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Event:
CFC CG 710
Date: Dec 07, 2024 |
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 6 wins and 6 losses; Slim Perkins! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 52 wins and 34 losses; Reijo Halli!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Dillan Fox and Gregory Folan.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Perkins tries for a takedown but Halli sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
We've been hearing reports that Perkins has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Perkins shoots in for a takedown but Halli shows good takedown defense.
Perkins shoots in but no luck this time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Slim Perkins. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Halli moves in looking to clinch but Perkins pushes him off.
Perkins tries to counter with a takedown but Halli is quick to defend against it.#CL2#
Halli has closed the distance and engaged Perkins in a clinch.
#TD2#
Halli has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Perkins regains guard immediately. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Perkins (0) vs (2) Halli
Halli preventing the sweep.
Halli stays in close to Perkins's body and controls the position.
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.
Halli stopping the sweep attempt from Perkins.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Perkins has his foot on Halli's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Halli works his way back into a safe position though.#T1#
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Perkins holds on and takes a little breather.
Perkins wants to sweep here but Halli controlling him for the moment.
Perkins has Halli pulled in close to control his posture.
Halli must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Perkins 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.
Halli is fighting to break Perkins's control of his arms but Perkins is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#T2#
Perkins is looking to sweep but instead, Halli has passed into half guard.
Perkins is controlling Halli's trapped leg to prevent Halli from advancing to side control.
Perkins wants to get back to full guard.
Perkins keeping hold of Halli's head, controlling as best he can. #T3#
Perkins wants to improve his position but Halli is controlling well.
Perkins is holding on to half guard well.
Halli looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Perkins controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4##SUB#
Perkins is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Halli pulls his head out easily.
Perkins is trying is best to control the position here.
Halli is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Perkins controlling the position for now.#T5#
Perkins is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Perkins manages to get to full guard.
Halli stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Perkins swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Halli is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#T6#
Perkins is pulling down on Halli's head. It's preventing any offense from Halli, at least for the moment.#SUB#
Perkins is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Halli is aware though and is defending well.
Halli preventing the sweep. #SUB#
Perkins is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Halli pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Perkins is keeping the position for now. #T7#
Halli wants to control from the top but Perkins keeps moving.
Perkins looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #T8#
Halli won't allow Perkins to sweep him here.
Halli 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.
Perkins looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Perkins controls Halli momentarily but Halli frees himself.
Perkins wants to sweep here but Halli controlling him for the moment. #T9#
Perkins manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Halli manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Perkins (2) vs (2) Halli
Perkins trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Perkins looking to sit in guard and control but Halli gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Perkins (2) vs (4) Halli#T10#
Perkins keeping moving, preventing Halli from controlling successfully.
Perkins lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Perkins (4) vs (4) Halli
Perkins is stalling in the full guard.
Perkins looking to pass the guard. #T11#
Halli wants to sweep here but Perkins controlling him for the moment.
Perkins pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Halli is keeping the position for now.
Perkins is working hard here to advance position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T12#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Halli is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Perkins (4) vs (6) Halli
Perkins seems keen to control Halli's posture.#SUB#
Perkins is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #T13#
Halli tries to free his leg and advance position but Perkins is retaining full guard.
Halli postures up.
Perkins wants to sweep here but Halli controlling him for the moment.
Halli's corner is telling him to maintain position.#T14#
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Perkins holds on and takes a little breather.
Halli preventing the sweep.
Perkins 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: Perkins (6) vs (6) Halli
Halli is trying to maintain the position but Perkins is very close to passing his half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Halli wants to get back to full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
As we have tied on points, we go to a tie breaker and Perkins gets a bonus point for attempting more subs.
Perkins takes the fight on points by 7 to 6.
During a confident post fight interview, Slim Perkins thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
CFC MM Birthday Bash
Date: Nov 30, 2024 |
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 8 wins and 8 losses; Radu Dracul! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 51 wins and 34 losses; Reijo Halli!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Ian Loll and Alec Ball.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Halli closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Halli goes for a takedown attempt but Dracul pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Dracul throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Halli's waist but Halli gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Dracul off to one side.
Halli drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Dracul defends it well.#TD2#
Halli changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Dracul looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Dracul (0) vs (4) Halli
Halli controls the position from side control.
Dracul is looking for a sweep.
Dracul is working hard here to advance position.
Halli just content to control the position.
Dracul is trying to improve his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Halli taking a breather here. #T1#
Dracul tries to buck Halli off but Halli is having none of it.
Halli is looking to take a break and control but Dracul is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T2#
Dracul can't do much from the bottom here.
Dracul is trying to get back to half guard.
Dracul wants to control but Halli postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dracul is trying to get back to half guard.
Dracul can't do much from the bottom here. #T3#
Halli is staying tight to Dracul's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Let's hope that Halli 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.
Dracul is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Dracul wants to control but Halli postures up.
Dracul stuck in half guard on the bottom here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4#
Dracul can't do much from the bottom here.
Dracul is looking for a sweep.
Halli slows the pace down.
Dracul is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T5#
Halli controls the position.
It looks like Halli 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.
You can see the frustration on Dracul's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Dracul is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T6#
Halli working away.
Dracul is trying to get back to half guard.
Halli takes a little break here. Dracul wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Dracul manages to work his way to half guard, despite Halli's best efforts.
Dracul is looking to improve his position.
#T7#
Dracul trying to control but Halli postures up.
Dracul is trying to get back to full guard.
Dracul wants to control but Halli is keeping busy.
Dracul is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Halli is thwarting Dracul's attempts to control the position.#T8#
Halli not doing much here.
Dracul wants to control but Halli passes into side.
Score +3 for passing guard: Dracul (0) vs (7) Halli
Dracul tries to improve position but can't.
Dracul seems a little lost for a moment, as Halli dominates the positioning.#T9#
Dracul is looking for a sweep.
Halli is looking to take a break and control but Dracul is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
You can see the frustration on Dracul's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Dracul is looking to regain half guard here but Halli keeps moving and retains side control. #T10#
Dracul wants to control but Halli postures up.
You can see the frustration on Dracul's face as Halli controls the position.
Dracul is looking for a sweep.
Dracul gets back to half guard.
Dracul is looking for a sweep. Halli is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Dracul makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Dracul.
Halli looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #T11#
Halli tries to free his leg and advance position but Dracul is retaining full guard.
Dracul working a defensive guard but Halli passes into half guard.
Dracul wants to improve his position but Halli is controlling well.
#SUB#
Dracul actively working from the bottom here.
Dracul is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Dracul is breathing heavily.
Halli is looking to advance position but Dracul won't allow it. #T12#
Dracul has his hands clasped together around Halli's back. He's all about the action.
Halli performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Dracul wants to control but Halli is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Halli prevents Dracul from improving his position.
Halli is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#T13#
Dracul trying to hold on to Halli's head to control him but Halli postures up.
Dracul is controlling Halli's trapped leg to prevent Halli from advancing to side control.
Halli prevents Dracul from improving his position.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Halli prevents Dracul from improving his position.
Dracul trying to hold on to Halli's head to control him but Halli postures up.
#T14#
Well, if Halli 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.
Dracul trying to control from the bottom.
Dracul is trying to get back to full guard.
Dracul regains full guard. Nicely done.
Dracul wants to sweep here but Halli controlling him for the moment.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Dracul is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dracul (2) vs (7) Halli
Dracul tries to free his leg and advance position but Halli is retaining full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Halli wins on points by 7 to 2.
In his post fight interview, Reijo Halli started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception. |
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Event:
CFC MM CG 4
Date: Nov 23, 2024 |
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 50 wins and 34 losses; Reijo Halli! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 8 losses; Klaas Jan Tijhoff!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Steve Smith and William Peck.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Tijhoff goes for a double leg but Halli avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Halli continues to drive forward.
Tijhoff shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Halli as he avoids it easily.
Klaas Jan Tijhoff seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Halli gets a clinch. #TD#
Halli lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Halli (2) vs (0) Tijhoff
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tijhoff wants to improve his position but Halli is controlling well.
Halli takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Halli is looking to advance position but Tijhoff won't allow it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tijhoff wants to get back to full guard.
Halli trying to control the pace. #T1#
Tijhoff is looking for a sweep. Halli is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Halli looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Halli in particular looking to stall.
Tijhoff keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount. #T2#
Tijhoff wants to control but Halli is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Tijhoff wants to improve his position but Halli is controlling well.
Tijhoff gets back to full guard.
#T3#
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Tijhoff holds on and takes a little breather.
Tijhoff manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Halli manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Halli (2) vs (2) Tijhoff
Tijhoff looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Tijhoff 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.
Tijhoff tries to free his leg and advance position but Halli is retaining full guard. #T4#
Tijhoff looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Tijhoff wants to pass the guard but Halli is keeping the position.
Tijhoff looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #T5#
Halli tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Halli is pulling down on Tijhoff's head to control his posture.
Tijhoff trying to control but Halli is working from the bottom.
Tijhoff tries to free his leg and advance position but Halli is retaining full guard. #T6#
Halli can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Tijhoff controls the pace.
Halli pulls Tijhoff in to control the position.
Tijhoff slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Halli keeping moving, preventing Tijhoff from controlling successfully. #T7#
Tijhoff controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Tijhoff works a leg free and moves into half guard. #T8#
Halli trying to control from the bottom.
Tijhoff stalling.
Tijhoff trying to pass the guard but Halli defending well.
The fighters are battling for position here. Halli manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #T9#
Tijhoff controlling from the top position.
Halli keeping moving, preventing Tijhoff from controlling successfully.
Tijhoff sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Halli's guard.
Tijhoff is taking a breather. Halli 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.
Halli is looking to control Tijhoff's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Halli avoid being mounted?#T10#
Still in half guard, Tijhoff seems content to 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.
Halli is pressing down on Tijhoff's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Tijhoff wants to pass the guard but Halli is keeping the position.
Halli has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #T11#
Tijhoff controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Tijhoff forces his way into half guard.
Halli is looking to improve his position.
#T12#
Still in half guard, Tijhoff seems content to control.
Tijhoff is keen to just control but Halli is a slippery customer.#T13#
Halli is looking to improve his position.
Tijhoff is looking to advance position but Halli won't allow it.
Tijhoff is controlling the pace.
#T14#
Tijhoff wants to control but Halli is keeping him busy.
Tijhoff performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
As we have tied on points and both fighters attempted the same number of subs, we will decide the bout based on the toss of a coin! Halli is heads and Tijhoff is tails.
The coin is in the air and it lands... heads!
Halli takes the fight on points by 3 to 2.
Reijo Halli 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:
CFC MM CG 2
Date: Nov 09, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 20 wins and 22 losses; Mean Gean! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 50 wins and 33 losses; Reijo Halli!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Dillan Fox and Gregory Folan.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Halli rushes Gean and presses him up against the cage.#TD#
Gean turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Gean (4) vs (0) Halli
Gean 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.
Gean content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Gean trying to control the action but Halli is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Gean looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Halli can't do much from the bottom here.
Halli manages to work his way to half guard, despite Gean's best efforts.#T1#
Gean is pressing down on Halli's thigh, looking to free his foot. Halli is holding on for now.
Gean is looking to take a break and control but Halli is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Halli 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.
Gean is pressing down on Halli's thigh, looking to free his foot. Halli is holding on for now.
Gean is trying to control the action in half guard but Halli is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Halli is controlling Gean's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Halli is not content to let Gean control the position.#T2#
Gean is pressing down on Halli's thigh, looking to free his foot. Halli is holding on for now.
Gean is working hard here to advance position.
Halli trying to control here.
#SUB#
Gean is looking for a kimura but Halli is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Gean to get the leverage. #T3#
Gean wants to free his trapped foot but Halli is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Gean is looking to stall here but Halli recovers full guard.
Gean trying to control the position from guard on top but Halli is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gean passes into half guard.
Gean is just content to waste time from the top position. Halli takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard. #T4#
Gean is looking to advance position but Halli has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Gean (4) vs (4) Halli
Gean tries to improve his position but instead Halli has taken his back! Score +3 for taking back: Gean (4) vs (7) Halli
Gean holding both Halli 's hands and preventing any damage.
Gean trying to control but not successfully.
Gean tries to break free.
#T5#
Gean trying to control but not successfully.
I would not like to be Gean right now.
Gean can't escape the position.
Gean is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Halli gets his hands free as Gean looks to control.
Halli controlling from the back.
Halli is trying to stick to Gean's back but Gean is turning into Halli. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Halli's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Gean. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gean (6) vs (7) Halli#T6#
Gean controls from within his opponent's guard.
Halli looking to control but Gean passes into half guard.
Gean wants to pass to mount but Halli is defending the position.
Gean content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #T7#
Gean works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Gean (9) vs (7) Halli
Halli tries to improve position but can't.
Gean wants to lay and pray for a moment but Halli keeps working. #T8#
Halli stops Gean from passing to mount.
Gean passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Halli! Score +2 for reaching mount: Gean (11) vs (7) Halli
Halli stops Gean from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Halli wants to control but Gean is having none of it.
Gean is trying to take his opponent's back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Halli is working to get back to half guard.
#T9#
Gean sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #SUB#
Gean jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Halli manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Halli tries to buck Gean off but Gean is having none of it.#T10##SUB#
Gean thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Gean takes a little break here. Halli wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.#SUB#
Gean tries for a kimura but Halli is defending well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gean wants to control but Halli is keeping him busy. #T11##SUB#
Gean tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Gean has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Gean wants to control but Halli is keeping him busy. #SUB#
Gean is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Halli knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Halli is looking to reverse the position.#T12##SUB#
Gean thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Halli tries to bench press Gean off him but Gean keeps the position.
Halli is being controlled here.
Halli struggling a bit here.
Halli tries to buck Gean off but Gean is having none of it.#T13#
Gean tries to advance position but instead Halli slips a leg back in to half guard. #SUB#
Gean is looking for a kimura here.
Halli wants to control but Gean is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Gean is stalling here. Halli is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Gean seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Halli has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Gean (11) vs (11) Halli
Gean gets back to half guard.#T14#
Gean slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#SUB#
Gean working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Halli has passed into half guard!
Gean tries to get to full guard but Halli has control of the leg.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Halli slows the pace down in half guard.
Gean wants to get back to full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
As we have tied on points, we go to a tie breaker and Gean gets a bonus point for attempting more subs.
Gean takes the fight on points by 12 to 11.
An out of breath Mean Gean 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:
CFC CG NY 11
Date: Oct 26, 2024 |
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 50 wins and 32 losses; Reijo Halli! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 1 losses; Chrysanthos Xanthopoulos!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, Dean Styles and Bruno Lombardi.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Halli moves into range and clinches up with Xanthopoulos.#TD#
Halli has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Xanthopoulos regains guard immediately. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Halli (2) vs (0) Xanthopoulos
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Xanthopoulos pulls Halli in to control the position.
Xanthopoulos wants to sweep but no luck.
Halli engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Xanthopoulos seems keen to control Halli's posture.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Halli stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Xanthopoulos swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Xanthopoulos seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Halli wants to control from the top but Xanthopoulos keeps moving.
Xanthopoulos looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #T2#
Xanthopoulos is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Halli is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Xanthopoulos has his hands on Halli's head, controlling the position. #T3##SUB2#
Xanthopoulos is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Halli defends well.
Halli 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.
Halli won't allow Xanthopoulos to sweep him here. #T4#
Xanthopoulos working a defensive guard here.
Halli wants to control from the top but Xanthopoulos keeps moving.
Xanthopoulos has Halli pulled in close to control his posture.
Halli sitting in guard here, content to control. #T5#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Xanthopoulos is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Halli (2) vs (2) Xanthopoulos
Halli trying to control the position here.
Halli looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
My spies in Steel Penn Training Den inform me that Xanthopoulos has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Halli wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Xanthopoulos is now in half guard.
Xanthopoulos is controlling the pace.
#T6#
Halli won't allow Xanthopoulos to pass to mount.
Halli trying to control here.
Xanthopoulos controlling the pace. #T7#
Xanthopoulos looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Halli wants to control but Xanthopoulos is keeping busy.
Xanthopoulos is controlling the pace.
Xanthopoulos looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #T8#
Xanthopoulos keeps trying to improve his position.
Xanthopoulos is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Xanthopoulos is pressing down on Halli's thigh, looking to free his foot. Halli is holding on for now. #T9#
Xanthopoulos slows the pace down in half guard.
Xanthopoulos moves into full mount! Halli won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Halli (2) vs (5) Xanthopoulos
Xanthopoulos controlling from the full mount. #T10#
Xanthopoulos looking to control but Halli is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Halli tries to hold on but Xanthopoulos pushes him away.
Xanthopoulos seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Halli is holding on tight.
Xanthopoulos controlling the pace for now.
Xanthopoulos is trying to take his opponent's back.
#T11#
Xanthopoulos controlling from the full mount.
Xanthopoulos wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Xanthopoulos trying to control but Halli is having none of it.
Xanthopoulos is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.#T12#
Halli is looking to improve his position but Xanthopoulos isn't that keen on the idea.
Halli wants to control but Xanthopoulos is having none of it.
Xanthopoulos tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T13#
Xanthopoulos wants to control the action but instead Halli gets a body lock and reverses into Xanthopoulos's guard! Nice work! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Halli (4) vs (5) Xanthopoulos
Xanthopoulos is controlling Halli's posture.
Halli forces his way into half guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.#T14#
Xanthopoulos is pressing down on Halli's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Xanthopoulos looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Halli looking to pass the guard.
Halli stays in close to Xanthopoulos's body and controls the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Xanthopoulos holds on and takes a little breather.
And that's the end of the fight!
Xanthopoulos wins on points by 5 to 4.
After the fight, Chrysanthos Xanthopoulos 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:
CFC CG NY 8
Date: Oct 05, 2024 |
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 50 wins and 31 losses; Reijo Halli! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 2 losses; Genkei Takahashi!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, Columbo Gatti and John Kavanagh.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Takahashi dives in and grabs Halli's left leg, looking for a takedown. Halli pushes down on Takahashi's head and hops out.#CL#
Takahashi tries to keep at a distance but Halli has taken the fight into the clinch.
Takahashi has Halli pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Halli manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. #TD2#
Takahashi gets a trip takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Halli (0) vs (2) Takahashi
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Halli is trying is best to control the position here.
Halli is looking for a sweep. Takahashi is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Well, if Takahashi 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.
Halli trying to control from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Takahashi slows the pace down in half guard. #T1#
Takahashi is trying to control the action in half guard but Halli is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Halli desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Takahashi controlling the action here.
Takahashi is pressing down on Halli's thigh, looking to free his foot. Halli is holding on for now. #T2##SUB2#
Takahashi is working for a submission of some sort.
#SUB2#
Takahashi wants to work for an arm triangle but Halli is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
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.
Takahashi is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#T3##SUB2#
Takahashi is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Halli defends it well.
Takahashi trying to control the action but Halli is working from the bottom. #T4#
Takahashi wants to free his trapped foot but Halli is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Takahashi is still trying to improve position.
Takahashi content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Halli is refusing to be controlled, as Takahashi sits in half guard. #T5#
Takahashi might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Halli haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Takahashi moves into full mount! Halli won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Halli (0) vs (5) Takahashi
Takahashi looking to control and managing it successfully.
Takahashi tries to control but Halli wriggling away. #T6#
Takahashi tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Halli is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Halli is squirming around, avoiding Takahashi's attempts to control the action.
Takahashi controlling his opponent.
Halli tries to hold on but Takahashi postures up.#T7#
Takahashi pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Takahashi controlling from the full mount. #T8#
Halli is looking to improve his position but Takahashi isn't that keen on the idea.
Halli wants to control but Takahashi is having none of it.
Takahashi wants to take his opponent's back but Halli doesn't allow it.
Halli wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back. Score +3 for taking back: Halli (0) vs (8) Takahashi#T9#
Halli tries to break free.
What can Halli do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Takahashi tries to keep control of the position but Halli is staying busy.#T10#
Good control from Takahashi.#SUB2#
Takahashi looking for the RNC.
Takahashi keeps control of the position easily here as Halli tries to buck him off.
#T11##SUB2#
Takahashi has got his arm under Halli's chin working for the choke… has he got it? It looks pretty tight! Oh! Halli has spun round into Takahashi's guard beautifully! Well done that man!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Halli (2) vs (8) Takahashi
Halli tries to free his leg and advance position but Takahashi is retaining full guard.
Takahashi 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.
Takahashi has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #T12#
Takahashi keeping full guard, as Halli tries to pass.
Halli content to stall in guard here.
Takahashi 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.#T13#
Takahashi pulls Halli in to control the position.
Takahashi wants to sweep but no luck.
Halli stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Takahashi swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Takahashi has his hands on Halli's head, controlling the position. #T14#
Halli won't allow Takahashi to sweep him here.
Takahashi is pulling down on Halli's head to control his posture.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Takahashi wins on points by 8 to 2.
Genkei Takahashi tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool. |
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Event:
CFC CG 29
Date: Jul 28, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 17 wins and 14 losses; Jisoo Oh! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 50 wins and 30 losses; Reijo Halli!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Trevor Gratis and Robert Douchet.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL2#
Halli instigates a clinch. #TD2#
Halli works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Oh (0) vs (2) Halli
Halli preventing the sweep.
Oh is controlling Halli's posture.
Oh seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.#SUB#
Oh looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Halli passes into half guard.
Oh is trying to get back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Oh is working hard here to advance position.#T1#
Oh wants to control but Halli is keeping busy.
Oh gets full guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Oh holds on and takes a little breather.
Oh is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Oh being controlled here, momentarily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Oh is controlling Halli's posture.
Oh looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB#
Oh looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Oh looking for a sweep. Not yet Oh, not yet.
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.#T3#
Halli trying to control but Oh is working from the bottom.
Oh has Halli pulled in close to control his posture.
Oh tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Oh seems keen to control Halli's posture.#T4#
Oh controls Halli momentarily but Halli frees himself. #SUB#
Oh escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Halli gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Oh pulls Halli in close to his closed guard and prevents Halli from doing any damage or advancing position.#T5#
Halli looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Halli looking to sit in guard and control but Oh gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Oh (2) vs (2) Halli#T6#
Halli keeping moving, preventing Oh from controlling successfully.
Oh engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #T7#
Oh pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Halli is keeping the position for now.
Halli pulls Oh in close to prevent any damage.
Oh stays in close to Halli's body and controls the position. #T8#
Halli can't keep his opponent in guard - Oh advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #SUB#
Oh is working for a kimura but Halli is defending it quite comfortably.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Oh in particular looking to stall.#T9##SUB#
Oh is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
#T10#
Oh tries to pass the half guard into mount. Halli knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #T11#
Oh moves into full mount! Halli won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Oh (5) vs (2) Halli
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Oh swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Halli is now in Oh's guard. A big mistake from Oh there, giving up the dominant position! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Oh (5) vs (4) Halli
Halli advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Oh (5) vs (7) Halli
Halli trying to control the action but Oh is working from the bottom. #T12#
Halli takes a little break here. Oh wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Halli's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Oh tries to bench press Halli off him but Halli keeps the position. #T13#
Oh gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Oh is trying to control but can't.
Halli content to control rather than advance.
Halli looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #T14#
Oh moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Halli must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Halli controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Oh trying to keep a closed guard but Halli is proving a slippery customer.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Oh bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Halli's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Oh (7) vs (7) Halli
And that's the end of the fight!
As we have tied on points, we go to a tie breaker and Oh gets a bonus point for attempting more subs.
Oh takes the fight on points by 8 to 7.
Jisoo Oh retains his super heavyweight title!
Our winner, Jisoo Oh, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Event:
WP 120
Date: Jul 03, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 50 wins and 29 losses; Reijo Halli! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 14 wins and 28 losses; Bjj Catch Wrestler!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Donald Grub and Daniel Bishop.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Halli closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Catch Wrestler is looking for a takedown.
Halli gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Catch Wrestler.
Halli prevents a takedown attempt there.
Reijo Halli has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bjj Catch Wrestler.#TD2#
Catch Wrestler has Halli pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Catch Wrestler pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Halli tumbling to the mat - Catch Wrestler dives into Halli's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Halli (0) vs (2) Catch Wrestler
Halli pulls Catch Wrestler in to control the position.
Halli has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Catch Wrestler trying to control the position from guard on top but Halli is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Halli has Catch Wrestler pulled in close to control his posture. #T1#
Catch Wrestler advances to half guard.
Catch Wrestler trying to control the action but Halli is working from the bottom.
Catch Wrestler wants to pass the guard but Halli is defending well.
Halli controlling the position for now.#T2#
Catch Wrestler is pressing down on Halli's thigh, looking to free his foot. Halli is holding on for now.
Halli wants to get back to full guard.
Catch Wrestler not doing much here.
Halli trying to hold on to Catch Wrestler's head to control him but Catch Wrestler postures up.
Catch Wrestler content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #T3#
Halli is controlling Catch Wrestler's trapped leg to prevent Catch Wrestler from advancing to side control.
Catch Wrestler content to control rather than advance. #T4#
Halli is refusing to be controlled, as Catch Wrestler sits in half guard.
Catch Wrestler controlling the action here.#T5#
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.
Catch Wrestler seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Halli does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T6#
Catch Wrestler wants to free his trapped foot but Halli is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Catch Wrestler trying to control the pace.
Halli is holding on to half guard well.
Catch Wrestler is trying to control. Halli wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T7#
Halli trying to control here.
Halli tries to roll over but Catch Wrestler keeps him under control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Halli controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Catch Wrestler controlling the action here. #T8#
Halli wants to improve his position but Catch Wrestler is controlling well.
Halli keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Catch Wrestler prevents Halli from improving his position.#T9#
Catch Wrestler sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Catch Wrestler wants to free his trapped foot but Halli is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Halli controlling the position for now.#T10#
Still in half guard, Catch Wrestler seems content to control.
The fighters are battling for position here. Halli manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Catch Wrestler stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Halli swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Catch Wrestler trying to control the position from guard on top but Halli is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Halli pulls Catch Wrestler in close to prevent any damage. #T11#
Catch Wrestler pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Halli is keeping the position for now.
Catch Wrestler controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Catch Wrestler pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Halli is keeping the position for now. #T12#
Catch Wrestler controls from within his opponent's guard.
Catch Wrestler pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Halli is keeping the position for now.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Halli holds on and takes a little breather. #T13#
Catch Wrestler wants to control from the top but Halli keeps moving.
Catch Wrestler pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Halli is keeping the position for now.
Halli controlling the position.
Catch Wrestler trying to control the position from guard on top but Halli is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Halli is controlling Catch Wrestler's posture.#T14#
Catch Wrestler won't allow Halli to sweep him here.
Catch Wrestler controlling from the top position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Catch Wrestler trying to control the position from guard on top but Halli is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that's the end of the fight!
Catch Wrestler wins on points by 2 to 0.
Bjj Catch Wrestler very nearly forgot to thank Un-Kaged Nutrition amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you. |
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Event:
WP 119
Date: Jun 29, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 50 wins and 28 losses; Reijo Halli! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 55 wins and 70 losses; Anthony Lavicci!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Donald Grub and James Atkins.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD2#
Lavicci changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Halli looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Halli (0) vs (4) Lavicci
Halli manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Lavicci is trying to control the action in half guard but Halli is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Halli trying to control here.
Lavicci trying to control the action but Halli is working from the bottom.
Lavicci takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#SUB2#
Lavicci is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Halli has managed to free his arm - good work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lavicci wants to free his trapped foot but Halli is holding on for dear life with his legs. #T1#
Lavicci trying to control from half guard but Halli is working away.
Halli won't allow Lavicci to pass to mount.
Lavicci passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Halli! Score +3 for passing guard: Halli (0) vs (7) Lavicci
Lavicci seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Halli is holding on tight.
Lavicci trying to control but Halli is having none of it. #T2#
Lavicci avoids the attempt from Halli to control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lavicci trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Lavicci has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Ground Zero Workout Gym. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Lavicci takes Halli's back. Score +3 for taking back: Halli (0) vs (10) Lavicci#T3#
Lavicci has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Halli's body.
#SUB2#
Lavicci tightening his grip on Halli, looking for the choke.
Halli can't escape the position.
#SUB2#
Lavicci working for a choke but Halli is defending well.
Lavicci trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Halli doesn't escape. #T4#
Lavicci trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Lavicci avoiding Halli 's attempts to control his hands. #SUB2#
Lavicci has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Halli has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Halli prevents Lavicci from getting a body triangle.#T5##SUB2#
Lavicci is persistently looking for the submission but Halli is defending it well.
Lavicci has good solid back control here.
Lavicci trying to control.#T6#
Halli trying to control the position but Lavicci manages to sink in the hooks. #SUB2#
Lavicci working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Lavicci wants to control but Halli manages to buck him off and is now in Lavicci's guard! Nice work there by Halli! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Halli (2) vs (10) Lavicci
Lavicci is adopting a defensive guard.#T7#
Lavicci is continuing to stall.#SUB2#
Halli looking to improve position, pressing down on Lavicci's thigh with his hand. Lavicci seems to be working to lock up a guilotine though... is Halli paying attention? Apparently not! He's locked it up tight! Halli's face has turned purple! Will he tap? Will he! YES! He's tapped! Lavicci picked his opening and made it count! Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 7:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Anthony Lavicci!
After winning the bout, Anthony Lavicci 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:
WP 118
Date: Jun 26, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 50 wins and 27 losses; Reijo Halli! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 64 wins and 71 losses; Strega Notturna!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Richard Clark and Sam Margolis.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Nice sprawl there from Halli as Notturna shoots in.#TD2#
Notturna feints and as Halli raises his hands in defense, Notturna changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Halli (0) vs (2) Notturna
Notturna trying to control but Halli is working from the bottom.
Notturna is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Notturna advances to half guard. #SUB2#
Notturna is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Halli is refusing to be controlled, as Notturna sits in half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1##SUB2#
Notturna wants to work for an arm triangle but Halli is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Notturna controlling the pace.
