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Event:
Some 26: Lancaster - Wangchuck
Date: Jun 01, 2019 |
#R1##CL2#
Khan takes the fight into the clinch.
Kaiba tries to pull guard but Khan won't allow it.
Khan pushes Kaiba back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Khan fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kaiba is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Khan to keep the fight standing.
Kaiba blocks an uppercut.
Kaiba blocks an uppercut.
Kaiba tries to pull guard but Khan forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Seto Kaiba. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Kaiba pulls Khan into guard.
Khan passes Kaiba's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #SUB#
Kaiba looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Khan blocks the strikes from Kaiba.
Khan with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Kaiba looks like he's trying to stand up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Kaiba actively working from the bottom here.
Khan wants to control but Kaiba is keeping him busy.
Kaiba moves into full guard.
#T1##SUB#
Kaiba is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Khan defends well.
Khan trying to control the position from guard on top but Kaiba is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Khan is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#SUB#
Kaiba looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Kaiba keeping moving, preventing Khan from controlling successfully.
Khan stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kaiba swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kaiba keeping moving, preventing Khan from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Kaiba escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Khan gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB#
Kaiba is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#T2#
Khan is stalling in the full guard. #SUB#
Kaiba is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Khan has his hands clasped together but Kaiba extends and breaks Khan's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Kaiba.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Seto Kaiba!
Post fight, an emotional Seto Kaiba said 'This guy was a serious competitor... can't wait for the 3rd fight baby!'.
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Event:
Some 24: Lodovico - Westcutt
Date: May 18, 2019 |
#R1##CL2#
Neves darts in and clinches Kaiba up against the cage.#TD2#
Neves drags the fight down to the ground.
Kaiba forces his way into half guard.#SUB#
Kaiba is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Neves has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB2#
Neves looking for submissions off his back.
Neves trying to hold on to Kaiba's head to control him but Kaiba postures up.
Neves is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Kaiba is staying active.#SUB2#
Neves looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Neves 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Kaiba is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Neves has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB2#
Neves looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Neves looking for submissions off his back.#T1##SUB#
Kaiba is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Neves has managed to free his arm - good work.
Neves controlling the position well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Neves actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Kaiba is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Neves tries to get to full guard but Kaiba has control of the leg. #SUB2#
Neves is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Kaiba pulls his head out easily. #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.
Neves is pressing down on Kaiba's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Neves pulls Kaiba in close to prevent any damage.
Kaiba trying to stand up but can't free himself from Neves's guard.
Kaiba throws a big elbow that misses.
Kaiba will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Neves not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Kaiba loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Kaiba trying to control the position from guard on top but Neves is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Neves working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Kaiba doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Kaiba manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Kaiba throwing strikes from guard but Neves blocks nicely. #T3#
Kaiba with a nice head shot there.
Kaiba trying to control but Neves is working from the bottom.
Neves working a defensive guard here.
#SUB2#
Neves is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Kaiba defends well.#SUB2#
Neves looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB2#
Neves looking for a guillotine here but Kaiba defends easily.
Neves keeping moving, preventing Kaiba from controlling successfully.
Kaiba advances to half guard. #T4##SUB#
Neves is defending against the submission attempts here by Kaiba.
#SUB2#
Neves is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Kaiba pulls his head out easily.
Neves is trying to get back to full guard.
Kaiba seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Kaiba is looking to advance position but Neves won't allow it. #SUB#
Kaiba is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Neves sees it coming and defends easily.
Neves gets back to full guard.
Neves preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #T5#
Kaiba trying to control but Neves is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Neves is looking for a triangle but Kaiba pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB2#
Neves looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Kaiba has picked Neves up and slammed him! Neves can't keep hold of the triangle and Kaiba manages to pass to side control!
Neves is looking to reverse the position.
You can see the frustration on Neves's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Neves manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Kaiba trying to mount his opponent but Neves defends it. #SUB2#
Neves looking for submissions off his back.
Kaiba takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.#T6##SUB#
Kaiba is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Neves defends it well. #SUB#
Kaiba is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Kaiba is looking to take a break and control but Neves is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB2#
Neves actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Kaiba is looking for a kimura but Neves is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Kaiba to get the leverage. #SUB2#
Neves actively working from the bottom here.
