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Event:
CFC 565
Date: Jun 24, 2023 |
#R1##TD2#
Saric is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Silva's half guard.
Saric working over Silva with some ground and pound. Silva looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Saric controlling the pace.
Silva is looking for a sweep. Saric is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB2#
Saric is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Silva defends it well. #SUB#
Silva looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Saric is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
My spies in HELLCADEMY inform me that Saric has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Saric is controlling the pace.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Silva is not content to let Saric control the position.#SUB#
Silva looking for submissions off his back.#T1##SUB#
Silva looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Saric content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #SUB#
Silva looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Silva is looking for a sweep. Saric is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Saric with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Saric trying to mount his opponent but Silva defends it. #SUB#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Silva looking for subs from the bottom but Saric mounts him!#SUB2#
Saric working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet. #T2#
Silva 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.
#SUB2#
Saric is working for the choke. I would put my money on him to finish from this position. He's rolled onto his back and has dragged Silva with him. Silva is trying to defend but Saric has an arm under the chin now! Silva grimaces and is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Valentin Saric!
A very excited looking Valentin Saric rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed. |
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Event:
CFC 563
Date: Jun 17, 2023 |
#R1#
Erwin wants to clinch
enabling Saric to counter with a crisp jab. #TD#
Saric fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Erwin to the ground. Saric is now in Erwin's guard.
Erwin trying to keep a closed guard but Saric is proving a slippery customer.
Saric postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Erwin is pulling down on Saric's head. It's preventing any offense from Saric, at least for the moment.
Saric trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Saric has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Erwin managing to control the position. #T1#
Saric trying to control the position from guard on top but Erwin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#CL2#
Erwin has managed to clinch.
#BC#
Saric's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Erwin connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Saric momentarily.
#TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Erwin enables Saric to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Erwin manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Saric trying to control the position from guard on top but Erwin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Erwin trying to control the position here.
Saric passes Erwin's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #T2#
Erwin wants to improve his position but Saric is controlling well.
Saric seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Erwin does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Saric passes to side control.
Erwin tries to improve position but can't.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Saric advances to full mount.
Erwin is squirming around, avoiding Saric's attempts to control the action.
And that's the end of the fight!
Valentin Saric showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Saric has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1 round of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 10:9
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 10:9
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 10:9
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Valentin Saric!
In his post fight interview, Valentin Saric started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
The defeated Derek Erwin had this to say: 'I didn't lose I just ran out of time'. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 25, 2022 |
#R1#
Saric scores with a nice body kick.
Saric really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Sukarman looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
A slapping leg kick lands for Saric.
Saric looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#TD#
Saric throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Sukarman tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Saric is in Sukarman's guard.
Saric's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Saric pushing down on Sukarman's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Sukarman has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Canucks Combat Club. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Saric keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Sukarman really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Saric. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB#
Saric is trying for a kimura here. Sukarman looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Saric wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Valentin Saric!
Valentin Saric was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
The defeated Sutarjo Sukarman had this to say: 'Next i'll win'. |
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Event:
CWC 327 - Nickal vs Saric
Date: Oct 23, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 30 wins and 15 losses; Bo Nickal! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 17 wins and 10 losses; Valentin Saric!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Anni Minnemäki and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Nickal shoots in and drives through. Saric sprawls well.#TD#
Saric gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Nickal (2) vs (0) Saric
Saric keeping full guard, as Nickal tries to pass.
Saric is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #SUB2#
Saric looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Nickal passes into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Nickal (5) vs (0) Saric
Saric tries to buck Nickal off but Nickal is having none of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nickal 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 Saric's shoulder. That is not cool.
Saric is trying to improve his position.
Nickal wants to control but Saric is keeping him busy. #T1#
Nickal tries to advance to mount but Saric denies him.
Saric is looking for a sweep.
Nickal content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Nickal wants to lay and pray for a moment but Saric keeps working.
Saric is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Saric is letting Nickal control him for a moment.
Saric tries to buck Nickal off but Nickal is having none of it.#T2#
Saric is trying to control Nickal's posture but Nickal avoids it.
Nickal wants to control but Saric is keeping him busy.
Saric is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Saric is trying to work for a sweep but Nickal has mounted him! Score +2 for reaching mount: Nickal (7) vs (0) Saric
Saric tries to hold on but Nickal pushes him away.
Nickal tries to control but Saric wriggling away. #T3#
Saric is looking to improve his position but Nickal isn't that keen on the idea.
Nickal controlling his opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Saric is working to get back to half guard.
Nickal wants to control the pace but Saric is squirming around nicely.
Saric is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Nickal looking to control but Saric is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #T4#
Nickal controlling his opponent.
Saric working to try and regain half guard.
Nickal wants to take Saric's back but he can't do it this time.
Saric is looking to get to half guard.#SUB#
Nickal wants to finish this one by submission but Saric is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Nickal.
Nickal controlling the pace for now. #T5#
Saric working to try and regain half guard.
Saric stops Nickal from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Saric is wriggling around trying to escape.
Saric has given up his back here. Will Nickal look for the submission or keep pounding away?
Score +3 for taking back: Nickal (10) vs (0) Saric#T6#
Nickal is looking to control Saric but Saric is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Saric wants to escape the position.
Saric is keeping busy.
Saric tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Saric is trying to reverse the position but instead Nickal has taken his back - oops! Score +3 for taking back: Nickal (13) vs (0) Saric
Saric tries to escape but Nickal has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Saric keeps trying to improve his position.#SUB#
Saric defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Saric tries to escape the position.
#T7#
Nickal biding his time, controlling Saric.
You can see the frustration on Saric's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Saric is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Saric rolls, trying to escape but Nickal keeps control of the position.
#T8##SUB#
Nickal looking for the RNC.
Saric can't escape the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Saric is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
#SUB#
Nickal is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Saric is defending well though. Nickal let's go of the attempt for now.
Saric trying to control the hands but Nickal won't let him. #T9#
What can Saric do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Saric tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell! #SUB#
Saric defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Nickal.
Saric wants to control but Nickal is having none of it.
Saric is trying to escape the mount.
#T10#
Nickal controlling his opponent.
Saric is trying to escape the mount.
Nickal tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Nickal wants to control but instead Saric manages to regain half guard. #SUB2#
Saric looking for subs from the bottom but Nickal mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Nickal (16) vs (0) Saric#T11#
Nickal trying to control but Saric is having none of it.
Nickal wants to take Saric's back but he can't do it this time.
Nickal sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Saric working to try and regain half guard.
#T12#
Saric sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Nickal works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Nickal (19) vs (0) Saric
Saric sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Nickal looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.#SUB2#
Saric has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Nickal escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Nickal! Score +3 for passing guard: Nickal (22) vs (0) Saric
Saric is trying to control Nickal's posture but Nickal avoids it.
Nickal slows the pace down. #T13#
Saric stops Nickal from passing to mount.
Saric is looking to regain half guard here but Nickal keeps moving and retains side control.
Nickal gets to mount! Saric was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly. Score +2 for reaching mount: Nickal (24) vs (0) Saric
Nickal tries to control but Saric wriggling away.
Saric is trying to escape the mount.
#T14#
Nickal takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Saric tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Nickal takes Saric's back. Score +3 for taking back: Nickal (27) vs (0) Saric
Nickal wants to control but Saric is keeping busy.
Nickal is riding his opponent, not letting Saric buck him off.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Nickal has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Saric just trying to survive but Nickal is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
And that's the end of the fight!
Nickal takes the fight on points by 27 to 0.
Bo Nickal seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
CWC 325 - Prelims
Date: Oct 09, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 4 losses; Jin Yi! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 16 wins and 10 losses; Valentin Saric!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Edson Gomes and Emerson Jorge.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Yi shoots in looking for a takedown but Saric manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Yi's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.#TD2#
Saric shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Yi manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Yi (0) vs (2) Saric
Yi keeping full guard, as Saric tries to pass.
Yi controls Saric momentarily but Saric frees himself.
Yi seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Yi is pulling down on Saric's head to control his posture.
Saric pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Yi is keeping the position for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yi keeping moving, preventing Saric from controlling successfully. #T1#
Yi can't keep his opponent in guard - Saric advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Saric controlling the action here.
Yi is controlling Saric's position as best he can from this difficult position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Yi is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
My spies in JAG Battle Gym inform me that Saric has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Yi is working hard here to advance position.#SUB2#
Saric is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#T2#
Yi tries to roll over but Saric keeps him under control.
Saric tries to pass to full mount but Yi defends it.
Yi slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Saric looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #SUB#
Saric got a little sloppy there for a moment and Yi has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Saric has managed to get both his arms back between Yi's legs - danger averted.#T3#
Yi trying to control the position.
Saric sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Saric passes Yi's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Yi is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Saric is pressing down on Yi's thigh, looking to free his foot. Yi is holding on for now. #T4#
Saric sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Saric trying to mount his opponent but Yi defends it.
Yi trying to control here.
#SUB2#
Yi is defending against the submission attempts here by Saric.
Saric trying to mount his opponent but Yi defends it. #T5#
Saric is trying to control. Yi wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Saric is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Saric prevents Yi from improving his position.#T6#
Saric wants to pass the guard but Yi is defending well.
Saric is still trying to improve position.
Saric is trying to control the action in half guard but Yi is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Yi moves into full guard.
Saric looking to pass the guard. #T7#
Yi trying to control the position.
Yi bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Saric's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Yi (2) vs (2) Saric
Yi trying to control the position from guard on top but Saric is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Saric looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB2#
Saric is looking for a triangle but Yi pushes his legs off easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Yi pushes down on Saric's leg and manages to get into half guard.#T8#
Saric wants to get back to full guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Yi in particular looking to stall.
Saric is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Yi's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Yi's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Yi (2) vs (6) Saric#SUB2#
Saric is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Yi defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Yi rolls, trying to escape but Saric keeps control of the position.
Yi staying busy and making it hard for Saric to control. #SUB2#
Saric looking for the choke but no joy. #T9##SUB2#
Saric is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Yi has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here. #SUB2#
Yi fending off the submission attempt from Saric.
Yi is keeping busy.
#T10#
Saric wants to control the position but Yi frees himself and scrambles - Saric manages to regain control in side control.
Yi tries to get back to half guard but can't.#SUB2#
Saric working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Saric passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Yi! Score +2 for reaching mount: Yi (2) vs (8) Saric
Saric avoids the attempt from Yi to control.
Yi is trying to escape the mount.
#T11#
Yi tries to lock up and control but Saric gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Saric works his way to his opponent's back.
Score +3 for taking back: Yi (2) vs (11) Saric
Saric 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.
#SUB2#
Saric has both hooks in and is working for a choke. Yi is in real trouble here. Saric gets an arm under the chin and tightens the submission attempt... is this the end? Yes, Yi is tapping out! Saric wins by rear naked choke!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 11:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Valentin Saric!
Valentin Saric decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
The defeated Jin Yi had this to say: 'Next time, there will be no next time.'. |
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Event:
CWC 324 - Zulu vs Camara
Date: Oct 02, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 12 wins and 8 losses; Wilhelm Bar! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 16 wins and 9 losses; Valentin Saric!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Thiago Cunha and Matheus Silva.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD2#
Saric feints and as Bar raises his hands in defense, Saric changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Bar (0) vs (2) Saric
Saric trying to control but Bar is working from the bottom.
Saric is looking to advance position but Bar has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Bar (4) vs (2) Saric
Bar looking to control but Saric is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Bar controlling the position easily from mount.
Saric 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: Bar (4) vs (4) Saric
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Saric postures up.
Saric trying to control but Bar is working from the bottom. #T1#
Bar seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Bar keeping moving, preventing Saric from controlling successfully.
Saric is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Bar keeping full guard, as Saric tries to pass.
My spies in JAG Battle Gym inform me that Saric has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Saric trying to control the position from guard on top but Bar is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2#
Saric sitting in guard here, content to control.
Bar not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Saric trying to move into half guard but instead Bar has managed to sweep! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bar (6) vs (4) Saric
Saric wants to sweep here but Bar controlling him for the moment.
Bar is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #SUB2#
Saric working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Bar has passed into half guard!
Bar controlling the pace. #T3#
Saric is not content to let Bar control the position.
Bar is taking a breather. Saric 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.
Saric trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Score +3 for passing guard: Bar (9) vs (4) Saric
Saric tries to improve his position but instead Bar has taken his back! Score +3 for taking back: Bar (12) vs (4) Saric#T4#
Bar controlling well, preventing Saric from escaping the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Saric rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Saric is staying active underneath Bar, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Saric trying to get back to full guard but Bar takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Bar (15) vs (4) Saric
Saric is in all sorts of trouble here.
Bar controlling the pace for now.
Saric regains half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
#T5#
The fighters are battling for position here. Saric manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Saric can't keep his opponent in guard - Bar advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Bar passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Bar (18) vs (4) Saric
Bar controls the position.
Saric is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Saric is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#T6#
Saric is still trying to improve position.
A lull in the action here as Bar stalls from top position.#T7#
Saric tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Saric manages to work his way to half guard, despite Bar's best efforts.
Bar seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Saric does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Bar is really struggling to control Saric but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Bar is pressing down on Saric's thigh, looking to free his foot. Saric is holding on for now. #T8#
Saric has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Bar is working away from the top position though.
Saric has a hand on Bar's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Bar takes advantage of the position though and mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Bar (21) vs (4) Saric
Saric is looking to get to half guard.
Bar looking to control but Saric is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bar controlling from the full mount.
Saric tries to reverse the position but Bar maintains control.#T9#
Bar is dominating on the ground here - he's now on his opponent's back, looking to sink in the hooks. Saric is in real trouble.
Score +3 for taking back: Bar (24) vs (4) Saric
Saric tries to escape the position.
Saric looking very determined here, making life difficult for Bar.
#SUB#
Saric showing good submission defense here.
Bar keeps control of the position as Saric tries to break free.
#T10#
Saric manages to reverse the position and now he's in Bar's guard. Nice work there by Saric.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bar (24) vs (6) Saric
Bar keeping full guard, as Saric tries to pass.
Bar trying to keep a closed guard but Saric is proving a slippery customer.
Saric pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bar is keeping the position for now. #T11#
Bar is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Saric trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Bar manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bar (26) vs (6) Saric
Bar is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Bar slips nicely into half guard.
Saric is looking to improve his position.
Saric keeps trying to improve his position.#T12##SUB2#
Saric looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Saric is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Bar pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Saric is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Bar pulls his head out easily.
Bar not doing much here.
Bar's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.#T13##SUB2#
Saric actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Saric looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Saric wants to get back to full guard.
Bar content to control rather than advance.
Further stalling from Bar.#T14#
Saric gets back to full guard.
Bar might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Bar trying to control but Saric is working from the bottom.
Bar advances to half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Saric actively working from the bottom here.
Saric tries to roll over but Bar keeps him under control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bar takes the fight on points by 26 to 6.
Wilhelm Bar retains his middleweight title! |
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Event:
CWC 323 - Cubbedge vs Jackson
Date: Sep 25, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 33 wins and 24 losses; Tsuyoi Kakuto! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 15 wins and 9 losses; Valentin Saric!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, George Francis and Alan Glass.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Kakuto tries for a takedown but Saric sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Saric drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Kakuto defends it well.#TD2#
Saric drives through with a takedown into Kakuto's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Kakuto (0) vs (2) Saric
Saric wants to control from the top but Kakuto keeps moving.
Saric stands and throws Kakuto's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Kakuto (0) vs (5) Saric
Kakuto's coaches at Canucks Combat Club have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
Kakuto is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Saric trying to control the action but Kakuto is working from the bottom.
Kakuto sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kakuto won't allow Saric to pass to mount.
Saric moves into full mount! Kakuto won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Kakuto (0) vs (8) Saric
Kakuto looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back! Score +3 for taking back: Kakuto (0) vs (11) Saric
Kakuto looking very determined here, making life difficult for Saric.
#T1#
Kakuto is trying to break free.
Kakuto manages to reverse the position and now he's in Saric's guard. Nice work there by Kakuto.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kakuto (2) vs (11) Saric
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Saric looking for a guillotine here but Kakuto defends easily.
Saric trying to control the position.
Kakuto is fighting to break Saric's control of his arms but Saric is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Saric is trying to control the position but Kakuto postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2##SUB2#
Saric looking for a guillotine here but Kakuto defends easily.
#SUB2#
Saric looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Kakuto passes into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Kakuto (5) vs (11) Saric
Saric is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Kakuto's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Kakuto is looking to take a break and control but Saric is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Saric trying to control from the bottom.
#T3#
Saric might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Kakuto haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Saric is pressing down on Kakuto's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Saric pulls Kakuto in to control the position.
Saric wants to sweep here but Kakuto controlling him for the moment. #SUB2#
Saric looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Kakuto passes into half guard.
Saric is trying to get back to full guard.#T4#
Saric trying to control but Kakuto postures up.
Saric wants to control the action here but instead Kakuto manages to pass to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Kakuto (8) vs (11) Saric
Saric keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Kakuto manages to capitalize on a mistake by Saric to take his back! Score +3 for taking back: Kakuto (11) vs (11) Saric
Saric wants to escape the position.
Saric is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Saric trying to control the hands but Kakuto breaks the grip.
Saric wants to escape the position.
#T5#
Saric is keeping busy.
Kakuto avoiding Saric 's attempts to control his hands.
Kakuto doesn't have the hooks in and Saric manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kakuto (11) vs (13) Saric
Kakuto is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kakuto (13) vs (13) Saric#SUB2#
Saric is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Kakuto pulls his head out easily.
Saric tries to roll over but Kakuto keeps him under control.#SUB2#
Saric is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Kakuto pulls his head out easily. #T6#
Saric regains full guard. Nicely done. #SUB2#
Kakuto is sitting in close to Saric's body. Saric has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Kakuto is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Kakuto is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Saric.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Valentin Saric!
Valentin Saric was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
Tsuyoi Kakuto was interviewed post fight and said 'KyŨ wa watashi ga katenaito kami wa watashi ni itta (God Told Me I cannot Win today) '. |
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Event:
CWC 322 - Prelims
Date: Sep 18, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 7 losses; Strega Notturna! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 14 wins and 9 losses; Valentin Saric!
The judges for this bout are Yasuomi Hirokawa, Yukihiro Yamamoto and Taro Takaoka.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Saric stuffs the takedown attempt from Notturna. Notturna gets slowly back to his feet. #TD2#
Saric darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Notturna (0) vs (2) Saric
Saric is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Saric with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Saric wants to control but Notturna is keeping him busy.
Notturna's coaches at Oblivion Gate have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
Saric wants to free his trapped foot but Notturna is holding on for dear life with his legs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Saric is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Notturna defends it well.
Saric tries to pass the half guard into mount. Notturna knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #T1#
Saric is trying to control the action in half guard but Notturna is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Saric tries to pass to full mount but Notturna defends it.
Notturna is controlling Saric's trapped leg to prevent Saric from advancing to side control.
Saric looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Notturna is holding on to half guard well.
Saric is pressing down on Notturna's thigh, looking to free his foot. Notturna is holding on for now. #T2#
Notturna has his hands clasped together around Saric's back. He's all about the action.#SUB2#
Saric is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Saric controlling the action here.
Saric wants to pass to mount but Notturna is defending the position. #T3#
Saric is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Notturna! Score +3 for passing guard: Notturna (0) vs (5) Saric#SUB2#
Saric is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Notturna has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Notturna! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Notturna (2) vs (5) Saric
Notturna controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#SUB2#
Saric escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Notturna gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Notturna is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Notturna seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Saric for as long as he can get away with.#T4#
Saric has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Notturna has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Notturna (5) vs (5) Saric
Notturna taking a breather here.
Saric tries to control but end up mounted... ooooh, that's bad. Score +2 for reaching mount: Notturna (7) vs (5) Saric
Saric can't escape the position.
#SUB#
Notturna is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Saric is surviving well by controlling Notturna's body position as best he can. #T5#
Saric working to try and regain half guard.
Saric manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Saric has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Notturna is working away from the top position though.
Saric wants to improve his position but Notturna is controlling well.
Notturna looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Notturna trying to control the action but Saric is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Saric 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 Notturna. Oh but Saric has got full guard now! Oh boy! This one could be over very soon! Notturna goes limp - he's gone! Saric jumps up and celebrates with the crowd - fantastic submission finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Valentin Saric!
After the fight, Valentin Saric was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly. |
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Event:
CWC 319 - El Toto vs Petersen
Date: Aug 28, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 19 wins and 12 losses; Muhammad Jabbar! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 14 wins and 8 losses; Valentin Saric!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Stewart Dunkirk and George Francis.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.#CL2#
Saric closes the distance and pushes Jabbar back into the cage.#TD#
Jabbar has picked Saric up - he's going for a ride! Jabbar dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Jabbar (2) vs (0) Saric#SUB2#
Saric is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Jabbar pulls his head out easily.
Jabbar is thwarting Saric's attempts to control the position.
Saric wants to improve his position but Jabbar is controlling well.
#SUB2#
Saric actively working from the bottom here.
Jabbar tries to pass the half guard into mount. Saric knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Saric is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Jabbar jumps into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Jabbar (5) vs (0) Saric
Saric tries to bench press Jabbar off him but Jabbar keeps the position. #T1#
Saric can't do much from the bottom here.
Saric prevents Jabbar from improving position.
Saric manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. #SUB2#
Saric is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Jabbar pulls his head out easily.
Saric won't allow Jabbar to pass to mount. #SUB2#
Saric looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Saric is looking to improve his position.
Saric wants to control but Jabbar is keeping busy.
#T2#
Jabbar is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Saric wants to get back to full guard.
Jabbar is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Saric is trying to get back to full guard.
Saric moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#SUB2#
Saric is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#T3#
Jabbar is stalling in the full guard.
Jabbar wants to control from the top but Saric keeps moving.
Saric not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Saric is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.#SUB2#
Saric has an active guard here but Jabbar has managed to pass into half guard.
#SUB2#
Saric with the active half guard here but Jabbar passes nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Jabbar (8) vs (0) Saric#T4#
Saric looking for a sweep but Jabbar has passed into full mount! Oh no! Score +2 for reaching mount: Jabbar (10) vs (0) Saric
Jabbar controlling the position easily from mount.
Saric working to try and regain half guard.
Jabbar controlling the pace for now. #T5#
Jabbar prevents Saric from getting the reversal.
Jabbar controlling from mount.
Jabbar tries to control but Saric wriggling away.
Saric is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Saric is in all sorts of trouble here.
Saric tries to hold on but Jabbar postures up.
Jabbar content just to control the position here. #T6#
Saric is in all sorts of trouble here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jabbar content just to control the position here.
Saric is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Jabbar controlling his opponent.
Saric is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
#T7#
Jabbar takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Jabbar's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Jabbar prevents Saric from getting the reversal.
Saric sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.#T8#
Saric is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB2#
Saric looking for submissions off his back.
Saric wants to get back to full guard but Jabbar has mounted him! Score +3 for passing guard: Jabbar (13) vs (0) Saric
Saric gets back to half guard.#SUB2#
Saric looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Saric actively working from the bottom here.
Jabbar content to control rather than advance. #T9#
Saric moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Jabbar wants to pass the guard but Saric is keeping the position.#SUB2#
Saric is looking for a triangle but Jabbar pushes his legs off easily.
Saric being controlled here, momentarily.
Saric controls Jabbar momentarily but Jabbar frees himself. #T10#
Saric keeping full guard, as Jabbar tries to pass. #SUB2#
Saric throws his legs up looking for a submission but Jabbar uses it to pass to side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Jabbar (16) vs (0) Saric
Saric prevents Jabbar from moving into mount.
Jabbar wants to control but Saric is keeping him busy.
Saric tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Jabbar presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Jabbar (18) vs (0) Saric#T11#
Jabbar controlling the position easily from mount.
Saric tries to lock up and control but Jabbar gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Saric is working to get back to half guard.
Saric tries to hold on but Jabbar pushes him away. #T12#
Saric is squirming around, avoiding Jabbar's attempts to control the action.
Jabbar controlling the position easily from mount.
Saric really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Saric is squirming around, avoiding Jabbar's attempts to control the action.
Saric keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
#T13#
Jabbar wants to control the pace but Saric is squirming around nicely.
Jabbar controlling the pace for now.
Saric tries to lock up and control but Jabbar gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Saric working to try and regain half guard.
Jabbar wants to control the pace but Saric is squirming around nicely.
Saric is working to get back to half guard.
#T14#
Jabbar tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Jabbar avoids the attempt from Saric to control.
Saric is looking to get to half guard.
Saric is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Saric is squirming around, avoiding Jabbar's attempts to control the action.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jabbar takes the fight on points by 18 to 0.
A relieved looking Muhammad Jabbar thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
CWC 318 - Saldini vs Burnham
Date: Aug 21, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 48 wins and 38 losses; Mike Schultz! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 13 wins and 8 losses; Valentin Saric!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Percy O'Donnell and Frank Antenori.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD#
Schultz closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Saric to the mat! Saric manages to get full guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Schultz (2) vs (0) Saric
Schultz won't allow Saric to sweep him here. #SUB2#
Saric looking for a guillotine here but Schultz defends easily.
Schultz sitting in guard here, content to control.
Schultz stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Saric swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB2#
Saric throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Saric had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Schultz defends it easily.#SUB2#
Saric throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#T1##SUB2#
Saric is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Schultz defends well.
Schultz sitting in guard here, content to control. #SUB2#
Saric throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB2#
Saric throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#T2#
Schultz is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Saric is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Saric is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Saric pulls Schultz in close to prevent any damage.
Saric keeping full guard, as Schultz tries to pass. #T3##SUB2#
Saric had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Schultz defends it easily.
Saric tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Saric keeping full guard, as Schultz tries to pass.
Saric lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Schultz (2) vs (2) Saric
Saric won't allow Schultz to sweep him here.
Saric trying to control the position from guard on top but Schultz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Saric tries to free his leg and advance position but Schultz is retaining full guard. #T4#
Saric wants to control from the top but Schultz keeps moving.
Saric stopping the sweep attempt from Schultz.
Saric advances to half guard.
Schultz wants to control but Saric passes into side.
Score +3 for passing guard: Schultz (2) vs (5) Saric#SUB2#
Saric tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Saric has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Saric tries to advance to mount but Schultz instead regains half guard.
Schultz wants to improve his position but Saric is controlling well.
#T5#
Saric controlling the pace.
Saric is trying to control. Schultz wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Schultz is trying to control but can't.
Schultz is refusing to be controlled, as Saric sits in half guard.
My spies in Monsters Inc inform me that Saric has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Saric in particular looking to stall.#T6#
Schultz works his way to full guard. Good work.
Saric wants to control from the top but Schultz keeps moving.
Saric works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Saric is controlling the pace.
Schultz tries to get to full guard but Saric has control of the leg.
Schultz is working hard here to advance position.#T7#
Saric trying to control the action but Schultz is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Saric 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.
Schultz is not content to let Saric control the position.#T8##SUB2#
Saric is working for a submission of some sort.
#SUB2#
Saric is working for a submission of some sort.
Saric seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Schultz does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Schultz moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Schultz can't keep his opponent in guard - Saric advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #T9#
Schultz is staying active underneath Saric, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #SUB2#
Saric is trying to work for a kimura but Schultz is defending well.
Schultz holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Schultz is trying to get back to full guard.#T10#
Saric passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Schultz (2) vs (8) Saric#SUB2#
Saric is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Schultz knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Saric advances to mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Schultz (2) vs (10) Saric
Saric fails to advance to Schultz's back. #T11#
Schultz tries to hold on but Saric pushes him away.
Schultz working to try and regain half guard.
Saric wants to take Schultz's back here but Schultz is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
#SUB2#
Saric working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet. #T12#
Schultz holds on, trying desperately to control.
Saric looking to control but Schultz is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Schultz has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Saric is looking to take Schultz's back but instead Schultz gets back to half guard. Nice work.
Schultz trying to control but Saric postures up.
#T13##SUB2#
Saric seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Schultz is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 13:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Valentin Saric!