It looks like Notturna 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.#T2#
Notturna trying to control the action but Halli is working from the bottom.
Notturna with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Halli desperately trying to maintain half guard. #SUB2#
Notturna is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Halli wants to get back to full guard.#T3#
Halli trying to control but Notturna postures up.
#SUB2#
Notturna is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Halli defends it well.
Notturna controlling the pace.
Notturna works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Halli (0) vs (5) Notturna
Notturna trying to control but he's not successful this time. #T4#
Halli is working to get back to half guard.
Notturna tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Notturna is continuing to stall.
Halli regains half guard.
Notturna stalling. #T5#
Halli holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now. #SUB2#
Notturna is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#SUB2#
Notturna is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Halli doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Notturna.
Notturna wants to control but Halli is keeping him busy. #T6#
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Notturna wants to take a breather but Halli is having none of it.
Halli is trying to maintain the position but Notturna is very close to passing his half guard.
Notturna is looking to advance position but Halli won't allow it.
Notturna is trying to control the action in half guard but Halli is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T7#
Notturna controlling the pace.
Notturna's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#SUB2#
Notturna is trying to work for a kimura but Halli is defending well.
Notturna is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Notturna passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Halli (0) vs (8) Notturna#T8#
Notturna looking to control and managing it successfully.
Halli is trying to reverse the position but instead Notturna has taken his back - oops! Score +3 for taking back: Halli (0) vs (11) Notturna#SUB2#
Notturna is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Notturna wants to control but Halli is keeping busy.#SUB2#
Notturna is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Halli is defending well though. Notturna let's go of the attempt for now.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Notturna's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
#T9#
Halli trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Notturna has the hooks in. Halli is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted. #SUB2#
Notturna tightening his grip on Halli, looking for the choke.
Notturna trying to control momentarily.
#SUB2#
Notturna has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Halli has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
#T10#
Halli is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
#SUB2#
Notturna working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Halli wants to control his opponent's hands but Notturna gets his hands free.
Notturna biding his time, controlling Halli.
Halli is in bad spot here.
Notturna controlling the position well here. Halli rolled but Notturna kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
#T11##SUB2#
Notturna looking for the RNC.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Notturna's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Notturna has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Halli's body.
Well, with Notturna on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Halli is tapping out... Can he escape the position?#T12##SUB2#
Halli defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Notturna's arms.
My spies in Average Judas Gym inform me that Notturna has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Notturna has good solid back control here.
Halli turns into Notturna and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Halli (2) vs (11) Notturna#T13#
Notturna is trying to control the position but Halli postures up.
Notturna 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.
Well,Halli is on his way to losing a decision here. Can he use his experience to pull something off in the closing minutes?
Notturna manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Halli manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Halli (2) vs (13) Notturna
Notturna stays in close to Halli's body and controls the position.
Halli can't keep his opponent in guard - Notturna advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #T14#
Notturna wants to free his trapped foot but Halli is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Halli is staying active underneath Notturna, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Notturna perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Notturna seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Halli does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
And that's the end of the fight!
Notturna wins on points by 13 to 2.
After winning the bout, Strega Notturna 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:
WP 117
Date: Jun 22, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 58 wins and 76 losses; Boris Balkan! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 50 wins and 26 losses; Reijo Halli!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, William Gold and Chris Edwards.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Balkan closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Balkan lands in his opponent's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Balkan (2) vs (0) Halli
Balkan not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Halli is controlling Balkan's posture.
Balkan sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Halli's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Balkan trying to pass the guard but Halli defending well.
Balkan looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #T1#
Balkan is pressing down on Halli's thigh, looking to free his foot. Halli is holding on for now.
Balkan trying to control the action but Halli is working from the bottom.
Still in half guard, Balkan seems content to control.
Halli preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Balkan is just content to waste time from the top position. Halli takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard. #T2#
Balkan trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Balkan not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
We've been hearing good reports from Balkan'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.
Balkan trying to control the position from guard on top but Halli is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3#
Balkan looking to pass the guard.
Balkan content to stall in guard here.
Balkan trying to control but Halli is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
Balkan pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Halli is keeping the position for now.
Halli controls Balkan momentarily but Balkan frees himself.
Balkan controlling from the top position.
Balkan has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T5#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T6#
Balkan tries to free his leg and advance position but Halli is retaining full guard.
Balkan is stalling in the full guard.
Balkan trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Balkan trying to control but Halli is working from the bottom.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Halli holds on and takes a little breather.
Balkan engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #T7#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Balkan seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Halli for as long as he can get away with.#T8#
Balkan postures up.
Halli 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.
Balkan stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Halli swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Balkan controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Balkan trying to control but Halli is working from the bottom.
Balkan trying to move into half guard but instead Halli has managed to sweep! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Balkan (2) vs (2) Halli#T9#
Halli 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.
Halli postures up.
Balkan is really struggling to control Halli but he's trying to hold on to the position.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Balkan holds on and takes a little breather. #T10#
Balkan is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Balkan looking to hit a scissor sweep but Halli is one step ahead there.
Balkan is working hard here to advance position.
Halli wants to pass the guard but Balkan is keeping the position.#T11##SUB#
Balkan working for a triangle but Halli defends it easily.
#SUB#
Balkan is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #T12#
Balkan is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Balkan is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Balkan is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Balkan (4) vs (2) Halli
Balkan will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Balkan wants to control from the top but Halli keeps moving. #T13#
Balkan is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Balkan passes into half guard.
Balkan sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Balkan is looking to stall here but Halli recovers full guard. #T14#
Balkan is stalling in the full guard.
Balkan wants to pass the guard but Halli is keeping the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Halli can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Balkan controls the pace.
Balkan wants to control from the top but Halli keeps moving.
And that's the end of the fight!
Balkan takes the fight on points by 4 to 2.
Boris Balkan thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
WP 116
Date: Jun 19, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 49 wins and 26 losses; Reijo Halli! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 97 wins and 62 losses; Bogdan Kersikov!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Colin Fotheringham and Paul Tew.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL#
Halli clinches up against the cage.#TD#
Halli lands a takedown into guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Halli (2) vs (0) Kersikov
Kersikov is controlling Halli's posture.
Halli stopping the sweep attempt from Kersikov.
Kersikov is controlling Halli's posture.
Kersikov looking for a sweep. Not yet Kersikov, not yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Halli pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kersikov is keeping the position for now.
Halli has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Halli wants to control from the top but Kersikov keeps moving. #T1#
Kersikov looking for a sweep. Not yet Kersikov, not yet.
Kersikov wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Kersikov looking for a sweep. Not yet Kersikov, not yet.
Kersikov is pulling down on Halli's head to control his posture.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Halli sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T2#
Halli wants to control from the top but Kersikov keeps moving.
Halli is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Kersikov is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Halli is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#T3#
Kersikov is pulling down on Halli's head to control his posture.
Halli looking to pass the guard.
Kersikov wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Halli won't allow Kersikov to sweep him here.
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.#T4#
Kersikov is pulling down on Halli's head to control his posture.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Halli wants to pass the guard but Kersikov is keeping the position.
Kersikov is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #T5#
Halli controlling from the top position.
Kersikov pulls Halli in to control the position.
Halli 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. #T6#
Kersikov has control of Halli's left arm, preventing Halli from doing any damage.
Halli stopping the sweep attempt from Kersikov.
Kersikov 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: Halli (2) vs (2) Kersikov#T7#
Halli is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Kersikov keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Halli tries to get to full guard but Kersikov has control of the leg.
Halli has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Kersikov is working away from the top position though.
Still in half guard, Kersikov seems content to control.#T8#
Halli slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Halli looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Kersikov puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Kersikov seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Halli has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Kersikov is working away from the top position though.#T9#
Kersikov looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Still in half guard, Kersikov seems content to control.#T10#
Halli is trying to get back to full guard.
Kersikov slows the pace down in half guard.
Kersikov tries to pass to full mount but Halli defends it. #T11#
Kersikov trying to advance position but Halli counters by regaining guard.
Kersikov sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Halli looking to control.
#T12#
Kersikov 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.
Kersikov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Halli swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kersikov content to stall in guard here. #T13#
Halli working a defensive guard here.
Halli has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Kersikov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Halli swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T14#
Halli working a defensive guard here.
Kersikov showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
As we have tied on points and both fighters attempted the same number of subs, we will decide the bout based on the toss of a coin! Halli is heads and Kersikov is tails.
The coin is in the air and it lands... heads!
Halli takes the fight on points by 3 to 2.
Reijo Halli decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way. |
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Event:
WP 115
Date: Jun 15, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 49 wins and 25 losses; Reijo Halli! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 36 wins and 24 losses; Roman Kersikov!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Donald Grub and Sam Margolis.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD2#
Kersikov closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Kersikov lands in his opponent's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Halli (0) vs (2) Kersikov
Kersikov works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Kersikov wants to pass the guard but Halli is defending well.
Halli 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.
Halli is trying to get back to full guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kersikov passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Halli (0) vs (5) Kersikov#T1#
Kersikov tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Kersikov forces the positional change into back control. Score +3 for taking back: Halli (0) vs (8) Kersikov#T2#
Halli turns into Kersikov and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Halli (2) vs (8) Kersikov
Halli stays in close to Kersikov's body and controls the position.
Halli is fighting to break Kersikov's control of his arms but Kersikov is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Halli has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Kersikov wants to sweep here but Halli controlling him for the moment. #T3#
Kersikov pulls Halli in close to prevent any damage.
Halli engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Kersikov trying to keep a closed guard but Halli is proving a slippery customer.
#T4#
Halli stopping the sweep attempt from Kersikov.
Halli is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #T5#
Kersikov pulls Halli in close to prevent any damage.
Kersikov wants to sweep here but Halli controlling him for the moment.
Kersikov managing to control the position. #T6#
Halli wants to pass the guard but Kersikov is keeping the position.
Kersikov managing to control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kersikov is continuing to stall.#T7#
Kersikov looking for a sweep. Not yet Kersikov, not yet.
Kersikov is still trying to improve position.
Halli is fighting to break Kersikov's control of his arms but Kersikov is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Kersikov being controlled here, momentarily. #T8#
Halli wants to pass the guard but Kersikov is keeping the position.
Halli is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Kersikov managing to control the position. #T9#
Kersikov can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Halli controls the pace.
Kersikov wants to sweep but no luck.
Kersikov seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Halli wants to control from the top but Kersikov keeps moving. #T10#
Kersikov being controlled here, momentarily.
Kersikov pulls Halli in to control the position.
Halli trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Halli sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T11#
Kersikov 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.
Halli is stalling in the full guard.
Halli slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Halli (5) vs (8) Kersikov#T12#
Kersikov struggling a bit here.
Kersikov tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Halli working away.
Halli trying to control the action but Kersikov is working from the bottom. #T13#
Kersikov is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
You can see the frustration on Kersikov's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Kersikov is letting Halli control him for a moment. #T14#
Kersikov tries to improve position but can't.
Kersikov struggling a bit here.
Kersikov is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kersikov slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kersikov wins on points by 8 to 5.
A very excited looking Roman Kersikov made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Event:
WP 114
Date: Jun 12, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 84 wins and 41 losses; Nick Rodriquez! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 49 wins and 24 losses; Reijo Halli!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Sam Margolis and Colin Fotheringham.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Halli is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#CL2#
Halli pushes Rodriquez up against the cage in a clinch.#TD2#
Halli gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Rodriquez regains guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Rodriquez (0) vs (2) Halli
Rodriquez is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Halli stopping the sweep attempt from Rodriquez.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Halli pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Rodriquez is keeping the position for now.
Rodriquez pulls Halli in close to prevent any damage. #T1#
Halli slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Rodriquez 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: Rodriquez (2) vs (2) Halli
Halli is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T2#
Halli is still trying to improve position.
Rodriquez perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #T3#
Halli wants to improve his position but Rodriquez is controlling well.
Halli 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.
Rodriquez sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Rodriquez passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Rodriquez (5) vs (2) Halli
Rodriquez controlling the pace for now. #T4#
Halli stops Rodriquez from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Rodriquez controlling the position easily from mount.
Halli is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
#T5#
Halli keeps trying to improve his position.
Rodriquez controlling from the full mount.
Rodriquez seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Halli for as long as he can get away with.#T6#
Halli really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Rodriquez controlling from the full mount.
We've been hearing good reports from Rodriquez'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.
Halli regains half guard.
Rodriquez is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Halli! Score +3 for passing guard: Rodriquez (8) vs (2) Halli#T7#
Rodriquez tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Halli tries to reverse the position but Rodriquez maintains control.
Rodriquez tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Halli holds on to Rodriquez around his waist, trying desperately to prevent any attacks.#T8#
Rodriquez avoids the attempt from Halli to control.
Rodriquez controlling the position easily from mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rodriquez wants to take Halli's back but he can't do it this time. #T9#
Halli is in all sorts of trouble here.
Halli is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Rodriquez prevents Halli from getting the reversal.
Rodriquez controlling his opponent. #T10#
Rodriquez with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Halli really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Rodriquez works his way to his opponent's back.
Score +3 for taking back: Rodriquez (11) vs (2) Halli#T11#
Rodriquez controlling well, preventing Halli from escaping the position.
What can Halli do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Halli rolls, trying to escape but Rodriquez keeps control of the position.
#T12#
Halli is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Rodriquez gets his hands free as Halli looks to control. #T13#
Halli is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Halli wants to escape the position.
Halli is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Rodriquez will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T14#
Halli just trying to survive but Rodriquez is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Rodriquez controls the action.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rodriquez takes the fight on points by 11 to 2.
Our winner, Nick Rodriquez, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Event:
WP 113
Date: Jun 08, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 48 wins and 24 losses; Reijo Halli! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 35 wins and 23 losses; Roman Kersikov!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, James Glass and James Atkins.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Halli keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Halli has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Thib's Sweat Shoppe in the buildup to the fight.
Kersikov fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Kersikov changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Halli tries to avoid it but Kersikov manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Halli to the ground. Halli escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Reijo Halli has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Roman Kersikov.#CL#
Halli has Kersikov up against the cage in a clinch.
#TD#
Halli gets a trip takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Halli (2) vs (0) Kersikov
Kersikov is trying to get back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kersikov trying to hold on to Halli's head to control him but Halli postures up.
Halli stalling. #T1#
Kersikov is controlling Halli's trapped leg to prevent Halli from advancing to side control.
Halli is taking a breather. Kersikov 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.
Kersikov is looking to improve his position.
Kersikov controlling the position well. #T2#
Halli sitting and controlling from the half guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Kersikov keeping control of the position. #T3#
Still in half guard, Halli seems content to control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Halli wants to free his trapped foot but Kersikov is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Kersikov keeping hold of Halli's head, controlling as best he can.
Halli with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #T4#
Kersikov trying to control but Halli postures up.
Kersikov 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.
Halli wants to pass the guard but Kersikov is defending well.
Halli keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#T5#
Kersikov is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Kersikov wants to control but Halli is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Halli content to control rather than advance.
Halli passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Kersikov! Score +3 for passing guard: Halli (5) vs (0) Kersikov#T6#
Kersikov is trying desperately to improve position.
Kersikov looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back! Score +3 for taking back: Halli (8) vs (0) Kersikov
Halli is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
#T7#
Halli keeps control of the position as Kersikov tries to break free.
Kersikov is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Kersikov turns into Halli and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Halli (8) vs (2) Kersikov
Kersikov tries to free his leg and advance position but Halli is retaining full guard. #T8#
Kersikov not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Halli wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Kersikov is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Kersikov wants to control from the top but Halli keeps moving. #T9#
Kersikov is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Kersikov looking to pass the guard.
Kersikov 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.
Halli is trying to keep Kersikov in close.
#T10#
Kersikov 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.
Kersikov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Halli manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Kersikov manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Halli (10) vs (2) Kersikov
Kersikov trying to control the position here.
Halli preventing the sweep. #T11#
Halli stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kersikov swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Halli not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Kersikov is trying to keep Halli in close.
#T12#
Halli 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.
Halli won't allow Kersikov to sweep him here.
Kersikov is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Halli has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Halli tries to free his leg and advance position but Kersikov is retaining full guard. #T13#
Kersikov has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Halli has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Halli (13) vs (2) Kersikov
Kersikov tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Halli wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T14#
Halli wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kersikov keeps working.
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.
And that's the end of the fight!
Halli takes the fight on points by 13 to 2.
In his post fight interview, Reijo Halli started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception. |
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Event:
WP 112
Date: Jun 05, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 79 wins and 58 losses; The Reverend Jim Ignatowski! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 47 wins and 24 losses; Reijo Halli!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Richard Clark and Steven Brown.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Halli slaps away a takedown attempt from Ignatowski, before circling back to the center of the mat.#TD#
Ignatowski drives through with a takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Ignatowski (2) vs (0) Halli
Ignatowski slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Ignatowski (5) vs (0) Halli
Halli is trying to improve his position.
Halli is not content to let Ignatowski control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Halli tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Ignatowski wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T1#
Halli is in a bad spot here and he knows it... just holding on for now.
Ignatowski trying to control the position but Halli is working away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ignatowski controls the position from side control.
Both fighters take a look at the clock.#SUB#
Ignatowski swings around for an armbar but Halli sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Ignatowski's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ignatowski (5) vs (2) Halli#T2#
Ignatowski lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ignatowski (7) vs (2) Halli
Ignatowski is stalling in the full guard.
Ignatowski tries to free his leg and advance position but Halli is retaining full guard.
Halli has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
We've been hearing good reports from Ignatowski'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.
Ignatowski looking to pass the guard. #T3#
Ignatowski is working hard here to advance position.
Ignatowski 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.
Ignatowski tries to free his leg and advance position but Halli is retaining full guard. #T4#
Ignatowski's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Ignatowski is looking to pass into half guard but Halli pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Halli is in guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ignatowski (7) vs (4) Halli
Ignatowski controls Halli momentarily but Halli frees himself.
Halli wants to pass the guard but Ignatowski is keeping the position.
Halli sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Ignatowski 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.#T5#
Halli slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Ignatowski not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#T6#
Ignatowski is looking to sweep but instead, Halli has passed into half guard.
Ignatowski wants to get back to full guard.
Ignatowski controlling the position for now.
Ignatowski is trying to control but Halli passes into side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Ignatowski (7) vs (7) Halli
Halli controlling from side mount.
Ignatowski tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T7#
Halli taking a breather here.
Ignatowski tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T8#
Ignatowski trying to remain calm as Halli controls from the top position.
Ignatowski is looking to regain half guard here but Halli keeps moving and retains side control.
Ignatowski trying to remain calm as Halli controls from the top position.
You can see the frustration on Ignatowski's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Ignatowski is being controlled here.
Ignatowski is looking to regain half guard here but Halli keeps moving and retains side control. #T9#
Ignatowski trying to remain calm as Halli controls from the top position.
Ignatowski can't do much from the bottom here.
I wouldn't like to be where Ignatowski is right now.
Ignatowski sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Halli in particular looking to stall.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Halli trying to mount his opponent but Ignatowski defends it. #T10#
Ignatowski slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Ignatowski trying to control the position.
Ignatowski looking to hit a scissor sweep but Halli is one step ahead there. #T11#
Ignatowski pulls Halli in close to his closed guard and prevents Halli from doing any damage or advancing position.
Ignatowski looking to hit a scissor sweep but Halli is one step ahead there. #T12#
Halli 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.
Ignatowski is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Ignatowski 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.#T13#
Ignatowski wants to hit a sweep here but Halli passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Ignatowski there! Score +3 for passing guard: Ignatowski (7) vs (10) Halli
Halli controlling from the full mount.
Ignatowski tries to control Halli's body but Halli pushes him off. Ignatowski squirms to his side and now Halli has his back! Score +3 for taking back: Ignatowski (7) vs (13) Halli
Ignatowski is trying to break free.
Halli has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Ignatowski's body.
#T14#
Halli keeps control of the position as Ignatowski tries to break free.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Halli wins on points by 13 to 7.
A very excited looking Reijo Halli 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:
WP 111
Date: Jun 01, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 82 wins and 40 losses; Nick Rodriquez! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 47 wins and 23 losses; Reijo Halli!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Colin Fotheringham and James Glass.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Halli fails with a takedown attempt from distance.#CL2#
Rodriquez tries to keep at a distance but Halli has taken the fight into the clinch.
Halli wants a takedown but no success here.
#TD#
Rodriquez pulls guard.
Halli trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
We've been hearing good reports from Rodriquez'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.
Rodriquez pulls Halli in close to prevent any damage.
Halli 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rodriquez seems keen to control Halli's posture.#T1#
Rodriquez wants to sweep here but Halli controlling him for the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rodriquez manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Halli manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Rodriquez (2) vs (0) Halli
Rodriquez looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #T2#
Rodriquez wants to pass the guard but Halli is keeping the position.
Rodriquez's corner is telling him to maintain position.#T3#
Halli wants to sweep here but Rodriquez controlling him for the moment.
Rodriquez pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Halli is keeping the position for now.
Rodriquez postures up.
Halli looking to hit a scissor sweep but Rodriquez is one step ahead there.
Rodriquez is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#T4#
Rodriquez has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Halli is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Rodriquez sitting in guard here, content to control. #T5#
Halli wants to sweep here but Rodriquez controlling him for the moment.
Halli can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Rodriquez controls the pace.
Rodriquez seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Halli for as long as he can get away with.#T6##T7#
Rodriquez'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.
Halli has his hands on Rodriquez's head, controlling the position.
Rodriquez is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Rodriquez tries to free his leg and advance position but Halli is retaining full guard. #T8#
Rodriquez slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Rodriquez won't allow Halli to sweep him here.
Rodriquez will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Rodriquez sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T9#
Rodriquez tries to free his leg and advance position but Halli is retaining full guard.
Rodriquez is pushing down on Halli's leg trying to pass to half guard. Halli is fighting to maintain full guard but Rodriquez has managed to sneak the leg through.
Halli is looking to improve his position.
#T10#
Rodriquez is pressing down on Halli's thigh, looking to free his foot. Halli is holding on for now.
Rodriquez content to control rather than advance. #T11#
Halli wants to control but Rodriquez is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Rodriquez content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #T12#
Halli is looking to improve his position.
Rodriquez content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Rodriquez continues to stall.#T13#
Rodriquez passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Halli! Score +3 for passing guard: Rodriquez (5) vs (0) Halli
Rodriquez looking to control and managing it successfully.
Halli is working to get back to half guard.
#T14#
Rodriquez fails to advance to Halli's back.
Rodriquez tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Halli wants to hold on but Rodriquez pushes him away.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rodriquez takes the fight on points by 5 to 0.
During a confident post fight interview, Nick Rodriquez thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
Bots de Garra 149
Date: May 08, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 69 wins and 47 losses; Bobby Lee Nickal! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 46 wins and 23 losses; Reijo Halli!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Mauricio Rocha and Luis Engracia.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL2#
Halli rushes Nickal and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.#TD#
Nickal pulls guard effortlessly. #SUB#
Nickal looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Halli passes into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Nickal (0) vs (3) Halli
Nickal tries to get back to half guard but can't.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nickal sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.#SUB#
Nickal looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Halli uses his free foot to push down on Nickal's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Nickal. Score +3 for passing guard: Nickal (0) vs (6) Halli
Nickal is in all sorts of trouble here.
#T1#
Nickal is working hard here to advance position.
Halli looking to control but Nickal is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Halli content just to control the position here.
Nickal tries to get back to half guard but can't. #T2#
Nickal wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back. Score +3 for taking back: Nickal (0) vs (9) Halli
Nickal is trying to break free.
Halli struggling to keep hold of the position.
Nickal manages to reverse the position and now he's in Halli's guard. Nice work there by Nickal.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Nickal (2) vs (9) Halli#SUB#
Nickal drops back, looking for a kneebar! Halli looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Halli looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Halli! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Nickal (2) vs (13) Halli
Nickal is trying to get back to half guard.#T3#
Nickal manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. #SUB#
Nickal looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Nickal wants to get back to full guard but Halli has passed into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Nickal (2) vs (16) Halli
Nickal is looking for a sweep.
Halli content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Nickal is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Nickal wants to sweep but Halli has passed to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Nickal (2) vs (19) Halli#T4#
Nickal is not content to let Halli control the position.
Nickal is looking to regain half guard here but Halli keeps moving and retains side control.
Nickal trying to remain calm as Halli controls from the top position.
Nickal gets back to half guard.#SUB#
Nickal looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Nickal actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Nickal with the active half guard here but Halli passes nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Nickal (2) vs (22) Halli#T5#
Nickal is looking for a sweep.
Nickal regains half guard.#SUB#
Nickal looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Nickal actively working from the bottom here.#T6##SUB#
Nickal actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Nickal has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Halli escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Halli! Score +3 for passing guard: Nickal (2) vs (25) Halli
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.
Nickal tries to bench press Halli off him but Halli keeps the position. #T7#
Halli wants to control but Nickal is keeping him busy.
Nickal sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.#SUB#
Nickal looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T8#
Nickal is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Nickal looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Nickal actively working from the bottom here.
Nickal is breathing heavily.#SUB#
Nickal looking for a kimura from the bottom but Halli passes into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Nickal (2) vs (28) Halli
Halli trying to control the action but Nickal is working from the bottom.
Nickal tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Halli wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T9#
Nickal manages to work his way to half guard, despite Halli's best efforts.#SUB#
Nickal looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Nickal actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Nickal with the active half guard here but Halli passes nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Nickal (2) vs (31) Halli
Nickal is looking to reverse the position.#T10#
Halli wants to lay and pray for a moment but Nickal keeps working.
Nickal tries to bench press Halli off him but Halli keeps the position.
Nickal is not content to let Halli control the position.
Nickal is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Nickal regains half guard.#T11##SUB#
Nickal looking for submissions off his back.
Halli tries to pass to full mount but Nickal defends it.
Halli content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Nickal is looking for a sweep. Halli is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB#
Nickal is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Halli pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Nickal is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Halli pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Nickal looking for subs from the bottom but Halli mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Nickal (2) vs (34) Halli#T12#
Halli controlling from mount.
Halli manages to capitalize on a mistake by Nickal to take his back! Score +3 for taking back: Nickal (2) vs (37) Halli
Nickal tries to break free.
Nickal looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Halli's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Nickal is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Halli controls the position.
Nickal tries to break free.
Nickal tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell! #T13#
Halli sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Nickal looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back! Score +3 for taking back: Nickal (2) vs (40) Halli
Halli has the hooks in. Nickal is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Halli doesn't have the hooks in and Nickal manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Nickal (4) vs (40) Halli
Halli is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#SUB#
Nickal drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Halli manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Nickal has Halli in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Nickal (4) vs (42) Halli#SUB#
Nickal throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Halli escapes and throws Nickal's legs to the side, diving into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Nickal (4) vs (45) Halli#T14#
Nickal is looking to reverse the position.
Halli wants to lay and pray for a moment but Nickal keeps working.
Nickal tries to improve position but can't.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Halli wins on points by 45 to 4.
Reijo Halli 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:
Bots de Garra 140
Date: Apr 07, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 46 wins and 22 losses; Reijo Halli! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 57 wins and 38 losses; Ivan Kamenev!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Emerson Jorge and Luis Engracia.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD2#
Kamenev shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Kamenev was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Halli (0) vs (4) Kamenev
Kamenev is looking to take a break and control but Halli is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Kamenev controls the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kamenev wants to control but Halli is keeping him busy. #T1#
Kamenev just content to control the position.
Kamenev trying to control the action but Halli is working from the bottom.
Halli is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Kamenev is one step ahead and moves to full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Halli (0) vs (6) Kamenev
Halli's coaches at Thib's Sweat Shoppe 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.
Kamenev looking to control and managing it successfully.
Kamenev wants to take his opponent's back but Halli doesn't allow it. #T2#
Halli is squirming around, avoiding Kamenev's attempts to control the action. #T3#
Halli tries to hold on but Kamenev postures up.
Kamenev sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Kamenev prevents Halli from getting the reversal.
Kamenev looking to control and managing it successfully.
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.#T4#
Kamenev trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Kamenev controlling the pace for now.
Halli tries to get back to half guard but can't. #T5#
Kamenev avoids the attempt from Halli to control.#SUB2#
Kamenev looking for a guillotine from mount but Halli is having none of it.
Halli wants to control but Kamenev is having none of it.
Halli slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.#T6#
Kamenev wants to lay and pray for a moment but Halli keeps working.
Halli is looking for a sweep. Kamenev is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Kamenev wants to lay and pray for a moment but Halli keeps working.
Kamenev takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#T7#
Kamenev is looking to take a break and control but Halli is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Halli is controlling Kamenev's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Kamenev tries to pass to full mount but Halli defends it.
Halli is not content to let Kamenev control the position.
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.
Kamenev content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #T8#
Halli trying to control but Kamenev postures up.
#T9#
Halli won't allow Kamenev to pass to mount.
Halli is not content to let Kamenev control the position.
Halli is trying to get back to full guard.
Kamenev stalling away here and it's allowed Halli to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard. #T10#
Kamenev wants to control from the top but Halli keeps moving.
Kamenev 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.
Kamenev trying to control the position from guard on top but Halli is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T11#
Kamenev sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Halli seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Kamenev is looking to pass into half guard but Halli pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Halli is in guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Halli (2) vs (6) Kamenev#T12#
Kamenev is trying to keep Halli in close.
Halli is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Halli postures up.
Kamenev looking for a sweep. Not yet Kamenev, not yet.
Kamenev is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Halli trying to control but Kamenev is working from the bottom. #T13#
Kamenev looking for a sweep. Not yet Kamenev, not yet.
Halli content to stall in guard here.
Kamenev keeping moving, preventing Halli from controlling successfully.
Halli is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #T14#
Kamenev keeping full guard, as Halli tries to pass.