Kaiba trying to control from half guard but Neves is working away. #T7##SUB#
Kaiba is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Neves regains full guard. Nicely done. #SUB2#
Neves is looking to cinch up a triangle. Kaiba throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Neves's body to avoid the submission. Neves has instead reached around Kaiba's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Neves arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 7:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Thiago Neves!
Thiago Neves managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Bee Krazy , into his post fight interview.
The defeated Seto Kaiba had this to say: 'This guys a competitor for sure... can't wait to see how long he runs.'.
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Event:
Some 22: Kaiba - Busk
Date: May 04, 2019 |
#R1#
Kaiba looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Kaiba needs to keep his hands up - Busk had a free shot at his head there.#ROC2#
Kaiba is rocked!
Kaiba really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Busk cracks Kaiba with a good jab.
Oh Kaiba is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Kaiba circles to his right, straight into a beautiful hook by Busk. Kaiba falls face first into the canvas - great knockout victory for Busk!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Kieran Busk!
Kieran Busk is the new lightweight champion!
The defeated Seto Kaiba had this to say: 'This guys a competitor for sure... can't wait to see how long he runs.'.
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Event:
Some 19: Kaiba - Wooston
Date: Apr 13, 2019 |
#R1#
Wooston has his takedown stuffed#TD#
and Kaiba counters with a shoot takedown. Wooston fights it but they end up in guard.
Kaiba is in close to Wooston's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Kaiba with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.#SUB#
Kaiba drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Kaiba jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Kaiba working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Wooston's head.
Kaiba sitting in guard here, content to control.
Kaiba postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kaiba working some strikes from top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kaiba is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Kaiba working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Kaiba cracks Wooston with a solid left hand.#T1#
Wooston is looking to sweep but instead, Kaiba has passed into half guard.
Ground and pound from Kaiba.
Kaiba scoring with strikes to the body and head. #SUB#
Kaiba is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Kaiba working Wooston over with strikes.
Kaiba landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Kaiba definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Wooston trying to control but Kaiba postures up.
#SUB#
Kaiba wants to work for an arm triangle but Wooston is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Kaiba really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Wooston trying to control here.
#SUB#
Kaiba is looking for a kimura but Wooston is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Kaiba to get the leverage. #T2#
Kaiba passes to side control.
Wooston taking a bit of punishment here - Kaiba scoring with strikes.
Wooston tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Kaiba wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Wooston is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Kaiba off and has taken his back!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Kaiba tries to roll but Wooston sticks to his back.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kaiba looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Kaiba wants to escape the position.
#T3#
Wooston not allowing Kaiba to control his hands.
Wooston trying to control.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Wooston controlling the positon.
Wooston throwing wild punches that miss their target.
Wooston is trying to stick to Kaiba's back but Kaiba is turning into Wooston. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Wooston's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Kaiba.
Kaiba is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Kaiba postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Kaiba has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Kaiba 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. #T4##SUB2#
Wooston is looking for a triangle but Kaiba pushes his legs off easily.
Kaiba looking to pass the guard.
Kaiba preventing the sweep.
Kaiba is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Kaiba chips away with some ground and pound.#SUB#
Kaiba 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.
Wooston can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Kaiba controls the pace.
Wooston looking to control but Kaiba passes into half guard.
#T5#
Kaiba working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Kaiba wants to free his trapped foot but Wooston is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Kaiba drops an elbow to the side of Wooston's head. #SUB#
Kaiba is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Wooston has managed to free his arm - good work.
Wooston is looking to control Kaiba's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Wooston avoid being mounted?
Wooston taking some punishment here, with Kaiba in his half guard.
Wooston is looking for a sweep. Kaiba is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Kaiba content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #T6##SUB#
Kaiba wants to work for an arm triangle but Wooston is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Wooston is looking for a sweep. Kaiba is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Kaiba is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Wooston is trying to maintain the position but Kaiba is very close to passing his half guard.
Ground and pound from Kaiba.
Kaiba not doing much here.
#SUB#
Wooston is defending against the submission attempts here by Kaiba.