Valentin Saric spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant. |
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Event:
CWC 317 - Huhera vs Tidd
Date: Aug 14, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 6 losses; Bill Newton! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 12 wins and 8 losses; Valentin Saric!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, Dean Styles and Jorge Garcia.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD#
Newton looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Newton (2) vs (0) Saric
Saric is pressing down on Newton's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Saric trying to control the position.
Newton passes Saric's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #SUB2#
Saric looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Newton seems to be working for a kimura but Saric defends the submission attempt.#SUB#
Newton is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Saric has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB#
Newton is working for a submission of some sort.
Saric is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Saric makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Saric.
Newton might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Newton looking to pass the guard. #T1##SUB2#
Saric had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Newton defends it easily.
Newton wants to pass the guard but Saric is keeping the position.
Saric wants to sweep here but Newton controlling him for the moment.
Newton sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Saric's guard.
Newton works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Newton (5) vs (0) Saric#SUB#
Newton swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Saric is now in Newton's guard. A big mistake from Newton there, giving up the dominant position! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Newton (5) vs (2) Saric
Newton keeping full guard, as Saric tries to pass. #SUB#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Newton is looking for a triangle but Saric pushes his legs off easily.
Saric stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Newton swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T2#
Saric is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Newton keeping moving, preventing Saric from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Newton looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Newton looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Saric trying to control but Newton is working from the bottom.
Saric wants to pass the guard but Newton is keeping the position.
My spies in Monsters Inc inform me that Saric has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!#SUB#
Newton looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Newton is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Newton (7) vs (2) Saric
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Newton is working for a kimura here but Saric manages to reverse the position and he's now in Newton's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Newton (7) vs (4) Saric#T3#
Saric slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Newton (7) vs (7) Saric#SUB2#
Saric thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Newton is trying to work for a sweep but Saric has mounted him! Score +2 for reaching mount: Newton (7) vs (9) Saric
Newton is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
#SUB2#
Saric looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Newton really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Newton tries to improve his position but instead Saric has taken his back! Score +3 for taking back: Newton (7) vs (12) Saric#SUB2#
Newton is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Saric gets his way!
#SUB2#
Saric is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Newton has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here. #T4##SUB2#
Newton is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Saric gets his way!
Saric trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Saric is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
You can see the frustration on Newton's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Newton is working hard here to advance position.#SUB2#
Saric working from the back looking to end the fight with a rear naked choke. Newton is doing well to defend. Saric seems to have got his hand under the chin though and he's sunk the choke in! Newton is forced to tap and this one is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Valentin Saric!
After the fight, Valentin Saric was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly. |
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Event:
CWC 315 - Pavlov vs Miyagi
Date: Jul 31, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 12 wins and 7 losses; Valentin Saric! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 9 losses; Arthur Menezes!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Thiago Cunha and Daniel Cesar.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Saric really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Menezes tries to pull guard but Saric forces him back to his feet, against the cage.#TD2#
Menezes pulls Saric into guard.
#SUB2#
Menezes working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Saric doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Saric manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Saric controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Saric will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#SUB2#
Menezes looking for a guillotine here but Saric defends easily.
Menezes being controlled here, momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Saric's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Saric forces his way into half guard.#SUB2#
Menezes actively working from the bottom here.
We've been hearing good reports from Saric'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.
Saric slows the pace down in half guard.
Menezes is looking to improve his position.
#T2#
Saric has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Saric (3) vs (0) Menezes
Menezes keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Saric looking to control and managing it successfully.
Menezes is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Menezes wants to control but Saric is having none of it.#T3#
Menezes is wriggling around trying to escape.
Saric avoids the attempt from Menezes to control.
Menezes regains half guard.
Saric controlling the action here.
Menezes is refusing to be controlled, as Saric sits in half guard. #T4#
Menezes won't allow Saric to pass to mount.
Saric seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Menezes gets full guard.#SUB2#
Menezes is looking to cinch up a triangle. Saric throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Menezes's body to avoid the submission. Menezes has instead reached around Saric's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Menezes arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Arthur Menezes! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 14, 2022 |
#R1#
Pirhonen misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Saric counters with a nice leg kick.
Pirhonen bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Saric's head backwards.
Some wild striking there from Saric.
Pirhonen looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Pirhonen misses with a wild combination.
Pirhonen on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Mauno Pirhonen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pirhonen throws a big shot that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pirhonen swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Saric counters with a straight right hand.
Saric has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Pirhonen throws a big shot that misses.
Pirhonen swings widly with a right hand
and Saric cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Saric thuds a left hand into Pirhonen's body.#T1#
Pirhonen throws a lazy uppercut
and Saric counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Pirhonen throws a body shot but no joy.
Saric half committed to a counter leg kick.
Pirhonen misses with a right hand #TD#
and Saric counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Saric. #SUB#
Saric thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Saric is in close to Pirhonen's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Saric passes into half guard.
Saric lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Saric is figuring out what he wants to do next.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Saric moves into full mount! Pirhonen won't be happy about that!
Saric content just to control the position here. #SUB#
Saric throws some shoulder strikes here and then postures up. Oh, he's gone for an armbar! Pirhonen has his hands clasped together but Saric breaks the hold and Pirhonen is forced to tap! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over! That was lightning fast by Saric!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Valentin Saric!
In his post fight interview, Valentin Saric started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 28, 2022 |
#R1##TD2#
Saric decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Mada wants to control but Saric is keeping busy and won't allow it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Saric works his foot free and advances to mount.
Mada in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Mada has given up his back. Will we see Saric going for some submissions?
Saric biding his time, looking for the opening.
Mada is trying to get back to his feet but Saric has full control of the position and if anything, Mada has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Well, with Saric on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Mada is tapping out... Can he escape the position?
Mada is breathing heavily.
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.
Saric lands an elbow to the side of the head. #ROC2#Mada is rocked!
My spies in Monsters Inc inform me that Saric has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#T1#
Saric lands a shot to the body.
Oh Mada is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Saric lands a big shot to the side of the head and Mada goes limp! He's out cold - the ref jumps in to save him from more punishment!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Valentin Saric!
Valentin Saric was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
In defeat, Gajah Mada stepped up to the mic, saying 'World please forgive Me'. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 24, 2022 |
#R1#
Tamdfjsmf fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Saric checks it well.
Tamdfjsmf throws a combination that misses
and Saric counters with a one-two to the body.
Tamdfjsmf closes the distance looking to clinch
and Saric counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Nice cross by Saric.
Tamdfjsmf tries to clinch
and Saric counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Saric cracks Tamdfjsmf with a good jab.
Tamdfjsmf tries to clinch but fails miserably
letting Saric counter with a right hand.
A low kick from Tamdfjsmf is predictable there
and Saric counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Tamdfjsmf tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Tamdfjsmf takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Saric fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Tamdfjsmf has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Tamdfjsmf wants to clinch
and Saric counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Tamdfjsmf thinking. #T1#
Tamdfjsmf misses with a leg kick #TD2#
and Saric counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Saric.
Saric postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Saric is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Tamdfjsmf working a defensive guard but Saric manages to pass into side control anyway.
Tamdfjsmf might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Saric wants to control but Tamdfjsmf is keeping him busy.
Tamdfjsmf is being controlled here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Saric tries for a kimura but Tamdfjsmf is defending well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tamdfjsmf is looking for a sweep.#T2##SUB2#
Saric has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Tamdfjsmf is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Saric yanks on the arm and Tamdfjsmf is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Saric.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Valentin Saric!
Valentin Saric spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant. |
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Event:
CWC 286
Date: Dec 12, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Bill Newton! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 7 losses; Valentin Saric!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Alexandre Firmino and Emerson Jorge.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Saric defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Newton.
Saric feints the counter takedown.#TD2#
Saric feints and as Newton raises his hands in defense, Saric changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Newton (0) vs (2) Saric
We've been hearing good reports from Newton'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.#SUB#
Newton throws his legs up looking for a submission but Saric uses it to pass to side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Newton (0) vs (5) Saric
Newton tries to bench press Saric off him but Saric keeps the position. #SUB2#
Saric looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Newton manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Newton (2) vs (5) Saric#SUB#
Newton is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#SUB#
Newton is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Newton has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Newton (5) vs (5) Saric
Saric is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Newton with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Saric sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.#T1#
Saric tries to get to full guard but Newton has control of the leg. #SUB#
Newton is trying to work for a kimura but Saric is defending well.
#SUB#
Newton is working for a kimura but Saric is defending it quite comfortably.
Saric is looking to improve his position.
#SUB#
Newton looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Saric won't allow Newton to pass to mount. #T2#
Saric tries to roll over but Newton keeps him under control.#SUB#
Newton is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#SUB#
Newton looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
#SUB#
Newton is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Saric doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Newton.
Saric is looking to control Newton's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Saric avoid being mounted?
Saric is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB#
Newton is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #T3#
Newton prevents Saric from improving his position.
Saric told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.#SUB#
Newton is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Saric doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Newton.
Saric tries to get to full guard but Newton has control of the leg. #SUB#
Newton is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Saric still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Saric has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Newton (5) vs (9) Saric
Newton is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Saric's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Newton manages to get to full guard.
Saric preventing the sweep. #T4#
Saric wants to control from the top but Newton keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Saric slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Saric trying to control but Newton is working from the bottom.
Saric stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Newton swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Newton tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Saric showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Saric pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Newton is keeping the position for now.
Newton manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Saric manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Newton (7) vs (9) Saric#T5##SUB#
Newton thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Saric bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Newton's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Newton (7) vs (11) Saric#SUB#
Newton is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Saric preventing the sweep.
Saric wants to pass the guard but Newton is keeping the position.
Newton keeping moving, preventing Saric from controlling successfully.
Saric forces his way into half guard.
Newton tries to roll over but Saric keeps him under control.
Saric content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #SUB#
Newton looking for submissions off his back.#T6#
Saric is looking to advance position but Newton won't allow it.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Saric in particular looking to stall.
Newton might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Saric is trying to control. Newton wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Newton gets full guard.#SUB#
Newton had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Saric defends it easily.
Saric trying to control the position from guard on top but Newton is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Saric is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Saric showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Saric advances to half guard. #T7#
Saric prevents Newton from improving his position.
Newton is not content to let Saric control the position.
Saric is figuring out what he wants to do next.#SUB#
Newton looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Newton is pressing down on Saric's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Saric trying to control the position from guard on top but Newton is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Newton is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#T8#
Saric passes into half guard.
Saric is pressing down on Newton's thigh, looking to free his foot. Newton is holding on for now. #SUB2#
Saric is looking for a kimura here.
Saric wants to pass the guard but Newton is defending well. #SUB#
Newton is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Saric pulls his head out easily.
Saric is looking to advance position but Newton won't allow it. #SUB#
Newton actively working from the bottom here.
Newton makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Newton.#T9#
Saric is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Saric pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Newton is keeping the position for now. #SUB#
Newton is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Saric is aware though and is defending well.
Saric pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Newton is keeping the position for now. #SUB#
Newton has his foot on Saric's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Saric works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB#
Newton escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Saric gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB#
Newton throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Newton is breathing heavily.
Saric slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Saric pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Newton is keeping the position for now. #T10##SUB#
Newton throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Saric escapes and throws Newton's legs to the side, diving into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Newton (7) vs (14) Saric
Newton stops Saric from passing to mount. #SUB2#
Saric tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Saric has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Saric passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Newton! Score +2 for reaching mount: Newton (7) vs (16) Saric
Saric trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Saric controlling from mount.
Newton is trying to escape the mount.
#T11#
Newton gets back to half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Saric in particular looking to stall.#SUB#
Newton looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Newton actively working from the bottom here.
Newton works his way to full guard. Good work.#SUB#
Newton had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Saric defends it easily.
Saric stays in close to Newton's body and controls the position. #SUB#
Newton had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Saric defends it easily.#T12#
Saric is stalling in the full guard.
Saric looking to pass the guard.
Saric engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #SUB#
Newton has his foot on Saric's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Saric works his way back into a safe position though.
Saric wants to pass the guard but Newton is keeping the position.#T13#
Saric passes into half guard. #SUB2#
Saric is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Newton moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Saric wants to pass the guard but Newton is keeping the position.#SUB#
Newton working for a triangle but Saric defends it easily.
#SUB#
Newton working for a triangle but Saric defends it easily.
Saric trying to control the position from guard on top but Newton is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T14#
Saric forces his way into half guard.
Newton moves into full guard.
Saric looking to pass the guard.
Saric engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #SUB#
Newton is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Saric engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Saric passes Newton's left leg - he's now in half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Saric wins on points by 16 to 7.
Valentin Saric decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little. |
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Event:
CWC 284
Date: Nov 28, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 34 wins and 10 losses; Shane MacGowan! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 6 losses; Valentin Saric!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Paulo Santos and Matheus Silva.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Saric moves into the clinch successfully.
#TD#
MacGowan pulls guard successfully.
Saric stopping the sweep attempt from MacGowan.
Saric content to stall in guard here.
We've been hearing good reports from MacGowan'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.
MacGowan wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
MacGowan might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Saric showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Saric tries to free his leg and advance position but MacGowan is retaining full guard. #T1#
Saric being controlled here momentarily.
MacGowan's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.#T2#
Saric is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
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.
MacGowan is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: MacGowan (2) vs (0) Saric
Saric is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.#T3#
Saric is controlling MacGowan's trapped leg to prevent MacGowan from advancing to side control.
MacGowan frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: MacGowan (5) vs (0) Saric
Saric slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
MacGowan stalling. #T4#
Saric is looking to control MacGowan's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Saric avoid being mounted?
MacGowan perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Saric is trying to get back to full guard.#T5#
MacGowan trying to control the pace. #T6#
MacGowan wants to pass the guard but Saric is defending well.
MacGowan looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
MacGowan has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Saric looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Saric is concentrating on defense, preventing MacGowan from advancing position. #T7#
Let's hope that Saric 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.
Saric is trying to control but can't.
Saric is trying is best to control the position here.
Saric wants to control but MacGowan is keeping busy and won't allow it.
MacGowan trying to control the pace. #T8#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Saric controlling the leg, holding on to half guard. #T9#
MacGowan keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Saric wants to improve his position but MacGowan is controlling well.
Saric gets back to full guard.
MacGowan trying to control but Saric is working from the bottom. #T10#
MacGowan trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Saric not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Saric tries to land a sweep but no joy.
MacGowan sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T11#
MacGowan wants to control from the top but Saric keeps moving.
MacGowan is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Saric controls MacGowan momentarily but MacGowan frees himself. #T12#
MacGowan 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.
Saric looking for a sweep. Not yet Saric, not yet. #T13#
MacGowan is stalling in the full guard.
MacGowan tries to free his leg and advance position but Saric is retaining full guard.
MacGowan content to stall in guard here.
MacGowan seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Saric for as long as he can get away with.#T14#
Saric trying to control the position here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Saric looking to hit a scissor sweep but MacGowan is one step ahead there.
And that's the end of the fight!
MacGowan takes the fight on points by 5 to 0.
Shane MacGowan decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
CWC 282
Date: Nov 14, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 8 losses; Ruben Gracie! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 6 losses; Valentin Saric!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, Dean Styles and Bruno Lombardi.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL#
Gracie has closed the distance and engaged Saric in a clinch.
#TD2#
Saric gets control of Gracie's arms and successfully pulls guard. Saric will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Saric is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Saric working a defensive guard but Gracie passes into half guard.
Saric wants to improve his position but Gracie is controlling well.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Saric is looking for a sweep. Gracie is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Saric manages to get to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracie pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Saric is keeping the position for now.
Saric tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Saric has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at The Proving Grounds. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.#T1#
Gracie forces his way into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Gracie seems to be working for a kimura but Saric defends the submission attempt.#SUB2#
Saric looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Saric has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Gracie escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Gracie! Score +3 for passing guard: Gracie (3) vs (0) Saric
Saric is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T2#
Gracie trying to control the action but Saric is working from the bottom.
Saric holding on.
Saric is trying to improve his position.
Saric manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Gracie has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.#T3#
Saric is looking to improve his position.
Gracie is keen to just control but Saric is a slippery customer.#SUB2#
Saric actively working from the bottom here.
Saric tries to get to full guard but Gracie has control of the leg.
Saric trying to control but Gracie postures up.
Saric tries to roll over but Gracie keeps him under control.#T4#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gracie wants to take a breather but Saric is having none of it.
Saric keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Gracie wants to pass the guard but Saric is defending well.
Saric has a hand on Gracie's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Gracie takes advantage of the position though and mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Gracie (6) vs (0) Saric
Saric working to try and regain half guard.
#T5#
Gracie wants to control the pace but Saric is squirming around nicely.
Saric looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back! Score +3 for taking back: Gracie (9) vs (0) Saric#SUB#
Gracie is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Saric is defending well though. Gracie let's go of the attempt for now.
Gracie doesn't have the hooks in and Saric manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gracie (9) vs (2) Saric#SUB#
Saric avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB2#
Saric drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Saric jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #T6#
Saric tries to free his leg and advance position but Gracie is retaining full guard.
Gracie wants to control but Saric passes easily into half guard.
Gracie is trying to get back to full guard.
Saric wants to take a breather but Gracie is having none of it.
Saric content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Gracie gets back to full guard.
#T7#
Saric trying to control but Gracie is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Gracie looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Saric passes Gracie's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Saric with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Gracie is trying to control but can't.
#SUB2#
Saric is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Gracie defends it well.
Gracie is looking to improve his position.
#T8#
Saric is looking to stall here but Gracie recovers full guard. #SUB#
Gracie is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Saric defends well.
Saric trying to control the position from guard on top but Gracie is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Saric is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Gracie is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Gracie has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gracie (11) vs (2) Saric#T9##SUB2#
Saric has his foot on Gracie's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Gracie works his way back into a safe position though.
Saric keeping full guard, as Gracie tries to pass.
Gracie is pushing down on Saric's leg trying to pass to half guard. Saric is fighting to maintain full guard but Gracie has managed to sneak the leg through.
Saric gets full guard.#SUB2#
Gracie avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB2#
Gracie got a little sloppy there for a moment and Saric has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Gracie has managed to get both his arms back between Saric's legs - danger averted.#T10#
Gracie trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Saric keeping moving, preventing Gracie from controlling successfully.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Saric is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gracie (11) vs (4) Saric
Saric trying to control but Gracie is working from the bottom.
Saric is stalling in the full guard.
Saric stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Gracie swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T11#
Saric looking to sit in guard and control but Gracie gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gracie (13) vs (4) Saric
Gracie might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#SUB2#
Saric is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Gracie is aware though and is defending well.
Gracie is pushing down on Saric's leg trying to pass to half guard. Saric is fighting to maintain full guard but Gracie has managed to sneak the leg through.
Gracie performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Gracie prevents Saric from improving his position.
Gracie looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #T12##SUB#
Gracie is working for a submission of some sort.
Saric is pressing down on Gracie's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#SUB2#
Saric has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Gracie should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Saric has tightened it up now! Gracie 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 13:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Valentin Saric!
After the fight, Valentin Saric was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly. |
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Event:
CWC 279 - Rocky Horror Roll
Date: Oct 31, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 5 losses; Valentin Saric! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 24 wins and 16 losses; Judas Priest!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Stewart Dunkirk and Robert Twigg.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Priest. #CL2#
Saric tries to keep at a distance but Priest has taken the fight into the clinch.
Priest goes for a takedown attempt but Saric pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
#CL2#
Priest gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Priest is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Valentin Saric has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Judas Priest.
Priest has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Saric avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Saric is trying to pull guard but Priest has him pressed against the cage.
Priest can't get the takedown.
Saric is trying to pull guard but Priest has him pressed against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Saric jumps into guard, dragging Priest to the mat.
Saric looking for a sweep. Not yet Saric, not yet.
Saric definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Priest engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #SUB#
Saric looking for a guillotine here but Priest defends easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Priest trying to control but Saric is working from the bottom.
Priest is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#SUB#
Saric throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB#
Saric throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Priest content to stall in guard here. #T2#
Saric controls Priest momentarily but Priest frees himself.
Priest looking to pass the guard. #SUB#
Saric is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Priest is aware though and is defending well.#SUB#
Saric working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Priest doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Priest manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Saric looking to hit a scissor sweep but Priest is one step ahead there.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Priest looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #T3#
Priest wants to pass the guard but Saric is keeping the position.
Priest trying to control the position from guard on top but Saric is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Saric bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Priest's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Saric (2) vs (0) Priest
Priest is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#T4#
Priest is pulling down on Saric's head to control his posture. #SUB2#
Priest is looking for a triangle here but Saric uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Saric (5) vs (0) Priest#SUB#
Saric working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #SUB#
Saric looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Priest tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Saric wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T5##SUB#
Saric is trying to get an arm triangle but Priest is defending well.
Priest is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Saric off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Saric (5) vs (4) Priest
Saric tries to roll but Priest sticks to his back.
Saric is working hard here to advance position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Priest 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.
#SUB2#
Priest working for the choke.
Priest trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Priest is trying to stick to Saric's back but Saric is turning into Priest. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Priest's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Saric. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Saric (7) vs (4) Priest#T6#
Saric slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Saric trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Saric pushing down on Priest's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Priest makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Priest.
Our spies down at at 3Band MMA inform us that Priest has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Priest keeping full guard, as Saric tries to pass.
Priest looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Saric slips nicely into half guard.#T7#
Priest wants to get back to full guard.
Saric controlling the action here.
Priest is looking to improve his position.
Saric is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Priest is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Saric is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Priest sees it coming and defends easily.#T8#
Priest is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Priest is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Saric pulls his head out easily.
Priest tries to roll over but Saric keeps him under control.
Saric will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#SUB#
Saric 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.
Priest moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#T9#
Priest looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Saric is fighting to break Priest's control of his arms but Priest is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#SUB2#
Priest is looking for a triangle but Saric pushes his legs off easily.
Saric controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Saric passes Priest's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Priest is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Saric's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Saric's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Saric (7) vs (8) Priest
You can see the frustration on Saric's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
#T10##SUB2#
Priest is persistently looking for the submission but Saric is defending it well.
You can see the frustration on Saric's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Priest is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
#SUB2#
Priest is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Saric defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Saric looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment. #T11#
Saric is trying to break free.
Saric trying to control the action but Priest just sinks the hooks in.
Priest trying to control.
Saric is in bad spot here.
Saric just trying to survive but Priest is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Saric breaks Priest's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Saric (9) vs (8) Priest
Saric wants to control from the top but Priest keeps moving.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Priest is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Saric (9) vs (10) Priest#SUB#
Saric has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Priest can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #T12##SUB#
Saric is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Priest trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Priest 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.
Saric tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB#
Saric working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Priest doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Priest manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Saric keeping moving, preventing Priest from controlling successfully.
Saric looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T13#
Priest wants to control from the top but Saric keeps moving. #SUB#
Saric working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Priest doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Priest manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Saric not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Priest content to stall in guard here. #SUB#
Saric has his foot on Priest's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Priest works his way back into a safe position though.
Priest trying to control but Saric is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Saric throws his legs up looking for a submission but Priest uses it to pass to side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Saric (9) vs (13) Priest#T14#
Saric is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Still in half guard, Priest seems content to control.#SUB2#
Priest is trying for a kimura here. Saric looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Priest wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 14:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Judas Priest!
Judas Priest thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
CWC 274
Date: Oct 10, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 2 losses; Giuseppe Turturro! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 5 losses; Valentin Saric!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, William Peck and Yves DeLean.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Saric closes the distance and clinches. #TD#
Turturro successfully pulls guard.
Saric controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
We've been hearing good reports from Turturro'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.
Saric trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Saric stays in close to Turturro's body and controls the position.
Turturro might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Saric wants to control from the top but Turturro keeps moving.
Saric controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Saric trying to control but Turturro is working from the bottom.
Saric stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Turturro swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T1#
Saric passes Turturro's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Saric tries to pass the half guard into mount. Turturro knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #SUB2#
Saric wants to work for an arm triangle but Turturro is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Saric is looking to advance position but Turturro won't allow it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Turturro wants to get back to full guard.
Saric not doing much here.
Saric trying to control the action but Turturro is working from the bottom. #T2#
Saric wants to advance to full mount but Turturro doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Turturro wants to sweep but no luck.
Saric looking to pass the guard.
Saric looking to sit in guard and control but Turturro gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Turturro (2) vs (0) Saric
Our spies down at at Fairtex MMA inform us that Saric has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Saric wants to sweep here but Turturro controlling him for the moment.
Saric working a defensive guard here.
Saric wants to control the position but Turturro says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard. #T3#
Turturro controlling the action here.
Turturro prevents Saric from improving his position.
Saric keeps trying to improve his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Turturro is taking a breather. Saric 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.
Saric wants to get back to full guard.
Turturro performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Saric trying to hold on to Turturro's head to control him but Turturro postures up.
#T4#
Turturro trying to mount his opponent but Saric defends it.
Saric wants to get back to full guard but Turturro has mounted him! Score +3 for passing guard: Turturro (5) vs (0) Saric
Saric is working to get back to half guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Turturro with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Turturro prevents Saric from getting the reversal.
Turturro takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#T5#
Saric keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Saric wants to control but Turturro is having none of it.
Saric is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Turturro is staying active.
Saric tries to reverse the position but Turturro maintains control.
Saric tries to improve his position but instead Turturro has taken his back! Score +3 for taking back: Turturro (8) vs (0) Saric
Saric rolls, trying to escape but Turturro keeps control of the position.
I would not like to be Saric right now.
#T6#
Saric is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Turturro is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Saric turns into Turturro and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Turturro (8) vs (2) Saric
Saric sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Turturro is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T7#
Saric trying to control but Turturro is working from the bottom.
Turturro keeping full guard, as Saric tries to pass.
Turturro is trying to control the position but Saric postures up.
Saric trying to control the position from guard on top but Turturro is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Saric stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Turturro swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T8#
Turturro keeping moving, preventing Saric from controlling successfully.
Saric controlling from the top position.
Saric trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Turturro wants to sweep but no luck.
Saric wants to pass the guard but Turturro is keeping the position.
Saric slips nicely into half guard.
Saric is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Turturro wants to control but Saric is keeping busy.
#T9#
Saric not doing much here.
Turturro is in trouble now - Saric has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Turturro (8) vs (5) Saric
Saric takes Turturro's back. Could be looking for a rear naked choke here - either way, Turturro is in trouble. Score +3 for taking back: Turturro (8) vs (8) Saric#T10#
Saric is looking to control Turturro but Turturro is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Turturro is trying to break free.
Saric trying to control.#SUB2#
Saric looking for the RNC. #T11##SUB2#
Turturro fending off the submission attempt from Saric.
Turturro trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Saric trying to control.
Turturro wants to escape the position.
#SUB2#
Turturro preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Saric. #SUB2#
Saric looking for the RNC. #SUB2#
Saric looking to break Turturro's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Turturro remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Saric will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!#SUB2#
Saric working for the choke. #T12#
Turturro rolls, trying to escape but Saric keeps control of the position.
#SUB2#
Saric tightening his grip on Turturro, looking for the choke.
A lull in the action here.
Turturro tries to escape but Saric has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Saric is looking to control Turturro but Turturro is wriggling around and keeping busy. #SUB2#
Saric looking to break Turturro's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Turturro remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Saric will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Turturro can't escape the position.
#T13#
Saric is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Turturro prevents Saric from getting a body triangle.
Saric might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Turturro haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Turturro rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Saric controlling the action here. #T14#
Saric trying to control the action but Turturro is working from the bottom.
Saric passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Turturro! Score +3 for passing guard: Turturro (8) vs (11) Saric
Saric trying to control but Turturro is having none of it.
Saric is looking to work his way around to Turturro'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!
Turturro wants to control but Saric is having none of it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Saric wins on points by 11 to 8. |
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Event:
TWGC 35 (185lbs, D1): Finals - Round 2
Date: Sep 21, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 2 losses; Guido Turturro! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 4 losses; Valentin Saric!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Phil Schofield and Daniel Bishop.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Turturro fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Saric to the ground. Turturro is now in Saric's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Turturro (2) vs (0) Saric
Turturro might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Saric controlling Turturro's posture.