Kamenev is pulling down on Halli's head to control his posture.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kamenev wants to sweep here but Halli controlling him for the moment.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kamenev wins on points by 6 to 2.
A relieved looking Ivan Kamenev 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:
Bots de Garra 137
Date: Mar 27, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 48 wins and 35 losses; Tres Sulvar! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 46 wins and 21 losses; Reijo Halli!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Edson Gomes and Matheus Silva.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Halli has managed to clinch.
#TD2#
Halli has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Sulvar regains guard immediately. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Sulvar (0) vs (2) Halli
Sulvar is trying to hold Halli in close to prevent damage but Halli has managed to pass into half guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Sulvar trying to control but Halli postures up.
Sulvar preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Halli sitting and controlling from the half guard. #T1#
Sulvar preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Sulvar has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Sulvar continues to stall.#T2#
This is a sustained period of stalling by Sulvar.
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.
Sulvar is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Halli tries to pass the half guard into mount. Sulvar knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #T3#
Halli prevents Sulvar from improving his position.
Sulvar is working hard here to advance position.
Sulvar controlling the position well.
Halli seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Sulvar does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T4#
Sulvar trying to control from the bottom.
Sulvar is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Hammer House of Horror, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Sulvar is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Halli's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Halli's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Sulvar (4) vs (2) Halli
Sulvar keeps control of the position as Halli tries to break free.
Sulvar really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Halli.
Sulvar keeps control of the position as Halli tries to break free.
#T5#
Sulvar keeps control of the position easily here as Halli tries to buck him off.
Sulvar is hanging on to Halli's back as he tries to escape.
#T6#
Sulvar trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Halli doesn't escape.
Sulvar seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Halli for as long as he can get away with.
Halli tries to escape the position.
#T7#
Sulvar is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Halli is really stuck here.
#T8#
Sulvar controls the action.
I really don't envy Halli right now.
Halli is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
#T9#
Halli tries to break free.
Sulvar wants to control but Halli is keeping busy.
Sulvar controlling well, preventing Halli from escaping the position.
Sulvar wants to control but Halli is keeping busy.
Sulvar gets his hands free as Halli looks to control.
Halli is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Sulvar's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
#T10#
Halli wants to escape the position.
Halli 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.
Halli is still trying to improve position.
Halli is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Halli trying to control the action but Sulvar just sinks the hooks in. #T11#
Sulvar tries to keep control of the position but Halli is staying busy.
I really don't envy Halli right now.
Sulvar not allowing Halli to control his hands.
Halli looking very determined here, making life difficult for Sulvar.
#T12#
Halli is in bad spot here.
Sulvar wants to control but Halli is keeping busy.
Halli trying to control the hands but Sulvar breaks the grip.
Sulvar biding his time, controlling Halli.
Sulvar'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#
Sulvar trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
#T14#
Sulvar is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Halli can't escape the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Halli trying to control the hands but Sulvar breaks the grip.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sulvar takes the fight on points by 4 to 2.
Tres Sulvar 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:
Bots de Garra 136
Date: Mar 24, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 50 wins and 23 losses; Ricky Clubber! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 46 wins and 20 losses; Reijo Halli!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Matheus Silva and Paulo Santos.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Halli clinches. #TD#
Clubber wants the takedown. Halli is fighting it off but Clubber persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Halli's guard against the ropes. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Clubber (2) vs (0) Halli
Halli is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Clubber is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Clubber will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Halli keeping full guard, as Clubber tries to pass. #T1#
Halli can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Clubber controls the pace.
Halli is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T2#
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Halli holds on and takes a little breather.
Clubber sitting in guard, not really doing much.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
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.#T3#
Clubber looking to pass the guard.
Clubber is stalling in the full guard.
Halli keeping moving, preventing Clubber from controlling successfully.
Halli being controlled here, momentarily. #T4#
Clubber tries to free his leg and advance position but Halli is retaining full guard.
Halli is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Clubber looking to pass the guard. #T5#
Halli 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.
Halli looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
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.
Clubber stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Halli swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Clubber stays in close to Halli's body and controls the position. #T6#
Clubber seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Halli for as long as he can get away with.
Clubber trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Clubber pushing down on Halli's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Clubber controlling the action here. #T7#
Clubber'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.
Halli is trying to get back to full guard.#T8#
Clubber trying to control the pace.
Clubber wants to pass the guard but Halli is defending well.
Clubber with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Clubber is looking to stall here but Halli recovers full guard. #T9#
Clubber stays in close to Halli's body and controls the position.
Halli is trying to control the position but Clubber postures up.
Clubber pushing down on Halli's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Clubber is taking a breather. Halli 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.#T10#
Clubber prevents Halli from improving his position.
Clubber is just content to waste time from the top position. Halli takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Clubber showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Halli looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T11#
Clubber looking to pass the guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Halli is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Clubber (2) vs (2) Halli
Halli trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Halli must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#T12##SUB#
Halli is sitting in close to Clubber's body. Clubber has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Halli is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Halli is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Clubber.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 12:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Ricky Clubber!
Ricky Clubber retains his super heavyweight title!
A victorious Ricky Clubber 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:
Bots de Garra 135
Date: Mar 20, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 45 wins and 20 losses; Reijo Halli! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 63 wins and 45 losses; Tommy Toehold!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Seu Braga and Matheus Silva.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD#
Halli closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Halli lands in his opponent's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Halli (2) vs (0) Toehold
Halli 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.
Halli is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Toehold keeping moving, preventing Halli from controlling successfully.
Toehold 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Toehold keeping moving, preventing Halli from controlling successfully. #T1#
Halli won't allow Toehold to sweep him here.
Halli trying to control but Toehold is working from the bottom.
Toehold wants to control the position but Halli says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Halli is thwarting Toehold's attempts to control the position.#T2#
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
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.
Halli wants to take a breather but Toehold is having none of it.
Halli is taking a breather. Toehold 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.
Toehold wants to improve his position but Halli is controlling well.
Halli wants to take a breather but Toehold is having none of it.
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.#T3#
Toehold won't allow Halli to pass to mount.
Toehold holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Toehold won't allow Halli to pass to mount.
Halli wants to lay and pray for a moment but Toehold keeps working. #T4#
Toehold is trying to get back to full guard.
Halli tries to pass to full mount but Toehold defends it.
Toehold is controlling Halli's trapped leg to prevent Halli from advancing to side control.#T5#
Halli performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Toehold is looking for a sweep. Halli is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T6#
Toehold is controlling Halli's trapped leg to prevent Halli from advancing to side control.
Halli looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Toehold is looking to control Halli's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Toehold avoid being mounted?#T7#
Toehold regains full guard. Nicely done.
Toehold is pulling down on Halli's head to control his posture.
Halli controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Halli preventing the sweep.
Toehold keeps trying to improve his position.
Toehold being controlled here, momentarily. #T8#
Halli wants to control from the top but Toehold keeps moving.
Toehold pulls Halli in close to his closed guard and prevents Halli from doing any damage or advancing position.#T9#
Toehold wants to sweep but no luck.
Toehold wants to hit a sweep here but Halli passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Toehold there! Score +3 for passing guard: Halli (5) vs (0) Toehold
Toehold tries to get back to half guard but can't. #T10#
Halli takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Halli will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Toehold tries to hold on but Halli postures up.
Toehold slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.#T11#
Toehold is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Toehold trying to control here.
Halli looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Toehold trying to control here.
#T12#
Halli wants to take a breather but Toehold is having none of it.
Halli controlling the pace.
Toehold gets back to full guard.
#T13#
Toehold being controlled here, momentarily.
Toehold seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Halli trying to control but Toehold is working from the bottom. #T14#
Toehold 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.
Halli slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Halli (8) vs (0) Toehold
Halli is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Toehold will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Toehold regains half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Halli takes the fight on points by 8 to 0.
Reijo Halli 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:
Bots de Garra 134
Date: Mar 17, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 44 wins and 20 losses; Reijo Halli! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 55 wins and 28 losses; Abu Schaubi!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Matheus Silva and Seu Braga.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Halli shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Schaubi napping and manages to drive through into side control! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Halli (4) vs (0) Schaubi
Schaubi is not content to let Halli control the position.
Schaubi tries to buck Halli off but Halli is having none of it.
Halli 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 fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
You can see the frustration on Schaubi'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.
Schaubi is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Halli's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Schaubi tries to get to full guard but Halli has control of the leg. #T1#
Halli content to control rather than advance.
Schaubi trying to hold on to Halli's head to control him but Halli postures up.
Halli not doing much here.
Halli is thwarting Schaubi's attempts to control the position.#T2#
Schaubi is looking to improve his position.
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.
Halli tries to pass to full mount but Schaubi defends it.
Schaubi is looking to control Halli's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Schaubi avoid being mounted?
Schaubi wants to get back to full guard.#T3#
Schaubi wants to control but Halli is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Schaubi tries to roll over but Halli keeps him under control.
Schaubi trying to control here.
Schaubi is looking to improve his position.
#T4#
Schaubi has his hands clasped together around Halli's back. He's all about the action.
Schaubi is trying to control but can't.
Halli trying to control the action but Schaubi is working from the bottom.
Schaubi is looking to improve his position.
Schaubi is looking to control Halli's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Schaubi avoid being mounted?#T5#
Schaubi wants to improve his position but Halli is controlling well.
Schaubi trying to control from the bottom.
Schaubi is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Schaubi slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Halli wants to control from the top but Schaubi keeps moving. #T6#
Schaubi trying to keep a closed guard but Halli is proving a slippery customer.
Schaubi is adopting a defensive guard.#T7#
Schaubi looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Halli puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Schaubi is trying to maintain the position but Halli is very close to passing his half guard.#T8#
Schaubi wants to get back to full guard.
Schaubi trying to control here.
Schaubi wants to get back to full guard but Halli has passed into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Halli (7) vs (0) Schaubi
Halli is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Schaubi will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.#T9#
Schaubi is looking to regain half guard here but Halli keeps moving and retains side control.
Halli wants to lay and pray for a moment but Schaubi keeps working.
Schaubi is looking to regain half guard here but Halli keeps moving and retains side control.
Schaubi is still trying to improve position.#T10#
Schaubi is trying to control Halli's posture but Halli avoids it.
Schaubi 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.
Schaubi is trying to improve his position.
Schaubi is trying to control Halli's posture but Halli avoids it.
Schaubi is looking to reverse the position.
Schaubi is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Halli wants to control but Schaubi is keeping him busy. #T11#
Schaubi tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Halli wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Halli happy to just control the position for now.
Schaubi is looking for a sweep.#T12#
Schaubi is trying to control Halli's posture but Halli avoids it.
Schaubi tries to bench press Halli off him but Halli keeps the position. #T13#
Schaubi is not content to let Halli control the position.
Schaubi is looking for a sweep.#T14#
Halli trying to control the position but Schaubi is working away.
Schaubi manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Halli (7) vs (2) Schaubi
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Schaubi perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
And that's the end of the fight!
Halli takes the fight on points by 7 to 2.
Reijo Halli 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.
Abu Schaubi spoke after the fight, saying 'Gawld dawg'. |
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Event:
Bots de Garra 132
Date: Mar 10, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 85 wins and 64 losses; Conald Petersen! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 44 wins and 19 losses; Reijo Halli!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Emerson Jorge and Daniel Cesar.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD#
Petersen fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Halli to the ground. Petersen is now in Halli's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Petersen (2) vs (0) Halli
Halli looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Petersen is stalling in the full guard.
Halli trying to control the position here.
Halli keeping moving, preventing Petersen 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.
Petersen sitting in guard, not really doing much.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Petersen looking to pass the guard.
Petersen is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#T1#
Petersen has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Halli looking for a sweep. Not yet Halli, not yet.
Petersen controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Halli keeping full guard, as Petersen tries to pass.
Petersen trying to control the position from guard on top but Halli is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Petersen slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Petersen wants to control from the top but Halli keeps moving. #T2#
Petersen is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
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.
Petersen trying to control the position from guard on top but Halli is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Petersen looking to sit in guard and control but Halli gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Petersen (2) vs (2) Halli#T3#
Halli won't allow Petersen to sweep him here.
Petersen wants to control but Halli passes easily into half guard.
Halli is looking to take a break and control but Petersen is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Petersen is positioning himself well to prevent Halli advancing to mount. #SUB#
Petersen actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Petersen looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T4#
Halli is looking to take a break and control but Petersen is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Petersen moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Halli postures up.
Halli stopping the sweep attempt from Petersen.
Halli looking to pass the guard.
Petersen trying to control the position.
#T5#
Halli won't allow Petersen to sweep him here.
Petersen is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Halli preventing the sweep.
Halli wants to pass the guard but Petersen is keeping the position.
Petersen is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Petersen has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Petersen wants to control but Halli passes easily into half guard.
#T6#
Petersen is looking to improve his position.
Halli controlling the action here.
Petersen desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Halli is stalling here. Petersen is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Halli seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Petersen has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Petersen (6) vs (2) Halli
Petersen wants to control but Halli is keeping him busy. #T7#
A lull in the action here as Petersen stalls from top position.
Halli tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Petersen wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Petersen trying to control the action but Halli is working from the bottom.
Petersen content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Petersen trying to control the position but Halli is working away. #T8#
Petersen passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Halli! Score +2 for reaching mount: Petersen (8) vs (2) Halli
Halli is squirming around, avoiding Petersen's attempts to control the action.
Petersen controlling from the full mount.
Halli is wriggling around here but as he tries to escape, Petersen has taken his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Petersen (11) vs (2) Halli
A lull in the action here.
Petersen is controlling the position but Halli somehow manages to roll and ends up with half guard.
#T9#
Well, if Petersen 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.
Petersen wants to take a breather but Halli is having none of it.
Petersen passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Halli! Score +3 for passing guard: Petersen (14) vs (2) Halli
Petersen trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Petersen content just to control the position here. #T10#
Halli is looking to improve his position but Petersen isn't that keen on the idea.
Petersen takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Halli is squirming around, avoiding Petersen's attempts to control the action.
Halli stops Petersen from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Petersen takes his opponent's back. Perhaps a chance to lock up a rear naked choke here.
Score +3 for taking back: Petersen (17) vs (2) Halli
Petersen is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish. #T11#
Halli manages to reverse the position and now he's in Petersen's guard. Nice work there by Halli.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Petersen (17) vs (4) Halli#SUB#
Petersen had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Halli defends it easily.#T12#
Petersen seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Petersen looking for a sweep. Not yet Petersen, not yet.
Petersen working a defensive guard here.
Petersen is looking to sweep but instead, Halli has passed into half guard.
Halli is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Petersen (17) vs (7) Halli
Halli wants to take Petersen's back here but Petersen is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
#T13#
Petersen tries to hold on but Halli postures up.
Halli prevents Petersen from getting the reversal.
Petersen is working hard here to advance position.
Petersen tries to control the position but Halli now has his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Petersen (17) vs (10) Halli
Halli avoiding Petersen 's attempts to control his hands.
Petersen is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Halli is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Petersen turns into Halli and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Petersen (19) vs (10) Halli#T14#
Halli keeping full guard, as Petersen tries to pass.
Halli has control of Petersen's left arm, preventing Petersen from doing any damage.
Halli not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Petersen wants to control from the top but Halli keeps moving.
Petersen stands and throws Halli's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Petersen (22) vs (10) Halli
Petersen moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Petersen trying to control the action but Halli is working from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Petersen takes the fight on points by 22 to 10.
During a confident post fight interview, Conald Petersen thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
Bots de Garra 130
Date: Mar 03, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 44 wins and 18 losses; Reijo Halli! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 32 wins and 21 losses; Ricky Judge!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Paulo Santos and Emerson Jorge.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD#
Halli shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Halli was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Halli (4) vs (0) Judge
Halli staying calm.
Judge struggling a bit here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The referee asks Halli politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Halli prefers to stall for the moment though.#T1#
Judge tries to improve position but can't.
Halli is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Judge will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
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.#SUB#
Halli goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Judge has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Halli but great work by Judge. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Halli (4) vs (4) Judge
Halli's coaches at Thib's Sweat Shoppe 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.
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.#T2#
Judge trying to control the action but Halli is working from the bottom.
Judge advances nicely into full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Halli (4) vs (6) Judge
My spies in Mary Gracies Jiu Jitsu inform me that Judge has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Judge controlling his opponent.
Judge trying to control but Halli is having none of it.
Halli wants to hold on but Judge pushes him away.#T3#
Halli really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Halli is squirming around, avoiding Judge's attempts to control the action.
Halli is looking to improve his position but Judge isn't that keen on the idea.#T4#
Judge tries to take Halli's back but instead Halli uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Halli is looking to improve his position.
Judge seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Halli does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Halli has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Judge is working away from the top position though.
Still in half guard, Judge seems content to control.
Halli is looking to improve his position.
#T5#
Judge trying to control the pace.
Halli has his hands clasped together around Judge's back. He's all about the action.
Judge wants to take a breather but Halli is having none of it. #T6#
Judge passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Halli (4) vs (9) Judge
Halli is looking for a sweep.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Judge wants to control but Halli is keeping him busy.
Judge advances to full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Halli (4) vs (11) Judge
Judge takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#T7#
Halli tries to improve his position but instead Judge has taken his back! Score +3 for taking back: Halli (4) vs (14) Judge
Judge controls the position.
Halli prevents Judge from getting a body triangle.
Judge just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
#T8#
Halli prevents Judge from getting a body triangle.
Halli turns into Judge and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Halli (6) vs (14) Judge
Halli has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Halli is fighting to break Judge's control of his arms but Judge is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Judge wants to sweep but no luck.
Halli looking to sit in guard and control but Judge gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Halli (6) vs (16) Judge#T9#
Judge trying to control but Halli is working from the bottom.
Judge being controlled here momentarily.
Halli has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T10#
Judge stays in close to Halli's body and controls the position.
Judge pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Halli is keeping the position for now.
Judge wants to control from the top but Halli keeps moving.
Judge trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T11#
Judge passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Halli (6) vs (19) Judge
Halli tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Judge wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Judge is looking to take a break and control but Halli is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Halli tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T12#
Judge slows the pace down.
You can see the frustration on Halli's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Judge is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position. #T13#
Halli tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Halli is trying to escape the position but Judge is controlling the position.
Halli is not content to let Judge control the position.
Halli is trying to get back to half guard.#T14#
Halli is trying to control Judge's posture but Judge avoids it.
Judge tries to move to mount but Halli blocks the move with his legs.
Halli is trying to work for a sweep but Judge has mounted him! Score +2 for reaching mount: Halli (6) vs (21) Judge
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Halli wants to control but Judge is having none of it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Judge wins on points by 21 to 6.
A victorious Ricky Judge 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:
WVT 196: Seanoa v Oliva
Date: Dec 09, 2023 |
#R1#
Halli uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Haudegen has time to react.
Haudegen waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Halli.
Halli misses with a wild body shot.
Halli ducks under a wild hook from Haudegen.#CL#
Halli fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Haudegen, pushing him back against the cage.#TD2#
Haudegen drags the fight down to the ground.
Halli wants to control from the top but Haudegen keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Halli advances position into side control!
Halli is looking to take a break and control but Haudegen is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
You can see the frustration on Haudegen's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Halli is trying to ground and pound but Haudegen uses the momentary lack of control by Halli to regain half guard. #T1#
Haudegen is refusing to be controlled, as Halli sits in half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Halli is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Halli wants to pass to mount but Haudegen is defending the position.
Halli sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Halli is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Haudegen! #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Haudegen slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Halli is pressing down on Haudegen's thigh, looking to free his foot. Haudegen is holding on for now. #SUB#
Halli is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Haudegen has managed to free his arm - good work.
Halli is trying to control. Haudegen wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Halli content to control rather than advance.
Halli prevents Haudegen from improving his position.#T3##SUB#
Halli seems to be looking for submissions.
Haudegen 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.
Haudegen avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Halli.
Haudegen trying to hold on to Halli's head to control him but Halli postures up.
#SUB#
Haudegen makes his way to full guard, as Halli worked for a kimura.
Haudegen keeping full guard, as Halli tries to pass. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Halli working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #SUB2#
Haudegen had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Halli defends it easily.#SUB2#
Haudegen is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Halli is aware though and is defending well.
Halli stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Haudegen swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB#
Halli 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.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Haudegen working a defensive guard but Halli manages to pass into side control anyway.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Reijo Halli dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Halli throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Halli throws a jab but it's blocked by Haudegen.
A lazy left from Halli finds it's target.
Halli misses with an uppercut.
Halli fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Haudegen manages to avoid it.
Haudegen shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Halli but Halli pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Haudegen keeps the fight on the outside.
Halli misses with a straight left.
Haudegen tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Haudegen throws a jab but it's blocked by Halli.
Haudegen ducks under a wild hook from Halli.
Haudegen feints the counter takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Halli fails with an attempt to clinch.
Haudegen feints the counter takedown.
Reijo Halli seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Halli fails with the takedown.
Halli swings for the body but Haudegen moves out of range.
Haudegen tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Halli moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Haudegen works the jab nicely.#T1#
Halli tries to clinch but Haudegen is having none of it.
Halli tries to clinch but Haudegen is having none of it.
And Haudegen tries to counter it with a takedown but Halli pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Haudegen avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Haudegen jabs at Halli's body.
Halli swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Halli shoots in looking for a takedown. Haudegen tries to sprawl out of it but Halli keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Haudegen manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Halli's corner calls for a 1-2. Halli obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Halli is looking to clinch but Haudegen is avoiding it.
And Haudegen tries to counter it with a takedown but Halli pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Haudegen just misses with a punch to the body.
Halli slips a straight right by Haudegen.
The fight stays on the outside here - Halli looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#T2#
Halli throws a shot from downtown. Haudegen moves away and avoids it.
Haudegen changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Halli lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Haudegen shoots in and drives through. Halli sprawls well.
Haudegen steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Halli.
Haudegen has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Haudegen there as he acknowledges the shot.
Halli throws a poor cross that misses
#TD2#
and Haudegen counters with a single leg into guard. Halli didn't expect that.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Haudegen wants to pass the guard but Halli is keeping the position.
Haudegen 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. #SUB#
Halli had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Haudegen defends it easily.
Halli 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.#T3#
Halli looking to control.
Svalbard Haudegen has got the better of the ground game so far.
Haudegen looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #SUB#
Haudegen got a little sloppy there for a moment and Halli has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Haudegen has managed to get both his arms back between Halli's legs - danger averted.
Haudegen trying to control but Halli is working from the bottom.
Halli bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Haudegen's guard. #REVR##T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Haudegen is pulling down on Halli's head to control his posture.
Halli advances position into side control!#SUB#
Halli tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Halli has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #SUB#
Halli is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Haudegen is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
The ground and pound from Halli seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Haudegen is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Halli's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Reijo Halli will probably get the nod.
That's time! Halli's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Halli tries to close the distance and clinch up but Haudegen swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Haudegen with the counter takedown but Halli avoids it easily.
Halli takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Haudegen fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Halli on the side of the head.
Halli is looking to clinch but Haudegen is avoiding it.
Halli fails in his attempt to clinch.
Haudegen drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Halli defends it well.
Haudegen avoids the body shot from Halli.
Haudegen throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Halli. #TD#
Haudegen gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Halli to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Halli advances to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Halli seems to be looking for submissions.
Halli prevents Haudegen from improving his position.#T1##SUB#
Halli seems to be looking for submissions.
Haudegen tries to get to full guard but Halli has control of the leg.
Haudegen is staying active underneath Halli, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Haudegen keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount. #SUB#
Halli is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Haudegen defends it well. #SUB#
Halli seems to be looking for submissions.
Svalbard Haudegen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Haudegen makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Haudegen.
Halli stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Haudegen swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Halli trying to control the position from guard on top but Haudegen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Halli pushing down on Haudegen's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Halli has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
A nice elbow there by Halli.#T3#
Halli wants to control the pace but Haudegen is squirming around nicely. #SUB#
Halli goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Haudegen is on top in guard.
Halli wants to sweep here but Haudegen controlling him for the moment. #SUB#
Halli has his foot on Haudegen's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Haudegen works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB#
Halli has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Haudegen is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Halli.
Halli is trying to improve his position.#T4#
Halli taking a bit of punishment here - Haudegen scoring with strikes.
Haudegen tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Halli looking for a sweep but Haudegen has passed into full mount! Oh no!#SUB2#
Haudegen 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 Haudegen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Svalbard Haudegen!
Our winner, Svalbard Haudegen, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Event:
WVT 190: Logan v Assndrop
Date: Nov 25, 2023 |
#R1#
Halli is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#CL2#
Halli has Cheese up against the cage in a clinch.
Halli lands a left hand that snaps the head of Cheese backwards.
Halli is leaning against Cheese and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Cheese tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Cheese lands a hook that snaps the head of Halli backwards.
Halli goes for a takedown in the clinch but Cheese prevents it.
Halli misses with a hook from the clinch.
Halli misses with the head strike.
#TD2#
Halli wants the takedown. Cheese is fighting it off but Halli persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Cheese's guard against the cage.
Halli looking to sit in guard and control but Cheese gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Halli pulls Cheese in close to his closed guard and prevents Cheese from doing any damage or advancing position.
Halli trying to keep a closed guard but Cheese is proving a slippery customer.
#T1##SUB2#
Halli looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Cheese is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Halli has his hands on Cheese's head, controlling the position.
Cheese won't allow Halli to sweep him here. #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.
Halli pulls Cheese in close to his closed guard and prevents Cheese from doing any damage or advancing position.
Cheese is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #SUB2#
Halli escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Cheese gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Halli keeping moving, preventing Cheese from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Halli has his foot on Cheese's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Cheese works his way back into a safe position though.
Cheese sitting in guard here, content to control. #T3##SUB2#
Cheese avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB2#
Halli looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Cheese has picked Halli up and slammed him! Halli can't keep hold of the triangle and Cheese manages to pass to side control!
Cheese taking a breather here.
Halli is trying to improve his position.
You can see the frustration on Halli's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Halli is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Halli is looking to improve his position.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Halli is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Cheese's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Cheese's back!#SUB2#
Halli is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
#SUB2#
Halli working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Cheese has hold of Halli's arm. He needs to escape this position sooner or later but for now he's happy enough to control the position and prevent the submission attempts.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Reijo Halli dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Halli tries to clinch there but Cheese circles away.
Halli lands a nice looking body shot.
Halli throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Cheese.
Cheese was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Halli dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Cheese staying out of range there.
Cheese throws a body punch but Halli moves out of range.
Halli tries to clinch there but Cheese circles away.
Halli misses with a right hand
and Cheese counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Nice uppercut lands for Halli. That snapped Cheese's head back.
Decent striking displayed by Halli there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Halli tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A swing and a miss from Cheese.
Halli ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cheese moves away.
Cheese wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Halli cracks a nice hook into Cheese's ribs.#T1#
Decent striking displayed by Halli there.
Halli shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Cheese pinned against the cage. Cheese gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Cheese is looking to counter punch.
Halli jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Cheese half committed to a counter leg kick.
Halli lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Halli lands a nice hook to Cheese's body. Cheese takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Halli misses with an uppercut. Cheese saw that one coming.
Halli slips under a jab.
Cheese uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Halli.
An attempted straight right counter from Cheese misses the target.
Halli misses with a wild body shot.
Cheese keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Halli.#CL2#
Cheese tries to keep at a distance but Halli has taken the fight into the clinch.
Halli swings away with an uppercut that misses.
#T2#
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Cheese creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Cheese lands with a left to the head.
Cheese lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Halli or not.
Cheese softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cheese misses with the head strike.
Halli misses with a short punch on the inside.
Halli lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Cheese backwards.
Cheese struggles to land a body shot inside as Halli controls his hands.
#TD2#
Halli drags the fight down to the ground.
Cheese really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Halli is trying to keep Cheese in close.
#SUB2#
Halli is looking for a triangle but Cheese pushes his legs off easily.
Reijo Halli has got the better of the ground game so far.
Cheese looking to pass the guard.
Halli not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3##SUB2#
Halli has an active guard here but Cheese has managed to pass into half guard.
Halli wants to improve his position but Cheese is controlling well.
Cheese is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Halli is looking to control Cheese's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Halli avoid being mounted?#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Halli is not content to let Cheese control the position.
Halli is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Cheese's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Cheese's back!
Cheese is keeping busy.
#SUB2#
Halli looking for the choke from the back. #SUB2#
Cheese is having to fend off submission attempts from Halli, who is looking to sink in the choke. Halli doesn't have the hooks in though and Cheese manages to reverse position! He's now on top, in his opponent's guard.
Halli is trying to control the position but Cheese postures up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Reijo Halli showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Cheese's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Halli tries to close the distance and clinch up but Cheese swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Cheese swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Cheese jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Halli lands a head shot.
Halli swings for the body but Cheese moves out of range.
Cheese moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Cheese throws a front kick aimed at Halli's knee but Halli avoids it well.
Halli 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.
Halli swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Cheese swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Cheese looks for the body kick but Halli saw that one coming.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Halli misses with a lunging right hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Cheese misses with a hook from the clinch.
Halli misses with a hook to the ribs.
Halli blocking some punches.
#T1#
A short right from Halli.
A nice left hand lands by Cheese.
Cheese lands a nice uppercut.
Cheese tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Cheese misses with a hook to the ribs.
Halli has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Halli is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Cheese gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Cheese.
Halli prevents a body shot from Cheese.
A left hand lands to the body for Halli.
Halli is working for takedown but Cheese is calmly controlling the position for now.
A right hook to the body lands for Cheese.
Cheese is pressed up against the cage. Halli has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Cheese down to the mat. Cheese avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Charles Eric Cheese has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Reijo Halli.
Halli takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Halli misses with a straight left.
A little feinted left hand from Cheese on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Halli swings widly with a right hand
and Cheese counters with a nice uppercut.