#T7#
Kaiba drops an elbow to the side of Wooston's head.
Kaiba looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Kaiba keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Wooston tries to get to full guard but Kaiba has control of the leg. #ES2#
Wooston has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Kaiba is on him like a limpet, forcing Wooston back against the cage.#TD#
Kaiba pulls guard effortlessly. #SUB#
Kaiba working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Wooston has passed into half guard!
Kaiba is looking to improve his position.
#T8#
Kaiba manages to get to full guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Kaiba is on top in guard.
#REVR#
Kaiba trying to control the position from guard on top but Wooston is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kaiba distracts Wooston with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Wooston looking for a sweep. Not yet Wooston, not yet.
Kaiba slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Wooston not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#T9##SUB#
Kaiba has gone for a leg lock! Wooston slips out almost immediately though and dives into Kaiba's guard.#REVB##SUB#
Kaiba had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Wooston defends it easily.#SUB#
Kaiba had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Wooston defends it easily.#SUB#
Kaiba is looking for a triangle but Wooston pushes his legs off easily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kaiba wants to control but Wooston passes easily into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Seto Kaiba dominated that round.
That's time! Kaiba's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Kaiba connects with the punch.
Wooston doesn't succeed with the takedown#CL#
and Kaiba counters by moving into the clinch.
Wooston throws a punch but it's blocked by Kaiba. #BC#
Kaiba manages to break the clinch.
Kaiba misses with a jab, cross combination.
Horrible takedown attempt by Wooston or perhaps it was just good defense by Kaiba, which made it look bad.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice sprawl there from Kaiba as Wooston shoots in.
Kaiba was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Seto Kaiba has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Manny Wooston.
Wooston shoots and misses #TD#
and Kaiba counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Wooston! #ES2#
Wooston throws Kaiba to one side and escapes!
Wooston is breathing heavily.#T1#
Wooston throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
enabling Kaiba to counter with a crisp jab.
Horrible takedown attempt by Wooston or perhaps it was just good defense by Kaiba, which made it look bad.
Kaiba is looking to counter punch.
A cross from Kaiba lands.#ROC#
Wooston is rocked!
Wooston doesn't manage to clinch there - Kaiba circles away.
Kaiba smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Wooston is still on wobbly legs! Can Kaiba finish him?
Wooston doesn't manage to clinch there - Kaiba circles away.
Kaiba fires a straight punch through the middle that cracks Wooston square on the jaw! Damn, Wooston is out cold on his feet and topples face first to the canvas! Wow, I haven't seen a knockout that brutal in a long time!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Seto Kaiba!
Seto Kaiba retains his lightweight title!
Seto Kaiba looked relieved post fight as he said the following; 'This guy was a serious competitor... can't wait for the 3rd fight baby!'.
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Event:
Some 16: Dawoud - Kaiba
Date: Mar 23, 2019 |
#R1#
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.#TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Kaiba. #SUB2#
Kaiba is working to tighten his grip on Dawoud's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Dawoud has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Kaiba is really squeezing tight and eventually Dawoud passes out! Kaiba breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Seto Kaiba!
Seto Kaiba is the new lightweight champion!
Seto Kaiba made sure to give a little speech post fight, saying 'This guy was a serious competitor... can't wait for the 3rd fight baby!'.
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Event:
Some 14: Jones - Lyon
Date: Mar 09, 2019 |
#R1##TD2#
Kaiba throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Belabed tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Kaiba is in Belabed's guard.
Kaiba looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Kaiba is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Kaiba accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #SUB2#
Kaiba drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Belabed manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Kaiba has Belabed in his guard.#REVR#
Kaiba is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Kaiba is on top in guard.
#REVB#
Kaiba sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Belabed's guard.
Kaiba wants to pass to mount but Belabed is defending the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kaiba thows a huge punch but Belabed dodges it nicely.
Kaiba throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Kaiba is trying to work for a kimura but Belabed is defending well.
Kaiba not landing any meaningful shots this time. #T1#
Kaiba is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Kaiba not landing any meaningful shots this time. #SUB2#
Kaiba has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Belabed defend it? Kaiba steps over the head and cranks it - Belabed is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Kaiba!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Seto Kaiba!