Saric keeping moving, preventing Turturro from controlling successfully.
Our spies down at at Fairtex MMA inform us that Saric has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Saric controlling the position.
Saric looking to hit a scissor sweep but Turturro is one step ahead there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Turturro trying to control but Saric is working from the bottom.
Saric looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T1#
Saric keeping moving, preventing Turturro from controlling successfully.
Saric looking for a sweep. Not yet Saric, not yet.
We've been hearing good reports from Turturro'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.
Turturro wants to control from the top but Saric keeps moving.
Saric tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Turturro wants to control from the top but Saric keeps moving.
Saric bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Turturro's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Turturro (2) vs (2) Saric
Saric wants to pass the guard but Turturro is keeping the position.#T2#
Saric wants to control from the top but Turturro keeps moving.
Saric tries to free his leg and advance position but Turturro is retaining full guard.
Saric controlling from the top position.
Saric trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Saric wants to control from the top but Turturro keeps moving.
Saric passes Turturro's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Turturro trying to hold on to Saric's head to control him but Saric postures up.
#T3#
Saric tries to pass the half guard into mount. Turturro knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Turturro gets back to full guard.
Turturro controls Saric momentarily but Saric frees himself.
Saric is looking to pass into half guard but Turturro pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Turturro is in guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Turturro (4) vs (2) Saric
Turturro stopping the sweep attempt from Saric.
Turturro controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4##SUB2#
Saric is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Turturro trying to control but Saric is working from the bottom.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Saric seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Turturro won't allow Saric to sweep him here.
Saric is still trying to improve position.
Turturro pushing down on Saric's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #T5#
Saric controlling the position for now.
Saric is looking to get back to full guard here but Turturro has managed to pass to side control instead. Score +3 for passing guard: Turturro (7) vs (2) Saric
Saric is trying to improve his position.
Both fighters take a look at the clock.
Saric tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Turturro wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Saric is not content to let Turturro control the position. #T6#
Turturro working away.
Saric tries to buck Turturro off but Turturro is having none of it.
Saric is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Turturro's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Saric trying to control but Turturro postures up.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Turturro in particular looking to stall.
Turturro prevents Saric from improving his position.#T7#
Saric is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Turturro tries to pass to full mount but Saric defends it.
Saric is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Saric wants to get back to full guard but Turturro has mounted him! Score +3 for passing guard: Turturro (10) vs (2) Saric
Saric is trying to reverse the position but instead Turturro has taken his back - oops! Score +3 for taking back: Turturro (13) vs (2) Saric
Saric is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.#T8#
I would not like to be Saric right now.
Turturro controlling well, preventing Saric from escaping the position.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Saric tries to break free.
A lull in the action here.
Turturro controlling from the back.
Turturro not allowing Saric to control his hands. #T9#
Turturro trying to control momentarily.
Saric is in bad spot here.
Turturro tries to get the hooks in deep but Saric pushed the leg off.
Turturro has the hooks in. Saric is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted. #T10#
Saric trying to control the position but Turturro manages to sink in the hooks.
Saric tries to escape the position.
Turturro not allowing Saric to control his hands.
Turturro controls the action.
You can see the frustration on Saric's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Turturro avoiding Saric 's attempts to control his hands.
Saric tries to escape the position.
#T11#
Turturro biding his time, controlling Saric.
Saric trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Turturro has the hooks in. Saric is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted. #T12#
Saric just trying to survive but Turturro is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Turturro keeps control of the position as Saric tries to break free.
Turturro gets his hands free as Saric looks to control.
Turturro biding his time, looking for the opening.
Saric wants to escape the position.
Saric keeps trying to improve his position.
Saric prevents Turturro from getting a body triangle.
Saric trying to control the position but Turturro manages to sink in the hooks. #T13#
Saric tries to escape the position.
Turturro just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Saric trying to control the hands but Turturro won't let him.
Saric tries to break free.
Saric turns into Turturro and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Turturro (13) vs (4) Saric#T14#
Turturro pulls Saric in close to prevent any damage.
Saric is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Turturro is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Saric wants to control from the top but Turturro keeps moving.
Saric is looking to advance position but Turturro has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Turturro (17) vs (4) Saric
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Saric looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back! Score +3 for taking back: Turturro (20) vs (4) Saric
Saric tries to escape the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Turturro takes the fight on points by 20 to 4.
A pretty intense looking Guido Turturro took the opportunity post-fight to ask for a shot at the title. |
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Event:
TWGC 35 (185lbs, D1): Finals - Round 1
Date: Sep 20, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 4 losses; Valentin Saric! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 19 wins and 9 losses; Esteban Mondragon!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Donald Grub and Sam Margolis.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Saric fails in his attempt to clinch. #CL#
Saric clinches up against the cage.#TD#
Saric jumps into guard, dragging Mondragon to the mat.
Mondragon pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Saric is keeping the position for now.
Saric wants to sweep here but Mondragon controlling him for the moment.
Mondragon wants to control from the top but Saric keeps moving.
Mondragon sitting in guard, not really doing much.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mondragon trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Saric is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Mondragon wants to pass the guard but Saric is keeping the position.#T1#
Saric tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Saric trying to control the position.
Saric keeping moving, preventing Mondragon from controlling successfully.
Saric trying to control the position.
Saric seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Saric wants to sweep here but Mondragon controlling him for the moment. #T2#
Saric working a defensive guard here.
Mondragon sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Saric pulls Mondragon in close to his closed guard and prevents Mondragon from doing any damage or advancing position.
Saric bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Mondragon's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Saric (2) vs (0) Mondragon
Saric trying to control but Mondragon is working from the bottom.
Mondragon is trying to control the position but Saric postures up.
Saric really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Mondragon is controlling Saric's posture.#T3#
Saric pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Mondragon is keeping the position for now.
Mondragon looking to control.
Saric wants to control from the top but Mondragon keeps moving.
Saric will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Saric slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Saric trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Mondragon not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#T4#
Saric controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Saric seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Mondragon for as long as he can get away with.#SUB#
Saric 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.
Saric preventing the sweep.
Mondragon trying to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Saric pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Mondragon is keeping the position for now.
Mondragon keeping moving, preventing Saric from controlling successfully. #T5#
Saric sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Mondragon's guard.
Saric wants to control but Mondragon is keeping him busy.
Mondragon tries to get to full guard but Saric has control of the leg.
Saric trying to control from half guard but Mondragon is working away.
Mondragon is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Saric is looking to advance position but Mondragon won't allow it.
Still in half guard, Saric seems content to control.#T6#
Saric prevents Mondragon from improving his position.
Mondragon has his hands clasped together around Saric's back. He's all about the action.#SUB#
Mondragon is trying to control Saric's posture. Saric takes advantage of the lull and advances to side control. He also appears to have an arm triangle here! Uh oh, big trouble for Mondragon! Saric is rotating here... this could be the end... Mondragon is out! Saric has ended this one emphatically! Great submission!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Valentin Saric! |
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Event:
TWGC 35 (185lbs, D1): Las Vegas Qualifier - Round 2
Date: Sep 12, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 4 losses; Valentin Saric! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 28 wins and 12 losses; Aedan Declan!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Stewart Dunkirk and Alan Glass.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Declan circles away from the clinch attempt.
#TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Declan enables Saric to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Declan manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Saric (2) vs (0) Declan
Declan looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Declan controlling the position.
Saric wants to pass the guard but Declan is keeping the position.
Saric slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Declan not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Saric trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Declan is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Saric has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Saric wants to control from the top but Declan keeps moving.
Declan looking to control.
Saric trying to control but Declan is working from the bottom.
Saric is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Declan is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.#T1#
Saric tries to free his leg and advance position but Declan is retaining full guard.
Saric sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Saric is fighting to break Declan's control of his arms but Declan is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Declan looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Declan keeping full guard, as Saric tries to pass.
Declan pulls Saric in close to prevent any damage.
Saric trying to control but Declan is working from the bottom. #T2#
Saric stopping the sweep attempt from Declan.
Saric showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Saric's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Declan looking to hit a scissor sweep but Saric is one step ahead there.
Declan keeping moving, preventing Saric from controlling successfully.
Declan trying to control the position.
Declan managing to control the position.
Saric tries to free his leg and advance position but Declan is retaining full guard. #T3#
Declan is trying to control the position but Saric postures up.
Saric really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Saric preventing the sweep.
Declan controlling the position.#SUB2#
Declan is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Declan not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Declan keeping full guard, as Saric tries to pass.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Saric pushes down on Declan's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Saric is pressing down on Declan's thigh, looking to free his foot. Declan is holding on for now. #SUB#
Saric is looking for a kimura here.
#T4#
Saric is thwarting Declan's attempts to control the position.
Saric trying to control the action but Declan is working from the bottom.
Declan controlling the position well.
Saric wants to control but Declan is keeping him busy.
Saric is really struggling to control Declan but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Saric prevents Declan from improving his position.
Declan trying to control from the bottom.
Declan wants to improve his position but Saric is controlling well.
#T5#
Declan regains full guard. Nicely done.
Saric wants to pass the guard but Declan is keeping the position.
Saric being controlled here momentarily.
Declan is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Saric trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Declan manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Saric (2) vs (2) Declan
Saric is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Saric controls Declan momentarily but Declan frees himself.
Declan's corner is telling him to maintain position.#T6#
Saric pulls Declan in to control the position.
Declan 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.
Saric looking for a sweep. Not yet Saric, not yet.
Declan wants to pass the guard but Saric is keeping the position.
Saric wants to sweep but no luck.
Declan slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #T7#
Saric is trying to keep Declan in close.
Declan pushes down on Saric's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Saric is trying to get back to full guard.
Declan wants to take a breather but Saric is having none of it.
Saric has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Declan is working away from the top position though.#SUB#
Saric is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Declan pulls his head out easily.
Saric wants to control but Declan is keeping busy.
#T8#
Well, if Declan 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.
Let's hope that Declan 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.
Saric is trying to control but can't.
Declan is pressing down on Saric's thigh, looking to free his foot. Saric is holding on for now.
Saric is trying to control but can't.
Saric wants to improve his position but Declan is controlling well.
#T9#
Saric wants to control but Declan is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Saric is looking to improve his position.
My spies in Marty Robbin's Fight Ranch inform me that Declan has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Saric wants to control but Declan is keeping busy.
Declan is looking to advance position but Saric won't allow it.
Declan perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Saric manages to get to full guard.
Saric controls Declan momentarily but Declan frees himself. #T10#
Declan controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Declan works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Saric regains full guard. Nicely done.
Declan not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Declan preventing the sweep.
Saric keeping moving, preventing Declan from controlling successfully.
Saric is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#T11#
Declan pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Saric is keeping the position for now.
Saric looking to hit a scissor sweep but Declan is one step ahead there.
Declan 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.
Saric keeping moving, preventing Declan from controlling successfully.
Declan postures up.
Declan controlling from the top position.
Saric keeping moving, preventing Declan from controlling successfully. #T12#
Declan is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Saric lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Saric (4) vs (2) Declan
Declan looking to hit a scissor sweep but Saric is one step ahead there.
Saric is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Saric is fighting to break Declan's control of his arms but Declan is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Declan not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Saric will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T13#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Declan is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Saric (4) vs (4) Declan
Saric is trying to control the position but Declan postures up.
Saric has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Saric is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Saric (6) vs (4) Declan
Declan bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Saric's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Saric (6) vs (6) Declan
Declan stopping the sweep attempt from Saric.
Saric can't keep his opponent in guard - Declan advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Declan looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
The fighters are battling for position here. Saric manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #T14#
Declan trying to control but Saric is working from the bottom.
Declan trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Declan is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Saric seems keen to control Declan's posture.
Saric is trying to keep Declan in close.
Saric keeping full guard, as Declan tries to pass.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Declan preventing the sweep.
Declan looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
And that's the end of the fight!
As we have tied on points, we go to a tie breaker and Saric gets a bonus point for attempting more subs.
Saric takes the fight on points by 7 to 6. |
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Event:
TWGC 35 (185lbs, D1): Las Vegas Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Sep 11, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 4 losses; Valentin Saric! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 15 wins and 12 losses; Kurt Diesel!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Stewart Dunkirk and Wesley Smith.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL#
Saric moves into the clinch.
Saric has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.#TD2#
Diesel has picked Saric up - he's going for a ride! Diesel dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Saric (0) vs (2) Diesel
Saric moves into full guard.
Diesel trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Saric is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Saric (2) vs (2) Diesel
Saric is trying to control. Diesel wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Diesel wants to get back to full guard.
Saric trying to mount his opponent but Diesel defends it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Saric seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Diesel is looking to improve his position.
#T1#
Saric perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Diesel is not content to let Saric control the position.
Saric stalling.
Diesel trying to control but Saric postures up.
Diesel gets back to full guard.
Diesel is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Diesel is pulling down on Saric's head to control his posture. #T2#
Saric wants to pass the guard but Diesel is keeping the position.
Diesel keeping moving, preventing Saric from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Diesel wants to sweep here but Saric controlling him for the moment.
Saric trying to control but Diesel is working from the bottom.
Saric is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Diesel is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Our spies down at at Convicted Fight Club inform us that Diesel has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?#T3#
Saric looking to pass the guard.
Saric is stalling in the full guard.
Saric will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Saric stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Diesel swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Diesel looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Saric trying to control but Diesel is working from the bottom.
Saric sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Diesel's guard. #T4#
Diesel trying to hold on to Saric's head to control him but Saric postures up.
Saric moves into full mount! Diesel won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Saric (5) vs (2) Diesel
Saric looking to control and managing it successfully.
Diesel 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: Saric (5) vs (4) Diesel
Diesel wants to control from the top but Saric keeps moving.
Saric looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Saric trying to keep a closed guard but Diesel is proving a slippery customer.
Saric wants to sweep but no luck. #T5#
Diesel trying to control the position from guard on top but Saric is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Diesel stopping the sweep attempt from Saric.
Saric lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Saric (7) vs (4) Diesel
Saric wants to control from the top but Diesel keeps moving.
Saric looking to pass the guard.
Diesel can't keep his opponent in guard - Saric advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Saric trying to control the action but Diesel is working from the bottom. #T6#
Saric tries to pass the half guard into mount. Diesel knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Saric really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Diesel is refusing to be controlled, as Saric sits in half guard.
Diesel is trying to control but can't.
Saric wants to pass the guard but Diesel is defending well. #SUB#
Saric is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Diesel sees it coming and defends easily.
Diesel is trying to get back to full guard.#T7#
Saric trying to control from half guard but Diesel is working away.
Saric passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Saric (10) vs (4) Diesel
Saric can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Diesel is looking to escape.
Diesel prevents Saric from taking his back.#T8#
Diesel tries to hold on but Saric postures up.
Saric wants to take Diesel's back but he can't do it this time.
Diesel keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Saric controlling from the full mount.
Saric tries to control but Diesel wriggling away.
Saric takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#T9#
Saric pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Saric tries to control but Diesel wriggling away.
Saric seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Diesel is holding on tight.
#SUB#
Saric goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Diesel turns into him and now he's in Saric's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Saric (10) vs (6) Diesel
Diesel won't allow Saric to sweep him here.
Saric looking to control.
Diesel trying to control but Saric is working from the bottom.
Saric has control of Diesel's left arm, preventing Diesel from doing any damage. #T10#
Diesel postures up.
Diesel trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Saric is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Saric (12) vs (6) Diesel
Diesel is in trouble now - Saric has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Saric (15) vs (6) Diesel
Saric wants to control the pace but Diesel is squirming around nicely.
Diesel is trying desperately to improve position.#T11#
Saric trying to control but Diesel is having none of it.
Saric is really struggling to control Diesel but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Saric prevents Diesel from getting the reversal.
Saric tries to control but Diesel wriggling away.
Saric fails to move to back control.
Saric trying to control but Diesel is having none of it. #T12#
Saric is looking to work his way around to Diesel's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Diesel wants to hold on but Saric pushes him away.
Diesel slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Saric moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Saric (18) vs (6) Diesel
Diesel gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there! Score +2 for reaching mount: Saric (20) vs (6) Diesel
Saric wants to control the pace but Diesel is squirming around nicely. #T13#
Saric controlling the position easily from mount. #SUB#
Saric has control of Diesel's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Diesel regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Diesel is desperately trying to improve his position but Saric has a good base and remains in mount.
Saric controlling from the full mount. #T14#
Saric is looking to work his way around to Diesel's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Diesel really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Saric is trying to take his opponent's back.
Diesel regains half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Saric works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Saric (23) vs (6) Diesel
Diesel working to try and regain half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Saric takes the fight on points by 23 to 6. |
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Event:
CWC 250
Date: Aug 15, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 3 losses; Valentin Saric! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 11 losses; Casper Timmermans!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Edson Gomes and Alexandre Firmino.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Saric pushes Timmermans up against the cage in a clinch.
Saric is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Timmermans is defending well.#TD#
Saric manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Timmermans stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Saric swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Timmermans won't allow Saric to sweep him here.
Timmermans controlling from the top position.
Timmermans trying to control the position from guard on top but Saric is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Saric is pulling down on Timmermans's head. It's preventing any offense from Timmermans, at least for the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Saric is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Saric (2) vs (0) Timmermans
Saric trying to pass the guard but Timmermans defending well. #T1##SUB2#
Saric is trying to improve position by moving to mount. Timmermans has hold of his neck though and manages to move into guard! All of a sudden, Saric is in a lot of trouble! Timmermans is straining to finish and he's done it! Saric taps out! Amazing!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Casper Timmermans!
Casper Timmermans made sure to mention his sponsor, Ma Balls Is Hot Clothing in his post fight interview. |
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Event:
CACC 245
Date: Aug 08, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 3 losses; Valentin Saric! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 25 wins and 22 losses; Vito Mazzini!
The judges for this bout are Josh West, Ryoma Takatsuka and Micheangelo Fripello.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL#
Saric closes the distance and clinches. #TD#
Saric gets a nice trip takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Saric (2) vs (0) Mazzini
Mazzini gets full guard.
Saric passes Mazzini's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Mazzini moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Saric controlling from the top position.
Saric wants to control from the top but Mazzini keeps moving.
Saric sitting in guard here, content to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mazzini manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Saric manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Saric (2) vs (2) Mazzini
Mazzini slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. #T1#
Saric looking for a sweep. Not yet Saric, not yet.
Mazzini wants to control from the top but Saric keeps moving.
Mazzini looking to pass the guard.
Saric keeping moving, preventing Mazzini from controlling successfully.
We've been hearing good reports from Saric'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.
Saric has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Mazzini has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Saric (2) vs (5) Mazzini
Saric wants to control but Mazzini postures up.#SUB2#
Mazzini thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #T2#
Mazzini trying to control the action but Saric is working from the bottom.
Saric is looking to reverse the position.
Saric is not content to let Mazzini control the position.
Mazzini has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Saric! Score +2 for reaching mount: Saric (2) vs (7) Mazzini
Mazzini pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Saric is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Saric is squirming around, avoiding Mazzini's attempts to control the action. #T3#
Saric wants to hold on but Mazzini pushes him away.
Saric is in all sorts of trouble here.
Mazzini wants to control the action but instead Saric gets a body lock and reverses into Mazzini's guard! Nice work! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Saric (4) vs (7) Mazzini
Saric slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Saric wants to control from the top but Mazzini keeps moving.
Mazzini keeping full guard, as Saric tries to pass.
Saric forces his way into half guard.
Mazzini makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Mazzini.#T4#
Saric preventing the sweep.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Saric engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Saric trying to control the position from guard on top but Mazzini is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mazzini can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Saric controls the pace.
Mazzini controls Saric momentarily but Saric frees himself. #T5#
Mazzini can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Saric controls the pace.
Mazzini looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Saric passes Mazzini's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Mazzini manages to get to full guard.
#SUB2#
Mazzini looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Saric stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Mazzini swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Saric trying to control but Mazzini is working from the bottom. #T6#
Mazzini tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Saric slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Mazzini wants to sweep here but Saric controlling him for the moment.
Mazzini keeping moving, preventing Saric from controlling successfully.
Mazzini is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Saric's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Saric passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Saric (7) vs (7) Mazzini
Mazzini has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Mazzini is not content to let Saric control the position. #T7#
Mazzini can't do much from the bottom here.
Saric advances to full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Saric (9) vs (7) Mazzini
Mazzini is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Saric is trying to take his opponent's back.
Saric looking to control and managing it successfully.
Mazzini can't escape the position.
Saric trying to control but Mazzini is having none of it. #T8#
Mazzini is wriggling around trying to escape.
Saric controlling from mount.
Saric fails to take his opponent's back.
Mazzini working to try and regain half guard.
Saric can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Mazzini is looking to escape.
Mazzini is in all sorts of trouble here.
#T9#
Saric wants to take Mazzini's back here but Mazzini is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Mazzini working to try and regain half guard.
Mazzini manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Mazzini trying to hold on to Saric's head to control him but Saric postures up.
#SUB#
Saric seems to be looking for submissions.
Mazzini is not content to let Saric control the position.
Saric slows the pace down in half guard.
Saric will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T10#
Mazzini is looking to improve his position.
Saric works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Saric (12) vs (7) Mazzini
Saric has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Mazzini! Score +2 for reaching mount: Saric (14) vs (7) Mazzini
Mazzini keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Saric fails to advance to Mazzini's back.
Saric looking to control and managing it successfully.
Saric pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
#T11#
Mazzini working to try and regain half guard.
Mazzini is still trying to improve position.
Mazzini gets back to half guard.
Saric tries to pass to full mount but Mazzini defends it.
Saric works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Saric (17) vs (7) Mazzini
Saric wants to control but Mazzini has made it back to half guard. Nice work.
Saric content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #T12#
Saric moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Saric (20) vs (7) Mazzini
Mazzini is trying to escape the position but Saric is controlling the position.
Mazzini can't do much from the bottom here.
Saric tries to advance to mount but can't. #SUB#
Saric working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Mazzini is trying to improve his position.#T13#
Saric wants to control but Mazzini is keeping him busy.
Saric content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Mazzini is looking for a sweep.
Saric is looking to take a break and control but Mazzini is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Mazzini is trying to improve his position.#T14#
Saric works to advance to full mount. Mazzini defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs. Score +2 for reaching mount: Saric (22) vs (7) Mazzini
Saric wants to take his opponent's back but Mazzini doesn't allow it.
Saric wants to control the pace but Mazzini is squirming around nicely.
Mazzini is trying desperately to improve position.
Saric looking to control but Mazzini is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Saric takes the fight on points by 22 to 7. |
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Event:
CWC 235
Date: Aug 01, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 3 losses; Valentin Saric! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 3 losses; Luc Gagnon!
The judges for this bout are Ren Mimura, Shigeki Fujiwara and Yasuomi Hirokawa.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL#
Saric has managed to clinch.
#TD#
Saric has clasped his hands together around Gagnon's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Saric (4) vs (0) Gagnon
Saric trying to control the action but Gagnon is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gagnon is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Saric moves into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Saric (6) vs (0) Gagnon
Gagnon prevents Saric from taking his back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Saric tries to push Gagnon's head away but Gagnon is holding on tight.
Saric tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T1#
Saric wants to control but Gagnon has made it back to half guard. Nice work.
Gagnon is refusing to be controlled, as Saric sits in half guard.
Saric has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Saric will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Gagnon wants to control but Saric is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Saric trying to pass the guard but Gagnon defending well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Saric sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Saric is trying to control. Gagnon wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T2#
Saric tries to pass to full mount but Gagnon defends it.
Gagnon is concentrating on defense, preventing Saric from advancing position.
Saric controlling the pace.
Saric trying to control the action but Gagnon is working from the bottom.
Gagnon won't allow Saric to pass to mount. #T3##SUB2#
Gagnon looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Saric not doing much here.
Saric works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Saric (9) vs (0) Gagnon
Gagnon tries to improve position but can't.
Saric working away.
Saric wants to control but Gagnon is keeping him busy.
Saric really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#T4#
Gagnon trying to remain calm as Saric controls from the top position.
Saric wants to control but Gagnon is keeping him busy.
Gagnon struggling a bit here.
Saric is looking to take a break and control but Gagnon is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Saric tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it. #T5#
Saric wants to lay and pray for a moment but Gagnon keeps working.
Saric is staying tight to Gagnon's torso, preventing him from escaping. #SUB#
Saric is trying to get an arm triangle but Gagnon is defending well.
Gagnon struggling a bit here.
Saric tries to advance to mount but Gagnon denies him.
Saric is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position. #T6#
You can see the frustration on Gagnon's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Saric trying to control the action but Gagnon is working from the bottom.
Saric passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Gagnon! Score +2 for reaching mount: Saric (11) vs (0) Gagnon
Saric takes Gagnon's back. Could be looking for a rear naked choke here - either way, Gagnon is in trouble. Score +3 for taking back: Saric (14) vs (0) Gagnon
Gagnon wants to control his opponent's hands but Saric gets his hands free.
Saric is looking to control Gagnon but Gagnon is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Gagnon rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
#T7#
Gagnon is looking to control Saric's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Gagnon avoid being mounted?
Saric uses his free foot to push down on Gagnon's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Gagnon. Score +3 for passing guard: Saric (17) vs (0) Gagnon
Saric is trying to control here but Gagnon has managed to regain half guard.
Gagnon is looking to improve his position.
#SUB#
Saric seems to be looking for submissions.
Well, if Saric 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.
#T8#
Saric seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Gagnon does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #SUB#
Saric is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Gagnon defends it well.
Saric seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Gagnon does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Gagnon slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Gagnon wants to sweep here but Saric controlling him for the moment.
Gagnon can't keep his opponent in guard - Saric advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Gagnon is looking to improve his position.
#T9#
Saric is trying to control the action in half guard but Gagnon is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Gagnon is looking to improve his position.
Saric takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Gagnon wants to get back to full guard.
Gagnon wants to control but Saric is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Gagnon is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Saric is staying active.
Still in half guard, Saric seems content to control.
Saric trying to pass the guard but Gagnon defending well. #T10#
Saric is working hard here to advance position.#SUB#
Saric is working for a submission of some sort.
Saric wants to lay and pray for a moment but Gagnon keeps working.
Saric is thwarting Gagnon's attempts to control the position.
Saric looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #T11#
Gagnon is staying active underneath Saric, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Saric with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Gagnon is refusing to be controlled, as Saric sits in half guard.
Saric controlling the action here. #T12#
Gagnon is holding on to half guard well.
Saric sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Saric trying to control the action but Gagnon is working from the bottom.
Gagnon wants to control but Saric is keeping busy.
#SUB2#
Gagnon looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Saric controlling the pace. #T13#
Gagnon is staying active underneath Saric, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Saric not doing much here.
Saric is just content to waste time from the top position. Gagnon takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Saric trying to control the position from guard on top but Gagnon is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Saric sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Gagnon's guard.
Saric wants to pass the guard but Gagnon is defending well. #T14##SUB#
Saric is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Gagnon sees it coming and defends easily.
Saric trying to pass the guard but Gagnon defending well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gagnon is not content to let Saric control the position.
Saric tries to pass to full mount but Gagnon defends it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Saric takes the fight on points by 17 to 0. |
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Event:
CWC 229
Date: Jul 18, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 4 losses; Gabriel Arones! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 3 losses; Valentin Saric!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, Anthony Taglia and Dean Styles.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL2#
Saric moves into the clinch.
Saric is working for takedown but Arones is calmly controlling the position for now.#TD#
Arones is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Saric can't fight it off and eventually Arones manages to take the fight to the floor. Saric looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Arones (2) vs (0) Saric
Saric is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Arones stands and throws Saric's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Arones (5) vs (0) Saric
Saric is not content to let Arones control the position.
You can see the frustration on Saric's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Saric keeps Arones under control for a moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Saric is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Arones off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Arones (5) vs (4) Saric
Arones's coaches at The Scrap Squad have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
Arones tries to roll but Saric sticks to his back.