Halli swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Cheese.
Halli shoots in but no luck this time.
Cheese thumps Halli with a low kick.#CL2#
Halli clinches up against the cage.
Charles Eric Cheese 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!
Halli tries for a takedown. No joy.
Cheese lands an uppercut.
Cheese wants to stall.
Halli is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Cheese pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Cheese misses with a short punch on the inside.
Halli is trying to drag Cheese to the mat but Cheese just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Cheese swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Halli working aggressively here.
Cheese lands a hook to the side of the head.
Halli swings wildly with an uppercut but Cheese uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cheese lands a body punch in the clinch.
Halli tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Cheese's elbow.
Cheese looking to slow down the pace here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Halli.
Cheese lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.#T3#
Cheese lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Cheese taking a breather.
Cheese trying to stall but Halli improves his position.
Halli can't find room to land a body shot as Cheese controls the action.
A short left from Cheese.
Cheese manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
A short uppercut from Cheese.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Cheese creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Cheese misses with a short punch on the inside.
Cheese lands with a right to the head.
Cheese blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Halli is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Cheese trying to control the position but instead, Halli has worked for underhooks and has pushed Cheese into the cage.
Cheese displaying some good clinch control by pressing Halli up against the cage.
Cheese blocks an uppercut.
#T4#
Cheese misses with the head strike.
Halli misses with the head strike.
Halli tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Cheese tries to work over Halli's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Halli goes for a takedown in the clinch but Cheese prevents it.
Cheese lands a body punch in the clinch.
Halli lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Halli blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short body shot lands from Cheese as the two fighters clinch.
Cheese slows down the pace here.
Cheese lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Halli backwards.
Cheese swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Cheese doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Halli has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Cheese seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Halli can turn it around.
Cheese lands with a left to the head.
Halli's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Cheese misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Reijo Halli is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Halli tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Cheese just stands there and leans against the cage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Charles Eric Cheese showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Halli 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 Shigeki Sano scores the fight 28:29
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 28:29
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Reijo Halli!
A very excited looking Reijo Halli 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:
WVT 184: Anderson v Andrei
Date: Nov 11, 2023 |
#R1##CL#
Halli forces Corona back against the cage and clinches.
Halli lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Good body shot from Halli.
A head punch on the inside from Corona fails to land.
Halli struggles to land a body shot inside as Corona controls his hands.
Halli tries to throw a body punch but Corona avoids it by throwing Halli back against the cage.
Halli scores with a shot to the side of Corona's head.
Halli digs a right hand into Corona's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Corona's gas tank.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Halli.
Corona gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Halli.
Corona has a couple of punches blocked by Halli.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Halli as Corona tries to tie him up. #TD#
Halli has Corona pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Halli pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Corona tumbling to the mat - Halli dives into Corona's guard.
Corona keeping moving, preventing Halli from controlling successfully.
Corona looking to hit a scissor sweep but Halli is one step ahead there. #T1#
Halli trying to control the position from guard on top but Corona is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Corona bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Halli's guard. #REVB#
Halli 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.
Halli bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Corona's guard. #REVR##SUB2#
Corona working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Halli doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Halli manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Halli controlling from the top position.
Halli with a flurry of punches that miss. #T2#
Halli's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Halli wants to control from the top but Corona keeps moving. #SUB2#
Corona escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Halli gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Corona is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Halli trying to control the position from guard on top but Corona is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Corona looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB2#
Halli avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB2#
Corona is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Halli defends well.#T3##SUB2#
Corona is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Halli defends well.
Halli tries to free his leg and advance position but Corona is retaining full guard.
Corona is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Halli is not content to let Corona control the position.#SUB#
Halli actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Halli looking for submissions off his back.#T4##SUB2#
Corona is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Halli has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB2#
Corona is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Halli sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB#
Halli is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Corona pulls his head out easily.
The fighters are battling for position here. Halli manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Halli is on top in guard.
#REVR#
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Corona looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Corona looking to control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Reijo Halli dominated that 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.#R2#
Corona throws a lazy head kick #TD#
and Halli counters with a takedown into side control. #SUB#
Halli tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Halli has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #SUB#
Halli tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Halli wants to control but Corona is keeping him busy.
We've been informed that Corona has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Corona struggling a bit here.#SUB#
Halli is working to tighten his grip on Corona's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Corona has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Halli is really squeezing tight and eventually Corona passes out! Halli breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Reijo Halli!
After the fight, Reijo Halli 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.
Juan Corona spoke after the fight, saying 'Wow! He is more badass than I thought.'. |
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Event:
WVT 177: Anderson v Seanoa
Date: Oct 28, 2023 |
#R1##CL2#
Halli instigates a clinch.
Bang tries a body shot but Halli blocks it.
Bang misses with a punch to the body.
Bang is looking to control Halli's arms but Halli gets an underhook and turns him. Now Bang has his back to the cage.
Halli changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Bang fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Bang swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bang uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Halli has time to react.
Bang throws an overhand right that lands on Halli's shoulder, as Halli tries to avoid the shot.
Halli looks to score with a jab to the body but Bang is just out of range.
Bang is looking to counter with a shot to the body.#CL2#
Halli has Bang up against the cage in a clinch.
Halli has a couple of punches blocked by Bang.
Halli tries to pull guard but Bang won't allow it.
Bang throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Bang is pressed up against the cage. Halli has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Bang down to the mat. Bang avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Lemmy Bang has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Reijo Halli.
Halli tries to clinch up but Bang circles away and keeps his distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A jab from Bang misses.
Halli is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bang.
Bang throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Halli moves away from the strike by Bang.
Halli lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Halli uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bang.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Halli is looking to clinch but Bang is avoiding it.
Halli dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#T1#
Halli slips a jab from Bang.
Halli wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Bang takes a swing at Halli's ribcage but misses.
Bang scores with a nice right hand.
The fighters circling - Bang throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Halli keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bang.
Halli slips a jab and a cross from Bang.
Halli tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Halli lands a jab to the head.
Bang misses with a body shot.
Bang throws the left hand but Halli avoids the punch easily.
Bang misses with a straight left.
Halli scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Halli bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Halli moves away from the strike by Bang.
Halli throws a body punch but Bang moves out of range. #TD2#
Halli shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Halli was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Halli moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now. #SUB2#
Halli tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Halli has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #T2#
You can see the frustration on Bang's face as Halli controls the position.
You can see the frustration on Bang's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Bang is looking for a sweep.
Bang tries to escape but Halli is in control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bang tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Halli happy to just control the position for now. #T3#
The ground and pound from Halli seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent. #SUB2#
Halli is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Bang is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Halli wants to control but Bang is keeping him busy.
Bang is looking to regain half guard here but Halli keeps moving and retains side control.
Sloppy strikes there by Halli.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Bang sneaks back into half guard.#SUB2#
Halli wants to work for an arm triangle but Bang is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Halli performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Halli wants to control but Bang is keeping him busy.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Halli looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Bang is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Halli tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Bang fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Bang misses with a body shot.
The fighters circling - Bang throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Bang jabbing away but nothing is landing.
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 Lemmy Bang will probably get the nod.
That's time! Bang's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2##CL2#
Halli gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Bang stalling against the cage.
Bang can't find room to land a body shot as Halli controls the action.
#TD2#
Halli works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Bang is looking to stand up but Halli isn't so interested in that idea.
Halli stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bang swivels though and keeps the full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bang pulls Halli in to control the position.
Halli trying to control but Bang is working from the bottom.
Bang trying to control the position.
#T1#
Bang being controlled here, momentarily.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
Bang wants to stand and escape but Halli is having none of it. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
A bone on bone clash there as Halli blocks the leg kick.
And Halli tries to counter it with a takedown but Bang pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Halli avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Bang takes a swing at Halli's ribcage but misses.
Bang takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Bang looks to land a left hand but Halli moved out of range nicely.
Halli tries to close the distance and clinch but Bang swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Bang takes one to the side of the head.
Bang is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Halli's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.#CL2#
Halli drives through and clinches with Bang against the cage.
Halli taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Halli is working Bang over against the cage.#T2#
Halli struggles to land a body shot inside as Bang controls his hands.
Bang tries a body shot but Halli blocks it.
#TD2#
Halli manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Halli wants to sweep but no luck.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bang 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.
Halli working a defensive guard here.
Bang pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Halli is keeping the position for now. #SUB2#
Halli is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB2#
Halli throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#T3#
Bang slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Halli keeping moving, preventing Bang from controlling successfully.
Halli wants to sweep but no luck.
Bang not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Bang advances position into side control!#SUB#
Bang tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Halli gets back to half guard.
Bang seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Bang is controlling the pace.
Bang is keen to just control but Halli is a slippery customer.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Halli trying to control from the bottom.
Bang is trying to control the action in half guard but Halli is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Reijo Halli showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Halli lands a lovely overhand right.
Halli blocks a jab.
Halli sizes up Bang with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Bang tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.#TD2#
Halli drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.#SUB2#
Halli goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Bang has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Halli but great work by Bang.
Halli struggling a bit here.
Bang wants to lay and pray for a moment but Halli keeps working.
Halli tries to improve position but can't.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bang tries to move into full mount but can't pass Halli's legs. #T1#
You can see the frustration on Halli's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Halli is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Bang's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Halli trying to control from the bottom.
Bang trying to mount his opponent but Halli defends it. #SUB2#
Halli has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Bang escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Bang!
Halli sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.#T2##SUB2#
Halli looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Halli regains full guard. Nicely done.
Bang trying to control but Halli is working from the bottom.
Bang is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Bang trying to control the position from guard on top but Halli is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T3#
Bang throws a nice inside leg kick.
Lemmy Bang is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bang pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Halli scores with a nice head shot.
A swing and a miss from Bang.
Halli avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Halli changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Halli keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bang throws a body punch but Halli moves out of range.
A big left from Bang misses.
Halli swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Bang keeps the fight on the outside.
Bang walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Bang throws out a leg kick but Halli moves out of range and Bang only half commits.
Bang on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Halli stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Bang takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Halli lands with a straight right. Bang didn't see that one coming.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bang fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Halli manages to avoid it.#T4#
Bang swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Halli blocks a jab.
Halli moves away from the strike by Bang.
Halli displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bang throws out the jab.
Lemmy Bang is winning the standup battle so far.
Halli tries to clinch there but Bang circles away.
Bang waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Halli.
Bang jabbing away but nothing is landing. #CL2#
Halli clinches with his opponent.
Bang misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Halli lands a body shot.
Bang blocking some punches.
Halli is trying to pull guard but Bang turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Halli looking for a takedown.
Bang tries to throw a body punch but Halli avoids it by throwing Bang back against the cage.
A right hand to the body from Bang.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bang.
Bang looking to slow down the pace here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bang.
Good body shot from Halli.
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 Lemmy Bang.
I think Bang 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 Ron Honeybunn scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ben Hemmingworth scores the fight 29:28
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 29:29
The fight is ruled a draw! |
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Event:
WVT 172: Vargas v Railio 3
Date: Oct 14, 2023 |
#R1#
Jimenez throws a jab when Halli was well out of range.
Jimenez throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jimenez misses with a hook. Halli ducked under it nicely. #CL#
Halli gets a clinch.
Jimenez has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Halli is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
I was talking to Halli's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Halli lands a nice uppercut.
Jimenez lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Halli misses with a punch to the body.
A nice right hand lands inside from Jimenez.
Jimenez lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Halli.
Jimenez pushes Halli back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Jimenez lands a hook to the side of the head.
Jimenez throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Hallis head.
Halli doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Jimenez blocking some punches.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Halli misses with the head strike.
Halli can't get the takedown.
Jimenez throws a head punch that misses.
Jimenez tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Halli swings wildly with an uppercut but Jimenez uses good head movement to avoid it. #T1##BC2#
Jimenez manages to break the clinch.
Good exchange - Halli coming out on top.
Jimenez looks to land a left hand but Halli moved out of range nicely.
Halli throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Halli tries to clinch there but Jimenez circles away.
Jimenez throws a looping overhand right but Halli ducks down to avoid it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jimenez. Halli does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jimenez throws a push kick but Halli slaps the foot to one side.
Halli changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Halli uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Jimenez.
Halli attempts a counter takedown but Jimenez avoids it well and moves away.
Halli uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Jimenez.
Jimenez defending well as Halli loads up on a big left hand.
Jimenez thows a left - swing and a miss! #CL2#
Jimenez clinches.
Jimenez lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Halli backwards.
Jimenez blocks a body shot from Halli. #TD#
Halli pulls guard. #SUB#
Jimenez avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB#
Halli is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#T2#
Halli can't keep his opponent in guard - Jimenez advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Halli is staying active underneath Jimenez, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Jimenez is looking to advance position but Halli won't allow it. #SUB2#
Jimenez is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Halli gets full guard.
Halli tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Jimenez trying to control but Halli is working from the bottom. #T3#
Jimenez might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Halli haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Halli holds on and takes a little breather. #SUB#
Halli escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Jimenez gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB#
Halli has his foot on Jimenez's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Jimenez works his way back into a safe position though.
Halli tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB#
Halli looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Jimenez advances to half guard. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Jimenez is looking to take a break and control but Halli is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Halli wants to control but Jimenez is keeping busy and won't allow it. #SUB2#
Jimenez is trying to work for a kimura but Halli is defending well.
#SUB2#
Jimenez is working for a kimura from half guard. He's really concentrating on the hold and it's allowed Halli to slip a leg under and get back to full guard.
Halli working a defensive guard but Jimenez manages to pass into side control anyway.
Halli is looking for a sweep.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Diogo Jimenez 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#
Halli dives in for a single leg takedown but Jimenez sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Jimenez fails to land.
A right hook to the body lands for Halli.
Jimenez fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
#TD#
Halli manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Halli 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.
Halli lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Jimenez manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Halli manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Halli holds on and takes a little breather.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jimenez slips nicely into half guard.#T1#
Jimenez has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Diogo Jimenez has got the better of the ground game so far.
Halli bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Halli trying to control the position from guard on top but Jimenez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Jimenez is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Halli is aware though and is defending well.
Halli controls from within his opponent's guard.
Halli trying to control the position from guard on top but Jimenez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2#
Halli wants to pass the guard but Jimenez is keeping the position.
Halli trying to control the position from guard on top but Jimenez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Jimenez looking for a guillotine here but Halli defends easily.
Halli pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Jimenez is keeping the position for now. #T3#
Jimenez keeping moving, preventing Halli from controlling successfully.
Halli throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #SUB2#
Jimenez is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Halli is aware though and is defending well.
Halli 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.
Halli slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Jimenez 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.
Jimenez manages to work his way to half guard, despite Halli's best efforts.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Jimenez. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Jimenez is not content to let Halli control the position.
Jimenez tries to get to full guard but Halli has control of the leg. #SUB2#
Halli is looking to control the position but Jimenez frees his trapped leg and locks up an armbar from the bottom! It looks tight! Halli grimaces and holds on for a second but is forced to tap or have his arm broken! Slick Jiu Jitsu from Jimenez there - Halli really paying for some sloppy defensive work!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:39 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Diogo Jimenez!
Diogo Jimenez 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:
WVT 165: Hussein v Picklesbly
Date: Sep 30, 2023 |
#R1#
Sripituksakul's jab looks to have found its range, popping Halli under the eye.
Halli digs a good body shot into Sripituksakul's ribs.
Sripituksakul circles away from the clinch attempt.
Sripituksakul looks to throw the jab but Halli is out of range.
Halli appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Little Kitty Sripituksakul seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Halli comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Sripituksakul gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Sripituksakul throws a hook but Halli avoids it easily.
Sripituksakul scores with a crisp jab that stopped Halli in his tracks.
Sripituksakul listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Sripituksakul looks to land a left hand but Halli moved out of range nicely.
Sripituksakul throws a looping overhand right but Halli ducks down to avoid it.
Sripituksakul thows a left - swing and a miss!
Halli tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Sripituksakul paws at him with a jab and circles away.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sripituksakul throws a jab but it's blocked by Halli.
Halli ducks under a wild hook from Sripituksakul.
Halli tests Sripituksakul's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Sripituksakul closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Sripituksakul misses with an uppercut. Halli saw that one coming.
Halli moves out of range as Sripituksakul strikes.
Sripituksakul cracks Halli with a right hand to the side of the head.
Sripituksakul misses with a wild body shot.
A big right from Sripituksakul misses.
Halli lands with a good body shot.#T1#
Sripituksakul misses with a looping left.
Sripituksakul throws a jab but it's blocked by Halli. #CL#
Halli closes the distance and clinches.
Sripituksakul prevents a takedown attempt there.
Sripituksakul blocking some punches.
Sripituksakul misses with a hook to the ribs.
#TD#
Halli tightens his grip and picks Sripituksakul up, before dumping him to the ground. Sripituksakul manages to land in guard.
Sripituksakul can't keep his opponent in guard - Halli advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #SUB2#
Sripituksakul looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Halli keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
The fighters are battling for position here. Sripituksakul manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Halli trying to control the position from guard on top but Sripituksakul is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sripituksakul 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.#T2#
Halli tries to free his leg and advance position but Sripituksakul is retaining full guard.
Sripituksakul tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Sripituksakul trying to keep a closed guard but Halli is proving a slippery customer.
Halli slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Halli trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Halli is working hard here to advance position.#SUB2#
Sripituksakul is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Halli defends well.#T3#
Halli pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Sripituksakul is keeping the position for now.
Halli's corner is telling him to maintain position.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Halli jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Nice shot by Halli.
Halli moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Sripituksakul throws an overhand right that lands on Halli's shoulder, as Halli tries to avoid the shot.
Halli avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Halli slips a jab from Sripituksakul.
Sripituksakul circles away from the clinch attempt.
Halli lands a nice hook to Sripituksakul's body. Sripituksakul takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Sripituksakul uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Halli scores with a hook.#CL#
Halli forces Sripituksakul back against the cage and clinches.
Sripituksakul is looking to break free of the clinch but Halli has double underhooks. #T4#
Sripituksakul struggles to land a body shot inside as Halli controls his hands.
I was talking to Halli's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Sripituksakul is trying to break the clinch but Halli is controlling him.
Halli scores with an uppercut up the middle.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Halli misses with the head strike.
#TD#
Halli gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Sripituksakul wants to get back to full guard.
Halli trying to control the pace.
Halli seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Sripituksakul does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #SUB#
Halli 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.
Sripituksakul wants to improve his position but Halli is controlling well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Reijo Halli dominated that round.
That's time! Halli's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Sripituksakul feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Hallis jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Halli displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Sripituksakul throws out the jab.
Halli just misses with a punch to the body.
Sripituksakul on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Halli's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Sripituksakul connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Halli scrambles back to his feet.
Halli uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Sripituksakul.
Sripituksakul uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Halli.
#TD#
Halli closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Sripituksakul quickly recovers to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Halli controlling the action here.#SUB#
Sripituksakul is defending against the submission attempts here by Halli.
Halli prevents Sripituksakul from improving his position.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Halli connects with a nice short shot to Sripituksakul's temple. #T1#
Sripituksakul makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Sripituksakul.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Halli wants to pass the guard but Sripituksakul is keeping the position.
Sripituksakul keeping moving, preventing Halli from controlling successfully.
Halli is really struggling to control Sripituksakul but he's trying to hold on to the position.#SUB2#
Sripituksakul is looking for a triangle but Halli pushes his legs off easily.
Halli stands and throws Sripituksakul's legs to the side, diving into side control. #SUB#
Halli is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Sripituksakul is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #T2#
Halli controls the position.
Halli working the head and body with strikes.
Sripituksakul is looking to reverse the position.
Sripituksakul is not content to let Halli control the position. #SUB#
Halli working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Halli trying to control the position but Sripituksakul is working away.
Sripituksakul tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T3#
Sripituksakul is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Halli controls the position.
Halli trying to control the action but Sripituksakul is working from the bottom.
Halli takes a little break here. Sripituksakul wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Sripituksakul is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Halli grinds an elbow into Sripituksakul's temple.
Sripituksakul is looking to regain half guard here but Halli keeps moving and retains side control. #SUB#
Halli tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SUB#
Halli wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Sripituksakul, who protects the arm well.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Halli wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Sripituksakul, who protects the arm well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Reijo Halli 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. This is the final round!#R3#
Halli bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Sripituksakul on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Sripituksakul throws the left hand but Halli avoids the punch easily.
Little Kitty Sripituksakul seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A big left from Sripituksakul misses. #CL#
Halli moves into the clinch.
Sripituksakul is trying to break free.
Halli is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Halli scores with a shoulder strike.
Sripituksakul wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Halli has him pressed against the cage.
A short right from Halli on the inside.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Halli creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #TD#
Halli pulls guard effortlessly. #SUB2#
Sripituksakul drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Halli dives on top into guard.#REVR#
Sripituksakul can't keep his opponent in guard - Halli advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sripituksakul is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Sripituksakul actively working from the bottom here.#T1#
Sripituksakul wants to get back to full guard.
Sripituksakul takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Halli is taking a breather. Sripituksakul 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.
Halli is trying to control. Sripituksakul wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Reijo Halli overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Halli tries to pass to full mount but Sripituksakul defends it.
Halli is looking to take a break and control but Sripituksakul is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Halli content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Halli is trying to control. Sripituksakul wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.#SUB#
Halli is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Halli tries to pass to full mount but Sripituksakul defends it.
Sripituksakul is not content to let Halli control the position.
Halli trying to pass the guard but Sripituksakul defending well. #SUB2#
Sripituksakul looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Halli wants to control but Sripituksakul is keeping him busy. #SUB2#
Sripituksakul looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Halli wants to pass the guard but Sripituksakul is defending well. #T3#
Sripituksakul is staying active underneath Halli, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Sripituksakul throws a body punch but Halli moves out of range.
Sripituksakul might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Sripituksakul misses with a looping left.#CL#
Halli closes the distance and clinches.
Halli lands on the inside with an uppercut. #TD#
Halli turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Halli manages to end up in side control.#SUB#
Halli swings around for an armbar but Sripituksakul sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Halli's guard.
Sripituksakul trying to control but Halli is working from the bottom.
Sripituksakul stopping the sweep attempt from Halli.
Halli keeping moving, preventing Sripituksakul from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Halli is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #T4##SUB#
Halli is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sripituksakul is looking to pass into half guard but Halli pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Halli is in guard.#REVR##SUB2#
Sripituksakul is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Halli defends well.
Halli trying to control but Sripituksakul is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Sripituksakul looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
And that's the end of the fight!
Reijo Halli showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Halli, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Francis DeMontford scores the fight 30:27
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Dean scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Reijo Halli!
In his post fight interview, Reijo Halli started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception. |
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Event:
WVT 159: Creed v Halsti
Date: Sep 16, 2023 |
#R1#
Jukola misses with a straight left.
Jukola throws a low kick but Halli avoids it.
Jukola throws a body punch but Halli moves out of range.
Jukola lands a nice looking body shot.
Halli throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#TD#
Halli shoots in and gets a takedown into Jukola's guard.
Jukola keeping moving, preventing Halli from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Halli stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Jukola swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB2#
Jukola looking for a guillotine here but Halli defends easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jukola trying to control the position.
Halli pushes down on Jukola's leg and manages to get into half guard.#T1#
Halli working the head and body with strikes. #SUB2#
Jukola looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Jukola is looking for a sweep. Halli is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB#
Halli is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#SUB2#
Jukola looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Halli is trying to work for a kimura but Jukola is defending well.
Jukola is in trouble now - Halli has advanced to mount! #T2#
Jukola is squirming around, avoiding Halli's attempts to control the action.
Jukola working to try and regain half guard.
Jukola tries to lock up and control but Halli gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#SUB#
Halli with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Jukola is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #SUB#
Halli working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Jukola tries to hold on but Halli pushes him away.
Jukola manages to regain half guard. Good work. #T3#
Jukola blocking the ground and pound attempt from Halli.
Halli wants to control but Jukola is keeping him busy.
Halli wants to free his trapped foot but Jukola is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Jukola works his way to full guard. Good work.
Halli sitting in guard here, content to control.
Halli will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Halli stands and throws Jukola's legs to the side, diving into side control. #SUB#
Halli tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jukola is looking for a sweep.#T4#
Halli just content to control the position. #SUB#
Halli thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Jukola is looking for a sweep.#SUB#
Halli is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Jukola knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Jukola is looking to regain half guard here but Halli keeps moving and retains side control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Reijo Halli dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Halli shoots in looking for a takedown. Jukola tries to sprawl out of it but Halli keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Jukola manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Jukola moves out of range as Halli strikes.
Jukola avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A big left from Halli misses.
Halli scores with the left hand. Jukola knows he should have avoided that one.
Halli sizes up Jukola with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Jukola looks to land a body kick but Halli moved away.
A jab from Jukola does it's job there.
Jukola throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jukola uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Halli.#CL#
Halli darts in and clinches Jukola up against the cage.
Halli lands a nice shot to the body.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Jukola.
Jukola swings wildly with an uppercut but Halli uses good head movement to avoid it. #TD#
Halli is trying to trip Jukola. He has hold of a leg but Jukola is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Halli persists though and gets the takedown into guard.#T1#
Jukola tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB2#
Jukola looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Jukola looking to control.
Halli is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jukola can do to turn this around?#SUB2#
Jukola escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Halli gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Halli trying to control the position from guard on top but Jukola is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Halli scoring with some ground and pound. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#SUB#
Halli thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB2#
Jukola escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Halli gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB2#
Jukola escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Halli gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Halli wants to control from the top but Jukola keeps moving.
Halli sitting in guard here, content to control.
Halli forces his way into half guard.#T3#
Jukola is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Halli works his way into full mount!
Jukola tries to hold on but Halli postures up.
Jukola has given up his back here. Will Halli look for the submission or keep pounding away?
Halli biding his time, looking for the opening.
Jukola is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Halli off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
Jukola is in bad spot here.
Jukola manages to reverse the position and now he's in Halli's guard. Nice work there by Jukola.
#T4#
Halli wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Jukola cracks Halli with a solid left hand.
Jukola throwing strikes from guard but Halli blocks nicely. #SUB#
Halli is looking for a triangle but Jukola pushes his legs off easily.
Jukola with a nice head shot there.
Jukola won't allow Halli to sweep him here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Halli keeping moving, preventing Jukola from controlling successfully.
Jukola postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #SUB#
Halli looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Reijo Halli 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 hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3##TD#
Halli bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Jukola gets back to half guard.#SUB#
Halli is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SUB#
Halli is looking for a kimura here.
Jukola gets back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Jukola is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#T1#
Jukola wants to sweep here but Halli controlling him for the moment. #SUB2#
Jukola working for a triangle but Halli defends it easily.
Halli forces his way into half guard.
Halli is nestled in close to Jukola, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Halli is keen to just control but Jukola is a slippery customer.
Halli sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Jukola defending well though.
Jukola wants to control but Halli is keeping busy.
#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Jukola is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB#
Halli seems to be looking for submissions.
Jukola is looking for a sweep. Halli is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Jukola gets full guard.
Jukola looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Halli trying to control but Jukola is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Jukola is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Halli defends well.#T3##SUB2#
Jukola escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Halli gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Jukola takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#SUB2#
Halli got a little sloppy there for a moment and Jukola has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Halli has managed to get both his arms back between Jukola's legs - danger averted.
Halli looking to pass the guard.
Halli wants to control from the top but Jukola keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Jukola tests Halli's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Halli swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Jukola.#T4#
Jukola circles away from the clinch attempt.
An inside leg kick lands from Jukola.
Jukola lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Jukola just misses with a punch to the body.
Eero Jukola seems to be getting the better of the standup.
The fight stays on the outside here - Halli looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Halli throws a hook but Jukola blocks it.
Jukola steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Halli lands a jab.
Jukola scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Halli doesn't seem bothered though.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#CL#
Halli forces Jukola back against the cage and clinches.
Halli can't get the takedown.
Halli scores with a shoulder strike.
Reijo Halli is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jukola pressing his opponent against the cage.
Eero Jukola has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jukola doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
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 Reijo Halli.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Halli, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 30:27
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Reijo Halli!
Reijo Halli decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way. |
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Event:
WVT 151: San v Rivers
Date: Sep 01, 2023 |
#R1#
Halli scores with a nice head shot.
Halli throws a jab but it's blocked by Keane. #CL2#
Halli clinches up against the cage.
Halli misses with a body punch.
Halli fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short right from Halli.
Halli misses with a short punch on the inside.
Halli fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Halli blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Keane misses with a hook from the clinch.
Halli's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A nice right hand lands inside from Keane.
Keane lands a left hand that snaps the head of Halli backwards.
Halli blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Halli lands a body punch in the clinch.
Halli lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Keane backwards.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Keane throws a head punch that misses.
Keane throws a punch but it's blocked by Halli.
Halli lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Keane throws a head punch that misses.
Keane swings wildly with an uppercut but Halli uses good head movement to avoid it.
Keane tries to break free but Halli pushes him back against the cage.
Keane swings away with an uppercut that misses.
#T1#
Halli blocking some punches.
Keane tries to throw a body punch but Halli avoids it by throwing Keane back against the cage.
Keane has a couple of punches blocked by Halli.
Keane blocks an uppercut.
Keane lands with a short shot to the head.
Keane throws a punch but it's blocked by Halli.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Halli.
Keane working aggressively here.
Keane is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Keane fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Nice body punch from Halli - that landed with a thud.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Halli. #TD2#
Halli has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Keane clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Keane is trying to break free.
#SUB2#
Halli looking for the choke but no joy.
Halli has Keane flattened out and is raining down punches. #T2#
Halli missing with punches from the back.
Keane's coaches at Crapollas Gym 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.#SUB2#
Keane defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Keane tries to roll but Halli sticks to his back.
Keane is working hard here to advance position.
Keane breaks Halli's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Keane looking to pass the guard.