Seto Kaiba took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Rogue Clothing for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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Event:
Some 12
Date: Feb 27, 2019 |
#R1#
Kaiba shoots in looking for a takedown but Dawoud manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Kaiba's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Kaiba shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Kaiba has his takedown stuffed
and Dawoud cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kaiba fails with the takedown
and Dawoud counters with a nice uppercut.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Seto Kaiba. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A combination from Kaiba does no damage.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Dawoud! But no joy.
Kaiba tries for a takedown but Dawoud circles away easily
and Dawoud counters with a nice uppercut. #T1#
Kaiba throws a leg kick but Dawoud sees it coming and moves out of range.
Dawoud looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Kaiba misses with a wild combination.
Dawoud tries to counter by closing the distance.
Kaiba shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Dawoud sprawls well. Dawoud wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Kaiba gets slowly back to his feet.
Dawoud tries to counter by closing the distance.
Kaiba throws a right hand that Dawoud ducks under and follows up with a left that Dawoud also avoids with ease.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Kaiba misses with a two punch combination.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Dawoud! But no joy.
Kaiba fails to land with a series of punches.
Kaiba misses with a wild combination.
Kaiba shoots for a takedown but Dawoud saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Seto Kaiba seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dawoud avoids a punch combination nicely.
#T3#
Kaiba swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Dawoud counters with a nice body shot.
Kaiba avoids the body shot from Dawoud.
Kaiba fails with the takedown
and Dawoud counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Dawoud slips a straight right by Kaiba.
Dawoud looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Osman Dawoud is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kaiba tries for a takedown but Dawoud circles away easily
and Dawoud counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Dawoud dodges the punch combination from Kaiba.
#T4#
Kaiba looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Dawoud is fending him off so far but Kaiba persists. Nope, Dawoud circles away and we're back to standing.
Dawoud wants to counter the offense by Kaiba and move into the clinch position.
Kaiba displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Kaiba misses with a combination
#CL2#
and Dawoud counters by clinching up.
Dawoud lands a left hand that snaps the head of Kaiba backwards.
Kaiba has Dawoud pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Dawoud manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dawoud works on Kaiba's body with a couple of short punches.
Dawoud lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Kaiba is breathing heavily.
Dawoud lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #ROC2#
Kaiba is rocked!
Dawoud looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#T5#
Dawoud stalls.
Oh Kaiba is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Dawoud.
Dawoud lands with a short shot to the head.
Dawoud content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Dawoud has Kaiba pressed against the cage.
Dawoud pushes Kaiba against the cage. Dawoud is working some dirty boxing. Dawoud pushes off with a quick right hook! Kaiba goes down! Kaiba tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Dawoud moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Osman Dawoud!
Seto Kaiba spoke after the fight, saying 'My...trap... It didn't work.'.
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Event:
GR 13: Kaiba vs. Xavier
Date: Feb 17, 2019 |
#R1#
Xavier misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Xavier takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Xavier's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Kaiba connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Xavier scrambles back to his feet.
Xavier avoids the body shot from Kaiba.
Xavier shoots in but doesn't get the takedown #CL#
and Kaiba counters by clinching up.
Xavier jumps guard but Kaiba stands there with Xavier around his waist. Xavier gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Seto Kaiba has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jack Xavier.
Kaiba is trying to push Xavier away but Xavier has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Xavier is trying to pull guard but Kaiba turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Kaiba definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Xavier fails to pull guard.
Kaiba really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Xavier jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Kaiba walks away with a smile on his face. Xavier gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #TD2#
Xavier decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Kaiba scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Xavier manages to mount him!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kaiba is looking to get to half guard.#T1#
Kaiba gets back to half guard.
Kaiba preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Kaiba gets full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kaiba is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Xavier pushes down on Kaiba's leg and manages to get into half guard.#T2##SUB2#
Xavier is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Kaiba wants to control but Xavier is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Kaiba is looking to improve his position.
Kaiba is controlling Xavier's trapped leg to prevent Xavier from advancing to side control.
Xavier not doing much here.