#SUB2#
Saric is cranking Arones's head sideways - that looks painful. He's managed to get his other arm under the chin and this looks bad for Arones! He's tightened the choke and Arones is tapping out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Valentin Saric! |
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Event:
CWC 220
Date: Jul 04, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 3 losses; Valentin Saric! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 12 wins and 8 losses; Tres Sulvar!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, William Peck and Yves DeLean.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD2#
Sulvar feints and as Saric raises his hands in defense, Sulvar changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Saric (0) vs (2) Sulvar
Saric bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Sulvar's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Saric (2) vs (2) Sulvar
Sulvar looking for a sweep. Not yet Sulvar, not yet.
We've been hearing good reports from Saric'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.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Saric slips nicely into half guard.
Saric is trying to control the action in half guard but Sulvar is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Saric really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Sulvar tries to get to full guard but Saric has control of the leg.
Sulvar is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Saric is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Saric (5) vs (2) Sulvar
Saric controlling the position easily from mount.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Saric is trying to take his opponent's back.
Saric looking to control but Sulvar is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #T1#
Saric is looking to work his way around to Sulvar's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Saric wants to control the action but instead Sulvar gets a body lock and reverses into Saric's guard! Nice work! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Saric (5) vs (4) Sulvar
Saric is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Saric trying to control the position here.
Saric is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Saric will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Sulvar stands and throws Saric's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Saric (5) vs (7) Sulvar#T2#
Saric is being controlled here.
Saric is not content to let Sulvar control the position.
Saric is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Saric regains half guard.
Saric is looking to improve his position.
Saric trying to control but Sulvar postures up.
Sulvar wants to control but Saric is keeping him busy.
Saric wants to control but Sulvar is keeping busy.
#T3#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Saric is controlling Sulvar's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Saric wants to improve his position but Sulvar is controlling well.
Sulvar seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Saric does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Saric is looking to control Sulvar's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Saric avoid being mounted?#SUB2#
Sulvar is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Saric moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Saric is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #T4#
Sulvar trying to control but Saric is working from the bottom.
Sulvar controlling from the top position.
Saric looking to control but Sulvar passes into half guard.
Saric slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Saric looking for a sweep. Not yet Saric, not yet.
Saric is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T5#
Saric wants to sweep but no luck.
Saric can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Sulvar controls the pace.
Saric keeping moving, preventing Sulvar from controlling successfully.
Saric wants to sweep here but Sulvar controlling him for the moment.
Saric is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Sulvar pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Saric is keeping the position for now.
Saric looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T6#
Sulvar controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Sulvar stands and throws Saric's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Saric (5) vs (10) Sulvar
Sulvar taking a breather here.
Saric is looking to regain half guard here but Sulvar keeps moving and retains side control.
Sulvar is looking to take a break and control but Saric is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T7#
Saric manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Sulvar is taking a breather. Saric 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.
Sulvar tries to pass the half guard into mount. Saric knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Saric wants to control but Sulvar is keeping busy.
#T8#
Saric manages to get to full guard.
Sulvar postures up.
Saric is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Saric (7) vs (10) Sulvar
Saric wants to pass to mount but Sulvar is defending the position.
Sulvar is staying active underneath Saric, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Saric wants to advance to full mount but Sulvar doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Saric stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Sulvar swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Sulvar looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #T9#
Saric postures up.
Saric wants to pass the guard but Sulvar is keeping the position.
Sulvar looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Saric is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Sulvar keeping moving, preventing Saric from controlling successfully.
Saric slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Saric (10) vs (10) Sulvar#T10#
Sulvar sneaks back into half guard.
Saric is looking to stall here but Sulvar recovers full guard.
Our spies down at at Advanced Fitness Inc. inform us that Sulvar has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Sulvar trying to keep a closed guard but Saric is proving a slippery customer.
Sulvar has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #SUB#
Saric drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Saric jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Saric looking to pass the guard. #T11#
Sulvar keeping moving, preventing Saric from controlling successfully.
Saric slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Saric trying to control the position from guard on top but Sulvar is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Sulvar holds on and takes a little breather. #SUB2#
Sulvar throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Sulvar looking for a sweep. Not yet Sulvar, not yet.
Saric advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Saric (13) vs (10) Sulvar#T12#
Saric wants to lay and pray for a moment but Sulvar keeps working.
A bit of a lull in the action here.
Well,Saric is on his way to losing a decision here. Can he use his experience to pull something off in the closing minutes?
Saric is looking to take a break and control but Sulvar is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Saric works to advance to full mount. Sulvar defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs. Score +2 for reaching mount: Saric (15) vs (10) Sulvar
Saric looking to control but Sulvar is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Sulvar keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
#T13#
Saric controlling from the full mount.
Saric's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Saric can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Sulvar is looking to escape.
Saric controlling the pace for now.
Sulvar 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: Saric (15) vs (12) Sulvar#T14#
Sulvar's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Sulvar trying to control but Saric is working from the bottom.
Saric wants to sweep but no luck.
Saric is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Saric looking to hit a scissor sweep but Sulvar is one step ahead there.
Sulvar trying to control the position from guard on top but Saric is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Sulvar has gone for a leg lock! Saric slips out almost immediately though and dives into Sulvar's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Saric (17) vs (12) Sulvar
And that's the end of the fight!
Saric takes the fight on points by 17 to 12. |
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Event:
CACC 213
Date: Jun 20, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 3 losses; Arthur Menezes! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 2 losses; Valentin Saric!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, Steve Montenegro and Dean Styles.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Saric clinches up against the cage.#TD#
Menezes pulls Saric into guard.
My spies in Fairtex MMA inform me that Saric has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Saric tries to free his leg and advance position but Menezes is retaining full guard.
Saric trying to control but Menezes is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Menezes looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Menezes trying to keep a closed guard but Saric is proving a slippery customer.
Saric trying to control the position from guard on top but Menezes is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Menezes looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Saric trying to control the position from guard on top but Menezes is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Menezes has his foot on Saric's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Saric works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB#
Menezes is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Saric defends well.#SUB#
Saric sitting in guard doing not very much at all here. Menezes doesn't need a second invitation though! He's locked up a guillotine and he's squeezing tight! That is tiiiiiiiiight! Saric paying the price for stalling here - he's pushing hard on the arm trying to free himself but it's no use! He's tapped! WOW, quick submission from Menezes - great work!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Arthur Menezes! |
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Event:
CACC 201: Brown vs Anatta II
Date: May 23, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 2 losses; Valentin Saric! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 3 losses; Eduardo Cunha!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, Alyssa Summers and Bruno Lombardi.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL#
Saric gets in close and instigates a clinch. #TD#
Saric pulls guard effortlessly.
Saric is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Saric looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Cunha must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Cunha is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Saric looking to control.
Cunha is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Saric has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cunha stopping the sweep attempt from Saric.
Saric has his hands on Cunha's head, controlling the position.
Saric looking to control.
#T1#
Cunha trying to control the position from guard on top but Saric is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Cunha is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Cunha trying to control the position from guard on top but Saric is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Saric will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Cunha won't allow Saric to sweep him here.
Saric working a defensive guard here.
Saric looking for a sweep. Not yet Saric, not yet.
Cunha trying to control the position from guard on top but Saric is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2#
Saric pulls Cunha in close to prevent any damage.
Cunha tries to free his leg and advance position but Saric is retaining full guard.
Cunha is stalling in the full guard.
Saric really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Cunha wants to pass the guard but Saric is keeping the position.
Saric controlling Cunha's posture.
Saric trying to keep a closed guard but Cunha is proving a slippery customer.
#T3#
Cunha tries to free his leg and advance position but Saric is retaining full guard.
Saric lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Saric (2) vs (0) Cunha
Cunha keeping moving, preventing Saric from controlling successfully.
Saric is fighting to break Cunha's control of his arms but Cunha is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Saric wants to control from the top but Cunha keeps moving.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Cunha is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Saric (2) vs (2) Cunha
Cunha postures up.
#T4#
Saric looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Saric trying to control the position here.
Cunha wants to control from the top but Saric keeps moving.
Saric is adopting a defensive guard.
Cunha looking to pass the guard.
Saric controlling the position.
Cunha slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Saric keeping moving, preventing Cunha from controlling successfully. #T5#
Cunha is fighting to break Saric's control of his arms but Saric is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Cunha tries to free his leg and advance position but Saric is retaining full guard.
Saric controls Cunha momentarily but Cunha frees himself.
Saric looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Cunha postures up.
Saric keeping moving, preventing Cunha from controlling successfully.
Cunha wants to pass the guard but Saric is keeping the position.#T6#
Saric trying to keep a closed guard but Cunha is proving a slippery customer.
Saric bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Cunha's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Saric (4) vs (2) Cunha
Saric preventing the sweep.
Saric trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Saric slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Saric (7) vs (2) Cunha
Saric advances nicely into full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Saric (9) vs (2) Cunha
Saric seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Cunha is holding on tight.
Saric prevents Cunha from getting the reversal.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Saric trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Saric fails to advance to Cunha's back.
Cunha is desperately trying to improve his position but Saric has a good base and remains in mount.#T7#
Saric wants to control the pace but Cunha is squirming around nicely.
Saric fails to take his opponent's back.
Saric looking to control but Cunha is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Saric content just to control the position here.
Cunha tries to reverse the position but Saric maintains control.
Cunha tries to hold on but Saric postures up.#SUB#
Saric looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Cunha sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Saric is thwarting Cunha's attempts to control the position.
Saric seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #T8#
Saric looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #SUB#
Saric looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
#SUB#
Saric is working for a submission of some sort.
Saric seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Cunha does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Saric passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Cunha! Score +3 for passing guard: Saric (12) vs (2) Cunha
Saric looking to control and managing it successfully. #T9#
Cunha is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Cunha is squirming around, avoiding Saric's attempts to control the action.
Saric moves to the back. Score +3 for taking back: Saric (15) vs (2) Cunha
Saric controls the action.
Cunha wants to escape the position.
Saric not allowing Cunha to control his hands.
Cunha is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Cunha tries to escape the position.
Cunha is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Saric off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.#SUB#
Cunha defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Saric controls the action.#T10#
Cunha is in bad spot here.
#SUB#
Saric is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Cunha has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Cunha rolls, trying to escape but Saric keeps control of the position.
Saric tries to get the hooks in deep but Cunha pushed the leg off.
Saric has the hooks in. Cunha is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted. #SUB#
Saric is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Cunha is defending well though. Saric let's go of the attempt for now.
Saric is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Will Saric go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Cunha wants to control his opponent's hands but Saric gets his hands free. #T11#
A lull in the action here.
#SUB#
Saric working for the choke.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Saric controlling the positon.
Saric tries to get the hooks in deep but Cunha pushed the leg off. #SUB#
Cunha is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Saric gets his hands free as Cunha looks to control.
Saric tries to keep control of the position but Cunha is staying busy.
Cunha tries to break free.
Cunha looking very determined here, making life difficult for Saric.
#T12#
Saric gets his hands free as Cunha looks to control.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Saric's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Saric is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Cunha is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Cunha turns into Saric and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Saric (15) vs (4) Cunha
Saric is trying to control the position but Cunha postures up.
Cunha trying to control but Saric is working from the bottom.
Saric trying to control the position.
Saric looking to hit a scissor sweep but Cunha is one step ahead there.
Cunha sitting in guard here, content to control. #T13#
Saric managing to control the position.
Saric looking to control.
Saric wants to sweep here but Cunha controlling him for the moment.
Saric is working hard here to advance position.#T14#
Cunha wants to control from the top but Saric keeps moving.
Saric pulls Cunha in close to his closed guard and prevents Cunha from doing any damage or advancing position.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Saric is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Saric (17) vs (4) Cunha
Saric trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Cunha looking to control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Saric tries to free his leg and advance position but Cunha is retaining full guard.
Cunha keeping moving, preventing Saric from controlling successfully.
Cunha looking to hit a scissor sweep but Saric is one step ahead there.
Cunha is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
And that's the end of the fight!
Saric takes the fight on points by 17 to 4. |
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Event:
KOM LW & MW Final
Date: Apr 11, 2021 |
#R1#
Brownie takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Saric misses with a hook. Brownie ducked under it nicely.
Brownie throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Saric moves away from the strike by Brownie. #TD#
Brownie scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Saric keeping control of the position.
Brownie slows the pace down in half guard.
Brownie seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Saric for as long as he can get away with.
Brownie thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Saric's head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Saric slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Brownie wants to control from the top but Saric keeps moving.
Saric is adopting a defensive guard.
Brownie trying to control the position from guard on top but Saric is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Brownie might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#T1#
Brownie won't allow Saric to sweep him here.
Brownie throwing strikes from guard but Saric blocks nicely.
Brownie has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Brownie throwing strikes but missing.
Saric looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Saric keeping moving, preventing Brownie from controlling successfully.
Brownie won't allow Saric to sweep him here.
Saric keeping moving, preventing Brownie from controlling successfully.
Brownie slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Brownie is looking to work some ground and pound but Saric has wrist control.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Saric is controlling Brownie's posture.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Brownie misses with an uppercut.
We've been informed that Saric has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Saric slips a straight right by Brownie.
Saric changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Brownie looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Saric feints the counter takedown.
Brownie misses with a series of wild punches.
Brownie gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Saric jabs Brownie right on the nose. Brownie blinks but takes it well.
Brownie on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Saric bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Brownie fails to land with a series of punches.
Saric connects with a right hand. Brownie shakes it off.
Brownie uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Saric.
Saric lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Brownie at a distance.
Saric scores with a jab.
Brownie scores with a jab.
Brownie takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.#T3#
Saric dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Saric shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Brownie as he avoids it easily.
Brownie is looking to counter punch.
Brownie on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Valentin Saric seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Brownie takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Saric misses the shot to the body.
Brownie was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Jab, jab by Saric - just one landing.
Brownie digs a good hook to Saric's body.
Brownie jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Saric throws a lazy right hand but Brownie sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Nice cross by Saric.
Brownie thows a left - swing and a miss!
Brownie dodges the punch combination from Saric.
Brownie takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
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!#TD#
Brownie shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Saric napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Brownie in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Brownie in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time. #T4#
Saric is looking for a sweep.
We've been hearing that Brownie has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Brownie working the ground and pound but Saric is defending the strikes.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Saric is not content to let Brownie control the position.
Brownie looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Saric is avoiding damage well.
Saric is looking for a sweep.
Saric wants to control but Brownie postures up.
The referee asks Brownie politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Brownie prefers to stall for the moment though.
Brownie is working Saric over with some ground and pound from side control.
Saric is not content to let Brownie control the position.
Saric wants to control but Brownie postures up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Shaun Brownie will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2##TD#
Brownie gets a takedown into half guard.
Shaun Brownie overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Saric is looking to control Brownie's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Saric avoid being mounted?
Brownie is trying to control the action in half guard but Saric is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Saric works his way to full guard. Good work.
Brownie trying to control but Saric is working from the bottom.
Saric has control of Brownie's left arm, preventing Brownie from doing any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Saric looking to hit a scissor sweep but Brownie is one step ahead there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Brownie pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Saric is keeping the position for now.
Saric wants to sweep but no luck.
Saric working a defensive guard here.
Saric manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Brownie manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
Brownie has Saric pulled in close to control his posture.
Brownie keeping moving, preventing Saric from controlling successfully.
Saric tries to free his leg and advance position but Brownie is retaining full guard. #T2#
Brownie wants to get back to his feet but Saric is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Saric is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Brownie looking for a sweep. Not yet Brownie, not yet.
Saric slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Saric tries to advance to mount but can't.
Saric is looking to take a break and control but Brownie is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Brownie tries to buck Saric off but Saric is having none of it.
Saric wants to control but Brownie is keeping him busy.
Saric tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it. #T3#
Who's going to make the next move?
Saric working away.
Brownie tries to improve position but can't.
Saric tries to advance to mount but Brownie denies him.
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Brownie gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Saric works his way into full mount!
Saric wants to control the pace but Brownie is squirming around nicely.
Saric controlling his opponent.
Saric is looking to stand but Brownie has his arms wrapped tightly around him, looking to prevent the damage.
Brownie is looking to improve his position but Saric isn't that keen on the idea.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Saric wants to take Brownie's back here but Brownie is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Saric trying to control but Brownie is having none of it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Valentin Saric showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. And we move into the final round!#R3#
Saric fails with a takedown attempt.
Brownie blocks a jab.
Brownie walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Brownie takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Saric fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Brownie uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Saric has time to react.
Brownie throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nice shot lands for Saric.
Saric lands a nice looking body shot.
#CL#
Saric tries to keep at a distance but Brownie has taken the fight into the clinch.
Saric fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A right handed body shot lands from Saric.
Saric working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Saric has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
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!
Saric throws a head punch that misses.
Saric throws a punch but it's blocked by Brownie. #T1#
Brownie blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Saric tries for a takedown but Brownie manages to get underhooks.
Brownie displaying some good clinch control by pressing Saric up against the cage.
Saric is working for takedown but Brownie is calmly controlling the position for now.
Shaun Brownie has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Valentin Saric.
Saric lands a left hand that snaps the head of Brownie backwards.
Brownie pressing his opponent against the cage.
Brownie tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Brownie misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Saric.
Saric tries to score a body lock takedown but Brownie shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Brownie blocks an uppercut.
Saric scores with a hook to the body.#T2#
Saric has Brownie pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Brownie manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. #TD2#
Saric has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Brownie uses from the top position.
Brownie postures up.
Brownie postures up and lands a big shot to Saric's brow.
Brownie's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Saric wants to sweep here but Brownie controlling him for the moment.
Brownie trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Brownie trying to control the position from guard on top but Saric is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Brownie throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Saric looking for a sweep. Not yet Saric, not yet.
Saric working a defensive guard here.
Saric keeping moving, preventing Brownie from controlling successfully. #T3#
Brownie stopping the sweep attempt from Saric.
Saric trying to control the position here. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Brownie misses with a straight left.
Saric tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Saric ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Brownie moves away.
Brownie has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Brownie there as he acknowledges the shot.
Saric lands a right hook to the body.
#TD#
Brownie gets a double leg takedown into Saric's guard.
Saric working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Brownie.
Saric looking to control.
Brownie trying to control the position from guard on top but Saric is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Saric working a defensive guard here.
Brownie trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T4#
Brownie won't allow Saric to sweep him here.
Brownie connects with a couple of short punches.
Brownie stopping the sweep attempt from Saric.
Brownie trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Saric is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Brownie trying to control but Saric is working from the bottom.
Saric is pulling down on Brownie's head to control his posture.
Saric bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Brownie's guard. #REVB#
Saric sitting in guard here, content to control.
Saric trying to control the position from guard on top but Brownie is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that's the end of the fight!
Valentin Saric comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Saric has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 28:30
Judge George Francis scores the fight 28:30
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Valentin Saric! |
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Event:
KOM Middleweights Semi Finals
Date: Mar 14, 2021 |
#R1#
Saric is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Sireika throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Saric throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Saric missing with a left hand there. Sireika was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Saric thows a left - swing and a miss!
Sireika looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Saric dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Saric scores with a jab to the body.
Saric stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Jab by Saric.
Saric uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Sireika.
Saric is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
A decent looking cross lands there for Saric.
Saric blocks a low kick nicely.
Saric walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Saric ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sireika moves away.
Sireika displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Saric.
Sireika's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Saric connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Sireika scrambles back to his feet.
Saric throws an off balance right hand
and Sireika counters with a left to the body.
Saric misses with a right hand
and Sireika counters with a right hand to the body.
Sireika walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Saric missing with a left hand there. Sireika was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Sireika takes one to the chin there.
Valentin Saric seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
Sireika moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Saric swings for the body but Sireika moves out of range.
Sireika throwing a counter right hand but Saric manages to avoid it.
Sireika pivots, looking for a leg kick but Saric is out of range and Sireika settles back down.
Sireika misses with a hook. Saric ducked under it nicely.
Saric slips a jab from Sireika.
Saric slips a straight right by Sireika.
Sireika uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Saric.
Sireika gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Sireika throws a hook but Saric blocks it.#TD2#
Sireika gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Saric to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Sireika is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Sireika working a defensive guard here.
Saric is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#T2#
Saric works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Saric looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Saric content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
It looks like Saric might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Saric frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Sireika on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Sireika tries to get out of the position.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Saric controlling his opponent. #T3#
Let's hope that Saric 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.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Saric.
Sireika holds on, trying desperately to control.
Saric seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Sireika is holding on tight.
#SUB2#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Saric is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Sireika can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Saric content just to control the position here.
Sireika is desperately trying to improve his position but Saric has a good base and remains in mount.#T4#
Saric controlling his opponent.
Saric moves to his opponent's back but Sireika bucks him off and ends up in guard. A bit of a disaster there for Saric.
Saric pulls Sireika in close to his closed guard and prevents Sireika from doing any damage or advancing position.
Saric looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Saric pulls Sireika in close to prevent any damage.
Saric bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Sireika's guard. #REVB#
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Valentin Saric dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Sireika misses with a hook. Saric ducked under it nicely.
Saric swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Sireika.
Saric fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sireika manages to avoid it.
It looked like Sireika was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Saric.
Saric lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Sireika pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Saric uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Sireika.
Sireika tries a low kick but Saric avoids it.#TD2#
Saric manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Sireika on his heels. He'll look to pass Sireika's guard now, I'm sure.
Saric looking to pass the guard.
Saric is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Saric tries to free his leg and advance position but Sireika is retaining full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Saric content to stall in guard here.
Sireika knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Saric on the ground.#T1#
Saric's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Valentin Saric has got the better of the ground game so far.
Sireika wants to sweep here but Saric controlling him for the moment. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Saric scores with a body shot.
A lazy left from Saric finds it's target.
Sireika takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Saric moves away from the strike by Sireika.
Saric throws a body shot but no joy.
A big left from Sireika misses.
Saric's jab looks to have found its range, popping Sireika under the eye.
Saric sizes up Sireika with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. #T2#
Sireika misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Sireika throws a right and a left that Saric avoids nicely.
Valentin Saric seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Saric throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sireika on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Saric scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
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!
Sireika throws a body punch but Saric moves out of range.
Saric lands a body shot.
Saric cracks Sireika with an open hand slap.
Saric lands a jab to the head.
Saric is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Nice defenses there by Saric.
Some bone on bone action there as Saric checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!#CL2#
Saric closes the distance and pushes Sireika back into the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Saric.
Sireika has a couple of punches blocked by Saric.
Sireika with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Sireika is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Saric's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Sireika tries to land a knee to the head but Saric blocks with his arms.
Saric has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sireika.
Saric swings away with an uppercut that misses.
#TD2#
Saric decides to pull guard.
Saric is pulling down on Sireika's head. It's preventing any offense from Sireika, at least for the moment.#T3#
Sireika might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Saric wants to sweep here but Sireika controlling him for the moment.
Saric is controlling Sireika's posture.#T4#
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.
Yet more stalling tactics from Saric.#SUB2#
Sireika got a little sloppy there for a moment and Saric has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Sireika has managed to get both his arms back between Saric's legs - danger averted.
Saric wants to sweep here but Sireika controlling him for the moment.
Saric looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #SUB2#
Saric looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Sireika is defending well. Saric quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Sireika has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Saric celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Valentin Saric! |
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Event:
MMMA Kings of Madness 8(MW)
Date: Feb 21, 2021 |
#R1#
Saric connects with a good right hand that stumbles Knox. Knox circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Saric scores with a one two! Knox had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
A jab from Saric finds it's way through Knox's defenses.
Knox feints and then cracks Saric's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Saric down.
Saric takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Saric.
Saric misses with an uppercut
and Knox counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Saric fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Knox manages to avoid it.
It looked like Knox wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Saric takes a swing at Knox's ribcage but misses.
Saric fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Knox manages to avoid it.
Saric is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Knox takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Saric looks to throw the jab but Knox is out of range.
Knox moves away from the strike by Saric.
Saric just misses with a punch to the body.
Saric takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Saric misses with a lunging right hand
letting Knox counter with a right hand.
Saric misses with a jab to the body
and Knox counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CUT#It looks like Valentin Saric has been cut.
Saric lands a nice looking body shot.
Saric tries for a takedown but Knox circles away easily
and Knox counters with a straight right hand.#T1#
Saric shoots in for a takedown but Knox shows good takedown defense.
Knox definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
The fighters circling - Saric throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Knox was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Knox uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Saric.
Saric swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Saric takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
#ROC#Saric is rocked!
Saric rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Knox counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Saric is still on wobbly legs! Can Knox finish him?
Saric looks winded!
Knox ducks down and throws a big overhand right - it lands flush on the jaw, knocking Saric out cold! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Kappa Knox!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Kappa Knox made sure he mentioned Money Inc. (160Q with Proof ) 165$ , along with how happy he was to win his fight. |
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Event:
MMMA Kings of Madness 2(MW)
Date: Jan 31, 2021 |
#R1#
Saric moves away from the strike by Hill.
Hill uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Saric.
Hill scores with a hook.
Hill fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Saric manages to avoid it.
Hill moves out of range of the strikes.
Hill staying out of range there.
A shot to the liver by Saric. Beautiful body shot.
Saric keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hill.
Saric throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Hill stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Hill throws a head kick but Saric moves out of range.
And Saric tries to counter it with a takedown but Hill pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Saric swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Saric misses with a wild body shot.
Valentin Saric seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hill wants to clinch up but Saric keeps it at a distance.
Hill shoots in looking for a takedown but Saric manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Hill's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Saric with the counter takedown but Hill avoids it easily.
Saric throws a jab when Hill was well out of range.
Hill takes a swing at Saric's ribcage but misses.
Nice takedown defense from Hill. No joy for Saric on that attempt.
Saric throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hill lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Hill has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Saric with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Hill to score with a decent uppercut.
Hill getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Saric looks to score with a jab to the body but Hill is just out of range.#T1#
Hill throws the left hand but Saric avoids the punch easily.
Saric lands a jab to Hill's midsection.
Hill misses with an uppercut. Saric saw that one coming.
Saric throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Saric moves away from the strike by Hill.
Saric tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Saric throws a head kick but Hill moves out of range.
Hill uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Saric.
Saric misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Saric takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #TD2#
Saric looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Hill might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Saric trying to mount his opponent but Hill defends it.
Hill wants to improve his position but Saric is controlling well.
Saric is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
The fighters are battling for position here. Hill manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Hill is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Saric trying to control but Hill is working from the bottom. #T2#
Hill looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Saric wants to control from the top but Hill keeps moving.
Hill looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Saric stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hill swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Saric passes Hill's left leg - he's now in half guard. #SUB2#
Saric is working for a submission of some sort.
Saric wants to free his trapped foot but Hill is holding on for dear life with his legs. #T3#
Saric seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Hill does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Hill wants to improve his position but Saric is controlling well.
#SUB2#
Saric is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Saric wants to pass to mount but Hill is defending the position. #SUB2#
Saric is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Hill has managed to free his arm - good work.
Saric wants to pass to mount but Hill is defending the position.
Hill manages to get to full guard.
Saric won't allow Hill to sweep him here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
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.
Hill keeping moving, preventing Saric from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Hill has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Saric can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Saric trying to control but Hill is working from the bottom.
Hill looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Saric controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Hill looking to hit a scissor sweep but Saric is one step ahead there.
Saric wants to control from the top but Hill keeps moving.
Hill manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Saric manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Saric wants to improve his position but instead Hill has moved into half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Valentin Saric will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Saric's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Hill connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Saric scrambles back to his feet.
Hill displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Saric lunges at Hill with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Hill's hand.
Saric throws a body punch but Hill moves out of range.
Hill misses with a hook.
Hill is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Hill staying out of range there.
Saric listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Saric misses the shot to the body.
Saric misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Hill counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Hill uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Saric.
Hill misses with a few strikes there.
Saric misses the jab.
Hill is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hill throws a big shot that misses.
Hill connects with a looping right hand.
A slow jab from Hill misses its intended target.
Saric looks to land a left hand but Hill moved out of range nicely.
A big right from Saric misses.