Keane controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Keane has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#T3#
Keane stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Halli swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Halli looking to hit a scissor sweep but Keane is one step ahead there.
Halli keeping moving, preventing Keane from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Halli working for a triangle but Keane defends it easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Halli isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Keane stacks Halli 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 Keane!
Halli is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Keane's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.#T4#
Halli is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Keane's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Keane's back!
Keane tries to roll but Halli sticks to his back.
#SUB2#
Keane showing good submission defense here.
Keane is really stuck here.
#SUB2#
Keane preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Halli.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Reijo Halli dominated that 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.#R2#
Keane misses with a looping left.
Halli throws a hook but Keane avoids it easily.
Keane just misses with a punch to the body.
Keane takes one on the button.
Keane steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Halli.
Halli throws a lazy right hand but Keane sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Halli with a hook.
Keane missing with a left hand there. Halli was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Halli avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Halli slips a jab from Keane.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Halli misses with a body punch
and Keane counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Keane lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Keane throws a punch but it's blocked by Halli.
Halli swings away with an uppercut that misses.
#T1#
Keane fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Keane working aggressively here.
Keane working aggressively here.
Halli lands a hook that snaps the head of Keane backwards. #BC#
Keane breaks the clinch.
A big left from Halli misses.
Halli lands a right hook to the body.
Halli misses with a takedown attempt - Keane sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Halli tries to clinch but Keane moves out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Keane misses the target.
Halli has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Halli rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Keane counter with a right hand. #CL2#
Halli gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Halli wants a takedown but no success here.
Halli scores with a nice hook to the head.
Keane misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Halli.
Halli has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Keane seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Halli can turn it around.
Keane misses with some punches.
#T2##BC#
Keane's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Keane scores with a jab to the jaw.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Halli takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Keane throws a body punch but Halli moves out of range.
Halli keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Keane.
Decent striking displayed by Keane there.
Halli uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Keane.
Nice jab there from Halli.
A big left from Halli misses.
Keane is looking to counter punch.
Halli throws a right hand that misses
and Halli takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Halli misses with a jab to the body
and Keane counters with a series of strikes. Halli will be more careful next time no doubt.
Keane on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Halli tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Keane paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Keane uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Halli.
#T3#
Halli fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Keane looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Halli scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.#CL2#
Halli moves into the clinch successfully.
Halli digs a right hand into Keane's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Keane's gas tank.
A short uppercut from Keane.
Halli has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Keane avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Brett Keane has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Reijo Halli.
Keane blocking some punches.
Halli tries to pull guard but Keane won't allow it.
Halli tries a body shot but Keane blocks it.
#TD2#
Halli gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Halli wants to lay and pray for a moment but Keane keeps working. #SUB#
Keane looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The fighters are battling for position here. Keane manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #T4#
Halli throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Keane works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #SUB#
Keane has his feet on Halli's thighs here. He's pushed Halli off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Halli screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:26 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Brett Keane! |
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Event:
WVT 142: Mahogany v Creed
Date: Aug 12, 2023 |
#R1#
A jab lands there for Hussein.
Hussein lands a head shot.
Hussein throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Halli tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Halli takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Hussein scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Hussein. That's going to slow Halli down. #TD2#
Halli looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Halli is looking to pass into half guard but Hussein pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Hussein is in guard.#REVR#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Halli is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Hussein defends well.
This has been an exciting period of action!
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Halli is on top in guard.
#REVB#
Halli wants to pass the guard but Hussein is keeping the position.#T1#
Hussein keeping moving, preventing Halli from controlling successfully.
Halli wants to pass the guard but Hussein is keeping the position.#SUB2#
Halli postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Hussein is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Halli, into his guard. #REVR##SUB2#
Halli working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Hussein doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Hussein manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Halli has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #SUB2#
Halli isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Hussein stacks Halli 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 Hussein!
Halli is trying to improve his position.
Halli tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Hussein presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Halli 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.#T3#
Halli is trying to escape the mount.
Halli slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Halli trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Hussein manages to pass to mount!
Halli is looking to improve his position but Hussein isn't that keen on the idea.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Halli gets back to half guard.#T4#
Halli trying to control but Hussein postures up.
Halli wants to get back to full guard but Hussein has passed into side control.
Halli tries to improve position but can't.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Halli manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
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 Zabit Hussein will probably get the nod.
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.#R2#
Hussein scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Halli doesn't seem bothered though.
Hussein slips under a jab.
Hussein thuds his right hand into Halli's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Halli tries to close the distance and clinch up but Hussein swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Halli gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
A jab from Hussein misses.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Hussein.
Halli moves in looking to clinch but Hussein pushes him off.
Hussein quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Hussein is looking to land body kicks.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Halli closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Halli takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Hussein circles away from the clinch attempt.
An attempted straight right counter from Hussein misses the target.
Halli moves away from the strike by Hussein.
Halli bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Halli throws a body shot but no joy.
A little feinted left hand from Hussein on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Hussein misses with an uppercut.
Hussein is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Halli can do to turn this around?
Halli works the jab nicely.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Halli misses with a hook
and Hussein counters with a left and a right that stings Halli.
Hussein scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Hussein misses with an uppercut. Halli saw that one coming.
Hussein misses with a wild body shot.
Halli is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.#T1#
Halli scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Hussein doesn't seem bothered though.
Halli tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Hussein manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Halli swings away with a body shot that misses
and Hussein counters with a thumping low kick.
Halli lands a right hook to the body.
Hussein throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Halli.#TD2#
Halli 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.
Halli controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Halli sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Hussein's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Halli is looking for a kimura here.
Halli is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! #T2##SUB2#
Halli moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Hussein has worked his arm free - good work by Hussein!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Halli misses with an attempted head punch from side control. #SUB2#
Halli working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Halli taking a break here but Hussein is having none of it and regains half guard. #T3#
Hussein is staying active underneath Halli, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #SUB2#
Halli is looking for a kimura here.
Still in half guard, Halli seems content to control.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Halli frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Halli controlling from mount.
Halli can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Hussein is looking to escape. #SUB2#
Halli goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Hussein is on top in guard.
Halli wants to control the position but Hussein says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Zabit Hussein 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. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Halli looks to land a left hand but Hussein moved out of range nicely.
Hussein swats away the attempt to clinch by Halli.
Zabit Hussein is winning the standup battle so far.
A slapping leg kick lands for Hussein.
Halli tries to clinch but Hussein is having none of it.
Halli throws a shot from downtown. Hussein moves away and avoids it.
Halli sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Reijo Halli seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Good standup being displayed there by Hussein as he connects with a hook.
Halli is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hussein.
Hussein keeps the fight on the outside.
Halli with a hook.
Halli blocks a leg kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Hussein.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Halli looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Halli is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Hussein reverses the position - he's now on top in Halli's guard. #SUB2#
Halli looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Hussein passes into half guard.
#T1##SUB#
Halli is trying to control Hussein's posture. Hussein takes advantage of the lull and advances to side control. He also appears to have an arm triangle here! Uh oh, big trouble for Halli! Hussein is rotating here... this could be the end... Halli is out! Hussein has ended this one emphatically! Great submission!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:35 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Zabit Hussein!
Zabit Hussein decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way. |
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Event:
WVT 133: West v Halli
Date: Jul 21, 2023 |
#R1#
Halli throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
West needs to keep his hands up - Halli had a free shot at his head there.
Halli waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract West.#CL2#
Halli drives through and clinches with West against the cage.
Halli throws a head punch that misses.
Halli misses with a punch to the body.
Halli tries to work over West's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
West tries to circle away but Halli has him pinned against the cage.
Halli tries a body shot but West blocks it.
Halli lands a shot to the body.
Halli digs a right hand into West's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on West's gas tank.
A right hand to the body from Halli.
Halli throws a punch but it's blocked by West. #TD2#
Halli has dropped down and is working for a takedown. West is trying to keep an underhook but Halli manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Halli thows a huge punch but West dodges it nicely.
Halli wants to pass the guard but West is defending well.
West's coaches at Outlier Martial Arts 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.
Halli stalling.
Halli wants to pass the guard but West is defending well. #T1#
Halli sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. West defending well though. #SUB2#
Halli is working for a kimura but West is defending it quite comfortably.
Halli is trying to control. West wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Halli is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and West reverses the position - he's now on top in Halli's guard.
West sitting in guard here, content to control. #T2#
West'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.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Halli is on top in guard.
#REVB##SUB2#
Halli has gone for a leg lock! West slips out almost immediately though and dives into Halli's guard.#REVR#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Halli working a defensive guard here.
West controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T3#
Halli is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
West trying to control the position from guard on top but Halli is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Halli wants to hit a sweep here but West passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Halli there!
West controlling his opponent.
Halli 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.
Halli tries to hold on but West pushes him away. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Halli tries to control West's body but West pushes him off. Halli squirms to his side and now West has his back!
West has the hooks in. Halli is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
West is looking to control Halli but Halli is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Halli can't escape the position.
West controlling the position well here. Halli rolled but West kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Halli wants to control his opponent's hands but West gets his hands free.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Halli might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control West haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Halli looking to control the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Reijo Halli will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Halli scores with a hook.
Halli swings for the body but West moves out of range.
Halli throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Halli uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by West.
West misses with a hook.
Halli lands a head shot.#CL2#
Halli rushes West and presses him up against the cage.
Halli misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Halli drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A short right from Halli.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC#
West manages to break the clinch.
Halli has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Halli catches West with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Halli uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from West.
West takes a body punch but keeps moving. #CL2#
Halli has West up against the cage in a clinch.
#T1#
West scores with a shoulder strike.
West tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Halli lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
West working aggressively here.
A right hand to the body from Halli.
Halli goes for a takedown in the clinch but West prevents it.
West throws a head punch that misses.
Halli looking for a takedown.
DeShawn West has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Reijo Halli.
Halli can't get the takedown.
Halli tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
West can't find room to land a body shot as Halli controls the action.
Halli blocks a punch to the side of the head.
West lands a left hand.
Halli has West pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. West manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
West swings away with an uppercut that misses.
West scores with a shot to the side of Halli's head. #TD2#
Halli works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Halli controls from within his opponent's guard. #T2#
Halli throwing strikes from guard but West blocks nicely.
Halli wants to control from the top but West keeps moving.
Halli wants to pass the guard but West is keeping the position.
Halli advances to half guard.
Halli not doing much here.
#SUB2#
Halli is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and West defends it well. #T3#
Halli wants to pass the guard but West is defending well. #SUB2#
Halli is working for a submission of some sort.
West is trying to get back to full guard.
West regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Halli. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Halli advances position into side control!
West tries to buck Halli off but Halli is having none of it.
Halli controls the position.#SUB2#
Halli working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #SUB2#
Halli is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. West knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Reijo Halli showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Halli fails in his attempt to clinch.
West is looking to counter punch.
Halli tries for a takedown but West sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
It looked like West was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Halli.
Halli scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Halli cracks West with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
West throws a right hand that misses
and Halli cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Nice body punch from Halli.
Halli keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
#CL2#
Halli gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Halli lands a shoulder strike.
Halli can't find room to land a body shot as West controls the action.
Halli can't find room to land a body shot as West controls the action.
Halli tried to land a shot to the body but connects with West's elbow. #TD2#
Halli jumps guard and drags West to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
West trying to control the position from guard on top but Halli is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Halli working for a triangle but West defends it easily.
West has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
This has been an exciting period of action!
West trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
DeShawn West has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T1#
West would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. #SU#
West decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Halli, up you get! #CL2#
Halli takes the fight into the clinch.
West prevents a body shot from Halli.
West is trying to stall.
A right handed body shot lands from Halli.
Halli blocks a body shot from West.
West lands with a right to the head.
West is looking to control Halli's arms but Halli gets an underhook and turns him. Now West has his back to the cage.
West throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Halli lands a hook that snaps the head of West backwards. #T2#
West prevents a body shot from Halli.
Halli fails to pull the fight into his guard.
West is working Halli over against the cage.
Halli takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
West lands with a right to the head.
Halli changes levels and goes for a takedown here. West fights it off and pushes away nicely.
DeShawn West has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Reijo Halli.
Good shot there by West.
Halli fails with the takedown.
Halli misses with a hook
and West connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
West uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Halli.
Halli fakes high and swings low for a body shot but West manages to avoid it.
West slips under a jab from Halli.
Halli jabbing away but nothing is landing.
West scores with a jab.#T3#
Halli blocks a jab.#CL2#
Halli moves into range and clinches up with West.
Halli misses with a body punch.
West lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Halli is working for takedown but West is calmly controlling the position for now.
Halli misses with a body punch.
Halli tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Halli tries a body shot but West blocks it.
A short uppercut from West.
West tries to work over Halli's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
West goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
West tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Halli doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
#TD2#
Halli gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Halli trying to advance position but West counters by regaining guard.
Halli trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but West manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVR#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#SUB2#
Halli has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. West doesn't defend quickly enough and Halli has managed to lock this one up! Can West escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Halli on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Reijo Halli!
Reijo Halli decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way. |
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Event:
WVT 126: Thibodeaux v Mahogany
Date: Jul 07, 2023 |
#R1#
Halli bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Corona keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Corona scores with a jab.
Halli looks to score with a jab to the body but Corona is just out of range.
A slapping body kick lands there for Corona.
Corona ducks under a wild hook from Halli.
Halli just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromCorona.
Halli digs a good body shot into Corona's ribs.#TD2#
Halli shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Corona napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Corona wants to control but Halli postures up.
Corona is trying to improve his position.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Halli working away.
Corona tries to bench press Halli off him but Halli keeps the position.
Corona is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Point Blanc, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Corona really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Corona can't do much from the bottom here.
Halli is looking to take a break and control but Corona is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T1##SUB2#
Halli tries for a kimura but Corona is defending well. #SUB2#
Halli wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Corona, who protects the arm well.
Corona is trying to control Halli's posture but Halli avoids it.
Corona seems a little lost for a moment, as Halli dominates the positioning.
Corona manages to get back to half guard.
Halli is looking to advance position but Corona won't allow it. #SUB#
Corona looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Halli is trying to control. Corona wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Halli wants to pass the guard but Corona is defending well.
Corona trying to control but Halli postures up.
Corona is looking to improve his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Halli passes the guard and advances to mount!
Corona really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Halli scores with a couple of good head shots there.
#T3#
Corona tries to hold on but Halli pushes him away.
Corona can't escape the position.
Halli takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Halli lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Corona 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.
Corona is looking for a sweep. Halli is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB2#
Halli is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Halli is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Corona wants to improve his position but Halli is controlling well.
Corona is trying to control but Halli manages to pass to mount!
Halli working Corona over with strikes here. #T4#
Halli fails to move to back control.
Halli trying to control but Corona is having none of it.
Corona working to try and regain half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Halli wants to finish this one by submission but Corona is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Halli.
Corona wants to hold on but Halli pushes him away.
Halli fails to move to back control.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Corona is trying desperately to improve position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Reijo Halli dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2##TD2#
Halli shoots in and gets a takedown into Corona's guard.
Corona wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB#
Corona had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Halli defends it easily.
Corona working a defensive guard but Halli manages to pass into side control anyway.
Corona parries the strikes from Halli easily there. Halli is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Corona to escape.
Halli trying to control the position but Corona is working away.
Corona wants to control but Halli postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Corona sneaks back into half guard.
Halli is thwarting Corona's attempts to control the position.
Corona pushes Halli off but Halli dives into side control.
#T1#
Corona struggling a bit here.
Corona is looking for a sweep.
Halli is looking to take a break and control but Corona is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Halli might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Corona haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#SUB2#
Halli is trying to get an arm triangle but Corona is defending well.
Corona wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Halli wants to lay and pray for a moment but Corona keeps working. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Corona keeps Halli under control for a moment.#SUB2#
Halli is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Corona knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Halli landing with strikes to the head and body from side control. #SUB2#
Halli is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Corona knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Corona is trying to get back to half guard.
Corona wants to get back to his feet but Halli drags him back down.#T3#
Halli working away.
Corona tries to buck Halli off but Halli is having none of it.
Corona manages to get back to half guard.
Halli trying to pass the guard but Corona defending well.
Corona tries to kick Halli off but Halli keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. #SUB2#
Halli seems to be working for a kimura but Corona defends the submission attempt.
Halli is looking to take a break and control but Corona is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Halli thows a huge punch but Corona dodges it nicely.
Halli is keen to just control but Corona is a slippery customer.
Corona wants to get back to full guard.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Corona is trying to stand.
Corona trying to control here.
Corona gets back to full guard.
Reijo Halli has got the better of the ground game so far.
Halli trying to control but Corona is working from the bottom.
Halli has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#SUB#
Corona is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Halli defends well.
Halli trying to control but Corona is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Corona throws a nice head kick!
Halli moves to clinch but Corona breaks away
enabling Corona to counter with a crisp jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Reijo Halli showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Corona ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Halli moves away.
Corona throws a head kick but Halli moves out of range.
Halli stuns Corona with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Corona misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
#TD2#
Halli 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.
Corona is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Corona bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Halli's guard. #REVR##SUB2#
Corona wants to stand up, so he's looking to wriggle free of Halli's closed guard. He's half up but Halli has locked on to an arm! Uh oh! Halli pivots and extends the arm, Corona falls face first to the mat and taps??... does he?? YES! He's tapping! Excellent counter grappling there by Halli! Well done that man!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:49 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Reijo Halli!
A very excited looking Reijo Halli 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.
In defeat, Juan Corona stepped up to the mic, saying 'Wow! He is more badass than I thought.'. |
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Event:
WVT 119: Ihantala v Vunipola
Date: Jun 23, 2023 |
#R1#
Halli moves out of range of the strikes.
Halli shoots in for a double leg but Anderson sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.#CL#
Halli has closed the distance and engaged Anderson in a clinch.
Anderson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Anderson is trying to stall.
#BC2#
Anderson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Halli scores with a jab to the body.
Anderson looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#CL#
Halli moves into the clinch.
Anderson throws a punch but it's blocked by Halli.
Halli digs a right hand into Anderson's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Anderson's gas tank.
Halli misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Anderson dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Anderson is pressed up against the cage. Halli has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Anderson down to the mat. Anderson avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Halli swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Anderson tries a head kick but it misses.
Anderson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Halli takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Anderson, as that shot connected.
A decent looking cross lands there for Halli.
This has been an exciting period of action!#CL#
Halli gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Anderson stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.#T1#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Halli. #TD#
Halli jumps guard.
Halli looking for a sweep. Not yet Halli, not yet. #SU2#
Anderson stands and steps away. Halli gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Halli lands with a straight right. Anderson didn't see that one coming.
Halli jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Anderson throws a hook but Halli avoids it easily.
Halli staying out of range there.
Halli fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Anderson throws a jab when Halli was well out of range.
Halli attempts a counter takedown but Anderson avoids it well and moves away.
Nice defenses there by Anderson.
Halli moves out of range as Anderson strikes.
Halli shoots in and drives through. Anderson sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Reijo Halli. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Anderson loads up on a big right hand but Halli slips the punch.
It looked like Halli wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Halli ducks under a wild hook from Anderson.
Anderson tries a head kick but it misses.
Halli 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.
Halli defending well as Anderson loads up on a big left hand.
Ryan Anderson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Halli's jab looks to have found its range, popping Anderson under the eye.
Anderson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Halli. #T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Anderson lands with a right hand. #CL#
Halli has closed the distance and engaged Anderson in a clinch.
Good body shot from Halli.
Halli presses Anderson against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Halli blocks an uppercut.
Halli goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Anderson is struggling to control the position.
Anderson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Halli.
Anderson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Halli makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#BC2#
Anderson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Anderson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Anderson lands an overhand right.
Anderson scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Anderson misses with a few strikes there.
Halli throws a big shot that misses.
Anderson throws a hook but Halli blocks it.
Halli feinted with a counter takedown.#CL#
Halli clinches with his opponent.
#TD#
Halli manages to pull guard.
#T3#
Halli trying to control the position.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Halli is on top in guard.
#REVR#
Halli sitting in guard here, content to control.
Halli with a flurry of punches that miss. #SUB#
Halli has gone for a leg lock! Anderson slips out almost immediately though and dives into Halli's guard.#REVB#
Anderson postures up.
Halli keeping moving, preventing Anderson from controlling successfully.
Anderson must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#T4##SUB#
Halli looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Halli wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Anderson postures up.
Halli 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.
Halli pulls Anderson in close to prevent any damage.
Halli is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Ryan Anderson will probably get the nod.
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.#R2#
Good exchange - Anderson coming out on top.
Jab from Anderson.#TD#
Halli drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Halli 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. #SUB#
Halli thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Halli throws a strike aimed at the side of Anderson's head but Anderson avoids it well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Halli looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Halli wants to control but Anderson is keeping him busy. #T1#
Anderson is looking for a sweep.
Halli staying calm.#SUB#
Halli is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Anderson has escaped the position, nice work there. #SUB#
Halli tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Halli has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#SUB#
Halli working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Anderson tries to buck Halli off but Halli is having none of it.
Halli wants to control but Anderson is keeping him busy.
Reijo Halli overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB#
Halli is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Anderson knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Anderson is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T3#
Halli controls the position.
Anderson struggling a bit here.
Halli sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Anderson is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Anderson is trying to control Halli's posture but Halli avoids it.
Halli wants to take a breather but Anderson manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Halli. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Halli is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Halli has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Anderson not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Anderson looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Anderson missing with a left hand there. Halli was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Halli slips under a jab.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Nice defenses there by Halli.
Halli connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Anderson momentarily.
Halli ducks under a wild hook from Anderson.#TD#
Halli gets a takedown into half guard.#SUB#
Halli 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.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Reijo Halli 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#
Anderson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Anderson swats away the attempt to clinch by Halli.
Halli moves to clinch but Anderson breaks away
and Anderson counters with a straight right hand.#CL#
Halli has Anderson up against the cage in a clinch.
Anderson prevents a takedown attempt there.
Anderson lands a body shot in the clinch.
Anderson stops a takedown attempt from Halli.
Halli can't get the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Reijo Halli. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Halli struggles to land a body shot inside as Anderson controls his hands.
Reijo Halli has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Halli misses with a body punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Halli throws a punch but it's blocked by Anderson.
Anderson throws a punch but it's blocked by Halli.
Anderson tries a body shot but Halli blocks it.
Anderson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Anderson lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.#BC2#
Anderson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Anderson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Halli throws out the jab. #T1#
Halli throws a jab when Anderson was well out of range.
Halli slips a jab and a cross from Anderson.
It looked like Halli wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Anderson scores with a nice strike.
Halli takes a swing at Anderson's ribcage but misses.
A swing and a miss from Anderson.
Anderson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Anderson scores with the left hand. Halli knows he should have avoided that one. #CL#
Halli has managed to clinch.
Anderson is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Halli is keeping busy.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Anderson.
Anderson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #TD#
Halli successfully pulls guard.
Anderson wants to stand but Halli has a closed guard, so he can't escape. #SUB#
Halli working for a triangle but Anderson defends it easily.
#T2#
Anderson is pushing down on Halli's leg trying to pass to half guard. Halli is fighting to maintain full guard but Anderson has managed to sneak the leg through.#SUB#
Halli looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Anderson tries to stand but can't do so whilst Halli controls his leg. #SUB2#
Anderson is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Halli is just riding it out for now. Anderson eventually gives up the hold. #T3##SUB#
Halli looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Anderson tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Halli.
Halli tries to roll over but Anderson keeps him under control.#SUB#
Halli looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Halli trying to control but Anderson postures up.
Anderson seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Halli trying to control here.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.#SUB#
Halli 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 Anderson. Oh but Halli has got full guard now! Oh boy! This one could be over very soon! Anderson goes limp - he's gone! Halli jumps up and celebrates with the crowd - fantastic submission finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Reijo Halli!
In his post fight interview, Reijo Halli started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception. |
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Event:
WVT 115: Melondov v Vunipola 2
Date: Jun 10, 2023 |
#R1#
A looping hook to the body misses from Hussein. Halli does a little dance to reset his feet.
A swing and a miss from Hussein.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Hussein misses with a looping left.
Halli chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Hussein can pounce on him.
#CL#
Hussein has Halli up against the cage in a clinch.
#TD2#
Halli has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Hussein uses from the top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Halli lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Hussein is controlling Halli's posture.
Halli looking to pass the guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Halli wants to control from the top but Hussein keeps moving.
Hussein seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #T1#
Halli trying to control but Hussein is working from the bottom.
Hussein has control of Halli's left arm, preventing Halli from doing any damage.
Halli is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Halli trying to control the position from guard on top but Hussein is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Halli trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Hussein tests Halli's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Halli shoots in for a takedown but Hussein shows good takedown defense. #CL#
Hussein closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Halli has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Hussein is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.#TD2#
Halli turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Hussein isn't going anywhere.
Halli wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hussein keeps working. #SUB2#
Halli goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Hussein rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Halli's guard! Nice work there by Hussein!
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Halli working a defensive guard here.
#SUB2#
Halli has his foot on Hussein's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Hussein works his way back into a safe position though.#T3#
Hussein works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Halli tries to get to full guard but Hussein has control of the leg. #SUB#
Hussein is trying to work for a kimura but Halli is defending well.
Halli has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Hussein is working away from the top position though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Hussein is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SUB2#
Halli actively working from the bottom here.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#SUB#
Hussein is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Halli trying to control here.
Hussein wants to take a breather but Halli is having none of it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Halli with the active half guard here but Hussein passes nicely into side control.
What's Halli going to do here then? He's in a bit of a pickle.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Zabit Hussein dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Hussein, as that shot connected.
Hussein lands a nice looking body shot.
Hussein misses with a wild body shot.
A left and a right from Hussein both land. Nice combination.
Halli displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hussein throws out the jab.
Hussein tried to score with a low kick but Halli checks it.
Hussein tests Halli's chin there with a solid looking shot.#CL#
Hussein clinches.
Hussein tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Hussein tries to work over Halli's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Hussein tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #BC2#
Halli breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Halli moves out of range of the body kick.#CL2#
Halli clinches.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Halli looking for a takedown. #TD2#
Halli manages to pull guard.
#SUB2#
Hussein got a little sloppy there for a moment and Halli has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Hussein has managed to get both his arms back between Halli's legs - danger averted.
Reijo Halli has got the better of the ground game so far.#T1#
Halli wants to hit a sweep here but Hussein passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Halli there!
Halli is working to get back to half guard.
Halli is wriggling around here but as he tries to escape, Hussein has taken his back.
#T2#
Halli tries to roll but Hussein sticks to his back.
Hussein is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Halli can do to turn this around?#SUB#
Hussein has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Halli has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
#SUB#
Hussein is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Halli has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here. #SUB#
Halli tries to escape but he's let his defenses down in doing so and Hussein has slipped in the rear naked choke! Oh, that's tiiiiiiiiight! Halli is tapping! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Zabit Hussein!
Zabit Hussein tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool. |
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Event:
WVT 105: Assndrop v Souza
Date: May 19, 2023 |
#R1#
Pandens lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Halli at a distance.
We've been informed that Pandens 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.
Pandens lands a nice looking body shot.
Pandens keeps the fight on the outside.
Halli throws a jab but it's blocked by Pandens.
Pandens steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Halli throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Halli lands with a good body shot.
Halli tries for a takedown but Pandens circles away easily
and Pandens counters with a nice uppercut.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Halli.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pandens thumps Halli with a low kick.
Halli throws a right hand that misses
and Pandens counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Pandens avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
No luck for Halli with that takedown attempt.
A little jabbing left from Pandens on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Reijo Halli. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Halli swings widly with a right hand
and Pandens makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.#TD#
Pandens tries to sprawl but Halli drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Pandens is refusing to be controlled, as Halli sits in half guard. #SUB#
Halli is working for a kimura but Pandens is defending it quite comfortably.
Pandens keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Pandens is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Halli tries to pass the half guard into mount. Pandens knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #T2#
Pandens tries to get to full guard but Halli has control of the leg.
Pandens has a hand on Halli's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Halli takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Pandens keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
#SUB#
Halli working for a guillotine from mount but Pandens is in no mood to give up.
Pandens wants to control but Halli is having none of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Pandens tries to reverse the position but Halli maintains control.
Pandens is squirming around, avoiding Halli's attempts to control the action.
Pandens keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Halli trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Pandens is looking to improve his position but Halli isn't that keen on the idea.
Halli controlling the position easily from mount.
Pandens is working to get back to half guard.
#T4#
Pandens is still trying to improve position.
Pandens is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Halli is looking to work his way around to Pandens's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position. #SUB#
Halli looking for a guillotine from mount but Pandens is having none of it.
Halli takes Pandens's back.
Halli keeps control of the position easily here as Pandens tries to buck him off.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Pandens tries to break free.
#SUB#
Halli has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Reijo Halli dominated that round.
That's time! Halli's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Halli looks to clinch
and Pandens counters with a nice kick to the body.
Halli keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Pandens.
Pandens misses with an uppercut. Halli saw that one coming.
Halli doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Pandens counters with a lovely straight right hand!#TD#
Halli closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Halli lands in his opponent's guard.#SUB#
Halli drops back looking for a leg! Pandens is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Pandens manages to kick Halli off! Halli jumps back into Pandens's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Halli won't allow Pandens to sweep him here.
Pandens really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Halli. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Halli content to stall in guard here. #T1#
Pandens tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Halli is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Pandens can do to turn this around?
Pandens trying to keep a closed guard but Halli is proving a slippery customer.
Halli won't allow Pandens to sweep him here. #SUB2#
Pandens is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Halli defends well.#SUB2#
Pandens has an active guard here but Halli has managed to pass into half guard.
Pandens tries to roll over but Halli keeps him under control.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Pandens is trying to maintain the position but Halli is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB#
Halli is working for a submission of some sort.