Kaiba has his hands clasped together around Xavier's back. He's all about the action.#T3#
Xavier wants to control but Kaiba is keeping him busy.
Kaiba wants to improve his position but Xavier is controlling well.
#SUB2#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Xavier is trying to work for a kimura but Kaiba is defending well.
Kaiba is doing well to control the position and prevent Xavier from advancing to side control.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Xavier looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Xavier closes the distance but Kaiba moves to the side #TD#
and Kaiba counters with a nice double leg into half guard. #SUB2#
Xavier looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Still in half guard, Kaiba seems content to control.
Kaiba will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#SUB2#
Xavier looking for submissions off his back.
Xavier trying to control from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kaiba thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Xavier's head.
Kaiba is controlling the pace.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Seto Kaiba dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Kaiba with a jab.
Kaiba throws a series of strikes that have Xavier backpedaling.
Xavier shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Kaiba sprawls well. Kaiba wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Xavier gets slowly back to his feet.
Seto Kaiba is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kaiba misses with a few strikes there.
Xavier with the counter takedown but Kaiba avoids it easily.
Kaiba connects with a single shot there.#CL2#
Xavier clinches with his opponent.
Kaiba is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Xavier can do to turn this around?
Xavier is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Kaiba to keep the fight standing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Xavier tries to pull guard but Kaiba holds him up against the cage and eventually Xavier drops back down to his feet.
Seto Kaiba has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jack Xavier.
Xavier fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Xavier tries to pull guard but Kaiba forces him back to his feet, against the cage.#BC#
Kaiba breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#T1#
Xavier tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Xavier.
Kaiba is looking for a sweep.
Xavier wants to control but Kaiba is keeping him busy.
Kaiba manages to work his way to half guard, despite Xavier's best efforts.
The fighters are battling for position here. Kaiba manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Kaiba keeping moving, preventing Xavier from controlling successfully.
Kaiba looking for a sweep. Not yet Kaiba, not yet. #T2#
Xavier wants to control from the top but Kaiba keeps moving.
Kaiba pulls Xavier in close to prevent any damage.
Kaiba looking for a sweep. Not yet Kaiba, not yet.
Kaiba pulls Xavier in to control the position. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD2#
Xavier feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Kaiba wants to get back to his feet but Xavier passes into half guard.
#REVR#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Xavier perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #T3#
Kaiba keeping control of the position. #SUB#
Kaiba is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Xavier pulls his head out easily.
Kaiba is looking to improve his position.
#SUB2#
Xavier is looking for a kimura here.
#SUB2#
Xavier is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Kaiba sees it coming and defends easily.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Xavier is pressing down on Kaiba's thigh, looking to free his foot. Kaiba is holding on for now.
Kaiba is looking to control Xavier's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Kaiba avoid being mounted?
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Seto Kaiba dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R3#
Kaiba lands with a right hand.
Xavier dives in for a single leg takedown but Kaiba sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Kaiba throws a hook but Xavier blocks it.
Xavier fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Xavier shoots for a double leg takedown but Kaiba sprawls well. He's pushed Xavier's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Seto Kaiba has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jack Xavier.
Kaiba lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Xavier circles away quickly and effectively.
Xavier with a poor takedown #TD#
and Kaiba decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Xavier's guard.
Kaiba trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kaiba is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Kaiba trying to control but Xavier is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Xavier is trying to keep Kaiba in close.
#T1##SUB2#
Xavier working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Kaiba doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Kaiba manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB2#
Xavier is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Kaiba frees his head nicely. Oh but Xavier has switched to an armbar! Kaiba is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:34 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Jack Xavier!
Jack Xavier is the new lightweight champion!
An out of breath Jack Xavier thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
Seto Kaiba spoke after the fight, saying 'My...trap... It didn't work.'.
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Event:
GR 10: Kaiba vs Ortega
Date: Jan 26, 2019 |
#R1#
Horrible takedown attempt by Kaiba or perhaps it was just good defense by Ortega, which made it look bad.
Ortega stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Ortega wants it to stay on the feet.
Ortega throws a right and a left that Kaiba avoids nicely.
Kaiba shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Ortega as he avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Seto Kaiba. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kaiba moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.#CL#
Kaiba moves into the clinch.