Saric lands a jab to Hill's midsection.
Saric takes a swing at Hill's ribcage but misses.
Hill tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Saric manages to circle out of the way.#T1#
Hill scores with a nice head shot.
Hill works Saric's body with a nice hook.
Hill misses with a looping right.#TD#
Hill fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Saric sprawls well initially but Hill persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Hill trying to control from half guard but Saric is working away.
Saric is pressing down on Hill's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Saric keeping moving, preventing Hill from controlling successfully.
Hill wants to pass the guard but Saric is keeping the position.
Saric working a defensive guard here.
Hill stands and throws Saric's legs to the side, diving into side control.
An elbow from Hill crashes against the mat.
#T2#
Hill grinds an elbow into Saric's temple.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hill lands some shots froms side control.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hill landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Saric can't do much from the bottom here.
Hill lands some shots froms side control.
Saric tries to bench press Hill off him but Hill keeps the position.
Hill working the ground and pound.
Hill is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Saric can do to turn this around?
Saric manages to get back to half guard.
Saric is looking for a sweep. Hill is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Saric keeping hold of Hill's head, controlling as best he can.
Saric makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Saric.#T3#
Hill with a nice head shot there.
Hill working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Scott Hill overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Saric controlling the position.
Saric wants to sweep but no luck.
Saric lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Saric trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Saric engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Saric looking to pass the guard.
Hill manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Saric manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Hill trying to control but Saric is working from the bottom. #T4#
Saric controlling the position.
Saric keeping full guard, as Hill tries to pass.
Hill trying to control the position from guard on top but Saric is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Saric keeping full guard, as Hill tries to pass.
Hill looking to sit in guard and control but Saric gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Hill wants to sweep but no luck.
Hill keeping full guard, as Saric tries to pass.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Saric passes Hill's left leg - he's now in half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Scott Hill dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Hill dives in for a single leg takedown but Saric sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Saric misses with some punches.
Saric misses with some punches.
Saric is pressed up against the cage. Hill has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Saric down to the mat. Saric avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Hill missing with a left hand there. Saric was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Saric swinging wildly here.
Hill gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.#TD2#
Saric manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Hill on his heels. He'll look to pass Hill's guard now, I'm sure.
Hill kicks Saric off and gets to his feet.
Hill fails to land with a series of punches.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Saric tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hill was well out of range. Poor timing from Saric.
Hill walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Hill wants to clinch up but Saric keeps it at a distance.
Saric takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Saric is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Hill rather than just go for the knockout.
Saric connects with a jab.
Hill misses with a low kick.
Jab from Saric.#T1#
Sloppy strikes from Hill. Those never looked like landing.
Hill dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Hill throws a looping overhand right but Saric ducks down to avoid it.
The fighters circling - Saric throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Saric slips a jab from Hill.
Hill uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Saric has time to react.
Hill ducks under a wild hook from Saric.
Hill was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Hill lands a right hook to the body.
#TD#
Hill shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Hill thows a huge punch but Saric dodges it nicely.
Saric is looking to improve his position.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Hill lands a nice short elbow.
Hill prevents Saric from improving his position.#T2#
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Saric trying to control but Hill postures up.
Hill working over Saric with some ground and pound. Saric looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Hill passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Saric!
Saric is wriggling around trying to escape.
Saric slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Saric is looking to improve his position.
Saric trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
#T3#
Hill scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Hill with shots to the head and body - Saric looks very uncomfortable down there.
Saric working to try and regain half guard.
Hill has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Saric's face.
Saric wants to control but Hill is having none of it.
Saric in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Saric wants to hold on but Hill pushes him away.
Saric is in all sorts of trouble here.
#T4#
Saric bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Hill holds on and takes a little breather.
Hill working a defensive guard but Saric manages to pass into side control anyway.
Hill is looking for a sweep.
My spies in Fairtex MMA inform me that Saric has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Saric advances to full mount.
Saric looking to control and managing it successfully.
Hill tries to lock up and control but Saric gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
And that's the end of the fight!
Scott Hill showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Hill has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 29:28
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 30:28
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Scott Hill!
After winning the bout, Scott Hill thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
PANDA 59
Date: Dec 13, 2020 |
#R1#
Face needs to keep his hands up - Saric had a free shot at his head there.
Saric tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Face was well out of range. Poor timing from Saric.
Saric works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Saric scores with a jab to the jaw.
Face takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Saric scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Face doesn't seem bothered though.
Saric thuds his right hand into Face's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Saric getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Saric misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Saric takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Saric has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Saric shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Face defends it nicely.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Face misses with a wild body shot.
Saric is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Jab from Saric.
A telegraphed right hand from Face misses the target.
Saric tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Decent striking displayed by Saric there.
Valentin Saric seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Saric lands with a nice body punch.
Face punishes Saric's body with a nice straight punch.
Face takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.#TD2#
Saric shoots in and gets a takedown into Face's guard.#T1#
Saric trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Saric sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Face's guard.
Face might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Face won't allow Saric to pass to mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Saric is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Face on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Face tries to get out of the position.
Saric with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Saric's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#SUB2#
Saric is trying for a kimura here. Face looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Saric wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Valentin Saric! |
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Event:
PANDA 47
Date: Nov 20, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Saric lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Le Phat misses the shot to the body.
Saric throws a lazy right hand but Le Phat sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Le Phat jabs at Saric's body.
Saric throws a body punch but Le Phat moves out of range. #CL#
Le Phat closes the distance and clinches.
Le Phat struggles to land a body shot inside as Saric controls his hands.
Le Phat doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Le Phat working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Le Phat fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Saric is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Le Phat pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Le Phat swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A shot in the inside from Saric.
Saric misses with the head strike.
Le Phat gets through Saric's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#CUT#It looks like Valentin Saric has been cut.
Le Phat is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Saric is defending well for now.
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!
Saric is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Le Phat goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Saric fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Le Phat has a couple of punches blocked by Saric.
Saric is looking to break free of the clinch but Le Phat has double underhooks.
Le Phat misses with an elbow strike.
Saric misses with the head strike.
#T1##TD2#
Saric pulls guard.
Saric wants to sweep but no luck.
Saric managing to control the position.
Saric looking to control.
Le Phat throws a big right hand that misses.
Le Phat throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Saric works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Le Phat throwing strikes from guard but Saric blocks nicely.
Le Phat postures up.
Saric wants to control the position but Le Phat says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Saric is looking to improve his position.
Le Phat not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #T2#
Saric gets back to full guard.
Saric is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Le Phat trying to control but Saric is working from the bottom.
Le Phat works over Saric with some ground and pound from guard.
Le Phat tries to free his leg and advance position but Saric is retaining full guard. #SUB#
Le Phat drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Saric manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Le Phat has Saric in his guard.#REVB#
Le Phat trying to keep a closed guard but Saric is proving a slippery customer.
Le Phat might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Saric stands and throws Le Phat's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Le Phat is not content to let Saric control the position. #T3#
Le Phat is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Le Phat is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Kung Pao , so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Saric is looking to take a break and control but Le Phat is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB2#
Saric tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Saric has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Le Phat prevents Saric from moving into mount.
Saric controlling the position from side mount.
Saric advances nicely into full mount. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Le Phat is squirming around, avoiding Saric's attempts to control the action.
Le Phat is working to get back to half guard.
Saric wants to take Le Phat's back here but Le Phat is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Le Phat is looking to get to half guard.
Le Phat is working hard here to advance position.
Saric looking to control and managing it successfully.
Saric looking to control but Le Phat is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Le Phat is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Saric controlling from the full mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Valentin Saric will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Valentin Saric's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Le Phat's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Saric connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Le Phat scrambles back to his feet.
Le Phat moves away from the strike by Saric.
Le Phat changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Le Phat throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Saric swats away the attempt to clinch by Le Phat.
Saric throws a hook to the side of Le Phat's head but Le Phat sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Le Phat tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Saric manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Valentin Saric seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Le Phat ducks under a wild hook from Saric.#CL#
Le Phat clinches up with Saric and pushes him back against the cage.
Saric swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Le Phat scores with a shoulder strike.
Saric has a couple of punches blocked by Le Phat.
Saric looking for a takedown.
Le Phat blocks an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Saric lands a right hand that snaps the head of Le Phat backwards.
Saric jumps guard but Le Phat turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Le Phat can't find room to land a body shot as Saric controls the action.
Le Phat prevents a body shot from Saric.
Saric has Le Phat pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Le Phat manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Roc Le Phat has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Valentin Saric.
A nice left hand lands by Le Phat.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Le Phat pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.#T1#
Saric lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Le Phat backwards.
Saric misses with a body punch.
Nice body punch from Le Phat.
Le Phat comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Le Phat gets underhooks to prevent Saric's takedown attempt.
Le Phat misses with a punch to the body.
Saric lands with a light punch inside.
Le Phat is working Saric over against the cage.
Saric is breathing heavily.
Le Phat's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Roc Le Phat has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Le Phat.
Le Phat pushes off an throws an elbow but Saric leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Le Phat.
Le Phat tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Saric's elbow. #TD2#
Saric has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Le Phat is trying to keep an underhook but Saric manages to get the takedown into half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Le Phat is staying active underneath Saric, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Le Phat is looking for a sweep. Saric is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Le Phat holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
My spies in Fairtex MMA inform me that Saric has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Le Phat gets full guard.
Saric preventing the sweep.
Le Phat trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from! #T2#
Saric trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Saric sitting in guard here, content to control. #SUB#
Saric content to sit in guard, stalling... Great. Oh but he could get punished here because Le Phat has locked up a guillotine! Le Phat's face is contorted as he sqeezes tight on the submission attempt - will he finish? Saric is holding on here and Le Phat must be using up a lot of energy. Saric has gone limp! He's out! He's out cold! Le Phat gets to his feet, tossing aside his stricken foe. Arms raised, he milks the applause from the crowd. Great submission!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:27 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Roc Le Phat!
Roc Le Phat was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed. |
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Event:
PANDA 40
Date: Nov 02, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Asmundsen ducks right into an uppercut from Saric.
Saric throws the left hand but Asmundsen avoids the punch easily.
Asmundsen throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
And Saric tries to counter it with a takedown but Asmundsen pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Asmundsen on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Asmundsen swings for the body but Saric moves out of range.
Saric on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Asmundsen walks into a straight right hand from Saric.
Asmundsen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Saric.
Asmundsen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Saric moves away.
Asmundsen misses the shot to the body.
Saric looks to land a combination but Asmundsen avoids it well.
Asmundsen drops down looking for a counter takedown but Saric sprawls and moves away.
Asmundsen throws a nice inside leg kick.
Asmundsen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Saric moves away.
Nice straight punches there by Saric. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Saric.#CL2#
Saric moves into range and clinches up with Asmundsen.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Asmundsen is looking to control Saric's arms but Saric gets an underhook and turns him. Now Asmundsen has his back to the cage.
Asmundsen can't find room to land a body shot as Saric controls the action.
Asmundsen stalling in the clinch.
Saric lands with a light punch inside.
Nice body punch from Asmundsen.
Asmundsen is pushing Saric up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word. #T1#
Saric wants a takedown but no success here.
#BC2#
Saric escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Saric loads up on a big right hand but Asmundsen slips the punch.
Saric jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Asmundsen half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Saric jabs Asmundsen to the body, keeping him at a distance.#TD2#
Saric drives through with a takedown into guard. #SUB#
Asmundsen looking for a guillotine here but Saric defends easily.
Asmundsen is trying to control the position but Saric postures up.
Saric wants to control from the top but Asmundsen keeps moving.
Saric looking to pass the guard.
Asmundsen keeping moving, preventing Saric from controlling successfully. #T2#
Saric sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Asmundsen's guard.
Saric is looking to take a break and control but Asmundsen is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Asmundsen trying to control here.
Saric works his foot free and advances to mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Saric fails to move to back control.
Saric wants to control the pace but Asmundsen is squirming around nicely.
Asmundsen wants to hold on but Saric pushes him away.#T3#
Asmundsen is looking to improve his position but Saric isn't that keen on the idea.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Asmundsen tries to hold on but Saric postures up.
Saric trying to control but Asmundsen is having none of it.
Asmundsen tries to hold on but Saric postures up.
Asmundsen is squirming around, avoiding Saric's attempts to control the action. #T4##SUB2#
Saric with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Saric trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Asmundsen really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Saric tries to control but Asmundsen wriggling away.
Asmundsen slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Saric moves nicely into side control.
Asmundsen prevents Saric from improving position.
Asmundsen manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Valentin Saric dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Saric moves away from the strike by Asmundsen.
Asmundsen wants to clinch.
Asmundsen thows a left - swing and a miss!
Asmundsen tries for a takedown but Saric sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Saric ducks under a wild hook from Asmundsen.
Saric throws a body punch but Asmundsen moves out of range.
A left lands for Saric.
Asmundsen lands a nice shot that snaps Saric's head back.
Asmundsen misses with a wild body shot.
Saric misses the shot to the body.
Saric darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Saric swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Asmundsen takes a swing at Saric's ribcage but misses.
Asmundsen walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Saric looks to throw the jab but Asmundsen is out of range.
Saric checks the leg kick nicely there.
Saric throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
#T1##TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Asmundsen enables Saric to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Asmundsen manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Saric advances position into side control!
Asmundsen struggling a bit here.#SUB2#
Saric tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Saric remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Saric tries to advance to mount but can't.
Asmundsen is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Asmundsen regains half guard there - taking advantage of Saric's attempt to lay and pray for a moment. #T2#
Asmundsen is looking to control Saric's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Asmundsen avoid being mounted?
Asmundsen might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Saric controlling the pace.
My spies in Fairtex MMA inform me that Saric has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Asmundsen manages to get to full guard.
Saric pushes down on Asmundsen's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Saric controlling the pace.
Asmundsen has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Saric is working away from the top position though.
Saric is trying to control the action in half guard but Asmundsen is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T3#
Asmundsen wants to improve his position but Saric is controlling well.
Saric trying to control the action but Asmundsen is working from the bottom.
Asmundsen has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Saric is working away from the top position though.
Saric trying to control the action but Asmundsen is working from the bottom.
Asmundsen is looking for a sweep. Saric is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Saric stalling.
Asmundsen trying to control from the bottom.
Asmundsen works his way to full guard. Good work.
Asmundsen keeping moving, preventing Saric from controlling successfully. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Saric stays in close to Asmundsen's body and controls the position. #SUB#
Asmundsen has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Saric can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Saric is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #SUB#
Saric lying in Asmundsen's guard like a wet fish here, stalling away. Asmundsen decides he's had enough of all that nonsense - he escapes his hips and locks up an armbar! Wow, that was slick! Saric taps! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:48 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Trond Asmundsen! |
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Event:
PANDA 31
Date: Oct 12, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Saric connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Dos Santos's hands.
The crowd cheers as Saric lands an impressive looking overhand right. Dos Santos doesn't seem phased though.
Saric works Dos Santos's body with a nice hook.
Saric jabs Dos Santos right on the nose. Dos Santos blinks but takes it well.
Saric pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Dos Santos uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Saric throws a body shot but no joy.
Saric tries for a takedown but Dos Santos circles away easily#CL#
and Dos Santos counters by clinching up.
Saric throws a punch but it's blocked by Dos Santos. #TD2#
Saric decides to pull guard.
Dos Santos looking to pass the guard.
Dos Santos won't allow Saric to sweep him here.
Saric is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Dos Santos's corner is telling him to maintain position.#T1#
Saric looking for a sweep. Not yet Saric, not yet.
Saric is still trying to improve position.
Dos Santos stays in close to Saric's body and controls the position.
Saric keeping moving, preventing Dos Santos from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
A jab from Saric does it's job there.
Dos Santos rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Saric moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Dos Santos scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Dos Santos. That's going to slow Saric down.
Saric is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Dos Santos slips under a jab.
Dos Santos is looking to counter the offense by Saric and move into the clinch.
Dos Santos moves away from the strike by Saric.
Dos Santos appears to be looking for a big counter.
Saric throws a sloppy body shot
and Dos Santos makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.#T2#
Saric moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Dos Santos uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Saric.
A looping hook to the body misses from Saric. Dos Santos does a little dance to reset his feet.
Saric scores with a jab to the body.
Saric swings away with a body shot that misses
and Dos Santos counters with a slapping leg kick.
Saric lands the left hand.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Dos Santos shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Saric scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Saric throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A big left from Saric misses.
It looked like Dos Santos was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Saric swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Dos Santos drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Saric cracks Dos Santos with an open hand slap.
Saric has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Dos Santos moves forwards but Saric connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Saric throws out a loose jab but Dos Santos uses good head movement to avoid it.
Saric throws a body punch but Dos Santos moves out of range. #T3#
Saric shoots in for a double leg but Dos Santos sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.#TD2#
Saric drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Saric stops Dos Santos from standing up.
Saric wants to control from the top but Dos Santos keeps moving.
Dos Santos wants to stand but Saric is controlling the position.
Saric trying to control the position from guard on top but Dos Santos is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Saric is stalling in the full guard.
Saric stops Dos Santos from standing up.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T4#
Saric misses with an uppercut
and Dos Santos counters with a good, hard body kick but Saric shrugs it off.
Saric shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Dos Santos counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Raiam Dos Santos has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Valentin Saric.
A big left from Saric misses. #TD2#
Dos Santos gets caught napping as Saric dives in and scores a takedown. Dos Santos manages to retain guard.
Dos Santos looking for a sweep. Not yet Dos Santos, not yet.
Dos Santos wants to stand but Saric is controlling the position.
Saric not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Dos Santos might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Saric won't allow Dos Santos to sweep him here.
Saric controlling from the top position.
Saric stops Dos Santos from standing up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Valentin Saric dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Saric goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Saric is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Saric throws a shot to the body.
Saric getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
A slow jab from Saric misses its intended target.
Saric fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dos Santos manages to avoid it.
Saric pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Saric misses with a looping right.
Dos Santos uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Saric.
Saric thuds a left hand into Dos Santos's body.
Saric misses with a wild body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Saric. Dos Santos does a little dance to reset his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Good work by Saric as he checks the leg kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Saric misses the target.
Saric misses with a looping left.
Saric takes a swing at Dos Santos's ribcage but misses.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Saric.
Valentin Saric seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T1#
Saric fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Dos Santos looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Saric throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dos Santos ducks under a wild hook from Saric.
Dos Santos keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Saric dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Saric fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Saric smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Dos Santos walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
We've been told by Dos Santos's head coaches at Underground Rio that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Saric takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Saric throws an off balance right hand
and Dos Santos counters with a right hand to the body.
Saric shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Dos Santos as he jumps to the side.
Raiam Dos Santos has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Valentin Saric.
Dos Santos gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.#T2#
Dos Santos just misses with a punch to the body.
Saric throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dos Santos quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Dos Santos ducks under a wild hook from Saric.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A leg kick checked by Saric.
Dos Santos tries a low kick but Saric avoids it.
Saric throws a body punch but Dos Santos moves out of range.
A big right from Saric misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Saric. Dos Santos does a little dance to reset his feet.
Dos Santos bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Dos Santos misses with a body kick.
Saric misses the shot to the body.
Saric throws a left and a right that both miss
and Dos Santos counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Dos Santos with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Dos Santos misses with a double jab.
Saric with the counter takedown but Dos Santos avoids it easily.
Dos Santos uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Saric.
It looked like Dos Santos was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Saric.#T3#
Dos Santos misses with a body shot.
Saric lands with a cross.
Saric fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dos Santos manages to avoid it.
Dos Santos jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Dos Santos paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Saric throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Dos Santos throws a body punch but Saric moves out of range.
Dos Santos uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Saric.
Saric throws a jab when Dos Santos was well out of range.
Saric scores with a hook to the body. Dos Santos takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Saric throws a looping overhand right but Dos Santos ducks down to avoid it.
Dos Santos throws out a loose jab but Saric uses good head movement to avoid it.
A punch lands to the side of Dos Santos 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Saric thuds his right hand into Dos Santos's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Saric throws a shot to the body.
#T4#
Saric lands with a hook. Dos Santos tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Saric misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dos Santos.
It looked like Dos Santos wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Saric ducks right into an uppercut from Dos Santos.
Dos Santos shoots in for a takedown but Saric shows good takedown defense.
Saric scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Saric uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Dos Santos has time to react.
Saric avoids the body shot from Dos Santos.
#TD2#
Saric looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Dos Santos!
Saric trying to control the action but Dos Santos is working from the bottom.
Dos Santos tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Dos Santos wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Dos Santos tries to get back to half guard but can't.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Valentin Saric showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3##TD2#
Saric bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Saric wants to lay and pray for a moment but Dos Santos keeps working. #SUB2#
Saric is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Dos Santos knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Saric wants to lay and pray for a moment but Dos Santos keeps working.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dos Santos manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Saric gets back to full guard.
Saric wants to sweep but no luck. #T1#
Dos Santos controlling from the top position. #SUB2#
Saric escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Dos Santos gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Dos Santos wants to control from the top but Saric keeps moving.
Dos Santos throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Saric works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #SUB2#
Saric working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Dos Santos doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Dos Santos manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB2#
Saric looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Valentin Saric is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Saric keeping moving, preventing Dos Santos from controlling successfully.
Valentin Saric has got the better of the ground game so far.
Dos Santos slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Saric has his hands on Dos Santos's head, controlling the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Saric utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Dos Santos postures up in Saric's guard and throws a big left but Saric blocks it.
Saric keeping moving, preventing Dos Santos from controlling successfully. #T3#
Saric is trying to keep Dos Santos in close.
Dos Santos pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Saric is keeping the position for now. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#CL#
Dos Santos clinches.
Stalling in the clinch from Dos Santos.
#BC#
Dos Santos manages to break the clinch.
A big right from Saric misses.
Saric lands a two punch combo.
Dos Santos misses with a head kick.
Dos Santos ducks under a wild hook from Saric.
Dos Santos takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Saric cracks Dos Santos with an open hand slap.
Saric misses with a jab to the body
#CL#
and Dos Santos counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Dos Santos. #T4#
Saric lands with a left to the head.
Saric lands a right hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dos Santos tries to work over Saric's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Dos Santos is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Dos Santos throws a head punch that misses.
Saric scores with a shot to the side of Dos Santos's head.
Saric trying to control the position but instead, Dos Santos has worked for underhooks and has pushed Saric into the cage.
Saric swings wildly with an uppercut but Dos Santos uses good head movement to avoid it.
Saric lands an uppercut.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#TD2#
Saric decides to pull guard.
Saric manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Dos Santos manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
Raiam Dos Santos has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Saric is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
And that's the end of the fight!
Valentin Saric comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Saric 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 Ren Mimura scores the fight 27:30
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Valentin Saric! |
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Event:
TWGC 31 (185lbs, D1): Los Angeles Qualifier - Round 2
Date: Sep 05, 2020 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Valentin Saric! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 21 wins and 13 losses; Vulcahn Dravezesdi!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and Don Winkell.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Saric enables Dravezesdi to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Saric manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Saric (0) vs (2) Dravezesdi
Saric tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Saric lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Saric (2) vs (2) Dravezesdi
Dravezesdi lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Saric (2) vs (4) Dravezesdi
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dravezesdi slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Saric (2) vs (7) Dravezesdi
Dravezesdi tries to advance to mount but can't.
Saric's coaches at Fairtex MMA have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
Saric tries to buck Dravezesdi off but Dravezesdi is having none of it.
You can see the frustration on Saric's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Dravezesdi working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Saric tries to improve position but can't. #T1#
Saric gets back to half guard.
Saric is looking to improve his position.
Saric is in trouble now - Dravezesdi has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Saric (2) vs (10) Dravezesdi
Saric tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Saric is working hard here to advance position.
Saric tries to hold on but Dravezesdi postures up.
Saric is wriggling around trying to escape.
#T2#
Dravezesdi can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Saric is looking to escape.
Saric is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Dravezesdi trying to control but Saric is having none of it.
Saric is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Dravezesdi trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Dravezesdi prevents Saric from getting the reversal.#T3#
Saric is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Saric regains half guard.
Saric tries to roll over but Dravezesdi keeps him under control.
Dravezesdi slows the pace down in half guard.
Dravezesdi moves into full mount! Saric won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Saric (2) vs (13) Dravezesdi#T4#
Saric is desperately trying to improve his position but Dravezesdi has a good base and remains in mount.
Dravezesdi controlling his opponent.
Saric sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Saric really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Saric wants to control but Dravezesdi is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Dravezesdi is trying to control. Saric wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Saric regains full guard. Nicely done.
Dravezesdi looking to pass the guard.
Saric wants to sweep here but Dravezesdi controlling him for the moment.
Saric working a defensive guard here.
#T5#
Dravezesdi showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Saric looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Dravezesdi looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Dravezesdi is pushing down on Saric's leg trying to pass to half guard. Saric is fighting to maintain full guard but Dravezesdi has managed to sneak the leg through.
Saric is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T6##SUB#
Saric is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Dravezesdi pulls his head out easily.
Dravezesdi wants to free his trapped foot but Saric is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Dravezesdi seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Saric does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #SUB2#
Dravezesdi is working for a kimura but Saric is defending it quite comfortably.
Saric is trying to control but can't.
Saric is trying to get back to full guard.
Saric is staying active underneath Dravezesdi, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T7#
Saric is trying to maintain the position but Dravezesdi is very close to passing his half guard.
Saric is looking for a sweep. Dravezesdi is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Saric is trying to control but can't.
Dravezesdi passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Saric (2) vs (16) Dravezesdi
Saric wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back. Score +3 for taking back: Saric (2) vs (19) Dravezesdi
Saric is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
#SUB2#
Saric fending off the submission attempt from Dravezesdi.
Well, with Dravezesdi on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Saric is tapping out... Can he escape the position?
Saric prevents Dravezesdi from getting a body triangle.#T8##SUB2#
Dravezesdi working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Dravezesdi controlling well, preventing Saric from escaping the position.
Our spies down at at Mello MMA inform us that Dravezesdi has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Saric trying to control the action but Dravezesdi just sinks the hooks in.
Saric staying busy and making it hard for Dravezesdi to control.
Saric is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Will Dravezesdi go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Dravezesdi might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Saric haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Dravezesdi has good solid back control here. #T9##SUB2#
Dravezesdi is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Saric defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Saric trying to control the hands but Dravezesdi won't let him.
Saric wants to escape the position.
#SUB2#
Dravezesdi working for a choke but Saric is defending well.
A lull in the action here.
#T10#
Saric tries to escape but Dravezesdi has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Saric looking to control the position.
Saric trying to control the hands but Dravezesdi won't let him.
Dravezesdi is hanging on to Saric's back as he tries to escape.
#SUB2#
Saric defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Saric tries to roll but Dravezesdi sticks to his back.
#T11#
Dravezesdi is trying to stick to Saric's back but Saric is turning into Dravezesdi. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Dravezesdi's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Saric. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Saric (4) vs (19) Dravezesdi
Saric stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Dravezesdi swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB2#
Dravezesdi looking for a guillotine here but Saric defends easily.
Saric is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#T12#
Dravezesdi wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Saric is stalling in the full guard.
Saric trying to control the position from guard on top but Dravezesdi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dravezesdi is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #T13#
Saric won't allow Dravezesdi to sweep him here.
Saric trying to control the position from guard on top but Dravezesdi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Saric has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Dravezesdi wants to control but Saric passes easily into half guard.
Saric wants to pass to mount but Dravezesdi is defending the position.
Saric will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Dravezesdi is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB#
Saric is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Saric moves into full mount! Dravezesdi won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Saric (7) vs (19) Dravezesdi#T14#
Dravezesdi is trying desperately to improve position.
Saric wants to control the pace but Dravezesdi is squirming around nicely. #SUB#
Saric is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Dravezesdi has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Saric looking to control but Dravezesdi is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Dravezesdi is desperately trying to improve his position but Saric has a good base and remains in mount.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dravezesdi wins on points by 19 to 7.