#SUB2#
Pandens looking for submissions off his back.
Halli with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Halli works his way into side control.
Halli is working Pandens over with some ground and pound from side control. #T3#
Pandens is looking to reverse the position.
Pandens manages to work his way to half guard, despite Halli's best efforts.
Pandens tries to get to full guard but Halli has control of the leg.
Halli passes to full mount!
Pandens looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!
Pandens rolls, trying to escape but Halli keeps control of the position.
Pandens is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Halli off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.#T4##SUB#
Halli has the hooks in and he's looking for a rear naked choke here. Pandens is defending well but eventually Halli manages to get an arm under the chin and he's locked on the RNC! Pandens has no choice but to tap now! He does! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:26 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Reijo Halli!
After the fight, Reijo Halli 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:
WVT 99: Simone v Halsti
Date: May 05, 2023 |
#R1#
Halli with a poor takedown
letting Picklesbly counter with a right hand.
We've been informed that Picklesbly 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.#CL#
Halli closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #TD#
Picklesbly is fighting off a takedown attempt but Halli is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Picklesbly to the mat. Picklesbly regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Picklesbly 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.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Picklesbly is on top in guard.
#REVB#
Picklesbly tries to free his leg and advance position but Halli is retaining full guard. #SUB#
Halli had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Picklesbly defends it easily.
Picklesbly stands and throws Halli's legs to the side, diving into side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Halli is looking to reverse the position.
Picklesbly trying to control the position but Halli is working away. #SUB2#
Picklesbly is trying to get an arm triangle but Halli is defending well. #T1#
Picklesbly controls the position from side control.#SUB2#
Picklesbly is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Halli knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Halli manages to work his way to half guard, despite Picklesbly's best efforts.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SUB2#
Picklesbly is looking for a kimura here.
Picklesbly seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Halli does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Picklesbly prevents Halli from improving his position.
Picklesbly trying to pass the guard but Halli defending well. #SUB2#
Picklesbly is working for a submission of some sort.
Halli wants to control but Picklesbly is keeping busy.
Halli is holding on to half guard well.#T3#
Halli trying to control from the bottom.
Halli wants to get back to full guard.
Halli trying to control but Picklesbly postures up.
Halli slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Halli keeping moving, preventing Picklesbly from controlling successfully.
Picklesbly stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Halli swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Halli keeping moving, preventing Picklesbly from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Picklesbly drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Picklesbly jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Picklesbly stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Halli swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T4#
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.
Picklesbly trying to control but Halli is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Halli swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Picklesbly.
Adrian Picklesbly is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#CL#
Halli has taken the fight to the clinch.
Halli drops down looking for an ankle pick but Picklesbly pulls his leg out and moves away.
Halli misses with an uppercut
and Halli takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A chopping leg kick lands by Picklesbly.
Picklesbly moves out of range of the strikes.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Picklesbly! But no joy.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Halli.
Halli tries to clinch up.
Halli sets himself, and Picklesbly steps forward looking for the clinch! Halli avoids it this time.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Adrian Picklesbly will probably get the nod.
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.#R2#
Halli shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Picklesbly as he avoids it easily.
Halli throws a shot from downtown. Picklesbly moves away and avoids it.
A countering left hand to the body from Picklesbly misses.
Halli is trying hard to land a takedown here. Picklesbly sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Picklesbly appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Picklesbly thows a left - swing and a miss!
Halli throws an overhand right that lands on Picklesbly's shoulder, as Picklesbly tries to avoid the shot.
Picklesbly tries to counter with a clinch but Halli shakes him off and moves away.
Picklesbly swats away the attempt to clinch by Halli.
Picklesbly tries to counter with a clinch but Halli shakes him off and moves away.
Halli fails with the takedown
and Picklesbly counters with a straight right hand.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Reijo Halli. 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.
Halli looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Picklesbly is fending him off so far but Halli persists. Nope, Picklesbly circles away and we're back to standing.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Picklesbly! But no joy.
Halli slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.#T1##CL#
Halli gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Halli has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Picklesbly avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Picklesbly lands a left hand.
Picklesbly lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Halli is trying to pull guard but Picklesbly has him pressed against the cage.
Picklesbly prevents the takedown attempt.
Halli jumps guard but Picklesbly turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Halli wants to take the fight to the mat but Picklesbly manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Picklesbly can't find room to land a body shot as Halli controls the action.
Picklesbly scores with a shot to the side of Halli's head.
Picklesbly doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Picklesbly.
Picklesbly tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Halli avoids it.
Halli drops down looking for an ankle pick but Picklesbly pulls his leg out and moves away.
Halli swings widly with a right hand
and Picklesbly counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Picklesbly swings for the body but Halli moves out of range.
Halli looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Picklesbly appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.#T2##CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
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!
Halli is trying to break free.#TD#
Halli has Picklesbly pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Halli pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Picklesbly tumbling to the mat - Halli dives into Picklesbly's guard.
Picklesbly is trying to control the position but Halli postures up. #SUB2#
Halli avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB2#
Picklesbly is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Halli is aware though and is defending well.
Halli postures up.
#T3#
Picklesbly has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #SUB2#
Picklesbly looking for a guillotine here but Halli defends easily.
#SUB2#
Picklesbly is looking for a triangle but Halli pushes his legs off easily.
Picklesbly keeping moving, preventing Halli from controlling successfully.
Picklesbly has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Picklesbly 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.
Reijo Halli overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Halli trying to control but Picklesbly is working from the bottom.
Halli pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Picklesbly is keeping the position for now.
Picklesbly is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Halli trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Picklesbly looking to control.
#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Adrian Picklesbly seems to be getting the better of the standup.
The fighters circling - Halli throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Picklesbly steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Halli.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Picklesbly stuffs the takedown.
Nice sprawl there from Picklesbly as Halli shoots in.
Picklesbly swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Adrian Picklesbly showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Picklesbly throws a looping overhand right but Halli ducks down to avoid it.
Reijo Halli seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Halli misses with a jab to the body
and Picklesbly counters with a straight right hand.
Halli gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Picklesbly counters with a good low kick that Halli was not able to check. #CL#
Halli moves into range and clinches up with Picklesbly.
Picklesbly misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Halli.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Picklesbly just misses with a elbow thrown towards Halli's brow.
Halli tries to score a body lock takedown but Picklesbly shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Picklesbly throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Picklesbly lands with a short head shot on the inside.
I was talking to Halli's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Picklesbly lands an uppercut.
Halli is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Picklesbly is defending well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Reijo Halli. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Halli is trying to drag Picklesbly to the mat but Picklesbly just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Halli is trying to drag Picklesbly to the mat but Picklesbly just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.#T1#
Halli has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Picklesbly is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Halli is working for takedown but Picklesbly is calmly controlling the position for now.
Halli blocks an uppercut.
Picklesbly lands a nice uppercut.
Picklesbly has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Halli tries for a takedown but Picklesbly manages to get underhooks.
Picklesbly lands a nice elbow.
Picklesbly lands a shoulder strike.
Picklesbly lands a nice elbow from the clinch. #CUT2#It looks like Reijo Halli has been cut.
Halli goes for a takedown attempt but Picklesbly pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Picklesbly slaps away a takedown attempt from Halli, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Halli tries to close the distance and clinch up but Picklesbly swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Halli shoots in but doesn't get the takedown #CL2#
and Picklesbly counters into the clinch. Nicely done. #T2#
Picklesbly misses with a body punch.
A short left from Picklesbly.
Picklesbly is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Halli is defending well for now.
Picklesbly is pressed up against the cage. Halli has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Picklesbly down to the mat. Picklesbly avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Halli closes this distance looking for a takedown but Picklesbly circles away.
Picklesbly wants to counter the offense by Halli and move into the clinch position.
Halli tries for a takedown but Picklesbly circles away easily#CL2#
and Picklesbly counters by clinching up.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Picklesbly gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Halli.
Halli jumps guard but Picklesbly turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Halli.
Picklesbly working aggressively here.
Halli drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Picklesbly gets the underhooks and prevents it.
#T3#
Picklesbly can't find room to land a body shot as Halli controls the action.
Halli is working for takedown but Picklesbly is calmly controlling the position for now.
Picklesbly lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Halli is looking to take this one to the mat.
Picklesbly lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Adrian Picklesbly seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Picklesbly scores a nice knee to the body.
Picklesbly misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Halli.
Picklesbly tries a body shot but Halli blocks it.
Halli takes a shot to the head.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Picklesbly.
Picklesbly missing with knees to the body.
Picklesbly lands a hook that snaps the head of Halli backwards.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Picklesbly.
Picklesbly can't find room to land a body shot as Halli controls the action.
A right hand to the body from Picklesbly.
Halli is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Picklesbly to keep the fight standing.
Nice elbow from Picklesbly. #T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Halli has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Picklesbly avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Picklesbly scores with a nice short uppercut.
Halli has Picklesbly pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Picklesbly manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Picklesbly lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Halli.
Picklesbly lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Picklesbly tries to work over Halli's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Halli goes for a takedown in the clinch but Picklesbly prevents it.
Halli avoids a wild elbow strike from Picklesbly.
Picklesbly throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Hallis head.
Picklesbly is pressed up against the cage. Halli has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Picklesbly down to the mat. Picklesbly avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
A shot to the liver by Picklesbly. Beautiful body shot.
A slow jab from Halli misses its intended target.
Picklesbly throws out a loose jab but Halli uses good head movement to avoid it.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Picklesbly. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Halli misses with a straight right.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Picklesbly! But no joy.
And that's the end of the fight!
Adrian Picklesbly comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Picklesbly winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 27:30
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 26:30
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Adrian Picklesbly!
A very excited looking Adrian Picklesbly made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Event:
WVT 91: Torvik v Tchusuk
Date: Apr 14, 2023 |
#R1#
Assndrop throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Assndrop jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Assndrop avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Assndrop looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A jab from Assndrop misses.
Halli moves away from the strike by Assndrop.
Assndrop tried to score with a low kick but Halli checks it.
Halli looks to throw the jab but Assndrop is out of range.
Assndrop has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Halli throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Assndrop to counter with a crisp jab.
Assndrop loads up on a big right hand but Halli slips the punch.
Halli was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Halli stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Assndrop.
Assndrop swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Assndrop uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Halli.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Halli takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
A lazy left from Halli finds it's target.
Assndrop lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Assndrop throws a leg kick
and Halli counters with a straight right hand.
Halli darts in looking for a takedown but Assndrop gets double underhooks and turns Halli into the cage.
I was talking to Halli's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Halli looking for a takedown. #T1##BC2#
Assndrop breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Assndrop moves away from the strike by Halli.
A jab from Assndrop finds it's way through Halli's defenses.
Halli blocks a jab.
Halli takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Assndrop.
Assndrop misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Halli.
Assndrop misses with a looping right.#CL#
Halli has managed to clinch.
#BC2#
Assndrop breaks the clinch.
Halli tries to close the distance and clinch up but Assndrop swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Assndrop throws a lazy right hand but Halli sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Assndrop throws a hook but Halli blocks it.
Halli ducks under a wild hook from Assndrop.
Assndrop connects with a solid leg kick.
Assndrop fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Halli on the side of the head.#T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Halli fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Assndrop on the side of the head.
Maurits Assndrop is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#TD#
Halli fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Assndrop to the ground. Halli is now in Assndrop's guard.#SUB#
Halli has gone for a leg lock! Assndrop slips out almost immediately though and dives into Halli's guard.#REVB##SUB#
Halli is looking for a triangle but Assndrop pushes his legs off easily.
Assndrop looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #SUB#
Halli is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Assndrop is aware though and is defending well.#T3#
Halli wants to sweep here but Assndrop controlling him for the moment.
Assndrop content to stall in guard here. #SUB#
Halli throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB#
Halli escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Assndrop gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Halli seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #SUB#
Halli looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Halli is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB#
Halli throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Halli looking for a sweep. Not yet Halli, not yet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Maurits Assndrop dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Assndrop connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Halli's hands.
Assndrop tests Halli's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Halli uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Assndrop.
Halli moves out of range as Assndrop strikes.
An attempted straight right counter from Halli misses the target.
Halli slips a jab from Assndrop.
Assndrop throws a low kick but it's checked well by Halli.
Assndrop comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Halli darts in trying to clinch
and Assndrop counters with a thumping low kick.
Assndrop keeps the fight on the outside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Assndrop circles away from the clinch attempt
enabling Assndrop to counter with a crisp jab.
Halli defending well as Assndrop loads up on a big left hand.
Halli checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Halli tries to counter with a takedown but Assndrop is quick to defend against it.
Assndrop fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Halli has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.#T1#
A bone on bone clash there as Halli blocks the leg kick.
Halli throws out a powerful jab.
Halli throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Halli thows a left - swing and a miss!
Halli with a lazy takedown attempt
and Assndrop connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Nice shot lands for Assndrop.
Assndrop misses with a looping right.
Halli tries to close the distance and clinch but Assndrop swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Halli doesn't manage to clinch there - Assndrop circles away.
Assndrop swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Halli looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Assndrop bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Halli's head backwards.
Halli throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Halli shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Assndrop sprawls well. Assndrop wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Halli gets slowly back to his feet.#T2#
Assndrop lands with a right hand. #CL#
Halli has taken the fight to the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!#BC2#
Assndrop manages to break the clinch.
Halli displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Assndrop throws out the jab.
Halli is looking to counter punch.
Assndrop takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Assndrop motions for Halli to come forward. Assndrop throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Maurits Assndrop seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Halli throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Assndrop sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A little jabbing left from Assndrop on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Halli misses with a shot to the body
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Halli shoots in and drives through. Assndrop sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Reijo Halli. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Halli lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Halli ducks under a wild hook from Assndrop.
Halli keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Assndrop.
Assndrop slips a straight right by Halli.
Halli backing away here, and Assndrop unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Halli bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Assndrop's head backwards.#T3#
Assndrop swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Halli dives in for a single leg takedown but Assndrop sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Halli keeps control of Assndrop as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Halli has Assndrop pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Assndrop manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Assndrop prevents a takedown attempt there.
Halli has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Assndrop avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Halli wants to take the fight to the mat but Assndrop manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.#BC2#
Assndrop breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Assndrop throws a jab but it's blocked by Halli.
A looping hook to the body misses from Assndrop. Halli does a little dance to reset his feet.
Assndrop with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Halli throws a shot from downtown. Assndrop moves away and avoids it.
Assndrop connects with an inside leg kick.
Halli displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Assndrop throws out the jab.
Halli misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Assndrop.
Halli avoids the body shot from Assndrop.
#T4#
Halli shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Assndrop but Assndrop pushes him off and we're back to square one.
It seemed like Assndrop was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Assndrop misses with a kick to the body.
Assndrop scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Halli doesn't seem bothered though.
Assndrop has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Assndrop lands the left hand.
Assndrop has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Assndrop there as he acknowledges the shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Assndrop throws out a leg kick but Halli moves out of range and Assndrop only half commits.
Assndrop lands with a thumping leg kick.
Assndrop lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.#CL#
Halli moves into range and clinches up with Assndrop.#BC2#
Assndrop's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Halli throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Assndrop's waist but Assndrop gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Halli off to one side.
Halli will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
A little jabbing left from Assndrop on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Halli throws a hook to the side of Assndrop's head but Assndrop sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Halli on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Maurits Assndrop showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Assndrop swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nice body punch from Assndrop.
Assndrop misses with a left hand
and Assndrop takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Halli is looking to clinch.
Assndrop connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Halli takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Halli swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jab, jab by Halli - just one landing.
Assndrop scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Halli takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
A solid leg kick lands there for Assndrop.
A cross from Assndrop lands.
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!
Jab from Assndrop.
Halli avoids a kick to the body.
#CL#
Halli fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Assndrop, pushing him back against the cage.
Halli is looking to take this one to the mat.#T1##BC2#
Assndrop manages to break the clinch.
Assndrop loads up on a big right hand but Halli slips the punch.
Assndrop steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Halli.
Halli is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Halli looks to land a left hand but Assndrop moved out of range nicely.
Assndrop looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
#TD#
Halli shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.#SUB#
Halli seems to be looking for submissions.
Halli trying to mount his opponent but Assndrop defends it.
Halli thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Assndrop's head. #T2#
Halli wants to pass to mount but Assndrop is defending the position. #SUB#
Halli is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Assndrop doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Halli. #SUB#
Assndrop is defending against the submission attempts here by Halli.
#SUB#
Halli wants to work for an arm triangle but Assndrop is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#T3#
Halli passes the guard and advances to mount!
Halli avoids the attempt from Assndrop to control.
Halli wants to control the pace but Assndrop is squirming around nicely.
Halli working the ground and pound effectively.
Assndrop wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Halli.
#T4#
Halli can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Assndrop is looking to escape.
Assndrop tries to lock up and control but Halli gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#SUB#
Halli swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Assndrop is now in Halli's guard. A big mistake from Halli there, giving up the dominant position!
Halli keeping full guard, as Assndrop tries to pass. #SUB#
Halli is looking for a triangle but Assndrop pushes his legs off easily.
Reijo Halli has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Assndrop sitting in guard here, content to control.
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 Reijo Halli.
I think Assndrop 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Maurits Assndrop!
An out of breath Maurits Assndrop 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:
WVT 85: Machado v Torvik
Date: Mar 25, 2023 |
#R1#
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Halli.
Chang throwing a counter right hand but Halli manages to avoid it.
Chang throws a hook to the side of Halli's head but Halli sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Halli wants to clinch.
Halli ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Chang moves into range and connects with a jab.
A left lands for Halli.
Chang dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Halli. That did some damage!
Halli takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.#CUT#It looks like Reijo Halli has been cut.
Halli's jab looks to have found its range, popping Chang under the eye.
Chang misses with a right hand #TD2#
and Halli counters with a nice double leg into side control. Chang won't be happy with that.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Halli 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.
Halli wants to lay and pray for a moment but Chang keeps working.
Chang tries to bench press Halli off him but Halli keeps the position.
Halli is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Chang will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.#T1##SUB2#
Halli is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Chang looks calm but he's in trouble here. Halli gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Chang is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Halli lets go of the hold and Chang can pop his arm back in it's socket.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Reijo Halli!
In his post fight interview, Reijo Halli started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception. |
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Event:
WVT 78: Nti v Torvik
Date: Mar 05, 2023 |
#R1#
Bloodaxe lands a glancing blow to the side of Halli's head.
A telegraphed right hand from Bloodaxe misses the target.
Halli takes a jab right on the kisser.
Halli looks to land a right hand but Bloodaxe moved out of range.#TD#
Halli shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Bloodaxe tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Halli distracts Bloodaxe with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Halli is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Bloodaxe is on top in guard.
#REVB#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bloodaxe trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB#
Halli working for a triangle but Bloodaxe defends it easily.
Halli 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.
Bloodaxe trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T1##SUB#
Halli had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Bloodaxe defends it easily.
Halli wants to sweep but no luck.
Halli is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB#
Halli is looking for a triangle but Bloodaxe pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB#
Bloodaxe got a little sloppy there for a moment and Halli has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Bloodaxe has managed to get both his arms back between Halli's legs - danger averted.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Halli keeping moving, preventing Bloodaxe from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Halli is looking for a triangle but Bloodaxe pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB#
Halli has his foot on Bloodaxe's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Bloodaxe works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB#
Halli looking for subs off his back but Bloodaxe has passed one foot through into half guard.
Halli wants to control but Bloodaxe is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T3##SUB#
Halli looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Halli has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Bloodaxe escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Bloodaxe!
Bloodaxe trying to control the position but Halli is working away.
Halli is being controlled here.
Halli can't do much from the bottom here.
Halli tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Bloodaxe in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Halli is trying to control Bloodaxe's posture but Bloodaxe avoids it.
Halli is trying to improve his position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bloodaxe wants to control but Halli is keeping him busy. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Gunnar Bloodaxe dominated that 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.#R2#
Bloodaxe ducks under a wild hook from Halli.
Halli goes for a double leg but Bloodaxe avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Bloodaxe continues to drive forward.
Bloodaxe wants to break the clinch but can't.
Halli goes for a takedown attempt but Bloodaxe pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Halli avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Bloodaxe leaves Halli with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Reijo Halli. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bloodaxe throws a big shot that misses.
Bloodaxe ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Halli moves away.
Bloodaxe misses with a looping left.
Bloodaxe moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Halli fails with a takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bloodaxe thows a left - swing and a miss! #TD#
Halli bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.#SUB#
Halli is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Bloodaxe is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Halli trying to control the action but Bloodaxe is working from the bottom.
Halli misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Halli taking a breather here.
I wouldn't like to be where Bloodaxe is right now.
Reijo Halli overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Halli 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 Bloodaxe's shoulder. That is not cool. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#SUB#
Halli tries for a kimura but Bloodaxe is defending well. #SUB#
Halli tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Halli has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #SUB#
Halli is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Bloodaxe knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Halli has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Bloodaxe!#SUB#
Halli working for a submission but Bloodaxe is keeping him at bay. #T3#
Halli controlling the position easily from mount. #SUB#
Halli looking for a guillotine from mount but Bloodaxe is having none of it. #SUB#
Halli goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Bloodaxe turns into him and now he's in Halli's guard.
#SUB#
Halli is looking for a triangle but Bloodaxe pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB#
Halli has his foot on Bloodaxe's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Bloodaxe works his way back into a safe position though.#T4#
Halli 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.
Halli can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Bloodaxe controls the pace.
Bloodaxe is continuing to stall.#SUB#
Halli looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bloodaxe is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#SUB#
Halli has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Bloodaxe can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Reijo Halli dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! And we move into the final round!#R3#
Halli ducks under a wild hook from Bloodaxe.
Bloodaxe with the inside leg kick.
Bloodaxe pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A slapping leg kick lands for Bloodaxe.
Halli lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Halli cracks Bloodaxe with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Halli walks into a jab.
Halli throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bloodaxe sees it coming and avoids it easily.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Bloodaxe! But no joy.
Bloodaxe fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Halli.
Bloodaxe looks to land a right hand but Halli moved out of range.
Bloodaxe throws a body punch but Halli moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bloodaxe swings for the body but Halli moves out of range.
#TD#
Halli closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Bloodaxe's guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Halli stopping the sweep attempt from Bloodaxe.#SUB#
Halli drops back, looking for a kneebar! Bloodaxe looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Bloodaxe looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Bloodaxe! #REVB#
Bloodaxe working away.#T1#
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Halli tries to buck Bloodaxe off but Bloodaxe is having none of it.
Halli is trying to control Bloodaxe's posture but Bloodaxe avoids it.
Halli prevents Bloodaxe from improving position.
Halli is trying to control Bloodaxe's posture but Bloodaxe avoids it. #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.
Halli is trying to improve his position.
Halli trying to control but Bloodaxe flips him over like a cheap hooker and has his back!
Halli looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Bloodaxe wants to control but Halli is keeping busy.
Halli is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Bloodaxe has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Halli's body.
#T3#
You can see the frustration on Halli's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Halli is working hard here to advance position.
Bloodaxe is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Halli trying to control but not successfully.
Halli tries to escape the position.
#T4#
Bloodaxe controls the position.
Halli tries to escape but Bloodaxe has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Bloodaxe is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bloodaxe doesn't have the hooks in and Halli manages to turn into his guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gunnar Bloodaxe comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Bloodaxe 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 Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 28:29
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 28:29
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gunnar Bloodaxe!
Gunnar Bloodaxe thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
WVT 68: Edwards v Ignatov
Date: Feb 03, 2023 |
#R1#
Sripituksakul throws a low kick but Halli moves out of range easily.
Nice defenses there by Halli.#TD2#
Halli shoots in and bounces Sripituksakul off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Halli wants to control from the top but Sripituksakul keeps moving.
Halli is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Halli advances to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Halli wants to pass the guard but Sripituksakul is defending well. #SUB2#
Halli seems to be working for a kimura but Sripituksakul defends the submission attempt.#T1#
Halli is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Sripituksakul!
Halli fails to take his opponent's back. #SUB2#
Halli working from mount. He moves in close and looks like he might be going for an arm triangle... He's hopped off to the side and he's transitioned into an Anaconda choke. Sripituksakul turning a nasty shade of purple. He's refusing to tap but he's gone! He's out! The ref rips Halli off and cradles Sripituksakul's limp body as Halli celebrates with his corner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Anaconda Choke). Reijo Halli!
Reijo Halli bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it. |
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Event:
WVT 62: Smith v Sharma
Date: Jan 13, 2023 |
#R1#
Chugman slips a straight right by Halli.
Chugman slips a jab from Halli.
Reijo Halli seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Halli gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Halli jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Chugman drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Halli defends it well.
Chugman moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.#TD#
Halli shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Chugman's guard.
Halli loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Halli trying to control the position from guard on top but Chugman is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chugman tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Halli pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Chugman is keeping the position for now.
Halli stands and throws Chugman's legs to the side, diving into side control. #T1#
Chugman is not content to let Halli control the position.
Chugman is looking for a sweep.#SUB#
Halli is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Chugman is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Chugman gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Chugman slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Halli controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Halli working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Chugman has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Halli has passed into side control.
Chugman is looking for a sweep.#SUB#
Halli tries for a kimura but Chugman is defending well.
Chugman is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Halli off and has taken his back!
Chugman keeps control of the position as Halli tries to break free.
#SUB2#
Halli showing good submission defense here.
Halli tries to escape the position.
#T3##SUB2#
Chugman is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Halli has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Chugman lands a shot to the body. #SUB2#
Chugman is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Chugman throwing strikes from the back - he gets a warning from the referee for striking the back of the head but all these shots are hurting Halli!
#SUB2#
Halli defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Halli manages to reverse the position and now he's in Chugman's guard. Nice work there by Halli.
#T4#
Halli tries to free his leg and advance position but Chugman is retaining full guard.
Chugman looking to control.
Halli lands a couple of digs.
Chugman looking for a sweep. Not yet Chugman, not yet.
Halli trying to control the position from guard on top but Chugman is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Chugman keeping full guard, as Halli tries to pass.
Chugman looking for a sweep. Not yet Chugman, not yet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Halli trying to control but Chugman is working from the bottom.
Halli will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Chugman wants to sweep here but Halli controlling him for the moment.
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 Reijo Halli will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Nice defenses there by Chugman.
Chugman gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.#CL2#
Chugman clinches with his opponent.
Halli looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.#TD#
Halli manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Chugman working his ground and pound in the gym. So far it seems to be working well.#SUB#
Halli is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Chugman is aware though and is defending well.
Chugman loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #SUB#
Halli looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Chugman preventing the sweep.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Halli working a defensive guard here.
Chugman wants to control from the top but Halli keeps moving. #T1#
Chugman is looking to advance position but Halli has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!#REVR#
Chugman tries to lock up and control but Halli gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Chugman tries to reverse the position but Halli maintains control.
Chugman in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head. #SUB#
Halli is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Chugman to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Chugman shrugs it off. #SUB#
Halli with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Chugman is working to get back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Poor strikes thrown by Halli there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
#SUB#
Halli wants to finish this one by submission but Chugman is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Halli.
Chugman sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Halli wants to lay and pray for a moment but Chugman keeps working.
Chugman is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Halli's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Halli's back!
Halli is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Chugman can do to turn this around?
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Halli trying to control the position but Chugman manages to sink in the hooks.
I really don't envy Halli right now.
Halli trying to control the action but Chugman just sinks the hooks in. #T3#
Chugman throwing strikes from the back - he gets a warning from the referee for striking the back of the head but all these shots are hurting Halli!
Halli trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Halli tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Chugman looking to control but Halli is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Halli is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Chugman wants to control the pace but Halli is squirming around nicely.
Chugman avoids the attempt from Halli to control.
Halli slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.#T4#
Chugman working over Halli with some ground and pound. Halli looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.#SUB#
Halli is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Chugman pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Halli looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Halli is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Chugman content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Halli is trying to control but Chugman manages to pass to mount!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Reijo Halli will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
Chugman stuffs the takedown attempt from Halli. Halli gets slowly back to his feet. #CL2#
Chugman has closed the distance and engaged Halli in a clinch.
#TD#
Halli lands a takedown into guard.
Halli stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Chugman swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Chugman trying to keep a closed guard but Halli is proving a slippery customer.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Halli trying to control but Chugman is working from the bottom.
Chugman is trying to keep Halli in close.
#T1#
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Chugman holds on and takes a little breather. #SUB#
Halli is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Chugman is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Chugman has escaped and now he's on top! #REVB##SUB#
Halli had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Chugman defends it easily.#SUB#
Halli throws his legs up looking for a submission but Chugman uses it to pass to side control.
Klaus Chugman has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
A lull in the action here as Chugman stalls from top position.
Halli sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Chugman not doing much here.
Halli works his way to full guard. Good work.#SUB#
Halli has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Chugman can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB#
Halli is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Chugman is aware though and is defending well.#T3##SUB#
Halli escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Chugman gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Chugman trying to control the position from guard on top but Halli is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Halli is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB#
Halli looking for a guillotine here but Chugman defends easily.
Chugman is working Halli over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Chugman trying to control but Halli is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Halli looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Chugman stands up over Halli, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. #SUB#
Chugman avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Halli keeping full guard, as Chugman tries to pass.
Reijo Halli is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Chugman working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Halli's head.
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 Reijo Halli.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Halli, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:28
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Reijo Halli!
Reijo Halli decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way. |
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Event:
CWC 330 - Trump vs Cruz
Date: Nov 13, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 43 wins and 18 losses; Reijo Halli! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 19 wins and 11 losses; Amir Ziyaeddin!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Paulo Santos and Matheus Silva.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Halli dives in for a single leg takedown but Ziyaeddin sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.#TD#
Halli gets a trip takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Halli (2) vs (0) Ziyaeddin
Ziyaeddin is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Ziyaeddin is trying to maintain the position but Halli is very close to passing his half guard.