Kaiba slows down the pace here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Kaiba gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground. #T1#
Ortega controls Kaiba momentarily but Kaiba frees himself.
Kaiba won't allow Ortega to sweep him here.
Kaiba really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Ortega controls Kaiba momentarily but Kaiba frees himself.
Kaiba looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Kaiba postures up.
#SUB2#
Ortega has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Kaiba can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Kaiba looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Ortega is trying to keep Kaiba in close.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Kaiba slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Kaiba in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Ortega is not content to let Kaiba control the position. #T3#
Ortega can't do much from the bottom here.
Ortega is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Kaiba's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Kaiba will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Ortega is staying active underneath Kaiba, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Ortega moves into full guard.
#SUB2#
Ortega looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#SUB2#
Ortega working for a triangle but Kaiba defends it easily.
#SUB2#
Ortega throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Kaiba escapes and throws Ortega's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Kaiba happy to just control the position for now.
Kaiba wants to control but Ortega is keeping him busy.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ortega is looking for a sweep.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Seto Kaiba dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Ortega circles away from the clinch attempt.
A little jabbing left from Ortega on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Kaiba dives in and grabs Ortega's left leg, looking for a takedown. Ortega pushes down on Kaiba's head and hops out.
Kaiba shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Ortega sprawls well. Ortega wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Kaiba gets slowly back to his feet.
Kaiba rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Ortega moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Ortega lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Kaiba throws a nice looking combination but Ortega bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Kaiba tries to clinch up but Ortega circles away and keeps his distance.#CL#
Kaiba rushes Ortega and presses him up against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC2#
Ortega breaks from the clinch.
Kaiba misses with a double jab
and Ortega counters with a nice uppercut. #T1#
Ortega avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
#TD#
Kaiba gets a takedown into half guard.
Kaiba wants to pass the guard but Ortega is defending well.
Ortega is trying to control but can't.
#SUB#
Kaiba seems to be looking for submissions.
Kaiba prevents Ortega from improving his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Kaiba is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ortega can do to turn this around?#SUB#
Kaiba is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Kaiba seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Kaiba tries to pass the half guard into mount. Ortega knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Kaiba content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Kaiba drops an elbow to the side of Ortega's head. #T3#
Kaiba trying to control the action but Ortega is working from the bottom.
Ortega misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Kaiba trying to mount his opponent but Ortega defends it.
Ortega is trying to maintain the position but Kaiba is very close to passing his half guard.
Ortega wants to get back to full guard.
Kaiba seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Ortega does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Ortega circles away from the clinch attempt.
#CL#
Kaiba clinches with his opponent.
Kaiba jumps guard but Ortega stands there with Kaiba around his waist. Kaiba gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Seto Kaiba. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T4##BC2#
Ortega escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Ortega thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kaiba tries to clinch up but Ortega circles away and keeps his distance.
Ortega only half commits to the counter leg kick.#TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Ortega enables Kaiba to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Ortega manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Kaiba throwing strikes but missing.
Kaiba looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.#SUB2#
Ortega has his foot on Kaiba's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Kaiba works his way back into a safe position though.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ortega keeping full guard, as Kaiba tries to pass.
Kaiba trying to control but Ortega is working from the bottom.
Ortega looking for a sweep. Not yet Ortega, not yet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Seto Kaiba dominated that second 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. This is the final round!
#R3#
Kaiba tries to close the distance and clinch but Ortega swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Ortega lands with a nice body punch.
Ortega circles away from the clinch attempt.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Ortega! But no joy.
Seto Kaiba seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kaiba wants to clinch but Ortega slips to the side
and Ortega counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Ortega swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ortega showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kaiba.
Ortega throws a body punch but Kaiba moves out of range.
Kaiba closes the distance looking to clinch
letting Ortega counter with a right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kaiba wants to clinch.
Ortega unleashes a big counter combination but Kaiba bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.#T1#
Kaiba looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Ortega is fending him off so far but Kaiba persists. Nope, Ortega circles away and we're back to standing.
Kaiba fails in his attempt to clinch. #CL#
Kaiba moves into the clinch successfully.