A victorious Vulcahn Dravezesdi thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
TWGC 31 (185lbs, D1): Los Angeles Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Sep 04, 2020 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Valentin Saric! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Tarkhan Naranbaatar!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Jack Bonds and Percy O'Donnell.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD#
Saric closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Naranbaatar to the mat! Naranbaatar manages to get full guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Saric (2) vs (0) Naranbaatar
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Naranbaatar isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Saric stacks Naranbaatar on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Saric! Score +3 for passing guard: Saric (5) vs (0) Naranbaatar
Naranbaatar tries to improve position but can't.
Saric controls the position from side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Naranbaatar regains half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Naranbaatar actively working from the bottom here.
Saric sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Saric passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Saric (8) vs (0) Naranbaatar#T1#
Naranbaatar really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Saric controlling from the full mount.
Naranbaatar keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Saric controlling from mount.
Saric's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.#SUB#
Saric working for a submission but Naranbaatar is keeping him at bay.
Naranbaatar tries to reverse the position but Saric maintains control.#T2#
Saric looking to control and managing it successfully.
Naranbaatar is squirming around, avoiding Saric's attempts to control the action.
Saric controlling from mount.
Saric trying to control but Naranbaatar is having none of it.
Saric controlling the position easily from mount.
Saric wants to control but Naranbaatar has made it back to half guard. Nice work. #T3#
Saric wants to pass to mount but Naranbaatar is defending the position.
Saric is working hard here to advance position.
Saric is keen to just control but Naranbaatar is a slippery customer.#SUB#
Naranbaatar is defending against the submission attempts here by Saric.
Naranbaatar tries to get to full guard but Saric has control of the leg. #T4##SUB2#
Naranbaatar is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Saric pulls his head out easily.
Saric looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #SUB#
Saric seems to be working for a kimura but Naranbaatar defends the submission attempt.
Saric tries to pass to full mount but Naranbaatar defends it.
Saric really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Saric works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Saric (11) vs (0) Naranbaatar#T5#
Saric tries to control but Naranbaatar wriggling away.
Saric tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Saric tries to control but Naranbaatar wriggling away.
Saric controlling the position easily from mount.
Naranbaatar sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.#T6#
Naranbaatar is trying to get back to full guard.
Saric wants to lay and pray for a moment but Naranbaatar keeps working.
Saric is looking to advance position but Naranbaatar won't allow it.
Saric trying to control the action but Naranbaatar is working from the bottom.
Saric looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Saric trying to control from Naranbaatar's half guard. Naranbaatar has other ideas though and has regained full guard. #T7#
Saric trying to control the position from guard on top but Naranbaatar is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Naranbaatar can't keep his opponent in guard - Saric advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Saric takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#SUB2#
Naranbaatar actively working from the bottom here.
Saric not doing much here.
#T8#
Saric passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Naranbaatar! Score +3 for passing guard: Saric (14) vs (0) Naranbaatar
Naranbaatar has worked his way to half guard, taking advantage of Saric's lack of action.
Saric is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Saric (17) vs (0) Naranbaatar
Saric controlling from mount.
Saric trying to control but he's not successful this time. #T9#
Saric controlling the pace for now.
Naranbaatar is squirming around, avoiding Saric's attempts to control the action.
Saric looking to control and managing it successfully.
Saric looking to control but Naranbaatar is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Saric controlling the pace for now.
Saric will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Saric can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Naranbaatar is looking to escape. #T10#
Saric controlling his opponent.
Saric tries to control but Naranbaatar wriggling away.
Saric is really struggling to control Naranbaatar but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Naranbaatar is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
#T11#
Saric controlling from mount.
Saric looking to control but Naranbaatar is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Saric is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Naranbaatar is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Naranbaatar keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
#T12#
Saric wants to control the pace but Naranbaatar is squirming around nicely.
Saric controlling his opponent. #SUB#
Saric goes for an armbar but Naranbaatar turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Naranbaatar. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Saric (17) vs (2) Naranbaatar
Saric lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Saric (19) vs (2) Naranbaatar#T13#
Saric slips nicely into half guard.
Naranbaatar is looking to improve his position.
Saric works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Saric (22) vs (2) Naranbaatar
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.
Naranbaatar is not content to let Saric control the position.
Naranbaatar being controlled for a moment. #T14#
Saric is looking to take a break and control but Naranbaatar is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Saric 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 Naranbaatar's shoulder. That is not cool.
Saric advances to full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Saric (24) vs (2) Naranbaatar
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Naranbaatar is squirming around, avoiding Saric's attempts to control the action.
And that's the end of the fight!
Saric takes the fight on points by 24 to 2. |
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Event:
CACC 111
Date: Aug 01, 2020 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Valentin Saric! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 1 losses; Ronaldo Gomes!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Trevor Gratis and Elvis Blanc.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Gomes clinches up with Saric and pushes him back against the ropes.
Saric tries for a takedown. No joy.
#TD#
Saric gets a trip takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Saric (2) vs (0) Gomes
Gomes is looking to improve his position.
#SUB#
Saric wants to work for an arm triangle but Gomes is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Saric wants to control but Gomes is keeping him busy.
Saric is pressing down on Gomes's thigh, looking to free his foot. Gomes is holding on for now. #SUB#
Saric wants to work for an arm triangle but Gomes is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB#
Saric is working for a submission of some sort.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Saric prevents Gomes from improving his position.#T1##SUB#
Saric is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Gomes has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB#
Saric is looking for a kimura here.
Gomes keeping hold of Saric's head, controlling as best he can.
Saric is looking to advance position but Gomes won't allow it. #SUB#
Saric is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Gomes is just riding it out for now. Saric eventually gives up the hold.
Gomes tries to roll over but Saric keeps him under control.#T2#
Gomes is trying to maintain the position but Saric is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB#
Saric is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SUB#
Saric is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Gomes defends it well. #SUB#
Saric is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Gomes has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB#
Saric is trying to work for a kimura but Gomes is defending well.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Gomes manages to get to full guard.
#T3#
Saric passes into half guard.
Saric works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Saric (5) vs (0) Gomes
Gomes trying his best to control but Saric has mounted him. Score +2 for reaching mount: Saric (7) vs (0) Gomes#SUB#
Saric looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Gomes tries to lock up and control but Saric gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#SUB#
Saric working for a guillotine from mount but Gomes is in no mood to give up.
Gomes doing his best to control the position. Can he escape?
Gomes is looking to get to half guard.#SUB#
Saric looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead. #T4#
Gomes is desperately trying to improve his position but Saric has a good base and remains in mount.
Saric trying to control but Gomes is having none of it. #SUB#
Saric goes for an armbar but Gomes turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Gomes. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Saric (7) vs (2) Gomes
Gomes sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Saric keeping moving, preventing Gomes from controlling successfully.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#SUB#
Saric throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#T5#
Gomes is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Gomes won't allow Saric to sweep him here.
Saric keeping moving, preventing Gomes from controlling successfully.
Gomes is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Gomes's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Gomes trying to control the position from guard on top but Saric is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gomes pushing down on Saric's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Saric really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#T6##SUB#
Saric looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Gomes wants to control but Saric is keeping him busy.
Saric wants to get back to full guard.
Gomes wants to lay and pray for a moment but Saric keeps working.
Saric wants to get back to full guard.
Gomes stalling.
Saric is looking for a sweep. Gomes is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T7#
Gomes is trying to control the action in half guard but Saric is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Saric makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Saric.
Gomes stays in close to Saric's body and controls the position.
Gomes trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB#
Saric had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Gomes defends it easily.
Gomes must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB#
Saric is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Gomes defends well.#SUB#
Saric looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Gomes has picked Saric up and slammed him! Saric can't keep hold of the triangle and Gomes manages to pass to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Saric (7) vs (5) Gomes#T8#
Saric struggling a bit here.
Saric manages to work his way to half guard, despite Gomes's best efforts.
Saric wants to get back to full guard.
Gomes is pressing down on Saric's thigh, looking to free his foot. Saric is holding on for now.
Gomes takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Gomes wants to take a breather but Saric is having none of it.
Gomes is controlling the pace.
Gomes tries to pass the half guard into mount. Saric knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Saric wants to get back to full guard.#T9#
Gomes trying to pass the guard but Saric defending well. #SUB#
Saric actively working from the bottom here.
Gomes wants to take a breather but Saric is having none of it. #SUB#
Saric looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Saric is trying to get back to full guard.
Saric is staying active underneath Gomes, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Gomes passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Saric! Score +3 for passing guard: Saric (7) vs (8) Gomes#T10#
Gomes wants to control the pace but Saric is squirming around nicely.
Gomes sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Saric can't escape the position.
Saric sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Gomes is trying to control the action in half guard but Saric is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T11#
Gomes prevents Saric from improving his position.
Gomes tries to pass the half guard into mount. Saric knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Gomes wants to take a breather but Saric is having none of it. #SUB#
Saric actively working from the bottom here.
Saric tries to roll over but Gomes keeps him under control.
Gomes looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Gomes is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#T12##SUB#
Saric looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Gomes prevents Saric from improving his position.
Gomes content to control rather than advance.
Saric wants to get back to full guard.#T13#
Gomes stalling.
Saric tries to roll over but Gomes keeps him under control.
Gomes trying to mount his opponent but Saric defends it.
Gomes wants to take a breather but Saric is having none of it.
Saric is trying to get back to full guard.#T14#
Saric is working hard here to advance position.
Gomes perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Gomes's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Saric gets full guard.#SUB#
Saric is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Gomes wants to control from the top but Saric keeps moving.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Saric is pulling down on Gomes's head. It's preventing any offense from Gomes, at least for the moment.
Gomes sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Saric's guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gomes wins on points by 8 to 7.
During a confident post fight interview, Ronaldo Gomes thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
Eight Limbs IX
Date: Jul 11, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kassicus scores with a jab.
Saric is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Saric looks to score with a jab to the body but Kassicus is just out of range.
Kassicus looks to land a left hand but Saric moved out of range nicely.
Saric fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Saric connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Saric dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Saric cracks Kassicus with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Valentin Saric seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kassicus throws a right and a left that both miss.
Saric throws a shot from downtown. Kassicus moves away and avoids it.
Saric uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kassicus.
Saric steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kassicus.
Saric looks to throw the jab but Kassicus is out of range.
Kassicus throws a big counter combination but Saric scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Good standup being displayed there by Kassicus as he connects with a hook.
Kassicus fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Saric manages to avoid it.
Saric looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kassicus misses with a looping right.
Saric cracks Kassicus with a right hand to the side of the head.
Saric throws a hook to the side of Kassicus's head but Kassicus sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kassicus looks to score with a jab to the body but Saric is just out of range.
Saric throws a good cross that connects.
Saric lands a nice looking body shot.
Saric misses with a jab, cross combination.
#T1#
Saric fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kassicus manages to avoid it.
Saric lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Saric misses with a right hand
enabling Kassicus to counter with a crisp jab. #CUT#It looks like Valentin Saric has been cut.
Saric shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Saric has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Kassicus throws a lazy uppercut
and Saric counters with a straight right hand.
Saric looks to score with a jab to the body but Kassicus is just out of range.
Kassicus ducks under a wild hook from Saric.
Saric throws a hook but Kassicus blocks it.
Saric waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kassicus.
A little feinted left hand from Kassicus on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Kassicus looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Kassicus uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Saric.
Saric misses with a body shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Saric misses the target.
Kassicus misses with a series of wild punches.
Saric slips under a jab from Kassicus.
Kassicus misses with a body punch
and Saric counters with a straight right hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nice defenses there by Kassicus.
Saric pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #T2#
Kassicus jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Saric gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Saric connects with a crisp jab.
Saric lands with a right hand.
Kassicus ducks under a wild hook from Saric.
Kassicus misses the body punch
enabling Saric to counter with a crisp jab.
Saric misses with a hook.
Saric takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Saric throws an overhand right that lands on Kassicus's shoulder, as Kassicus tries to avoid the shot.
Kassicus lands with an overhand left.
Saric loads up on a big right hand but Kassicus slips the punch.
Saric has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Saric there as he acknowledges the shot.
Kassicus throws a jab but it's blocked by Saric.
Saric misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kassicus.
Saric throws out a loose jab but Kassicus uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kassicus throws a jab but it's blocked by Saric.
Saric swings for the body but Kassicus moves out of range.
Kassicus lands a nice looking body shot.
#T3#
Kassicus is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Saric.
Saric lunges at Kassicus with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Kassicus's hand.
Saric throws a right hand that misses
and Kassicus counters with a three punch combo that has Saric backing up. Saric nods at Kassicus to acknowledge the strikes.
Kassicus bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Saric throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kassicus is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Saric misses with an uppercut.
Saric cracks Kassicus with a right hand to the side of the head.
Saric misses with the combination.
Kassicus throwing a counter right hand but Saric manages to avoid it.
Saric takes one to the chin there.
Saric takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Saric ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A swing and a miss from Kassicus.
Saric throws the left hand but Kassicus avoids the punch easily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kassicus rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Saric moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Saric comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Kassicus uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Saric.
Saric misses with a looping left.
Kassicus was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#T4#
Saric throws a hook to the side of Kassicus's head but Kassicus sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Saric is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kassicus.
Zacharias Kassicus is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kassicus avoids the body shot from Saric.
Saric connects with the punch.
Saric looks to throw the jab but Kassicus is out of range.
Kassicus throwing a counter right hand but Saric manages to avoid it.
Kassicus uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Saric.
Saric ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kassicus needs to keep his hands up - Saric had a free shot at his head there.
Saric swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kassicus is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Kassicus jabs at Saric's body.
Saric on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Saric throws a big shot that misses.
Kassicus appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Kassicus throws an overhand right that lands on Saric's shoulder, as Saric tries to avoid the shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kassicus throws a shot from downtown. Saric moves away and avoids it.
Kassicus moves out of range as Saric strikes.
Kassicus ducks under a wild hook from Saric.
Kassicus jabs Saric right on the nose. Saric blinks but takes it well.
Kassicus connects with a body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Valentin Saric will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Valentin Saric's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Saric misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kassicus.
Saric throws a hook to the side of Kassicus's head but Kassicus sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kassicus looks to throw the jab but Saric is out of range.
Kassicus keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Saric.
Kassicus throws a hook but Saric avoids it easily.
Kassicus throws a lazy right hand but Saric sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kassicus is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Saric.
Saric loads up on a big right hand but Kassicus slips the punch.
Saric misses the jab.
Saric throws a nice looking combination but Kassicus bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A jab from Kassicus finds it's way through Saric's defenses.
Saric throws a hook but Kassicus avoids it easily.
Saric looks to throw the jab but Kassicus is out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A left lands for Kassicus.
Saric looks to score with a jab to the body but Kassicus is just out of range.
Saric tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kassicus was well out of range. Poor timing from Saric.
Saric throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kassicus steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Saric.
The fighters circling - Saric throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #T1#
Saric misses the jab.
Kassicus thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kassicus uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Saric.
Kassicus throws a right and a left that both miss.
Kassicus pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kassicus moves out of range as Saric strikes.
Kassicus moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
A big left from Saric misses.
Saric looks to score with a jab to the body but Kassicus is just out of range.
Kassicus moves away from the strike by Saric.
Kassicus swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Saric.
A telegraphed right hand from Saric misses the target.
Valentin Saric seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Saric swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Saric throws a hook but Kassicus avoids it easily.
Saric misses with a hook
letting Kassicus counter with a right hand.
Kassicus misses with a wild body shot.
Kassicus ducks under a wild hook from Saric.
Kassicus misses with a wild combination.
#T2#
Saric darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Kassicus looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kassicus feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Sarics jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Saric steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kassicus.
Kassicus avoids the body shot from Saric.
Kassicus connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Saric's hands.#ROC#Saric is rocked!
Kassicus knocks out Saric with a massive right hand! The ref tackles Kassicus before he can follow up with any more strikes and that's it everyone. Kassicus picks up the big W with a huge KO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:29 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Zacharias Kassicus! |
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Event:
PF21 Tripp v Baby!
Date: Jun 13, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Saric scores with a jab. Magaluff acknowledges it with a nod of the head. #TD#
Saric shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Magaluff manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Magaluff pulls Saric in close to prevent any damage.
Saric pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Magaluff is keeping the position for now.
Saric engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Magaluff managing to control the position.
Saric trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB#
Saric drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Saric jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
We've been hearing that Saric has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Saric looking to pass the guard.
Magaluff working a defensive guard here.
#SUB#
Saric thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #T1##SUB#
Saric drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Saric jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Saric won't allow Magaluff to get back to his feet.
Magaluff keeping moving, preventing Saric from controlling successfully.
Magaluff is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Magaluff keeping full guard, as Saric tries to pass.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Magaluff can do anything to dispel that myth.
Saric being controlled here momentarily. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Saric takes a swing at Magaluff's ribcage but misses.
Saric smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Magaluff on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!#TD2#
Magaluff closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Saric quickly recovers to half guard.#SUB#
Saric looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Magaluff working Saric over with strikes.
Magaluff lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. #T2##SUB#
Saric looking for submissions off his back.
The fighters are battling for position here. Saric manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Magaluff really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Saric. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Saric looking to hit a scissor sweep but Magaluff is one step ahead there.
Magaluff trying to control the position from guard on top but Saric is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Magaluff working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. #SUB#
Saric looking for a guillotine here but Magaluff defends easily.
Magaluff distracts Saric with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Magaluff postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.#T3#
Magaluff keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Saric's head.
Magaluff scoring with punches to the head and body. #SUB#
Saric has his foot on Magaluff's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Magaluff works his way back into a safe position though.
Magaluff scoring with punches to the head and body.
Magaluff lands a couple of elbows.
Magaluff working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. #SUB#
Saric has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Magaluff can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB#
Saric looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Magaluff looking to sit in guard and control but Saric gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Saric trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB#
Saric drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Saric jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Saric advances to half guard. #T4##SUB#
Saric seems to be looking for submissions.
Magaluff is refusing to be controlled, as Saric sits in half guard.
Saric trying to pass the guard but Magaluff defending well.
Magaluff wants to control but Saric is keeping busy and won't allow it. #SUB#
Saric is trying to work for a kimura but Magaluff is defending well.
Magaluff trying to control from the bottom.
Saric really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Magaluff is trying to get back to full guard.
Saric wants to pass to mount but Magaluff is defending the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Magaluff wants to get back to his feet.#SUB#
Saric is looking for a kimura but Magaluff is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Saric to get the leverage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Valentin Saric dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Saric throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
#TD#
Saric drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Saric pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Magaluff is keeping the position for now. #SUB#
Saric thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB#
Saric thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Magaluff is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Saric prevents Magaluff from getting back to his feet.
Saric tries to free his leg and advance position but Magaluff is retaining full guard.
Saric is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Magaluff can do to turn this around?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Saric is pushing down on Magaluff's leg trying to pass to half guard. Magaluff is fighting to maintain full guard but Saric has managed to sneak the leg through.#SUB#
Magaluff is defending against the submission attempts here by Saric.
Magaluff is trying to stand up here but Saric is controlling him well. #T1##SUB#
Saric maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Magaluff could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Saric has cracked it and Magaluff is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Saric!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:20 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Valentin Saric! |
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Event:
Eight Limbs II - Momentum
Date: May 09, 2020 |
#R1#
The fighters circling - Saric throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Wieneke bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Saric swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Wieneke went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
We've been informed that Saric has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Wieneke moves out of range of the strikes.#CL#
Saric gets tackled into the ropes by Wieneke. Wieneke maintains the clinch.
Wieneke can't find room to land a body shot as Saric controls the action.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Saric.
Saric works on Wieneke's body with a couple of short punches.
Wieneke scores with an uppercut up the middle.#BC#
Wieneke's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Wieneke tries to clinch but fails miserably
enabling Saric to counter with a crisp jab.
Valentin Saric seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Saric takes a swing at Wieneke's ribcage but misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Saric. Wieneke does a little dance to reset his feet.
Wieneke went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.#CL#
Saric tries to keep at a distance but Wieneke has taken the fight into the clinch.
Saric working aggressively here.
Wieneke misses with a body punch.
Wieneke works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Saric misses with some punches.
Saric working aggressively here.
Wieneke tries a body shot but Saric blocks it.
#T1#
Wieneke lands a hook that snaps the head of Saric backwards.
Saric blocks an elbow strike.
Wieneke landing knees to the head.
#CUT#
It looks like Valentin Saric has been cut.
Our sources have told us that Wieneke has been working on his elbows in the gym.
Saric lands a body shot in the clinch.
Wieneke lands an elbow that stopped Saric in his tracks for a moment.
Wieneke misses with the head strike.
Wieneke blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Saric tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Saric misses with some punches.
Saric misses with the head strike.
Wieneke scores with a shoulder strike.
Wieneke working Saric over with knees to the body.
Saric tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #BC#
Wieneke breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Wieneke staying out of range there.
Wieneke uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Saric.
A counter left hand to the body from Wieneke misses its target.
Saric is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Saric lands a jab to Wieneke's midsection.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#CL#
Wieneke gets a clinch.
Saric goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Saric misses with a short punch on the inside. #T2#
Wieneke is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Saric is defending well for now.
Saric is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Wieneke is keeping busy.#BC#
Wieneke's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A punch combination from Saric misses.
Wieneke walks into a straight right hand from Saric.#CL#
Wieneke clinches up with Saric and pushes him back against the ropes.
Wieneke tries to throw a body punch but Saric avoids it by throwing Wieneke back against the ropes.
Wieneke misses with an elbow strike.
A right handed body shot lands from Wieneke.
Wieneke struggles to land a body shot inside as Saric controls his hands.
Saric misses with the head strike.
Wieneke looking to throw knees to the head but Saric is blocking nicely.
Saric lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Wieneke scores with a shot to the side of Saric's head.
Saric misses with a knee strike.
#BC#
Wieneke pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Saric throws out a loose jab but Wieneke uses good head movement to avoid it.
Wieneke tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Saric manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Wieneke lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
#T3#
A big right from Saric misses.
Wieneke uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Saric.
Wieneke slips under a jab.
Saric misses with a wild body shot.
It looked like Wieneke was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Marius Wieneke is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Wieneke throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Saric counters with a nice uppercut.
Wieneke tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Saric paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Wieneke takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Saric throws an overhand right that lands on Wieneke's shoulder, as Wieneke tries to avoid the shot.
Wieneke avoids the body shot from Saric.
Wieneke walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
A swing and a miss from Wieneke.
Saric looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Saric uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Wieneke has time to react.
Saric scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Wieneke moves to clinch but Saric breaks away
and Saric counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Saric is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Wieneke had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pāté.
Saric connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Saric throws a looping overhand right but Wieneke ducks down to avoid it. #T4#
Wieneke looks to score with a jab to the body but Saric is just out of range.#CL#
Wieneke moves into range and clinches up with Saric.
Saric working aggressively here.
Saric throws a punch but it's blocked by Wieneke. #BC#
Wieneke breaks from the clinch.
Nice body punch from Saric.
Saric punishes Wieneke's body with a nice straight punch.
Saric works the jab nicely.
Wieneke keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Saric.
Saric lands a lovely overhand right.
Wieneke moves in looking to clinch but Saric pushes him off.
Saric avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Saric misses with a left hand
and Wieneke counters with a right hand to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sloppy strikes from Wieneke. Those never looked like landing.
Wieneke thows a left - swing and a miss!
Wieneke throws a head kick that misses.
Wieneke takes one on the chin but seems OK.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Valentin Saric will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Valentin Saric's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Wieneke goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Wieneke tries to close the distance and clinch up but Saric swats him away and circles back towards the center. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#BC#
Wieneke manages to break the clinch.
Wieneke looks to land a combination. Saric sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Saric jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
#CL#
Wieneke gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Saric working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A short right from Saric on the inside.
Wieneke misses with a punch on the inside.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Wieneke working hard to break the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Wieneke.
Wieneke scores with a knee to the head.
#BC#
Wieneke breaks the clinch.
Saric with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Saric throws a big shot that misses.
Wieneke throws a big counter combination but Saric scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Saric throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Wieneke tries to land a front kick but Saric steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.#T1#
Wieneke steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Saric.
Saric throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Saric misses with a straight right.
Saric throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
An attempted straight right counter from Wieneke misses the target.
Saric is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Wieneke is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Saric looks like he wants to counter punch here.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Wieneke displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Saric throws out the jab.
Wieneke throws a quick counter head kick but Saric was just out of range.
Nice uppercut lands for Saric. That snapped Wieneke's head back.
Saric circles away from the clinch attempt.
Saric lands a nice hook to Wieneke's body. Wieneke takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Wieneke throws a head kick that misses
letting Saric counter with a right hand.
Saric throws a body shot but no joy.
Saric lands with a shot to the body.
Saric throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A telegraphed right hand from Saric misses the target.
Saric lands a right hook to the body.
#T2#
Saric throws an overhand right that lands on Wieneke's shoulder, as Wieneke tries to avoid the shot.
Saric avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A telegraphed right hand from Saric misses the target.
Wieneke tries to clinch up but Saric circles away and keeps his distance.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Saric! But no joy.
Saric misses with an uppercut.
Wieneke looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
This has been an exciting period of action!#CL#
Wieneke closes the distance and clinches.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Wieneke lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Wieneke blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A body shot lands from Wieneke.
Wieneke blocks an uppercut.
Wieneke throws a punch but it's blocked by Saric.
Wieneke looking to stall.
Wieneke misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Saric misses with a short punch on the inside.
Wieneke scores with a knee to the head.
#T3#
Saric misses with the head strike.
Saric lands a left hand that snaps the head of Wieneke backwards.
Wieneke tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Saric's elbow.
Saric lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Saric working aggressively here.
Wieneke makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Wieneke.
Wieneke taking a breather.
Wieneke blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Saric swings wildly with an uppercut but Wieneke uses good head movement to avoid it.
Saric lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Wieneke backwards.
Saric tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Wieneke pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the ropes.
Saric dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the ropes.
Saric misses with a hook from the clinch. #BC#
Wieneke breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Saric with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Valentin Saric seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T4#
Saric digs a good hook to Wieneke's body.
Wieneke scores with a crisp jab that stopped Saric in his tracks.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Wieneke tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Wieneke takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
A lazy left from Wieneke finds it's target.
Wieneke throws a sloppy head kick and Saric moves out of range easily.
Saric misses with a body shot.
Saric misses with a hook.
Wieneke is looking for a counter combo.
Wieneke wants to clinch.
Wieneke tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Saric manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Saric with a hook.
Saric scores with a jab to the head.
Wieneke tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Saric paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Saric moves away from the strike by Wieneke.
Saric looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Valentin Saric showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Valentin Saric's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Saric throws a jab but it's blocked by Wieneke.
Wieneke tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Saric paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Saric lands with a hook. Wieneke tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Wieneke connects with a high kick.
Wieneke tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Saric counters with a straight right hand.
Wieneke rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Saric moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Wieneke takes one on the button.
Saric swats away the attempt to clinch by Wieneke.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Saric pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
The fight stays on the outside here - Wieneke looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Saric looks to land a right hand but Wieneke moved out of range.
Saric fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Wieneke looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.#T1#
Saric throws an overhand right that lands on Wieneke's shoulder, as Wieneke tries to avoid the shot.
The fighters circling - Saric throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Saric throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Wieneke went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
A shot to the body from Saric misses
and Wieneke counters with a nice body shot.
Saric throws a lazy right hand but Wieneke sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Wieneke is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Wieneke tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Saric counters with a stiff right hand.
Saric looks to score with a jab to the body but Wieneke is just out of range.
Wieneke tries to clinch
and Saric counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Saric misses with a hook. Wieneke ducked under it nicely.
Saric thuds a left hand into Wieneke's body.
Wieneke slips a straight right by Saric.
Wieneke tries to clinch there but Saric circles away.
Nice jab there from Saric.
Saric throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Valentin Saric is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Wieneke fails with an attempt to clinch.
Saric circles away from the clinch attempt.
Saric swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Wieneke throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Wieneke swinging wildly here.
A little jabbing left from Saric on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Saric ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Wieneke moves away.