Ziyaeddin moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Ziyaeddin is pulling down on Halli's head to control his posture.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Halli stays in close to Ziyaeddin's body and controls the position. #T1#
Ziyaeddin working a defensive guard here.
Ziyaeddin wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #T2#
Ziyaeddin looking for a sweep. Not yet Ziyaeddin, not yet.
Ziyaeddin trying to control the position.
Halli stopping the sweep attempt from Ziyaeddin.
Halli is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Ziyaeddin looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Ziyaeddin looking to control.
Ziyaeddin looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #T3#
Ziyaeddin working a defensive guard here.
Ziyaeddin pulls Halli in close to prevent any damage.
Ziyaeddin's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Ziyaeddin is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Halli (2) vs (2) Ziyaeddin
Halli keeping moving, preventing Ziyaeddin from controlling successfully. #T4#
Ziyaeddin tries to free his leg and advance position but Halli is retaining full guard.
Halli keeping moving, preventing Ziyaeddin from controlling successfully.
Halli is adopting a defensive guard.
Ziyaeddin wants to control from the top but Halli keeps moving.
Ziyaeddin is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Ziyaeddin stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Halli swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T5#
Ziyaeddin trying to control the position from guard on top but Halli is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ziyaeddin not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Ziyaeddin looking to pass the guard.
Ziyaeddin is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Halli is controlling Ziyaeddin's posture.
Ziyaeddin showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T6#
Ziyaeddin tries to free his leg and advance position but Halli is retaining full guard.
Ziyaeddin is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Halli is trying to control the position but Ziyaeddin postures up.
Ziyaeddin looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Ziyaeddin is looking to advance position but Halli has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Halli (6) vs (2) Ziyaeddin#T7#
Ziyaeddin 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.
Halli perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Ziyaeddin is looking for a sweep. Halli is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Halli tries to pass to full mount but Ziyaeddin defends it.
Ziyaeddin keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Ziyaeddin wants to control but Halli is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T8#
Ziyaeddin gets back to full guard.
Ziyaeddin seems keen to control Halli's posture.
Ziyaeddin controls Halli momentarily but Halli frees himself.
Ziyaeddin 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.
Ziyaeddin trying to control the position.
Ziyaeddin has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Halli has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Halli (9) vs (2) Ziyaeddin#T9#
Ziyaeddin wants to control but Halli postures up.
Ziyaeddin 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.
Ziyaeddin is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Halli off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Halli (9) vs (6) Ziyaeddin
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Ziyaeddin's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Ziyaeddin 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.
Halli breaks Ziyaeddin's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Halli (11) vs (6) Ziyaeddin
Ziyaeddin looking for a sweep. Not yet Ziyaeddin, not yet.
Halli slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Ziyaeddin managing to control the position. #T10#
Ziyaeddin wants to control but Halli passes easily into half guard.
Ziyaeddin wants to improve his position but Halli is controlling well.
Ziyaeddin moves into full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T11#
Ziyaeddin pulls Halli in close to his closed guard and prevents Halli from doing any damage or advancing position.
Ziyaeddin wants to sweep but no luck.
Halli trying to control but Ziyaeddin is working from the bottom.
Halli stopping the sweep attempt from Ziyaeddin.
Ziyaeddin controlling the position.
Ziyaeddin looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T12#
Ziyaeddin looking to control.
Ziyaeddin is adopting a defensive guard.#SUB2#
Ziyaeddin is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Halli is aware though and is defending well.
Halli stays in close to Ziyaeddin's body and controls the position.
Ziyaeddin manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Halli manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Halli (11) vs (8) Ziyaeddin
Ziyaeddin 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. #T13#
It looks like Ziyaeddin 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.
Ziyaeddin trying to control but Halli is working from the bottom. #T14#
Halli is trying to keep Ziyaeddin in close.
Ziyaeddin tries to free his leg and advance position but Halli is retaining full guard.
Ziyaeddin is still trying to improve position.
Ziyaeddin's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Halli keeping full guard, as Ziyaeddin tries to pass.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ziyaeddin trying to control the position from guard on top but Halli is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that's the end of the fight!
Halli takes the fight on points by 11 to 8.
Reijo Halli retains his super heavyweight title!
Reijo Halli bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it. |
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Event:
CWC 329
Date: Nov 06, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 42 wins and 18 losses; Reijo Halli! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 9 losses; Eric Barnes!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Seu Braga and Matheus Silva.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Halli shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Barnes as he jumps to the side. #TD#
Halli closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Barnes did well to prevent Halli getting side control. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Halli (2) vs (0) Barnes
Barnes is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Halli has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.#SUB2#
Barnes looking for submissions off his back.
Barnes tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Halli has advanced to mount. Uh oh. Score +3 for passing guard: Halli (5) vs (0) Barnes
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barnes is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
#T1#
Barnes tries to hold on but Halli pushes him away.
Barnes is looking to get to half guard.
Halli controlling the pace for now.
Barnes is trying to reverse the position but instead Halli has taken his back - oops! Score +3 for taking back: Halli (8) vs (0) Barnes
Barnes is trying to break free.
Barnes keeps trying to improve his position.
Barnes is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#T2#
Halli is not going to allow Barnes to sit and survive in this position.
Barnes tries to roll but Halli sticks to his back.
Barnes trying to control but not successfully.
Halli doesn't have the hooks in and Barnes manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Halli (8) vs (2) Barnes
Barnes tries to free his leg and advance position but Halli is retaining full guard.
Barnes forces his way into half guard.
Barnes is keen to just control but Halli is a slippery customer.#SUB2#
Barnes is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Halli is just riding it out for now. Barnes eventually gives up the hold. #T3#
Halli is not content to let Barnes control the position.
Halli has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Barnes is working away from the top position though.
Barnes is trying to control. Halli wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Barnes looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Halli is doing well to control the position and prevent Barnes from advancing to side control.#T4#
Barnes is trying to control the action in half guard but Halli is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Barnes is looking to pass Halli's guard but actually Halli recovers to full guard.
Barnes trying to control but Halli is working from the bottom.
Barnes being controlled here momentarily.
Barnes looking to pass the guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T5#
Barnes advances to half guard.
Barnes wants to pass the guard but Halli is defending well.
Barnes is stalling here. Halli is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Barnes seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Halli has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Halli (12) vs (2) Barnes
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Halli 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 Barnes's shoulder. That is not cool.
Halli working away.
Barnes gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there! Score +2 for reaching mount: Halli (14) vs (2) Barnes
Barnes keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Halli controlling from mount. #T6#
Barnes tries to hold on but Halli postures up.
Barnes 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: Halli (14) vs (4) Barnes
Barnes trying to control the position from guard on top but Halli is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Barnes looking to pass the guard.
Barnes is looking to pass into half guard but Halli pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Halli is in guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Halli (16) vs (4) Barnes
Halli is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#SUB2#
Barnes looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Halli passes into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Halli (19) vs (4) Barnes#T7#
Barnes tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Halli slows the pace down.
Barnes tries to buck Halli off but Halli is having none of it.
Barnes struggling a bit here.
Barnes is looking for a sweep.#T8#
You can see the frustration on Barnes's face as Halli controls the position.
You can see the frustration on Barnes's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Halli advances to full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Halli (21) vs (4) Barnes
Barnes is trying to reverse the position but instead Halli has taken his back - oops! Score +3 for taking back: Halli (24) vs (4) Barnes
Halli trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Barnes doesn't escape.
I really don't envy Barnes right now.
#T9#
Halli trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Barnes doesn't escape.
Barnes tries to escape the position.
Halli is riding his opponent, not letting Barnes buck him off.
Halli is hanging on to Barnes's back as he tries to escape.
Halli is riding his opponent, not letting Barnes buck him off. #T10#
Barnes tries to roll but Halli sticks to his back.
Halli is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Halli is hanging on to Barnes's back as he tries to escape.
Barnes breaks Halli's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Halli (24) vs (6) Barnes
Barnes showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T11#
Barnes is looking to advance position but Halli has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Halli (28) vs (6) Barnes
Barnes is looking to improve his position but Halli isn't that keen on the idea.
Halli wants to take Barnes's back here but Barnes is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Barnes tries to reverse the position but Halli maintains control.
Barnes wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back. Score +3 for taking back: Halli (31) vs (6) Barnes
I really don't envy Barnes right now.
#T12#
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Barnes is trying to break free.
Halli controls the action.
Barnes tries to roll but Halli sticks to his back.
Barnes tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell! #T13#
Barnes is in all sorts of trouble here.
Barnes regains half guard.
Barnes tries to get to full guard but Halli has control of the leg.
Barnes trying to control but Halli postures up.
Barnes is looking to get back to full guard here but Halli has managed to pass to side control instead. Score +3 for passing guard: Halli (34) vs (6) Barnes
Halli controlling from side mount.
Halli has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T14#
Barnes is looking for a sweep.
Barnes struggling a bit here.
Barnes is looking for a sweep.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
A lull in the action here as Halli stalls from top position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Halli takes the fight on points by 34 to 6.
Reijo Halli retains his super heavyweight title!
Reijo Halli tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool. |
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Event:
CWC HALLOWEEN HAVOC 1
Date: Oct 30, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 41 wins and 18 losses; Reijo Halli! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 31 wins and 15 losses; Bo Nickal!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Robert Douchet and Yves DeLean.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD2#
Halli gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Halli (0) vs (2) Nickal
Halli pulls Nickal in close to his closed guard and prevents Nickal from doing any damage or advancing position.
Halli wants to sweep but no luck.
Nickal controls from within his opponent's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Halli is controlling Nickal's posture.
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.#T1#
Nickal 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.
Halli wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Halli keeping full guard, as Nickal tries to pass.
Nickal controls from within his opponent's guard. #T2##T3##T4#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T5#
Let's hope that Nickal 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.#T6#
Nickal looking to pass the guard.
Nickal's corner is telling him to maintain position.#T7#
Halli pulls Nickal in to control the position.
Nickal tries to free his leg and advance position but Halli is retaining full guard.
Nickal is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Halli looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Nickal stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Halli swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T8#
Nickal content to stall in guard here.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Nickal.#T9#
Yet more stalling tactics from Nickal.
Halli seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Nickal controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T10#
Halli is pulling down on Nickal's head to control his posture.
Nickal is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Halli pulls Nickal in close to prevent any damage.
Nickal controlling from the top position. #T11#
Halli wants to sweep here but Nickal controlling him for the moment.
Nickal not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Halli is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Halli (2) vs (2) Nickal#T12#
Halli not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Halli postures up.
Nickal 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.
Nickal trying to control the position.
#T13#
Halli preventing the sweep.
Halli controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Nickal has control of Halli's left arm, preventing Halli from doing any damage. #T14#
Nickal has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Halli has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Halli (5) vs (2) Nickal
Halli content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Halli has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Halli takes the fight on points by 5 to 2.
Reijo Halli retains his super heavyweight title!
Reijo Halli decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way. |
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Event:
CWC 327- Silva Jr vs Zulu
Date: Oct 23, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 42 wins and 13 losses; Dragan Hozdic! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 40 wins and 18 losses; Reijo Halli!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Seu Braga and Luis Engracia.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD#
Hozdic dives in and scores a takedown into Halli's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Hozdic (2) vs (0) Halli
Hozdic sitting in guard, not really doing much.
We've been hearing good reports from Hozdic'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.
Halli looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Hozdic looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hozdic wants to pass the guard but Halli is keeping the position.#T1#
Hozdic is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Hozdic won't allow Halli to sweep him here.
Hozdic slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Halli has Hozdic pulled in close to control his posture.
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.#T2#
Halli keeping full guard, as Hozdic tries to pass.
Hozdic sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Halli 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: Hozdic (2) vs (2) Halli#T3#
Hozdic tries to get to full guard but Halli has control of the leg.
Halli performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Hozdic is holding on to half guard well.
Hozdic has a hand on Halli's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Halli takes advantage of the position though and mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Hozdic (2) vs (5) Halli#T4#
Hozdic is looking to get to half guard.
Hozdic tries to hold on but Halli postures up.
Hozdic holds of for dear life.
Halli sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T5#
Hozdic is trying desperately to improve position.
Hozdic is working hard here to advance position.
Halli with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
#T6#
Hozdic wants to hold on but Halli pushes him away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Halli takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Hozdic wants to control but Halli is having none of it.
Halli controlling the pace for now.
Halli prevents Hozdic from getting the reversal.#T7#
Hozdic is squirming around, avoiding Halli's attempts to control the action.
Hozdic tries to lock up and control but Halli gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Hozdic sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Hozdic is holding on to half guard well.#T8#
Hozdic is refusing to be controlled, as Halli sits in half guard.
Hozdic is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.#SUB#
Hozdic looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T9#
Hozdic is looking for a sweep. Halli is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Halli is keen to just control but Hozdic is a slippery customer.
Halli performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #T10#
Hozdic wants to improve his position but Halli is controlling well.
Halli is pressing down on Hozdic's thigh, looking to free his foot. Hozdic is holding on for now.
Halli stalling. #T11#
Hozdic keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Halli looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Halli looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #T12#
Halli with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Hozdic wants to get back to full guard.
Hozdic trying to hold on to Halli's head to control him but Halli postures up.
Hozdic is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Halli is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.#T13#
Hozdic tries to get to full guard but Halli has control of the leg.
Hozdic wants to get back to full guard but Halli has passed into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Hozdic (2) vs (8) Halli#T14#
Hozdic can't do much from the bottom here.
Halli content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
You can see the frustration on Hozdic's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
The referee asks Halli politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Halli prefers to stall for the moment though.
And that's the end of the fight!
Halli wins on points by 8 to 2.
Reijo Halli is the new super heavyweight champion!
A very excited looking Reijo Halli 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.
Dragan Hozdic spoke after the fight, saying 'To be the man, you gotta beat the man.'. |
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Event:
CWC 325 - Pavlov vs Walters
Date: Oct 09, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 39 wins and 18 losses; Reijo Halli! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 24 wins and 33 losses; Darian Cruz!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, John Kavanagh and Russell Pearce.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD#
Halli manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Cruz on his heels. He'll look to pass Cruz's guard now, I'm sure. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Halli (2) vs (0) Cruz
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Halli preventing the sweep.
Halli stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Cruz swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Cruz wants to hit a sweep here but Halli passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Cruz there! Score +3 for passing guard: Halli (5) vs (0) Cruz
Cruz working to try and regain half guard.
Halli sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cruz is in all sorts of trouble here.
#T1#
Halli manages to capitalize on a mistake by Cruz to take his back! Score +3 for taking back: Halli (8) vs (0) Cruz
Halli is hanging on to Cruz's back as he tries to escape.
Cruz is still trying to improve position.#T2#
Halli biding his time, controlling Cruz.
Cruz tries to escape but Halli has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Halli 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.
Cruz tries to roll but Halli sticks to his back.
Cruz keeps trying to improve his position.
Cruz tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Halli controlling his opponent. #T3#
Cruz keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Cruz wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back. Score +3 for taking back: Halli (11) vs (0) Cruz
Cruz can't escape the position.
#T4#
Cruz breaks Halli's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Halli (11) vs (2) Cruz
Halli seems keen to control Cruz's posture.
Cruz sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Halli has Cruz pulled in close to control his posture. #T5#
Cruz wants to control from the top but Halli keeps moving.
Cruz stopping the sweep attempt from Halli.
Halli has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #T6#
Cruz trying to control the position from guard on top but Halli is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cruz trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T7#
Cruz trying to control but Halli is working from the bottom.
Cruz wants to pass the guard but Halli is keeping the position.
Cruz trying to control the position from guard on top but Halli is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cruz tries to free his leg and advance position but Halli is retaining full guard. #T8#
Cruz wants to control from the top but Halli keeps moving.
Halli managing to control the position.
Cruz pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Halli is keeping the position for now.
Cruz stopping the sweep attempt from Halli.#T9#
Halli keeping moving, preventing Cruz from controlling successfully. #T10#
Halli is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Cruz wants to control from the top but Halli keeps moving.
Halli can't keep his opponent in guard - Cruz advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Cruz trying to control the action but Halli is working from the bottom. #T11#
Halli won't allow Cruz to pass to mount.
Halli is looking to improve his position.
#SUB2#
Cruz is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Halli is refusing to be controlled, as Cruz sits in half guard. #SUB2#
Cruz is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Halli doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Cruz. #T12#
Cruz tries to pass to full mount but Halli defends it.
Halli trying to control here.
Cruz trying to pass the guard but Halli defending well. #T13#
Cruz content to control rather than advance.
Cruz is trying to control. Halli wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Cruz trying to pass the guard but Halli defending well.
Cruz is trying to control. Halli wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T14#
Cruz is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Halli keeping moving, preventing Cruz from controlling successfully.
Cruz passes into half guard.
Cruz is keen to just control but Halli is a slippery customer.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Cruz is pressing down on Halli's thigh, looking to free his foot. Halli is holding on for now.
And that's the end of the fight!
Halli takes the fight on points by 11 to 2.
A less than humble Reijo Halli misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities. |
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Event:
CWC 324 - Halli vs Sitsongrit
Date: Oct 02, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 39 wins and 17 losses; Reijo Halli! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 33 wins and 18 losses; Marcinho Sitsongrit!
The judges for this bout are Aleksei Zolotukhin, Valeri Chadov and Sergei Dronov.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD2#
Sitsongrit shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Halli manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Halli (0) vs (2) Sitsongrit
Halli keeping moving, preventing Sitsongrit from controlling successfully.
Sitsongrit 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.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Halli keeping moving, preventing Sitsongrit from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sitsongrit is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#T1#
Sitsongrit works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Sitsongrit wants to take a breather but Halli is having none of it.
Halli won't allow Sitsongrit to pass to mount. #SUB2#
Sitsongrit seems to be working for a kimura but Halli defends the submission attempt.
Halli won't allow Sitsongrit to pass to mount. #T2#
Sitsongrit is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Sitsongrit frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Halli (0) vs (5) Sitsongrit
Sitsongrit wants to control the pace but Halli is squirming around nicely. #T3#
Sitsongrit avoids the attempt from Halli to control.
Sitsongrit wants to control the pace but Halli is squirming around nicely.
Sitsongrit is looking to work his way around to Halli's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Sitsongrit works his way to his opponent's back.
Score +3 for taking back: Halli (0) vs (8) Sitsongrit
Halli looking very determined here, making life difficult for Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit controlling well, preventing Halli from escaping the position.
#T4#
A bit of a pause in the action here. Sitsongrit controlling the positon.#SUB2#
Sitsongrit working for a choke but Halli is defending well.
You can see the frustration on Halli's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Sitsongrit is controlling the position but Halli somehow manages to roll and ends up with half guard.
#T5#
Sitsongrit is trying to control the action in half guard but Halli is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Halli is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Sitsongrit trying to pass the guard but Halli defending well.
Sitsongrit trying to control the action but Halli is working from the bottom.
Sitsongrit slows the pace down in half guard. #T6#
Sitsongrit's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Sitsongrit tries to pass to full mount but Halli defends it. #T7#
Halli controlling the position for now.#SUB#
Halli looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Halli keeping control of the position.
Sitsongrit is pressing down on Halli's thigh, looking to free his foot. Halli is holding on for now. #T8#
Halli is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Sitsongrit jumps into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Halli (0) vs (11) Sitsongrit
Sitsongrit happy to just control the position for now.
Sitsongrit is looking to take a break and control but Halli is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB2#
Sitsongrit is trying to get an arm triangle but Halli is defending well. #SUB2#
Sitsongrit goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Halli has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Sitsongrit but great work by Halli. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Halli (4) vs (11) Sitsongrit#T9#
Sitsongrit is looking to reverse the position.
Halli wants to control but Sitsongrit is keeping him busy.
Sitsongrit is looking for a sweep.
Halli staying calm.#T10#
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Sitsongrit tries to improve position but can't.
Sitsongrit 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.
Halli has control of an arm but Sitsongrit manages to advance to Halli's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Halli (4) vs (15) Sitsongrit
Sitsongrit wants to control the position but Halli frees himself and scrambles - Sitsongrit manages to regain control in side control.
#SUB2#
Sitsongrit swings around for an armbar but Halli sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Sitsongrit's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Halli (6) vs (15) Sitsongrit#T11##SUB2#
Sitsongrit looking for subs off his back but Halli has passed one foot through into half guard.
Halli takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Sitsongrit is looking to control Halli's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Sitsongrit avoid being mounted?
Halli trying to control the action but Sitsongrit is working from the bottom.
Halli not doing much here.
#T12#
Halli is thwarting Sitsongrit's attempts to control the position.
Halli seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Halli tries to pass the half guard into mount. Sitsongrit knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T13#
Sitsongrit is looking to improve his position.
Sitsongrit moves into full guard.
Halli trying to control the position from guard on top but Sitsongrit is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sitsongrit is trying to keep Halli in close.
#T14#
Sitsongrit is pulling down on Halli's head to control his posture.
Sitsongrit looking to hit a scissor sweep but Halli is one step ahead there.
Sitsongrit pulls Halli in close to his closed guard and prevents Halli from doing any damage or advancing position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Halli stopping the sweep attempt from Sitsongrit.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sitsongrit wins on points by 15 to 6.
Marcinho Sitsongrit is the new featherweight champion!
Marcinho Sitsongrit bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it. |
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Event:
CATCHMANIA 3
Date: Sep 25, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 38 wins and 17 losses; Reijo Halli! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 2 losses; Kazuo Imanari!
The judges for this bout are Ren Mimura, Yukihiro Yamamoto and Hirohito Nitta.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Halli tries to sprawl but Imanari drives through with a takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Halli (0) vs (2) Imanari
Halli is trying to get back to full guard.
Imanari sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Halli wants to get back to full guard.
Imanari is trying to control the action in half guard but Halli is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Halli's coaches at Thib's Sweat Shoppe 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Imanari wants to free his trapped foot but Halli is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Halli wants to improve his position but Imanari is controlling well.
Halli trying to control from the bottom.
#T1#
Halli keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Imanari is looking to take a break and control but Halli is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Imanari wants to pass to mount but Halli is defending the position.
Imanari controlling the pace.
Imanari wants to pass the guard but Halli is defending well. #T2#
Halli tries to get to full guard but Imanari has control of the leg.
Halli holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Halli is looking to improve his position.
Still in half guard, Imanari seems content to control.
Imanari trying to mount his opponent but Halli defends it.
Imanari prevents Halli from improving his position.#T3#
Still in half guard, Imanari seems content to control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Imanari is looking to pass Halli's guard but actually Halli recovers to full guard.
Halli has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #T4#
Halli is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Halli pulls Imanari in close to prevent any damage.
Imanari looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #T5#
Halli is pulling down on Imanari's head to control his posture.
Imanari slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Halli has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Imanari looking to pass the guard. #T6#
Halli keeping moving, preventing Imanari from controlling successfully.
Halli is adopting a defensive guard.
Imanari stays in close to Halli's body and controls the position.
Halli wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #T7#
Imanari is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Halli seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #T8#
Halli is trying to control the position but Imanari postures up.
Imanari is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Halli is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Halli (2) vs (2) Imanari
Imanari controlling the position.#T9#
Halli is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Imanari not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Halli trying to control but Imanari is working from the bottom. #T10#
Halli trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB2#
Imanari looking for a guillotine here but Halli defends easily.
Imanari controlling the position.#T11#
Halli stays in close to Imanari's body and controls the position.
Imanari looking to control.
Imanari looking to hit a scissor sweep but Halli is one step ahead there.
Halli tries to free his leg and advance position but Imanari is retaining full guard. #T12#
Halli postures up.
Imanari is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Imanari is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Halli wants to pass the guard but Imanari is keeping the position.
Halli pushing down on Imanari's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Imanari is trying to get back to full guard.
Imanari 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.#T13#
Imanari has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Halli is working away from the top position though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Imanari is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Halli is staying active.
Imanari keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount. #T14#
Halli trying to pass the guard but Imanari defending well.
Halli prevents Imanari from improving his position.
Halli uses his free foot to push down on Imanari's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Imanari. Score +3 for passing guard: Halli (5) vs (2) Imanari
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Halli controlling the position easily from mount.
And that's the end of the fight!
Halli takes the fight on points by 5 to 2.
Reijo Halli retains his featherweight title!
Reijo Halli tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool. |
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Event:
CWC 322 - Trump vs Vrjalya
Date: Sep 18, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 37 wins and 17 losses; Reijo Halli! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 28 wins and 17 losses; Angelo Saldini!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Felipe Paraventi and Edson Gomes.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Halli fails with a takedown attempt.
And Saldini tries to counter it with a takedown but Halli pushes his down on his head and steps out.#TD#
Saldini gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Halli (2) vs (0) Saldini
Saldini manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Halli manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Halli (2) vs (2) Saldini
Saldini is looking to advance position but Halli has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Halli (6) vs (2) Saldini
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Halli tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Saldini is working to get back to half guard.
#T1#
Halli content just to control the position here.
Halli prevents Saldini from getting the reversal.
Halli manages to capitalize on a mistake by Saldini to take his back! Score +3 for taking back: Halli (9) vs (2) Saldini
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Saldini tries to escape the position.
Saldini trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble. #T2#
Saldini is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Halli is staying active.
Saldini tries to escape the position.
Saldini is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Halli 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.
Halli keeps control of the position as Saldini tries to break free.
#T3#
Saldini turns into Halli and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Halli (9) vs (4) Saldini
Halli is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Halli has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Saldini trying to control but Halli is working from the bottom.
Halli being controlled here, momentarily. #T4#
It looks like Saldini 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.
Saldini looking to pass the guard.
Saldini being controlled here momentarily. #T5#
Saldini content to stall in guard here.
Halli seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Saldini trying to control but Halli is working from the bottom. #T6#
Saldini sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Halli's guard.
Halli is not content to let Saldini control the position.
Saldini sitting and controlling from the half guard. #T7#
Halli controlling the position for now.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Halli wants to get back to full guard.#T8#
Saldini wants to free his trapped foot but Halli is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Saldini is taking a breather. Halli 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.
Halli is looking to improve his position.
Saldini trying to control from half guard but Halli is working away. #SUB2#
Saldini is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#T9#
Saldini is pressing down on Halli's thigh, looking to free his foot. Halli is holding on for now.
Halli trying to control but Saldini postures up.
Saldini seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Saldini wants to pass the guard but Halli is defending well. #T10#
Saldini keeps trying to improve his position.
Still in half guard, Saldini seems content to control.
Saldini is continuing to stall.
Saldini wants to pass the guard but Halli is defending well. #T11#
Saldini wants to take a breather but Halli is having none of it.
Saldini is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Halli is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Saldini's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Saldini's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Halli (13) vs (4) Saldini#T12#
Saldini breaks Halli's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Halli (13) vs (6) Saldini
Halli is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Saldini trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Halli controls Saldini momentarily but Saldini frees himself. #T13#
Halli keeping full guard, as Saldini tries to pass.
Saldini works a leg free and moves into half guard. #SUB2#
Saldini is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Halli sees it coming and defends easily.
Saldini prevents Halli from improving his position.
Saldini is thwarting Halli's attempts to control the position.#T14#
Saldini is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Halli reverses the position - he's now on top in Saldini's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Halli (15) vs (6) Saldini
Saldini looking to control.
Halli pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Saldini is keeping the position for now.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Saldini throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
And that's the end of the fight!
Halli takes the fight on points by 15 to 6.
Reijo Halli retains his featherweight title!
Reijo Halli tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool. |
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Event:
CWC 321 - Trump vs Steel
Date: Sep 11, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 15 wins and 13 losses; Chan Siam! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 36 wins and 17 losses; Reijo Halli!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Leandro Rodrigues and Mauricio Rocha.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL#
Siam instigates a clinch.
Siam can't get the takedown.
Siam changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Halli fights it off and pushes away nicely.
#TD#
Siam throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Halli tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Siam is in Halli's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Siam (2) vs (0) Halli
Siam is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Siam trying to control but Halli is working from the bottom.
Halli pulls Siam in to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Siam 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.
Siam being controlled here momentarily. #T1#
Siam is looking to advance position but Halli has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Siam (2) vs (4) Halli
Halli controlling the position easily from mount.
Siam is trying desperately to improve position.
Siam's coaches at SSJ Gym 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.#T2#
Siam is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Siam keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Siam tries to hold on but Halli postures up.
Siam can't escape the position.
Halli sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T3#
Siam tries to hold on but Halli pushes him away.
Halli prevents Siam from getting the reversal.
Siam holds of for dear life.
Halli controlling his opponent. #T4#
Siam can't escape the position.
Halli takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Siam is wriggling around trying to escape.
Halli tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T5#
Siam is trying to reverse the position but instead Halli has taken his back - oops! Score +3 for taking back: Siam (2) vs (7) Halli
Siam tries to escape but Halli has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Halli doesn't have the hooks in and Siam manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Siam (4) vs (7) Halli
Halli is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #T6#
Siam controlling from the top position.
Siam tries to free his leg and advance position but Halli is retaining full guard. #T7#
Halli pulls Siam in close to prevent any damage.
Siam looking to sit in guard and control but Halli gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Siam (4) vs (9) Halli
Siam wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Halli is pushing down on Siam's leg trying to pass to half guard. Siam is fighting to maintain full guard but Halli has managed to sneak the leg through.
Siam is looking to improve his position.
#T8#
Siam preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Halli keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Siam wants to control but Halli is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Siam is looking to improve his position.
#T9#
Siam is trying is best to control the position here.
Halli passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Siam (4) vs (12) Halli
Siam struggling a bit here.
Halli is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Siam is trying to work for a sweep but Halli has mounted him! Score +2 for reaching mount: Siam (4) vs (14) Halli
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.#T10#
Halli manages to capitalize on a mistake by Siam to take his back! Score +3 for taking back: Siam (4) vs (17) Halli
Halli not allowing Siam to control his hands.