Kaiba tries to pull guard but Ortega won't allow it.
Kaiba drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Seto Kaiba. That's going to take a lot out of him.#BC2#
Ortega escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#T2#
Ortega throws a series of strikes that have Kaiba backpedaling.
Kaiba is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Brian Ortega seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kaiba shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Ortega pinned against the cage. Ortega gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. #TD#
Kaiba drives through with a takedown into Ortega's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.#SUB2#
Kaiba got a little sloppy there for a moment and Ortega has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Kaiba has managed to get both his arms back between Ortega's legs - danger averted.#SUB2#
Ortega working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Kaiba has passed into half guard!
#T3#
Kaiba prevents Ortega from improving his position.
Ortega is trying to maintain the position but Kaiba is very close to passing his half guard.
Kaiba prevents Ortega from improving his position.
Kaiba wants to take a breather but Ortega is having none of it.
Seto Kaiba overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB2#
Ortega looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Ortega is trying to get back to full guard.
Ortega takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#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.
Ortega is trying to control but can't.
Ortega is staying active underneath Kaiba, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Kaiba is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Ortega is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Kaiba looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Ortega is trying to get back to full guard.
Kaiba wants to control but Ortega is keeping him busy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Ortega looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Kaiba takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
And that's the end of the fight!
Brian Ortega comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Kaiba 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 Donald Grub scores the fight 29:28
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 29:28
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Seto Kaiba!
Seto Kaiba really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Rogue Clothing logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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Event:
GR 7: Souza vs Kaiba
Date: Jan 05, 2019 |
#R1#
Kaiba moves out of range of the body kick from Souza.
Souza throws a right hand that Kaiba ducks under and follows up with a left that Kaiba also avoids with ease.
Souza tries to bum rush Kaiba with a series of wild strikes but Kaiba uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Souza looks to land a combination. Kaiba sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Souza.#TD2#
Kaiba closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Kaiba 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.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Souza wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Kaiba is working Souza over with some ground and pound from side control.
Souza wants to get back to his feet.#SUB2#
Kaiba has hold of Souza's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Souza seems comfortable defending it but Kaiba has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Souza is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Souza is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Kaiba couldn't care less - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Seto Kaiba!
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Event:
GR 4: Kimura vs Kaapio
Date: Dec 15, 2018 |
#R1#
Blanca scores with a body shot.
Blanca misses with a double jab.
Kaiba takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Blanca fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kaiba manages to avoid it.#CL2#
Blanca moves into range and clinches up with Kaiba.
Kaiba lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Blanca misses with a body punch.
Nice body punch from Blanca.
Kaiba working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Blanca is looking to break free of the clinch but Kaiba has double underhooks.
Blanca tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kaiba's elbow.
Blanca has had enough of the clinch but Kaiba keeps him there for the moment.
Blanca is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kaiba unloads a knee to the mid-section. Blanca lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Kaiba has Blanca pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Blanca manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Blanca tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Blanca struggles to land a body shot inside as Kaiba controls his hands.
#TD#
Kaiba ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Kaiba no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard. #T1##SUB#
Blanca is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Kaiba has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Blanca is looking to defend but Kaiba has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Blanca! Kaiba pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Blanca taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Seto Kaiba!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 03, 2018 |
#R1#
Giovanni tries to bum rush Kaiba with a series of wild strikes but Kaiba uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Kaiba tries to clinch there but Giovanni circles away.
Giovanni lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
#TD2#
Giovanni shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Giovanni showed some decent athleticism there. #ROC2#
Kaiba is rocked!
Kaiba moves into full guard.
Oh Kaiba is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Kaiba controls Giovanni momentarily but Giovanni frees himself.
Kaiba trying to control the position here.
Kaiba seems to have got his legs back now.
Kaiba really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Kaiba is on top in guard.
#REVR##SUB#
Kaiba drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Giovanni manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Kaiba has Giovanni in his guard.#REVB##T1##SUB#
Kaiba is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Giovanni has his hands clasped together but Kaiba extends and breaks Giovanni's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Kaiba.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Seto Kaiba!
Donatello Giovanni was interviewed post fight and said 'Really?'.
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