Well,Wieneke is on his way to losing a decision here. Can he use his experience to pull something off in the closing minutes?
Saric lands a body shot.
Wieneke displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Saric throws out the jab.
Saric uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Wieneke.
Saric lands with a shot to the body.
Saric connects with a body shot.
Saric lands a nice hook to Wieneke's body. Wieneke takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Wieneke cracks Saric with a right hand to the side of the head.
Wieneke moves forwards but Saric connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Saric ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Wieneke fails in his attempt to clinch. #T3#
Wieneke walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Marius Wieneke is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Saric throws a poor cross that misses
and Wieneke counters with a flying knee. Nice. #CUT#
That has opened up Valentin Saric's cut even more.
A big right from Saric misses.
Wieneke takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Wieneke tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Saric manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Saric looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Wieneke tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Saric paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Wieneke tries to clinch up but Saric circles away and keeps his distance.
Saric looks to score with a jab to the body but Wieneke is just out of range.
As Saric looks to move away, Wieneke throws a big counter combo but Saric just gets out of the way.
Saric misses with a body shot.
Wieneke tries to clinch there but Saric circles away.
Saric looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Wieneke moves out of range as Saric strikes.
A slow jab from Saric misses its intended target.
Wieneke doesn't manage to clinch there - Saric circles away.
Wieneke swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Saric counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Wieneke takes a shot right to the bread basket.#T4#
Wieneke moves in looking to clinch but Saric pushes him off.
Saric swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Saric dips to his left and cracks Wieneke with an uppercut!
A shot to the liver by Saric. Beautiful body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Wieneke tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Saric manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Saric throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Saric scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Wieneke scores with a jab to the head.
Saric throws a sloppy body shot
enabling Wieneke to counter with a crisp jab.
Saric throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Saric keeps the fight on the outside.
Marius Wieneke has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Saric misses with an uppercut
and Wieneke counters with a stiff right hand. #ROC#
Saric is rocked!
Saric drops his hands momentarily and Wieneke needs no second invitation. He sets himself and throws a perfect high kick, that clips Saric just on the top of the head. Saric drops like a sack of potatoes to the canvas, out cold! Oooooooh yeah! Stick a fork in Saric - he's done!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:51 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Marius Wieneke!
Marius Wieneke decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Event:
FNF Carnage II
Date: Jan 24, 2020 |
#R1#
A jab from Lawrence finds it's way through Saric's defenses.
Lawrence avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Lawrence tries to clinch but Saric is having none of it.
Lawrence looks to score with a jab to the body but Saric is just out of range.
Saric takes a swing at Lawrence's ribcage but misses.
Lawrence throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Valentin Saric seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Saric throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Lawrence sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Lawrence throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A combination from Lawrence does no damage. #TD2#
Lawrence fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Saric sprawls well initially but Lawrence persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Lawrence is thwarting Saric's attempts to control the position.
Lawrence is looking to take a break and control but Saric is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Lawrence is taking a breather. Saric 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.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Lawrence seems to be working for a kimura but Saric defends the submission attempt.
Saric gets full guard.
Lawrence trying to control the position from guard on top but Saric is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1#
Saric controls Lawrence momentarily but Lawrence frees himself. #SUB#
Saric looking for a guillotine here but Lawrence defends easily.
Lawrence chips away with some ground and pound.
Saric not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#SUB#
Lawrence got a little sloppy there for a moment and Saric has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Lawrence has managed to get both his arms back between Saric's legs - danger averted.
Lawrence trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Saric is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Lawrence chips away with some ground and pound.
Lawrence postures up.
Saric keeping moving, preventing Lawrence from controlling successfully.
Saric tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T2##SUB#
Saric throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Lawrence trying to control but Saric is working from the bottom.
Lawrence content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Saric can't keep his opponent in guard - Lawrence advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Lawrence trying to control the action but Saric is working from the bottom.
Saric wants to improve his position but Lawrence is controlling well.
Saric won't allow Lawrence to pass to mount.
Saric is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Lawrence trying to pass the guard but Saric defending well. #SUB#
Saric is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Lawrence pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Lawrence seems to be looking for submissions.
#T3#
Lawrence passes the guard and advances to mount! #SUB2#
Lawrence is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Saric can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Lawrence lands a heavy elbow.
Saric tries to hold on but Lawrence postures up.
Saric sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Lawrence takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Lawrence seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Lawrence trying to control from half guard but Saric is working away.
Saric wants to get back to full guard.
Lawrence uses his free foot to push down on Saric's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Saric.
Lawrence looking to control but Saric is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #T4#
Saric is desperately trying to improve his position but Lawrence has a good base and remains in mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lawrence postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Saric looks a forlorn figure.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Saric sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lawrence trying to control the action but Saric is working from the bottom.
Lawrence has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#SUB2#
Lawrence is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Saric doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Lawrence. #SUB#
Saric looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Lawrence is looking for a kimura but Saric is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Lawrence to get the leverage.
Lawrence winds up and cracks Saric with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Lawrence is looking to advance position but Saric won't allow it.
Saric wants to improve his position but Lawrence is controlling well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Lawrence dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Saric throws a big shot that misses.
Saric lands with a right hand.
Lawrence uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Saric looks to land a left hand but Lawrence moved out of range nicely.
Lawrence lands with a shot to the body.
Lawrence throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lawrence throws a wild body kick that Saric sees coming a mile off.
Saric half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Lawrence throws a body punch but Saric moves out of range.
Lawrence throws a body punch but Saric moves out of range.
A cross from Lawrence lands.
Lawrence fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Saric manages to avoid it.
Saric shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Lawrence pinned against the cage. Lawrence gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lawrence takes a body punch but keeps moving.
A decent looking cross lands there for Lawrence.
A jab from Saric does it's job there.#T1#
Saric scores with a jab. Lawrence acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Lawrence lands with a good body shot.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Lawrence throws the kick towards the body but Saric avoids it.
Lawrence throws a body shot but no joy.
Lawrence misses the shot to the body.
Lawrence throws a good cross that connects.
Lawrence throws a body punch but Saric moves out of range.
Lawrence has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Saric scores with a jab to the body.
Saric takes a swing at Lawrence's ribcage but misses.
Lawrence throws a body punch but Saric moves out of range.
Saric tries to counter with a takedown but Lawrence is quick to defend against it.
Saric fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lawrence manages to avoid it.
Lawrence throws a counter combo.
Lawrence tried to score with a low kick but Saric checks it.
Saric looks for a takedown but Lawrence sprawls well.
Lawrence throws out a loose jab but Saric uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lawrence swings for the body but Saric moves out of range.
#TD#
Saric closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
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!
Lawrence can't do much from the bottom here.
Lawrence regains half guard.#T2#
Saric trying to mount his opponent but Lawrence defends it. #SUB#
Saric is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Saric will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#SUB#
Saric is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Lawrence doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Saric.
Lawrence is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB#
Saric is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SUB#
Saric is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#T3#
Lawrence is looking to improve his position.
#SUB#
Saric wants to work for an arm triangle but Lawrence is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB2#
Lawrence is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Saric pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Saric is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Lawrence wants to improve his position but Saric is controlling well.
Lawrence is still trying to improve position.
Saric has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Lawrence is wriggling around trying to escape.
#T4##SUB#
Saric is working for a guillotine from mount but Lawrence frees his head quite easily.
#SUB#
Saric with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Lawrence tries to hold on but Saric postures up.#SUB#
Saric looking for a guillotine from mount but Lawrence is having none of it. #SUB#
Saric has control of Lawrence's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Lawrence regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Lawrence tries to get back to half guard but can't.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but John Lawrence will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Lawrence lands with a nice body punch.
John Lawrence seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Saric connects with a nice looking jab.
Lawrence is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Saric rather than just go for the knockout.
Saric lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Saric throws an overhand right that lands on Lawrence's shoulder, as Lawrence tries to avoid the shot.
Lawrence with the counter takedown but Saric avoids it easily.
Saric just misses with a punch to the body.
Saric throws a hook but Lawrence blocks it.
Lawrence just misses with a punch to the body.
Lawrence blocks a jab.
Lawrence swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Saric lands with a shot to the body.
Saric misses with an uppercut
and Lawrence counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Saric moves away from the strike by Lawrence.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lawrence throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lawrence is looking to land body kicks.
Saric throws a push kick but Lawrence slaps the foot to one side.
Lawrence looks to land a left hand but Saric moved out of range nicely.
Lawrence walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Saric checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Saric throws a series of punches but Lawrence avoids them all with ease. #T1#
Saric throws a big shot that misses.
Lawrence misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Saric.
Saric half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Saric misses with a looping left.
Lawrence scores with a hook to the body. Saric takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Saric throws a looping overhand right but Lawrence ducks down to avoid it.
Saric with a jab.
Lawrence thuds his right hand into Saric's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Lawrence ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Lawrence ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Saric throws the left hand but Lawrence avoids the punch easily.
Saric lands a slapping body shot.
Saric misses with a wild body shot.
Lawrence fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Saric.
Saric checks the leg kick nicely there.
Saric will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Lawrence cracks Saric with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Valentin Saric has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lawrence uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Saric.
Lawrence appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Lawrence throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Saric throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Saric on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Saric misses with a wild body shot.
Saric fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lawrence manages to avoid it.
And Lawrence tries to counter it with a takedown but Saric pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Saric swings for the body but Lawrence moves out of range.
Saric really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Lawrence misses with a wild body shot.
A slow jab from Lawrence misses its intended target.
No joy there for Lawrence, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Saric takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Lawrence goes for a double leg but Saric avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Saric continues to drive forward.
Sloppy strikes from Saric. Those never looked like landing.
Lawrence swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Saric connects with a single shot there.
Lawrence lands with a good body shot.
Lawrence misses the shot to the body. #T3#
Saric ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lawrence moves away.
Saric swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lawrence throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Lawrence walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Saric scores with a jab to the body.
Lawrence takes a swing at Saric's ribcage but misses.
Saric changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Lawrence keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.#TD#
Saric closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Lawrence gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Lawrence is pressing down on Saric's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Lawrence controls Saric momentarily but Saric frees himself.
Lawrence pulls Saric in close to prevent any damage.
Lawrence manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Saric manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB##T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lawrence with a flurry of punches that miss. #SUB#
Saric throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Lawrence postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Lawrence makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Lawrence scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
John Lawrence is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Saric controls Lawrence momentarily but Lawrence frees himself. #SUB#
Saric had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Lawrence defends it easily.
Lawrence trying to control but Saric is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Saric working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Lawrence doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Lawrence manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Valentin Saric.
Well Lawrence 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 Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 29:30
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 29:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... John Lawrence!
John Lawrence gave a mention to Ma Balls Is Hot Clothing in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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Event:
JAG Final Destination II
Date: Dec 28, 2019 |
#R1#
Saric with a hook.
McConnell throws a body shot but no joy.
Nice defenses there by McConnell.#TD2#
Saric manages to get an easy takedown there - catching McConnell on his heels. He'll look to pass McConnell's guard now, I'm sure.
Saric slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.#SUB2#
Saric goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, McConnell has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Saric but great work by McConnell.
McConnell staying calm.
Saric is looking for a sweep.
Saric is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Saric is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.#T1#
McConnell in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Saric is looking to regain half guard here but McConnell keeps moving and retains side control.
Saric can't do much from the bottom here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McConnell tries to advance to mount but Saric denies him.
Saric is looking for a sweep.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Saric prevents McConnell from improving position.
Saric looks to move to half guard but instead McConnell has passed into mount! Damn!
Saric manages to regain half guard. Good work. #SUB2#
Saric looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Saric actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Saric looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T3#
McConnell content to control rather than advance.
McConnell has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Saric is looking to control McConnell's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Saric avoid being mounted?#SUB2#
Saric looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
McConnell controlling the action here. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Saric wants to get back to full guard but McConnell has passed into side control.
McConnell passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Saric!
Saric is looking to improve his position but McConnell isn't that keen on the idea.
McConnell takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Saric reaches up to try and control the position but McConnell seems to have an arm triangle now! Uh oh! Saric rolls and tries to escape and now McConnell has his back!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
McConnell has good solid back control here.
Saric just trying to survive but McConnell is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dalton McConnell dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
A slow jab from Saric misses its intended target.
McConnell throwing a counter right hand but Saric manages to avoid it.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Saric.
An attempted straight right counter from McConnell misses the target.
Saric takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.#CUT#
It looks like Valentin Saric has been cut.
Saric throws a lazy uppercut
and McConnell counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Saric ducks down and throws a hook to the body but McConnell moves away.
McConnell scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Saric defending well as McConnell loads up on a big left hand.
Saric misses with a hook.
Saric throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Saric gets a takedown into half guard.
Saric trying to advance position but McConnell counters by regaining guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Saric advances position into side control!
Dalton McConnell overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T1#
McConnell is looking for a sweep.#SUB2#
Saric is trying to get an arm triangle but McConnell is defending well.
McConnell might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#SUB2#
Saric tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Saric has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
McConnell is trying to control Saric's posture but Saric avoids it. #SUB2#
Saric looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #SUB2#
Saric wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by McConnell, who protects the arm well. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
McConnell keeps Saric under control for a moment.
You can see the frustration on McConnell's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#SUB2#
Saric looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
McConnell is trying to control Saric's posture but Saric avoids it. #SUB2#
Saric is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but McConnell is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #T3##SUB2#
Saric working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #SUB2#
Saric tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SUB2#
Saric wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by McConnell, who protects the arm well. #SUB2#
Saric is trying to get an arm triangle but McConnell is defending well. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#SUB2#
Saric is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. McConnell knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Saric advances to mount.
Saric can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as McConnell is looking to escape.
McConnell is working to get back to half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Saric goes for an armbar but McConnell turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from McConnell.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Valentin Saric will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Valentin Saric's cut.
That's time! McConnell's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R3##CL#
McConnell moves into the clinch successfully.
Saric is trying to drag McConnell to the mat but McConnell just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
A head punch on the inside from Saric fails to land.
Saric is looking for a takedown.
McConnell gets through Saric's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Saric can't get the takedown.
Dalton McConnell has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Valentin Saric.
Saric lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of McConnell backwards.
Saric looking for a takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McConnell is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Saric.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Saric.
Saric blocks an uppercut.
A short left from McConnell.
McConnell blocking some punches.
#T1#
Saric lands a nice uppercut.
Saric misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Saric tries to throw a body punch but McConnell avoids it by throwing Saric back against the cage.
Saric misses with a hook to the ribs.
A hook to the body from McConnell.
McConnell lands a right hand.
McConnell throws a head punch that misses.
McConnell effectively controlling the action here.
McConnell stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Saric takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
McConnell tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Saric letting McConnell take a breather here.
Saric tries to throw a body punch but McConnell avoids it by throwing Saric back against the cage.
McConnell blocks an uppercut.
McConnell slowing the pace effectively.
Saric is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Saric blocks an uppercut.
#T2#
Good body shot from McConnell.
A short right hand to the side of the head by McConnell.
The referee calls for Saric to work.
McConnell has Saric pressed against the cage.
McConnell stalling in the clinch but Saric improves position.
Saric working aggressively here.
Saric tries to work over McConnell's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A short right from McConnell.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McConnell misses with a hook from the clinch.
Saric tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
McConnell lands with a short punch from the clinch.
McConnell lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A short right from McConnell.
McConnell lands a shoulder strike.
Saric tries to score a body lock takedown but McConnell shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Saric misses with a hook from the clinch. #T3#
Saric has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. McConnell is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
McConnell lands on the inside with an uppercut.
McConnell pressing his opponent against the cage.
McConnell misses with the head strike.
McConnell pushes Saric back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
McConnell is trying to maintain a safe position but Saric gets an underhook and turns McConnell into the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Saric.
McConnell pushes Saric back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Saric.
Saric's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#ROC#
Saric is rocked!
Saric blocks an uppercut.
Saric is still on wobbly legs! Can McConnell finish him?
Saric blocks an uppercut.
McConnell throws a head punch that misses.
McConnell stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
McConnell throws a punch but it's blocked by Saric.
Saric blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
McConnell fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Saric can't find room to land a body shot as McConnell controls the action.
McConnell working aggressively here.
McConnell misses with a punch on the inside.
Saric blocks an uppercut.
Saric struggles to land a body shot inside as McConnell controls his hands.
Saric blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Saric blocks an uppercut.
Saric blocks a punch to the side of the head.
#T4#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for McConnell.
Saric seems to have recovered his senses.
Saric tries to throw a body punch but McConnell avoids it by throwing Saric back against the cage.
McConnell misses with a punch on the inside.
McConnell scores with a shot to the side of Saric's head.
McConnell is leaning against Saric and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Saric being controlled against the cage.
Saric lands with a short punch from the clinch.
McConnell trying to stall but Saric improves his position.
McConnell content to slow the pace in the clinch.
McConnell is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Saric can do to turn this around?
McConnell tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
McConnell swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Saric is working for takedown but McConnell is calmly controlling the position for now.
A short right hand to the side of the head by McConnell.
McConnell creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Saric's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Saric drops to his knees and McConnell pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dalton McConnell!
Dalton McConnell retains his middleweight title!
Dalton McConnell spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
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Event:
JAG II
Date: Nov 16, 2019 |
#R1#
Saric misses with a wild body shot.
Ilmarinen scores with a sloppy right hand. Saric should have avoided that one.
A lazy left from Saric finds it's target.
Ilmarinen misses with a looping left.
The fight stays on the outside here - Saric looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
We've been hearing reports that Saric has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Saric fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ilmarinen manages to avoid it.
Saric connects with a crisp jab.
A decent looking cross lands there for Saric.#CL#
Saric gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Saric lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Saric misses with a hook to the ribs.
A short right from Saric on the inside.
Ilmarinen is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Saric tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ilmarinen wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Saric has him pressed against the cage.#BC2#
Ilmarinen pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T1#
Saric paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Saric tries to clinch but Ilmarinen moves out of range.
Saric tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Ilmarinen paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Saric throws a hook but Ilmarinen blocks it.
It seemed like Ilmarinen was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Saric connects with a nice looking jab.
Saric tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Ilmarinen unleashes a big counter combination but Saric bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Ilmarinen moves out of range of the strikes.
Saric throws a body punch but Ilmarinen moves out of range.
Saric is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Nice defenses there by Saric.
Ilmarinen thows a left - swing and a miss!
Ilmarinen gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Saric.
Ilmarinen moves away from the strike by Saric.
Saric cracks a nice hook into Ilmarinen's ribs.
Saric sizes up Ilmarinen with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Saric looks to land a left hand but Ilmarinen moved out of range nicely.#T2#
Saric throws a right and a left that both miss.
Ilmarinen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Saric misses with a left hand
and Ilmarinen counters with a two punch combo.
Ilmarinen feints a jab promting Saric to slip. Ilmarinen then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Saric slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.#CUT2#
It looks like Valentin Saric has been cut.
Saric really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Ilmarinen throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Saric was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Saric dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Saric misses with a hook.
Saric lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
A combination from Ilmarinen does no damage.
Saric ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ilmarinen moves away.
Ilmarinen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ilmarinen displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Ilmarinen throws a head kick but Saric moves out of range.
A head kick misses from Saric.
Saric tries to close the distance and clinch up but Ilmarinen swats him away and circles back towards the center. #T3#
Jab, jab by Saric - just one landing.
Ilmarinen defending well as Saric loads up on a big left hand.
Saric misses with a looping left.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ilmarinen. Saric does a little dance to reset his feet.
Saric swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Saric scores with a shot to the body.
Ilmarinen moves out of range as Saric strikes.
Ilmarinen slips under a jab from Saric.
Valentin Saric seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ilmarinen displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Saric throws out the jab.
Saric misses with a wild body shot.
Ilmarinen is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Saric misses with an uppercut. Ilmarinen saw that one coming.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Ilmarinen.
Saric was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#CL#
Saric clinches.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Saric.
Saric misses with a punch on the inside.
#T4#
Ilmarinen blocking some punches.
Ilmarinen blocks an uppercut.
Saric misses with a hook from the clinch.
Saric swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Saric throws a punch but it's blocked by Ilmarinen.
Saric goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Saric tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ilmarinen's elbow. #BC2#
Ilmarinen escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Saric slips a jab from Ilmarinen.
Saric was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Saric swings for the body but Ilmarinen moves out of range.
Left hook, right uppercut from Ilmarinen.
Saric rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Ilmarinen moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Saric tries to clinch up but Ilmarinen circles away and keeps his distance.
Ilmarinen scores with a kick to the midsection.
Saric cracks Ilmarinen with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#CL#
Saric closes the distance and pushes Ilmarinen back into the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Valentin Saric dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Valentin Saric's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Saric takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Ilmarinen connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
The fight stays on the outside here - Saric looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Saric pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Saric works Ilmarinen's body with a nice hook.
Saric looks to land a left hand but Ilmarinen moved out of range nicely.
Saric tries to clinch there but Ilmarinen circles away.
Saric scores with a hook to the body. Ilmarinen takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Saric clobbers Ilmarinen with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A looping hook to the body misses from Saric. Ilmarinen does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jaakko Ilmarinen is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Ilmarinen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Saric digs a good hook to Ilmarinen's body.
Saric throws a jab when Ilmarinen was well out of range.
Saric is looking to clinch. #T1#
Saric showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Ilmarinen.
Valentin Saric is winning the standup battle so far.
Good standup being displayed there by Saric as he connects with a hook.
Good exchange - Ilmarinen coming out on top.
Saric swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Saric fails in his attempt to clinch.
Ilmarinen throws a sloppy head kick and Saric moves out of range easily.
Ilmarinen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Saric misses with a wild body shot.
Ilmarinen defending well as Saric loads up on a big left hand.
Ilmarinen uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Saric.
Saric throws the left hand but Ilmarinen avoids the punch easily.
Saric connects with a nice looking jab.
Saric misses with a left hand
and Ilmarinen counters with a left and a right that stings Saric. #T2#
Saric with a body punch. A glancing blow.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Saric misses with a looping left.
Saric scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Saric doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Ilmarinen circles away from the clinch attempt.
Ilmarinen uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Saric.
Ilmarinen unleashes a big counter combination but Saric bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Saric throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ilmarinen sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Ilmarinen throws out a counter right but Saric avoids it with no problem.
Saric avoids the head kick by Ilmarinen.
Saric scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Saric lands a nice shot to the body.
Saric jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Saric throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ilmarinen sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Ilmarinen lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Jab by Saric.
Saric just misses with a punch to the body.
#T3#
Saric displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ilmarinen throws out the jab. #CL#
Saric closes the distance and pushes Ilmarinen back into the cage.
Saric misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ilmarinen blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
#BC2#
Ilmarinen breaks from the clinch.
Saric cracks a nice hook into Ilmarinen's ribs.
No joy there for Saric, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Saric thows a left - swing and a miss!
Ilmarinen takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Saric throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ilmarinen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Saric.
#CL#
Saric closes the distance and pushes Ilmarinen back into the cage.
Saric misses with a punch to the body.
Saric just leaning against Ilmarinen, taking a breather.
Saric misses with a short punch on the inside. #T4#
Ilmarinen blocks an uppercut.
Saric lands an uppercut.#BC2#
Ilmarinen's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Saric dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ilmarinen swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Saric counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Ilmarinen thinking.
Ilmarinen listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Nice defenses there by Ilmarinen.
Ilmarinen throws a push kick but Saric slaps the foot to one side.
Saric doesn't manage to clinch there - Ilmarinen circles away.
Ilmarinen looks for the body kick but Saric saw that one coming.
Saric throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Saric throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ilmarinen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Saric misses the jab.
Ilmarinen throws a jab but it's blocked by Saric.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Valentin Saric dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Valentin Saric's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Saric loads up on a big right hand but Ilmarinen slips the punch.
Saric throws a shot from downtown. Ilmarinen moves away and avoids it.
Nice uppercut there from Saric.
Ilmarinen takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Saric throws a shot from downtown. Ilmarinen moves away and avoids it.
Saric lands the left hand.
Saric misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
#CL#
Saric moves into the clinch.#BC2#
Ilmarinen breaks from the clinch.
Saric is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ilmarinen can do to turn this around?
Saric connects with a body shot that sends Ilmarinen's belly button to the back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ilmarinen lands with a straight right. Saric didn't see that one coming.
Ilmarinen stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Ilmarinen wants it to stay on the feet.
Ilmarinen with a hook.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#CL#
Saric instigates a clinch.
Saric swings wildly with an uppercut but Ilmarinen uses good head movement to avoid it. #T1#
Ilmarinen wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
#BC2#
Ilmarinen breaks from the clinch.
The crowd cheers as Ilmarinen lands an impressive looking overhand right. Saric doesn't seem phased though.
Saric scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Saric fails in his attempt to clinch.
Saric tries to clinch up but Ilmarinen circles away and keeps his distance.
Ilmarinen steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Ilmarinen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Saric.
Saric lands with an overhand left.
Saric listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Saric throws out a loose jab but Ilmarinen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ilmarinen misses with a jab, cross combination.
Ilmarinen misses with a straight left.
Saric swings for the body but Ilmarinen moves out of range.
Valentin Saric is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Ilmarinen finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Saric thows a left - swing and a miss!
Saric looks to throw the jab but Ilmarinen is out of range.
Ilmarinen throws a right and a left that both miss.
Saric connects with a looping right hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Saric is looking to clinch but Ilmarinen is avoiding it.
Ilmarinen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Saric smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Saric lands a jab to Ilmarinen's midsection.
Saric scores with a nice right hand.
Ilmarinen misses with the combination.
Ilmarinen avoids the body shot from Saric.
Ilmarinen is looking for the big counter here.
Ilmarinen tries to bum rush Saric with a series of wild strikes but Saric uses good footwork to avoid the assault.#T3#
Saric misses with a body shot.
Saric tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Ilmarinen connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Saric momentarily.
Ilmarinen looks to land a combination but Saric avoids it well.
It looked like Saric wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Saric darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Saric misses with a hook. Ilmarinen ducked under it nicely.
Saric lands a jab.
Ilmarinen avoids the body shot from Saric.
Saric throws a right hand that misses
and Ilmarinen counters with a stiff right hand.
Saric jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Saric takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Ilmarinen throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Saric counter with a right hand.
Ilmarinen fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Saric lands with a good body shot.#T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Saric's jab looks to have found its range, popping Ilmarinen under the eye.
Saric thuds a left hand into Ilmarinen's body.
Saric swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Saric stuns Ilmarinen with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Ilmarinen loads up on a big right hand but Saric slips the punch.
Saric keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ilmarinen.
Saric works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Saric throws a jab but it's blocked by Ilmarinen.
Saric tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Jaakko Ilmarinen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ilmarinen takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Ilmarinen takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Ilmarinen displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Saric throws out the jab.
Saric misses with a wild body shot.
And that's the end of the fight!
Valentin Saric showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Saric has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge William Gold scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 30:27
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Valentin Saric!
Jaakko Ilmarinen spoke after the fight, saying 'Lucky rat I had flu'.
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Event:
JBL Reloaded
Date: Oct 12, 2019 |
#R1#
Saric throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Neuer avoids the body shot from Saric.
Neuer appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Neuer looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#CL2#
Saric pushes Neuer up against the cage in a clinch.
Neuer can't get the takedown.
Neuer is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Saric gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Saric misses with a hook from the clinch. #TD#
Neuer gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Saric regains guard.
#SUB#
Neuer is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #SUB2#
Saric has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Neuer can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB#
Neuer drops back looking for a leg! Saric is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Saric manages to kick Neuer off! Neuer jumps back into Saric's guard.
Saric keeping full guard, as Neuer tries to pass.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!#SUB2#
Neuer is sitting in close to Saric's body. Saric has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Neuer is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Neuer is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Saric.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Valentin Saric!
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Event:
JBL 22
Date: Aug 24, 2019 |
#R1#
Saric rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Hide counters with a right hand to the body.
Hide scores with a hook.
A big right from Saric misses.
Hide avoids the body shot from Saric.
