his arm - good work.
Nallo looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Nallo on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Nallo tries to get out of the position.
Nallo wants to get back to full guard.
Narkun stalling away here and it's allowed Nallo to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Nallo keeping moving, preventing Narkun from controlling successfully.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Nallo is trying to keep Narkun in close.
Nallo looking for a guillotine here but Narkun defends easily.
Narkun pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Nallo is keeping the position for now.
Narkun trying to control but Nallo is working from the bottom.
Nallo controls Narkun momentarily but Narkun frees himself.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Nallo escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Narkun gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Narkun tries to free his leg and advance position but Nallo is retaining full guard.
Nallo wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Narkun drops back, looking for a kneebar! Nallo looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Nallo looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Nallo! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Nallo (4) vs (5) Narkun
Narkun manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Nallo (4) vs (7) Narkun
Nallo actively working from the bottom here.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Narkun wants to take a breather but Nallo is having none of it.
Narkun prevents Nallo from improving his position.
Narkun seems to be working for a kimura but Nallo defends the submission attempt.
Narkun slows the pace down in half guard.
Nallo trying to control but Narkun postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nallo is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Narkun pulls his head out easily.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Nallo regains full guard. Nicely done.
Nallo is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Narkun tries to free his leg and advance position but Nallo is retaining full guard.
Nallo working for a triangle but Narkun defends it easily.
Nallo looking for a guillotine here but Narkun defends easily.
Nallo is breathing heavily.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Narkun trying to control but Nallo is working from the bottom.
Narkun looking to sit in guard and control but Nallo gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Nallo (6) vs (7) Narkun
Narkun is trying to keep Nallo in close.
Nallo got a little sloppy there for a moment and Narkun has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Nallo has managed to get both his arms back between Narkun's legs - danger averted.
Nallo slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Narkun has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Nallo should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Narkun has tightened it up now! Nallo should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 13:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Gregor Narkun! |
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Event:
TWGC 21 (205lbs, D4): St Petersburg Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Apr 14, 2018 |
Coming up we have a light heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Buck Morris (ranked 5926 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lando Nallo (ranked 6709 p4p, 0 weight class). Morris comes to the cage accompanied by Radioactive - Imagine Dragons feat. Kendrick Lamar. Nallo has chosen Fort Battle - Trevor Jones as his entrance music. This should be a great matchup!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Buck Morris! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Lando Nallo!
The judges for this bout are Konstantin Menshow, Vladimir Khabensky and Aleksei Zolotukhin.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Nallo looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Morris (0) vs (2) Nallo
Morris tries to get to full guard but Nallo has control of the leg.
Morris is working hard here to advance position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Morris is trying to maintain the position but Nallo is very close to passing his half guard.
Nallo is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nallo wants to control but Morris is keeping him busy.
Nallo is working for an americana but Morris has been sneaky and has managed to get back to half guard, whilst Nallo was thinking about the submission.
Nallo looking to pass the guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Morris is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Morris working a defensive guard here.
Nallo trying to control the position from guard on top but Morris is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Morris not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Morris looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Morris is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Nallo is aware though and is defending well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nallo stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Morris swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Morris is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Nallo tries to free his leg and advance position but Morris is retaining full guard.
Morris is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Morris is really struggling to control Nallo but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Nallo really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Morris. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Morris is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Nallo is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nallo wants to control from the top but Morris keeps moving.
Nallo advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Morris (0) vs (5) Nallo
Nallo wants to control but Morris is keeping him busy.
Nallo tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Nallo trying to control the action but Morris is working from the bottom.
Morris tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nallo tries for a kimura but Morris is defending well.
Morris tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Nallo wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Morris can't do much from the bottom here.
Nallo tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Nallo has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nallo thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Morris manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Morris is trying to control but can't.
Morris moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Nallo forces his way into half guard.
Morris gets full guard.
Nallo trying to control but Morris is working from the bottom.
Morris has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Nallo can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Morris throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Nallo trying to control the position from guard on top but Morris is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nallo drops back, looking for a kneebar! Morris looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Morris looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Morris! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Morris (4) vs (5) Nallo
Nallo is trying to control Morris's posture but Morris avoids it.
Morris is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Nallo has escaped the position, nice work there.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Nallo is not content to let Morris control the position.
Morris tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Morris has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Nallo is looking for a sweep.
Nallo manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Morris (4) vs (7) Nallo
Morris is looking to improve his position.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Nallo performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Morris is trying to control but can't.
Morris looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Nallo is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Morris doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Nallo.
Nallo is looking for a kimura here.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Morris is looking to control Nallo's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Morris avoid being mounted?
Nallo is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Morris is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Nallo's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Nallo's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Morris (8) vs (7) Nallo
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Morris is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Morris is persistently looking for the submission but Nallo is defending it well.
Morris tries to get the hooks in deep but Nallo pushed the leg off.
Nallo is in bad spot here.
Morris is persistently looking for the submission but Nallo is defending it well.
Nallo tries to escape but Morris has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Morris has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Nallo has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Morris is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Morris trying to control.
Nallo trying to control the action but Morris just sinks the hooks in.
Morris has got his arm under Nallo's chin working for the choke… has he got it? It looks pretty tight! Oh! Nallo has spun round into Morris's guard beautifully! Well done that man!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Morris (8) vs (9) Nallo
Morris working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Nallo doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Nallo manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Nallo looking to pass the guard.
Morris is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Nallo defends well.
Nallo tries to free his leg and advance position but Morris is retaining full guard.
Nallo trying to control the position from guard on top but Morris is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Morris can't keep his opponent in guard - Nallo advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Morris is trying to get back to full guard.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Morris is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Nallo's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Nallo's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Morris (12) vs (9) Nallo
Nallo is in bad spot here.
Morris looking for the RNC.
Morris is breathing heavily.
Nallo is really stuck here.
Nallo trying to control the position but Morris manages to sink in the hooks.
Morris doesn't have the hooks in and Nallo manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Morris (12) vs (11) Nallo
Nallo trying to move into half guard but instead Morris has managed to sweep! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Morris (14) vs (11) Nallo
Nallo is looking to cinch up a triangle. Morris throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Nallo's body to avoid the submission. Nallo has instead reached around Morris's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Nallo arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 14:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Lando Nallo!
An out of breath and clearly excited Lando Nallo thanked Pit Bull Development for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him). |
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