Valentin Saric seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hide misses with a wild body shot.
Saric throws a body punch but Hide moves out of range.
Saric slips a jab and a cross from Hide.
Hide misses with a looping left.
Saric listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Saric moves into range and connects with a jab.
Saric waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hide.
Saric loads up on a big right hand but Hide slips the punch.
Saric smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Hide slips a jab from Saric.#T1#
Hide tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Saric was well out of range. Poor timing from Hide.
Saric now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Saric throws a poor cross that misses
and Hide makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Saric throws a sloppy body shot
and Hide connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Saric misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hide.
A little feinted left hand from Hide on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Saric misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A jab lands there for Saric.
Saric getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
A big right from Saric misses.
Hide was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Saric throws an off balance right hand
and Hide counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Saric lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Saric lands a lovely overhand right.
Saric closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Saric just misses with a punch to the body.
#T2#
Saric throws a poor cross that misses
and Hide counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Saric thinking.
Hide scores with a jab to the jaw.
Saric misses with a body punch
letting Hide counter with a right hand.
Saric scores with a hook.
Saric swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Saric tries to close the distance and clinch but Hide swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Hide walks into a straight right hand from Saric.
Hide avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A little feinted left hand from Hide on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Saric digs a good hook to Hide's body.
Hide definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Hide slips a straight right by Saric.
Hide throwing a counter right hand but Saric manages to avoid it.
Saric listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Saric rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Hide counters with a right hand to the body. #T3#
Nice body punch from Hide.
Hide on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Saric falls off balance throwing a combination
and Hide counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Saric thinking.
Saric connects with a good right hand that stumbles Hide. Hide circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Hide avoids the body shot from Saric.
Hide swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Hide is looking to wear down Saric with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Saric lands with a nice body punch.
Nice uppercut there from Saric.
Hide looks to throw the jab but Saric is out of range.
Saric is looking to clinch.
Saric throws an off balance right hand
and Hide counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Saric throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Hide counters with a stiff right hand.
Saric connects with a body shot.#T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Saric is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Hide misses with a straight left.
A nice side step and Saric releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Hide swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A jab lands there for Saric.
Hide moves away from the strike by Saric.
Saric connects with a body shot that sends Hide's belly button to the back.
Saric throws a body shot but no joy.
Saric uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hide.
Saric is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Saric punishes Hide's body with a nice straight punch.
Saric scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Saric uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hide.
Saric is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Hide had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pāté.
A shot to the body from Saric misses
and Hide counters with a lovely straight right hand!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Saric throws an off balance right hand
and Hide counters with a right hand to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Valentin Saric will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Sloppy strikes from Saric. Those never looked like landing.
No joy there for Saric, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Saric fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hide manages to avoid it.
Hide closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Hide throws a hook to the side of Saric's head but Saric sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Saric avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Saric tries to clinch up.
Saric is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Saric throws a predictable looking body shot
and Hide cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Hide lands a nice looking body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hide swats away the attempt to clinch by Saric.
Saric misses with a body shot.
Hide is looking to counter punch.
Saric throws a jab but it's blocked by Hide.
Valentin Saric seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T1#
Saric waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hide.
Saric tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hide was well out of range. Poor timing from Saric.
A little feinted left hand from Hide on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Saric blocks a jab.
Saric misses with a right hand
and Hide counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Saric looks to throw the jab but Hide is out of range.
It looked like Hide was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Saric.
Saric rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Hide counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Saric misses the shot to the body.
An attempted straight right counter from Hide misses the target.
Saric lands a jab to the head.
Saric scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Saric scores with a hook to the body. Hide takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Saric uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hide.
Hide misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Saric.
A shot to the liver by Saric. Beautiful body shot.#T2#
Nice body punch from Saric.
Hide misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Saric! But no joy.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Saric lands with a hook. Hide tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. #CL2#
Saric instigates a clinch. #BC#
Hide escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
The fighters circling - Hide throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Saric throws a body shot but no joy.
Hide keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
It looked like Hide was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Saric.
Saric misses with a straight right.
Hide takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Saric throws the left hand but Hide avoids the punch easily.
A quick step to the side and Hide tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Saric thows a left - swing and a miss! #T3#
Hide misses with a hook
and Saric counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Saric throws a sloppy body shot
and Hide connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Saric works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Hide takes one on the button.
Saric moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Hide takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Hide needs to keep his hands up - Saric had a free shot at his head there.
A big right from Hide misses.
Saric throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Hide.
A little feinted left hand from Hide on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Hide takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Saric is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Saric slips a jab from Hide.
Saric looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#T4#
Saric throws a combination that misses
and Hide counters with a two punch combo. #CL2#
Saric moves into the clinch successfully.
Hide scores with a shoulder strike. #BC#
Hide breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A swing and a miss from Hide.
Saric displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hide throws out the jab.
Saric throws a body shot but no joy.
Saric swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hide was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Hide smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Saric lands a nice hook to Hide's body. Hide takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Hide drops his hands momentarily and Saric takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Saric misses with a looping right.
Hide appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Hide throws a jab when Saric was well out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Valentin Saric showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Hide takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Hide displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Saric throws out the jab.
Hide swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Hide uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Saric.
Saric gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Hide counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Hide blocks a jab.
Saric throws a predictable looking body shot
and Hide counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Saric thinking.
Saric throws a body shot but no joy.
Hide tests Saric's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Nice shot by Saric.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Saric moves out of range of the strikes.
Saric throws a poor cross that misses
and Hide counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Nice shot lands for Saric.#T1#
Hide ducks right into an uppercut from Saric.
Saric is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hide.
Hide slips a jab from Saric.
Hide walks into a left hand.
Saric fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hide manages to avoid it.
Nice shot lands for Saric.
Saric with a jab.
Saric jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Saric lands a really nice looking cross but Hide seems unphased.
Nice takedown defense from Hide. No joy for Saric on that attempt.
Hide moves away from the strike by Saric.
Hide is looking to counter punch.
Hide takes a jab right on the kisser.
Valentin Saric is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
Hide swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hide moves forwards but Saric connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Hide ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Saric moves away.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Saric avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Saric has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A slow jab from Saric misses its intended target.
Saric misses with a jab to the body
and Hide counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Saric slips a straight right by Hide.
Saric throws a right and a left that both miss.
Saric connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Hide's hands.
Saric tries to bum rush Hide with a series of wild strikes but Hide uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Saric catches Hide with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Saric is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hide. #T3#
Saric throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Hide counters with a right hand to the body.
Saric scores with a body shot.
Saric connects with a body shot.
Saric just misses with a punch to the body.
Saric uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Hide has time to react.
Hide darts in and out, connecting with a jab. #CUT#
It looks like Valentin Saric has been cut.
Saric waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hide.
Hide throws a body punch but Saric moves out of range.
Hide takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Hide takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Hide fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Saric manages to avoid it.
Saric has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
A looping hook to the body misses from Saric. Hide does a little dance to reset his feet.#T4#
Hide swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Saric keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hide keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Saric misses with a left hand
and Hide counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
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!
Saric scores with a nice right hand.
Saric fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Saric throws a left and a right that both miss
and Hide counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Saric bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Hide shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Saric digs a good body shot into Hide's ribs.
Raphael Hide has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Saric misses the shot to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Valentin Saric comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Saric 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 Daniel Bishop scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Glass scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Valentin Saric!
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Event:
JBL TBD III
Date: Jul 27, 2019 |
#R1#
Virtanen just misses with a punch to the body.
Saric swings for the body but Virtanen moves out of range.
Virtanen has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Saric is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Saric connects with a good right hand that stumbles Virtanen. Virtanen circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Saric defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Virtanen.
Saric misses the shot to the body.
A countering left hand to the body from Virtanen misses.
Saric dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Saric misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Virtanen.
Saric connects with a body shot that sends Virtanen's belly button to the back.
A big right from Virtanen misses.
Saric defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Virtanen.
Saric with a hook.#TD#
Saric is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Virtanen's half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Virtanen controlling the position well.
Virtanen is continuing to stall.
Virtanen is looking to control Saric's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Virtanen avoid being mounted?#T1#
Saric controlling the action here.#SUB#
Saric is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Virtanen wants to improve his position but Saric is controlling well.
Saric wants to take a breather but Virtanen is having none of it.
Virtanen wants to get back to full guard.
Virtanen wants to control but Saric is keeping busy and won't allow it. #SUB#
Saric is working for a kimura but Virtanen is defending it quite comfortably.
Saric wants to control but Virtanen is keeping him busy. #SUB#
Saric is working for a submission of some sort.
#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Virtanen is trying to control but can't.
Virtanen controlling the position well.
Saric is thwarting Virtanen's attempts to control the position.
Virtanen is looking to improve his position.
Virtanen is trying to maintain the position but Saric is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB#
Saric 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.
Saric is pressing down on Virtanen's thigh, looking to free his foot. Virtanen is holding on for now. #T3##SUB#
Saric is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Virtanen has managed to free his arm - good work.
Virtanen is staying active underneath Saric, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #SUB#
Saric is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Virtanen has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB#
Saric is working for a kimura but Virtanen is defending it quite comfortably.
#SUB#
Saric is looking for a kimura here.
Virtanen is looking for a sweep. Saric is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Virtanen manages to get to full guard.
Virtanen keeping full guard, as Saric tries to pass.
Virtanen is trying to keep Saric in close.
Virtanen keeping moving, preventing Saric from controlling successfully.
Virtanen wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB2#
Virtanen looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Saric passes into half guard.
Virtanen is looking to control Saric's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Virtanen avoid being mounted?
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Virtanen wants to improve his position but Saric is controlling well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Valentin Saric dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Virtanen darts in looking for a takedown but Saric gets double underhooks and turns Virtanen into the cage.
Saric throws a body punch but Virtanen moves out of range.
Saric throws a body punch but Virtanen moves out of range.
Virtanen with the counter takedown but Saric avoids it easily.
Virtanen misses with a head kick.
Saric slips under a jab.
Saric is looking to wear down Virtanen with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Saric stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Saric wants it to stay on the feet.
Saric throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Virtanen on the side of the head.
Virtanen throws a predictable looking body shot
enabling Saric to counter with a crisp jab. #TD#
Saric closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Virtanen is doing well to control the position and prevent Saric from advancing to side control.
The fighters are battling for position here. Virtanen manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Virtanen wants to sweep here but Saric controlling him for the moment.
Saric tries to free his leg and advance position but Virtanen is retaining full guard. #SUB2#
Virtanen throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Virtanen has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #T1#
Virtanen trying to control the position.
Virtanen keeping moving, preventing Saric from controlling successfully.
Saric pushing down on Virtanen's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Saric really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Saric is thwarting Virtanen's attempts to control the position.#SUB#
Saric is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Virtanen has managed to free his arm - good work.
Saric will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#SUB#
Saric wants to work for an arm triangle but Virtanen is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Virtanen is looking for a sweep. Saric is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Valentin Saric overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#SUB#
Saric is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Virtanen tries to get to full guard but Saric has control of the leg. #SUB#
Saric is looking for a kimura here.
Virtanen is looking to improve his position.
Virtanen regains full guard. Nicely done.
Saric tries to free his leg and advance position but Virtanen is retaining full guard.
Saric has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#T3#
Virtanen tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Virtanen throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Saric engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #SUB#
Saric is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #SUB#
Saric thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB#
Saric thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Saric trying to control but Virtanen is working from the bottom.
Saric looking to pass the guard. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Virtanen looking to control.
#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Virtanen looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Saric tries to counter with a takedown but Virtanen is quick to defend against it.
Virtanen shoots in for a takedown but Saric shows good takedown defense.
Valentin Saric has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ilmari Virtanen.
Virtanen fails with a takedown attempt.
Virtanen throws a shot to the body.
Virtanen throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Saric.
Saric keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Saric scores with a nice strike.
Ilmari Virtanen is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A head kick misses from Virtanen.
Saric lands with a nice body punch.
Saric lands with a hook. Virtanen tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Saric wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Saric scores with a crisp jab that stopped Virtanen in his tracks.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Valentin Saric dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Saric works Virtanen's body with a nice hook.
Virtanen looks to score with a jab to the body but Saric is just out of range.
Sloppy strikes from Virtanen. Those never looked like landing.
Saric connects with a good right hand that stumbles Virtanen. Virtanen circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
A looping hook to the body misses from Saric. Virtanen does a little dance to reset his feet.
Saric scores with a one two! Virtanen had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Saric scores with a nice strike.
Saric catches Virtanen with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Virtanen misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Virtanen tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Saric defends well and Virtanen ends up having to push Saric into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Virtanen misses with a double jab
#TD#
and Saric counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Saric.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Saric trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Saric wants to control from the top but Virtanen keeps moving.
Virtanen looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB#
Saric drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Saric jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #T1#
Virtanen keeping moving, preventing Saric from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Saric wants to pass the guard but Virtanen is keeping the position.#SUB2#
Virtanen looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Saric postures up.
Saric controls from within his opponent's guard.
Saric pushing down on Virtanen's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #SUB#
Virtanen is defending against the submission attempts here by Saric.
Virtanen wants to improve his position but Saric is controlling well.
Valentin Saric is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Virtanen slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Saric wants to control from the top but Virtanen keeps moving.
Saric postures up.
Virtanen is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Virtanen controlling Saric's posture.
Virtanen looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Saric advances to half guard.
Virtanen wants to get back to full guard.
Saric perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #SUB#
Saric is looking for a kimura here.
#T3#
Virtanen trying to control but Saric postures up.
#SUB#
Saric is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Virtanen is just riding it out for now. Saric eventually gives up the hold. #SUB#
Saric is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Saric is keen to just control but Virtanen is a slippery customer.
Virtanen manages to get to full guard.
Saric postures up.
#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#SUB#
Saric thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Virtanen is trying to control the position but Saric postures up.
Saric wants to control from the top but Virtanen keeps moving.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Virtanen controls Saric momentarily but Saric frees himself.
Virtanen looking for a sweep. Not yet Virtanen, not yet.
Saric trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Saric controlling from the top position. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Virtanen looks to score with a jab to the body but Saric is just out of range.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Saric's corner calls for a 1-2. Saric obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Saric is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
A jab lands there for Saric.
Virtanen throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Saric attempts a counter takedown but Virtanen avoids it well and moves away.
Ilmari Virtanen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Saric paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
And that's the end of the fight!
Valentin Saric showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Saric has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge William Gold scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Valentin Saric!
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Event:
JBL Summer Madness Legacy
Date: Jun 29, 2019 |
#R1#
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Saric.
Saric stuns Myres with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.#CL#
Saric closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #TD#
Saric lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
#SUB#
Saric seems to be looking for submissions.
Myres wants to get back to his feet.#SUB#
Saric is working for a submission of some sort.
Saric stops Myres from getting back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Saric is working for a kimura but Myres is defending it quite comfortably.
Myres looks like he's trying to stand up.
#SUB#
Saric is working for a submission of some sort.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Saric perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #T1##SUB#
Saric is working for a submission of some sort.
#SUB#
Saric 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.
Myres is trying to stand back up but Saric is controlling him
Myres looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Saric is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! #SUB#
Myres has left one of his arms exposed and Saric doesn't need a second invitation. He's isolated it and locked on a tight armbar. Myres screams and taps out, obviously in a lot of pain. Hopefully there isn't permanent damage to that arm.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Valentin Saric!
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Event:
JBL Friday Night Fights V
Date: May 31, 2019 |
#R1#
Saric avoids the head kick by Paperstacks.
Saric scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Saric fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Paperstacks on the side of the head.
Saric connects with a jab.
Some bone on bone action there as Saric checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Saric lands a glancing blow to the side of Paperstacks's head.
Saric closes this distance looking for a takedown but Paperstacks circles away.#TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Saric. #SUB#
Saric in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Paperstacks is tapping! That's the end of the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Valentin Saric!
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Event:
Sacrament
Date: Apr 12, 2019 |
#R1#
Saric closes the distance and clinches up with Pulkkinen, looking for a takedown. Saric pushes Pulkkinen against the cage but Pulkkinen circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Pulkkinen throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Saric stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Pulkkinen slips under a jab from Saric.
Pulkkinen swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Saric looks to throw the jab but Pulkkinen is out of range.
Saric avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Saric clobbers Pulkkinen with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Pulkkinen connects with an inside leg kick.
Saric throws a body punch but Pulkkinen moves out of range.
A big right from Pulkkinen misses.
Saric takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Saric slips under a jab from Pulkkinen.
Saric fails with the takedown.
Pulkkinen takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Saric misses with a looping right.
Pulkkinen circles away from the clinch attempt.
#T1#
Saric swings for the body but Pulkkinen moves out of range.
Pulkkinen was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A slow jab from Pulkkinen misses its intended target.
Pulkkinen lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.#TD2#
Saric gets a double leg takedown into Pulkkinen's guard.
Saric stands and throws Pulkkinen's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Pulkkinen is trying to control Saric's posture but Saric avoids it.
Pulkkinen is trying to escape and get back to his feet.#SUB2#
Saric is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Pulkkinen has escaped the position, nice work there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Saric is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Pulkkinen knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SUB2#
Saric goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Pulkkinen has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Saric but great work by Pulkkinen.#T2#
Pulkkinen wants to lay and pray for a moment but Saric keeps working.
Saric is trying to improve his position.
Pulkkinen trying to control the position but Saric is working away.
Pulkkinen working away.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Saric is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Pulkkinen is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Saric is wriggling around trying to escape.
Saric is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Saric tries to hold on but Pulkkinen pushes him away. #T3#
Saric working to try and regain half guard.
Pulkkinen avoids the attempt from Saric to control.
Pulkkinen sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Saric working to try and regain half guard.
Pulkkinen controlling the position easily from mount. #SUB#
Pulkkinen looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Saric slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Pulkkinen wants to control but Saric is keeping him busy.
Saric is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Pulkkinen trying to control the action but Saric is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Saric looking for submissions off his back.
Pulkkinen wants to pass to mount but Saric is defending the position.
Pulkkinen performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Spude Pulkkinen will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Pulkkinen walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Pulkkinen throws a lazy uppercut
and Saric counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Pulkkinen throws a leg kick that misses.
Pulkkinen throws a leg kick but Saric checks it.
Pulkkinen connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Pulkkinen is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Saric's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Pulkkinen throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Pulkkinen throws a front kick aimed at Saric's knee but Saric avoids it well.
Pulkkinen keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Saric.
Pulkkinen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Saric was well out of range. Poor timing from Pulkkinen.
Saric is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pulkkinen displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Saric throws out the jab.
No joy there for Saric, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Saric is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Pulkkinen throws a wild body kick that Saric sees coming a mile off.#TD2#
Pulkkinen tries to sprawl but Saric drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#SUB2#
Pulkkinen makes his way to full guard, as Saric worked for a kimura.
Pulkkinen keeping moving, preventing Saric from controlling successfully. #T1##SUB#
Pulkkinen throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB#
Pulkkinen has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Saric can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Pulkkinen keeping full guard, as Saric tries to pass. #SUB2#
Saric thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Saric trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #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.
Saric wants to control from the top but Pulkkinen keeps moving. #SUB#
Pulkkinen has his foot on Saric's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Saric works his way back into a safe position though.
Pulkkinen keeping moving, preventing Saric from controlling successfully.
Pulkkinen looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Saric trying to control the position from guard on top but Pulkkinen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pulkkinen trying to keep a closed guard but Saric is proving a slippery customer.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Pulkkinen might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#SUB2#
Saric drops back looking for a leg! Pulkkinen is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Pulkkinen manages to kick Saric off! Saric jumps back into Pulkkinen's guard. #T3##SUB#
Saric got a little sloppy there for a moment and Pulkkinen has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Saric has managed to get both his arms back between Pulkkinen's legs - danger averted.
Saric trying to control but Pulkkinen is working from the bottom.
Saric tries to free his leg and advance position but Pulkkinen is retaining full guard. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Saric shoots in for a takedown but Pulkkinen shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
A little feinted left hand from Pulkkinen on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Saric scores with a jab.
Saric tries to close the distance and clinch but Pulkkinen swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Saric misses with an uppercut. Pulkkinen saw that one coming.
Pulkkinen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Saric was well out of range. Poor timing from Pulkkinen.#T4#
Pulkkinen just misses with a punch to the body.
Valentin Saric seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Saric swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Pulkkinen counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Saric scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Saric scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Saric misses with a takedown attempt
and Pulkkinen connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Saric uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Pulkkinen.
Pulkkinen is looking to slow Saric down with leg kicks.
Pulkkinen's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Saric connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Pulkkinen scrambles back to his feet.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pulkkinen doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Pulkkinen scores with a body shot.
Pulkkinen scores with the left hand. Saric knows he should have avoided that one. #CUT#
It looks like Valentin Saric has been cut.
Saric throws an off balance right hand
and Pulkkinen counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Saric checks a low kick from Pulkkinen.
A shot to the body from Saric misses
letting Pulkkinen counter with a right hand.
Pulkkinen takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Spude Pulkkinen will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Valentin Saric's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Saric fails to land the takedown.
Pulkkinen throws a leg kick which misses Saric's front leg but catches the back leg as Saric tries to avoid it.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Saric, as that shot connected.
Saric has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
A decent looking cross lands there for Saric.
Pulkkinen clobbers Saric with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Saric moves out of range as Pulkkinen strikes.
Saric cracks Pulkkinen with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Pulkkinen scores with the left hand. Saric knows he should have avoided that one.
Saric misses with a body shot
#CL#
and Pulkkinen holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Pulkkinen scores with a nice hook to the head.
Pulkkinen'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.#BC#
Pulkkinen escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Saric just misses with a punch to the body.
#T1##TD2#
Saric closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Pulkkinen to the mat! Pulkkinen manages to get full guard.
Pulkkinen keeping moving, preventing Saric from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pulkkinen has control of Saric's left arm, preventing Saric from doing any damage.
Pulkkinen controls Saric momentarily but Saric frees himself.
Valentin Saric has got the better of the ground game so far.
Saric trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB#
Pulkkinen looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Saric trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Pulkkinen keeping moving, preventing Saric from controlling successfully.
Valentin Saric has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Pulkkinen looking to control.
Saric stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Pulkkinen swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB2#
Saric drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Saric jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB2#
Saric drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Saric jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB2#
Saric drops back looking for a leg! Pulkkinen is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Pulkkinen manages to kick Saric off! Saric jumps back into Pulkkinen's guard. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Spude Pulkkinen is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Saric throws a lazy uppercut
and Pulkkinen counters with an inside leg kick.
Saric on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Pulkkinen thumps Saric with a low kick.
Pulkkinen pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.#T3#
A telegraphed right hand from Saric misses the target.
Pulkkinen appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Saric's corner calls for a 1-2. Saric obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Saric has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Pulkkinen connects with a body shot.
Saric misses with a hook.
Pulkkinen swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Pulkkinen connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Pulkkinen ducks right into an uppercut from Saric.
Saric moves out of range of the body kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Saric. Pulkkinen does a little dance to reset his feet.
Pulkkinen throwing a counter right hand but Saric manages to avoid it.
Saric takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Saric throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Saric on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Saric misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Pulkkinen.
Saric misses the shot to the body.
Saric throws a body shot but no joy.
A good leg kick by Pulkkinen. #T4#
Pulkkinen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Saric manages to avoid it.
A shot to the body from Saric misses
and Pulkkinen scores with a counter punch that sends Saric to the canvas! Pulkkinen smells blood - he's punishing Saric with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Saric has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:12 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Spude Pulkkinen!
An out of breath Spude Pulkkinen thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Event:
JBL 17 Benedetti vs Woody
Date: Mar 02, 2019 |
#R1#
No joy there for Saric, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
#TD2#
Saric bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
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.
Lizard is not content to let Saric control the position.
You can see the frustration on Lizard's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#SUB2#
Saric tries for a kimura but Lizard is defending well.
Lizard is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Saric asserts his dominance and retains side control.#SUB2#
Saric is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Lizard is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Lizard might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lizard tries to improve position but can't. #SUB2#
Saric is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Lizard knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SUB2#
Saric is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Lizard is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #T1##SUB2#
Saric is trying to get an arm triangle but Lizard is defending well.
Lizard tries to improve position but can't. #SUB2#
Saric tries for a kimura but Lizard is defending well.
Lizard is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Saric asserts his dominance and retains side control.#SUB2#
Saric is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Lizard has escaped the position, nice work there.
Lizard pushes Saric away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Saric gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#SUB2#
Saric is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Lizard knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SUB2#
Saric tries for a kimura but Lizard is defending well. #SUB2#
Saric is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Lizard is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Lizard is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.#SUB2#
Saric looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #SUB2#
Saric is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Lizard is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #SUB2#
Saric tries for a kimura but Lizard is defending well. #SUB2#
Saric tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #T3#
Lizard pushes Saric away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Saric gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Saric working away.#SUB2#
Saric thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Lizard is trying to improve his position.#SUB2#
Saric tries for a kimura but Lizard is defending well.
Lizard is looking to reverse the position.#SUB2#
Saric tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Saric has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Lizard is trying to get back to half guard.#SUB2#
Saric wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Lizard, who protects the arm well. #T4#
Lizard struggling a bit here.
Lizard is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Saric off and has taken his back!
Lizard trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Saric doesn't escape.
Saric 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.
A lull in the action here.
Lizard avoiding Saric 's attempts to control his hands.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Lizard controlling the positon.
Saric tries to roll but Lizard sticks to his back.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Saric breaks Lizard's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Lizard pulls Saric in to control the position.
Saric won't allow Lizard to get back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Valentin Saric dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2##TD2#
Lizard gets caught napping as Saric dives in and scores a takedown. Lizard manages to retain guard.
Lizard keeping full guard, as Saric tries to pass.
Saric stops Lizard from standing up.
Saric forces his way into half guard.
Lizard is trying to control but can't.
Lizard won't allow Saric to pass to mount.
Lizard tries to kick Saric off but Saric keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Valentin Saric has got the better of the ground game so far.
Saric has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Saric wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Saric working for a submission but Lizard is keeping him at bay.
Lizard is trying to stand.#SUB2#
Saric looking to secure an arm triangle but Lizard defends it well. #SUB2#
Saric has control of Lizard's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Lizard regains control of the situation pretty easily.
#T1#
Lizard is trying desperately to improve position.
Lizard is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
#SUB2#
Saric is working for a guillotine from mount but Lizard frees his head quite easily.
#SUB2#
Saric is working close to his opponent, looking to work a submission by the looks of things. Oh, he's managed to get a guillotine from mount as his opponent reached up! That looks tiiiiight! Will he tap? YES, he's tapped! Impressive submission by Saric!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:47 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Valentin Saric!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 29, 2018 |
#R1#
Xyddddddddddd connects with a body shot that sends Saric's belly button to the back.
Xyddddddddddd throws a head kick that Saric semi-blocks.
#CUT#
It looks like Valentin Saric has been cut.
Xyddddddddddd lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Saric tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Xyddddddddddd was well out of range. Poor timing from Saric.
Xyddddddddddd throws a sloppy head kick and Saric moves out of range easily.
Saric swings away with a body shot that misses
and Xyddddddddddd counters with a two punch combo.
Xyddddddddddd throws a head kick but Saric moves out of range.
Xyddddddddddd pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Xyddddddddddd throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Saric doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Xyddddddddddd misses with a body shot.
Saric throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Saric ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Xyddddddddddd moves away.
Xyddddddddddd swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Saric throws a body shot but no joy. #T1#
Xyddddddddddd uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Saric.
Xyddddddddddd lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Saric circles away quickly and effectively.
Saric swings away with a body shot that misses
and Xyddddddddddd counters with a straight right hand.#ROC#
Saric is rocked!
Crack! Xyddddddddddd connects with the perfect overhand right and Saric falls face first to the canvas. Timbeeeeeeeer! Beautiful knockout for Xyddddddddddd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Zyd Xyddddddddddd!
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