Halli controls the position.
Halli doesn't have the hooks in and Siam manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Siam (6) vs (17) Halli#T11#
Siam trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Siam's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Siam stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Halli swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Halli pulls Siam in close to his closed guard and prevents Siam from doing any damage or advancing position.
Siam is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T12#
Halli looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Siam's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Halli keeping full guard, as Siam tries to pass.
Halli being controlled here, momentarily. #T13#
Halli has Siam pulled in close to control his posture.
Siam slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Siam might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Siam postures up.
#T14#
Siam controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Halli looking for a sweep. Not yet Halli, not yet.
Halli controlling Siam's posture.
Siam trying to control but Halli is working from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Halli wins on points by 17 to 6.
Reijo Halli is the new featherweight champion!
Reijo Halli bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it. |
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Event:
CWC 320 - Fiso vs Brown
Date: Sep 04, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 35 wins and 17 losses; Reijo Halli! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 3 losses; John McCain!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, Bruno Lombardi and John Roberts.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD2#
Halli tries to sprawl but McCain drives through with a takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Halli (0) vs (2) McCain
McCain wants to free his trapped foot but Halli is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Halli 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.
McCain is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#SUB2#
McCain is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Halli still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Halli 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: Halli (4) vs (2) McCain
McCain is trying to control Halli's posture but Halli avoids it. #T1#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McCain is looking to regain half guard here but Halli keeps moving and retains side control.
McCain is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Halli's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
McCain wants to get back to full guard.
McCain is controlling Halli's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Halli is taking a breather. McCain 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.#T2#
McCain is trying to maintain the position but Halli is very close to passing his half guard.
McCain might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Halli haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
McCain tries to get to full guard but Halli has control of the leg.
McCain is trying to maintain the position but Halli is very close to passing his half guard.#T3#
McCain is looking to improve his position.
McCain has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Halli is working away from the top position though.
McCain wants to get back to full guard but Halli has passed into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Halli (7) vs (2) McCain
McCain is trying to improve his position.#T4#
McCain is still trying to improve position.
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McCain looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
McCain is trying to work for a sweep but Halli has mounted him! Score +2 for reaching mount: Halli (9) vs (2) McCain
McCain is wriggling around trying to escape.
McCain slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.#SUB2#
McCain actively working from the bottom here.
McCain wants to get back to full guard but Halli has passed into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Halli (12) vs (2) McCain#T5#
McCain is not content to let Halli control the position.
McCain is looking to reverse the position.
McCain regains half guard.
McCain wants to get back to full guard but Halli has mounted him! Score +3 for passing guard: Halli (15) vs (2) McCain
McCain wants to control but Halli is having none of it.
McCain working to try and regain half guard.
#T6#
Halli takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Halli seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down McCain for as long as he can get away with.
McCain is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #T7#
McCain can't escape the position.
Halli controlling from mount.
McCain is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
McCain is looking to get to half guard.#T8#
McCain is hanging on here. He's in a desperate position.
McCain is desperately trying to improve his position but Halli has a good base and remains in mount.
McCain tries to hold on but Halli pushes him away.
McCain is working to get back to half guard.
Halli moves to back control. Score +3 for taking back: Halli (18) vs (2) McCain
McCain is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Halli.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T9#
Halli has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
McCain just trying to survive but Halli is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
McCain is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Halli will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T10#
Halli is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
McCain tries to roll but Halli sticks to his back.
Halli is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Halli is trying to stick to McCain's back but McCain is turning into Halli. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Halli's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by McCain. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Halli (18) vs (4) McCain
Halli keeping full guard, as McCain tries to pass.
McCain showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T11#
McCain looking to sit in guard and control but Halli gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Halli (20) vs (4) McCain
McCain working a defensive guard but Halli manages to pass into side control anyway.
Score +3 for passing guard: Halli (23) vs (4) McCain
McCain is trying to get back to half guard.
The referee asks Halli politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Halli prefers to stall for the moment though.
McCain is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T12#
McCain struggling a bit here.
Halli is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
McCain tries to get back to half guard but can't.
McCain can't do much from the bottom here.
Halli in side control, just content to control the action for now. #T13#
McCain tries to bench press Halli off him but Halli keeps the position.
Halli 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 McCain's shoulder. That is not cool.
McCain is trying to improve his position.#T14#
McCain is trying to control Halli's posture but Halli avoids it.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
McCain manages to get back to half guard.
McCain is looking to improve his position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Halli keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
And that's the end of the fight!
Halli takes the fight on points by 23 to 4.
In his post fight interview, Reijo Halli started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception. |
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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 featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 52 wins and 51 losses; Tobias Pancake! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 34 wins and 17 losses; Reijo Halli!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Chris Downing and Frank Dennis.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Pancake shoots in and bounces Halli off the cage to secure the takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Pancake (2) vs (0) Halli
Halli controlling Pancake's posture.
Pancake sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Pancake trying to control the position from guard on top but Halli is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pancake is looking to advance position but Halli has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Pancake (2) vs (4) Halli#T1#
Pancake is trying to escape the mount.
Pancake looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back! Score +3 for taking back: Pancake (2) vs (7) Halli
Pancake breaks Halli's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Pancake (4) vs (7) Halli
Halli wants to sweep here but Pancake controlling him for the moment.
Pancake is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#T2#
Pancake is pushing down on Halli's leg trying to pass to half guard. Halli is fighting to maintain full guard but Pancake has managed to sneak the leg through.
Pancake stalling.
Halli trying to control but Pancake postures up.
#T3#
Halli keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Pancake is trying to control. Halli wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Pancake wants to pass to mount but Halli is defending the position.
Halli manages to get to full guard.
Halli can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Pancake controls the pace.#T4#
Pancake pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Halli is keeping the position for now.
Pancake wants to control from the top but Halli keeps moving.
Pancake stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Halli swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB#
Pancake drops back, looking for a kneebar! Halli looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Halli looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Halli! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Pancake (4) vs (11) Halli#T5#
Halli gets to mount! Pancake was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly. Score +2 for reaching mount: Pancake (4) vs (13) Halli
Pancake looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back! Score +3 for taking back: Pancake (4) vs (16) Halli
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pancake is really stuck here.
Pancake needs to remain patient if he's going to get out of this sticky situation.
Pancake wants to escape the position.
#T6#
Halli is not going to allow Pancake to sit and survive in this 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.
Pancake is trying to break free.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pancake rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Halli is thwarting Pancake's attempts to control the position.
Still in half guard, Halli seems content to control.#T7#
Halli wants to advance to full mount but Pancake doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Halli's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Pancake controls Halli momentarily but Halli frees himself.
Halli stays in close to Pancake's body and controls the position.
Pancake is looking to sweep but instead, Halli has passed into half guard.
Halli wants to free his trapped foot but Pancake is holding on for dear life with his legs. #T8##SUB#
Pancake looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Pancake gets back to full guard.
#T9#
Pancake is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#SUB#
Pancake throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Halli postures up.
Halli engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Pancake is controlling Halli's posture.#T10#
Pancake wants to control the position but Halli says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Halli controlling the pace.
Pancake is trying to get back to full guard.
Pancake works his way to full guard. Good work.
Pancake trying to control the position.
Pancake wants to sweep but no luck. #T11#
Pancake is controlling Halli's posture.
Pancake wants to hit a sweep here but Halli passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Pancake there! Score +3 for passing guard: Pancake (4) vs (19) Halli
Pancake wants to control but Halli is having none of it.
Halli moves to take his opponent's back. Score +3 for taking back: Pancake (4) vs (22) Halli
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
#T12#
Halli not allowing Pancake to control his hands.
You can see the frustration on Pancake's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Pancake trying to control but not successfully. #T13#
Pancake is in bad spot here.
Pancake tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Pancake wants to control but Halli is having none of it.
Halli sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T14#
Pancake is trying to escape the mount.
Pancake is squirming around, avoiding Halli's attempts to control the action.
Pancake tries to lock up and control but Halli gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Pancake is in all sorts of trouble here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Pancake tries to lock up and control but Halli gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Pancake 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.
Pancake has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Halli is working away from the top position though.
And that's the end of the fight!
Halli wins on points by 22 to 4.
A less than humble Reijo Halli misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities. |
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Event:
TWGC 37 (155lbs, D1): New York Qualifier - Round 2
Date: Aug 20, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 9 losses; Ace Rob! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 34 wins and 16 losses; Reijo Halli!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, Reed Andrews and Columbo Gatti.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Halli goes for a double leg but Rob avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Rob continues to drive forward.
Halli shoots in for a takedown but Rob shows good takedown defense. #TD#
Rob drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Rob (4) vs (0) Halli
We've been hearing good reports from Rob'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.
Halli is not content to let Rob control the position.
Halli prevents Rob from moving into mount.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rob tries to advance to mount but can't.
Rob wants to lay and pray for a moment but Halli keeps working. #T1#
Rob advances nicely into full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Rob (6) vs (0) Halli
Rob controlling from the full mount.
Rob trying to control but Halli is having none of it.
Rob content just to control the position here. #T2#
Rob fails to advance to Halli's back.
Rob sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Rob fails to take his opponent's back.
Halli is in all sorts of trouble here.
#T3#
Rob fails to advance to Halli's back.
Halli is wriggling around trying to escape.
Rob controlling from the full mount.
Rob wants to control the pace but Halli is squirming around nicely.
Halli keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Rob moves to back control. Score +3 for taking back: Rob (9) vs (0) Halli
Halli 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.#T4#
Good control from Rob.
Halli tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Rob looking to control but Halli is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Halli is wriggling around trying to escape.
Halli tries to hold on but Rob postures up.
Rob 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#
Halli wants to hold on but Rob pushes him away.
Rob sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Halli tries to hold on but Rob postures up.#T6#
Halli working to try and regain half guard.
Halli is squirming around, avoiding Rob's attempts to control the action.
Rob pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
#T7#
Rob tries to control but Halli wriggling away.
Rob wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Rob forces the positional change into back control. Score +3 for taking back: Rob (12) vs (0) Halli
Rob trying to control.#T8#
Halli is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Rob tries to get the hooks in deep but Halli pushed the leg off.
What can Halli do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Rob not allowing Halli to control his hands. #SUB#
Rob is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Halli knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Halli for a finish.
Halli looking very determined here, making life difficult for Rob.
#T9#
Rob is controlling the position but Halli somehow manages to roll and ends up with half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Halli is refusing to be controlled, as Rob sits in half guard. #T10#
Rob is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Halli is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Halli tries to get to full guard but Rob has control of the leg.
Rob trying to control the pace.
Rob stalling away here and it's allowed Halli to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Rob trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T11#
Rob trying to control the position from guard on top but Halli is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rob is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Rob won't allow Halli to sweep him here.
Rob wants to pass the guard but Halli is keeping the position.#T12#
Rob is working hard here to advance position.
Rob wants to control from the top but Halli keeps moving.
Rob is really struggling to control Halli but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Halli keeping full guard, as Rob tries to pass.
Halli seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #T13#
Rob stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Halli swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T14#
Halli keeping moving, preventing Rob from controlling successfully.
Rob stopping the sweep attempt from Halli.
Rob trying to control the position from guard on top but Halli is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rob wants to pass the guard but Halli is keeping the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Rob trying to control but Halli is working from the bottom.
Halli pulls Rob in close to prevent any damage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rob takes the fight on points by 12 to 0. |
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Event:
TWGC 37 (155lbs, D1): New York Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Aug 19, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 33 wins and 16 losses; Reijo Halli! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 18 wins and 8 losses; Aaron Hoyle!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, Reed Andrews and John Roberts.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD#
Halli scores with a takedown into Hoyle's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Halli (2) vs (0) Hoyle
Hoyle wants to sweep but no luck.
Halli tries to free his leg and advance position but Hoyle is retaining full guard.
Hoyle has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Halli has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Halli (5) vs (0) Hoyle
Hoyle tries to improve position but can't.
Halli controlling from side mount.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hoyle tries to buck Halli off but Halli is having none of it.#T1#
Hoyle tries to control but Halli manages to take his back. Score +3 for taking back: Halli (8) vs (0) Hoyle
Halli is riding his opponent, not letting Hoyle buck him off.
Hoyle can't escape the position.
Hoyle trying to control but not successfully.
Hoyle is in bad spot here.
#T2#
Halli trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Hoyle doesn't escape.
Halli 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.
Hoyle tries to break free.
Hoyle is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Hoyle keeps trying to improve his position.#SUB#
Halli looking for the RNC.
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.
#T3#
Halli controlling well, preventing Hoyle from escaping the position.
Halli controls the action.
Halli has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
You can see the frustration on Hoyle's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
#T4#
Halli is not going to allow Hoyle to sit and survive in this position.
Halli is hanging on to Hoyle's back as he tries to escape.
Halli biding his time, looking for the opening.
#T5#
Halli not allowing Hoyle to control his hands.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Halli controlling well, preventing Hoyle from escaping the position.
#T6#
Halli controlling from the back.
Hoyle trying to control but not successfully.
Halli controlling from the back.
Halli avoiding Hoyle 's attempts to control his hands. #T7#
What can Hoyle do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Halli is not going to allow Hoyle to sit and survive in this position.
Hoyle wants to escape the position.
Halli will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Halli has good solid back control here. #T8#
I really don't envy Hoyle right now.
#T9#
Halli is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Halli gets his hands free as Hoyle looks to control.
Halli has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Hoyle's body.
Hoyle can't escape the position.
#T10#
Hoyle is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Hoyle turns into Halli and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Halli (8) vs (2) Hoyle
Halli wants to sweep here but Hoyle controlling him for the moment.
Halli pulls Hoyle in to control the position.
Hoyle advances to half guard. #T11#
Hoyle is looking to stall here but Halli recovers full guard.
Hoyle wants to control from the top but Halli keeps moving.
Hoyle trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Hoyle looking to sit in guard and control but Halli gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Halli (10) vs (2) Hoyle
Halli is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T12#
Hoyle wants to sweep but no luck.
Hoyle bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Halli's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Halli (10) vs (4) Hoyle
Hoyle tries to free his leg and advance position but Halli is retaining full guard.
Hoyle looking to sit in guard and control but Halli gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Halli (12) vs (4) Hoyle
Hoyle tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T13#
Halli content to stall in guard here.
Hoyle wants to hit a sweep here but Halli passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Hoyle there! Score +3 for passing guard: Halli (15) vs (4) Hoyle
Halli controlling from mount.
Hoyle is looking to improve his position but Halli isn't that keen on the idea.#T14#
Hoyle looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back! Score +3 for taking back: Halli (18) vs (4) Hoyle
Hoyle is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Halli.
Hoyle tries to escape the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Halli takes the fight on points by 18 to 4.
Reijo Halli decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way. |
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Event:
CWC 314 - Zulu vs Silva Jr
Date: Jul 24, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 33 wins and 15 losses; Reijo Halli! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 12 losses; Chan Siam!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Alec Ball and Trevor Gratis.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Siam drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Halli (0) vs (2) Siam
Halli can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Siam controls the pace.
Siam's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Halli looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Halli is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Siam showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T1#
Siam tries to free his leg and advance position but Halli is retaining full guard.
Siam slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Halli managing to control the position.
Siam controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#T2#
Halli pulls Siam in close to his closed guard and prevents Siam from doing any damage or advancing position.
Siam looking to pass the guard.
Siam not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #T3#
Siam trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Halli has his hands on Siam's head, controlling the position.
Siam stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Halli swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T4#
Halli tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Siam stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Halli swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Halli has Siam pulled in close to control his posture.
Siam wants to pass the guard but Halli is keeping the position.#T5#
Siam slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
More stalling from Siam.
Let's hope that Siam 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.
Siam looking to pass the guard. #T6#
Siam is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Siam stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Halli swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Siam stays in close to Halli's body and controls the position.
Siam stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Halli swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T7#
Halli is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Siam 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.
Siam tries to free his leg and advance position but Halli is retaining full guard. #T8#
Siam is still trying to improve position.
Siam controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Siam pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Halli is keeping the position for now.
Siam stays in close to Halli's body and controls the position.
Halli keeping moving, preventing Siam from controlling successfully. #T9#
Siam trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Halli manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Halli (2) vs (2) Siam
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Siam 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.
Halli is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Siam keeping full guard, as Halli tries to pass. #T10#
Halli controlling from the top position.
Siam trying to control the position.
Halli trying to move into half guard but instead Siam has managed to sweep! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Halli (2) vs (4) Siam
Siam wants to control from the top but Halli keeps moving.
Halli pulls Siam in close to prevent any damage. #T11#
Siam controlling from the top position.
Siam stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Halli swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T12#
Halli is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Siam is stalling in the full guard. #T13#
Siam trying to control but Halli is working from the bottom.
Siam stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Halli swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Siam engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Siam postures up.
#T14#
Siam showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Halli will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Siam is pushing down on Halli's leg trying to pass to half guard. Halli is fighting to maintain full guard but Siam has managed to sneak the leg through.
And that's the end of the fight!
Siam wins on points by 4 to 2.
Chan Siam thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
CWC 313 - Halli vs Pancake
Date: Jul 17, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 33 wins and 14 losses; Reijo Halli! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 49 wins and 49 losses; Tobias Pancake!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Percy O'Donnell and Timothy Bukovac.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Pancake closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Halli (0) vs (4) Pancake#SUB2#
Pancake tries for a kimura but Halli is defending well.
Pancake wants to control for a moment but Halli uses the opportunity to move back to half guard. #SUB2#
Pancake is working for a kimura from half guard. He's really concentrating on the hold and it's allowed Halli to slip a leg under and get back to full guard.
Halli 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.
Pancake is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Halli trying to keep a closed guard but Pancake is proving a slippery customer.
#T1#
Pancake trying to control the position from guard on top but Halli is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pancake looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Pancake looking to pass the guard. #T2#
Pancake wants to control from the top but Halli keeps moving.
Pancake looking to pass the guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pancake wants to control from the top but Halli keeps moving.
Pancake pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Halli is keeping the position for now.
Pancake passes into half guard. #T3#
Pancake wants to lay and pray for a moment but Halli keeps working.
Halli is looking to get back to full guard here but Pancake has managed to pass to side control instead. Score +3 for passing guard: Halli (0) vs (7) Pancake#SUB2#
Pancake is trying to get an arm triangle but Halli is defending well.
Pancake gets to mount! Halli was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly. Score +2 for reaching mount: Halli (0) vs (9) Pancake#T4#
Pancake looking to control but Halli is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #SUB2#
Pancake swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Halli is now in Pancake's guard. A big mistake from Pancake there, giving up the dominant position! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Halli (2) vs (9) Pancake#SUB2#
Pancake working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Halli doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Halli manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Pancake is trying to control the position but Halli postures up. #T5##SUB2#
Halli has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Pancake to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Halli is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Pancake pulls down on the head and he's put Halli to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Tobias Pancake!
Tobias Pancake is the new featherweight champion!
Tobias Pancake 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:
CWC 312 - Ziyaeddin vs Priest
Date: Jul 10, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 32 wins and 14 losses; Reijo Halli! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 21 wins and 14 losses; Angelo Saldini!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Gwen Towbar and Stewart Dunkirk.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Halli.
Saldini feints the counter takedown.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Halli is defended easily by Saldini.
Halli 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.
Halli fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Reijo Halli. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Halli tries for a takedown but Saldini circles away easily#CL2#
and Saldini moves into the clinch.
Halli wants to take the fight to the mat but Saldini manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Saldini is trying to drag Halli to the mat but Halli just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Halli tries for a takedown but Saldini manages to get underhooks.
Halli tries to score a body lock takedown but Saldini shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Halli has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Saldini avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.#T1#
Saldini wants to take the fight to the mat but Halli manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.#TD2#
Saldini has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Halli clear over his head and slammed him to the mat! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Halli (0) vs (4) Saldini
Saldini wants to control but Halli manages to buck him off and is now in Saldini's guard! Nice work there by Halli! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Halli (2) vs (4) Saldini
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Saldini can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Halli controls the pace.
Saldini pulls Halli in close to his closed guard and prevents Halli from doing any damage or advancing position.#T2#
Saldini trying to control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Halli stopping the sweep attempt from Saldini.
Halli postures up.
#SUB2#
Saldini looking for a guillotine here but Halli defends easily.
Saldini tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T3#
Saldini seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Saldini controls Halli momentarily but Halli frees himself. #SUB2#
Saldini looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Saldini is trying to keep Halli in close.
#T4#
Halli trying to control but Saldini is working from the bottom.
Halli is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Saldini trying to keep a closed guard but Halli is proving a slippery customer.
Saldini wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Halli is now in half guard. #T5#
Halli perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Saldini is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Saldini trying to hold on to Halli's head to control him but Halli postures up.
Saldini moves into full guard.
Saldini managing to control the position. #T6#
Halli controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#SUB2#
Halli avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Saldini is trying to control the position but Halli postures up. #T7#
Halli trying to control but Saldini is working from the bottom.
Saldini tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Halli showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Halli stands and throws Saldini's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Halli (5) vs (4) Saldini#T8#
Saldini is looking for a sweep.
Saldini seems a little lost for a moment, as Halli dominates the positioning.
Saldini is looking to regain half guard here but Halli keeps moving and retains side control.
Saldini is still trying to improve position.#T9#
Halli working away.
Saldini tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Halli wriggles his own leg back out and remains in 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.
You can see the frustration on Saldini's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T10#
A control attempt from Saldini but he's now mounted! Score +2 for reaching mount: Halli (7) vs (4) Saldini
Saldini sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Saldini is looking to improve his position.
Halli content to control rather than advance.
Saldini wants to control but Halli is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T11#
Halli not doing much here.
The fighters are battling for position here. Saldini manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Saldini has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Halli has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Halli (10) vs (4) Saldini
Saldini is trying to work for a sweep but Halli has mounted him! Score +2 for reaching mount: Halli (12) vs (4) Saldini#T12#
Saldini really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Halli wants to control the pace but Saldini is squirming around nicely.
Halli sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Saldini stops Halli from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better. #T13#
Halli sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Saldini tries to hold on but Halli postures up.
Saldini keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Halli takes his opponent's back. Perhaps a chance to lock up a rear naked choke here.
Score +3 for taking back: Halli (15) vs (4) Saldini#T14#
Halli just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Halli seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Saldini for as long as he can get away with.
I really don't envy Saldini right now.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Halli takes the fight on points by 15 to 4.
Reijo Halli retains his featherweight title!
Reijo Halli 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:
CWC 311 - Lee vs Brown
Date: Jul 03, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 31 wins and 14 losses; Reijo Halli! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 6 losses; Tommy Toehold!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Robert Twigg and Frank Dennis.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Toehold gets a double leg takedown into Halli's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Halli (0) vs (2) Toehold
Toehold stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Halli swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB#
Toehold looking to improve position, pressing down on Halli's thigh with his hand. Halli seems to be working to lock up a guilotine though... is Toehold paying attention? Apparently not! He's locked it up tight! Toehold's face has turned purple! Will he tap? Will he! YES! He's tapped! Halli picked his opening and made it count! Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Reijo Halli!
Reijo Halli retains his featherweight title!
Reijo Halli 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:
CWC 310 - Peterson vs Zulu
Date: Jun 26, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 30 wins and 14 losses; Reijo Halli! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 4 losses; The Reverend Jim Ignatowski!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, Jorge Garcia and David Schapiro.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Ignatowski gets a clinch. #TD2#
Ignatowski pulls Halli into guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ignatowski looking for a sweep. Not yet Ignatowski, not yet.
Halli postures up.
Ignatowski is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Ignatowski tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Ignatowski is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ignatowski is trying to keep Halli in close.
Ignatowski is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Ignatowski is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T1#
Halli stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ignatowski swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB2#
Ignatowski is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Ignatowski 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.
Halli postures up.
Halli 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.
Ignatowski lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Halli (0) vs (2) Ignatowski#T2#
Ignatowski stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Halli swivels though and keeps the full guard.
My spies in White Eagle inform me that Ignatowski has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Ignatowski slips nicely into half guard.#SUB2#
Ignatowski is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Halli is just riding it out for now. Ignatowski eventually gives up the hold. #SUB2#
Ignatowski looking for a submission but Halli manages to get full guard, putting an end to that submission attempt.
#T3#
Halli controlling the position.
Ignatowski pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Halli is keeping the position for now.
Ignatowski is looking to advance position but Halli has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Halli (4) vs (2) Ignatowski
Ignatowski can't escape the position.
#T4#
Ignatowski 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 fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ignatowski trying to control from the bottom.
Ignatowski moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Halli slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #SUB2#
Ignatowski is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Halli is aware though and is defending well.#SUB2#
Ignatowski throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Halli escapes and throws Ignatowski's legs to the side, diving into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Halli (7) vs (2) Ignatowski
Ignatowski tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T5#
Halli controlling the position.
Ignatowski is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Halli trying to control the position but Ignatowski is working away.
Ignatowski tries to improve position but can't. #T6#
Halli working away.
Halli takes a little break here. Ignatowski wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Ignatowski can't do much from the bottom here.
Ignatowski is being controlled here.
Halli trying to control the position but Ignatowski is working away.
Ignatowski is being controlled here.
Ignatowski struggling a bit here.
Ignatowski tries to bench press Halli off him but Halli keeps the position. #T7#
Ignatowski is still trying to improve position.#T8#
Ignatowski is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Ignatowski trying to hold on to Halli's head to control him but Halli postures up.
Halli looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Ignatowski is looking for a sweep. Halli is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Ignatowski wants to get back to full guard but Halli has mounted him! Score +3 for passing guard: Halli (10) vs (2) Ignatowski
Halli trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Ignatowski is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
#T9#
Halli sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Ignatowski is looking to get to half guard.
Ignatowski wants to control but Halli is having none of it.
Ignatowski tries to get back to half guard but can't. #T10#
Ignatowski looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back! Score +3 for taking back: Halli (13) vs (2) Ignatowski
Ignatowski is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Halli has the hooks in. Ignatowski is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Halli is trying to stick to Ignatowski's back but Ignatowski is turning into Halli. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Halli's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Ignatowski. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Halli (13) vs (4) Ignatowski
Ignatowski tries to free his leg and advance position but Halli is retaining full guard. #T11#
Halli is pulling down on Ignatowski's head. It's preventing any offense from Ignatowski, at least for the moment.
Ignatowski trying to move into half guard but instead Halli has managed to sweep! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Halli (15) vs (4) Ignatowski
Halli preventing the sweep.
Halli is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Ignatowski trying to keep a closed guard but Halli is proving a slippery customer.
Ignatowski has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Halli has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Halli (18) vs (4) Ignatowski
Ignatowski tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T12#
Ignatowski struggling a bit here.
Ignatowski is looking for a sweep.
Ignatowski tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Halli presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Halli (20) vs (4) Ignatowski
Ignatowski tries to improve his position but instead Halli has taken his back! Score +3 for taking back: Halli (23) vs (4) Ignatowski
A bit of a pause in the action here. Halli controlling the positon.#T13#
I really don't envy Ignatowski right now.
Halli just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Ignatowski is in bad spot here.
Ignatowski trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble. #T14#
Ignatowski can't escape the position.
Ignatowski looks winded!
Halli keeps control of the position easily here as Ignatowski tries to buck him off.
Halli avoiding Ignatowski 's attempts to control his hands.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ignatowski tries to roll but Halli sticks to his back.
And that's the end of the fight!
Halli takes the fight on points by 23 to 4.
Reijo Halli retains his featherweight title!
Reijo Halli 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:
CWC 309 - Halli vs Archer
Date: Jun 19, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 29 wins and 14 losses; Reijo Halli! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 31 wins and 27 losses; Able Archer!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Thiago Cunha and Edson Gomes.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Archer clinches with his opponent.
Archer tries to pull guard but Halli holds him up against the cage and eventually Archer drops back down to his feet.
Archer jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Halli walks away with a smile on his face. Archer gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Archer fails with an attempt to clinch.
#TD#
Halli closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Archer did well to prevent Halli getting side control. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Halli (2) vs (0) Archer
Archer is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Archer trying to control here.
Archer has his hands clasped together around Halli's back. He's all about the action.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Halli content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #T1#
Halli is looking to pass Archer's guard but actually Archer recovers to full guard.
Halli trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T2#
Archer is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Halli 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.
Archer wants to hit a sweep here but Halli passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Archer there! Score +3 for passing guard: Halli (5) vs (0) Archer
Halli with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Halli takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#T3#
Archer stops Halli from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Halli controlling his opponent.
Halli avoids the attempt from Archer to control.
Archer keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
#T4#
Archer tries to lock up and control but Halli gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
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.
Archer working to try and regain half guard.
#T5#
Halli controlling the position easily from mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Halli has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Archer is desperately trying to improve his position but Halli has a good base and remains in mount.#T6#
Halli content just to control the position here.
Archer tries to lock up and control but Halli gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Archer is wriggling around trying to escape.
Archer keeps trying to improve his position.#T7#
Archer holds of for dear life.
Archer wants to control but Halli is having none of it.
Archer tries to improve his position but instead Halli has taken his back! Score +3 for taking back: Halli (8) vs (0) Archer#T8#
You can see the frustration on Archer's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Archer wants to control his opponent's hands but Halli gets his hands free.
Archer tries to escape but Halli has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Good control from Halli.
Archer is in bad spot here.
#T9#
Archer just trying to survive but Halli is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Archer manages to reverse the position and now he's in Halli's guard. Nice work there by Archer.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Halli (8) vs (2) Archer
Archer stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Halli swivels though and keeps the full guard.
My spies in Jed's Gym inform me that Archer has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Archer engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Archer's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#T10#
Halli working a defensive guard here.
Archer trying to control the position from guard on top but Halli is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Archer pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Halli is keeping the position for now. #T11#
Archer is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Halli is adopting a defensive guard.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Halli.#T12#
Halli keeping moving, preventing Archer from controlling successfully.
Archer not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T13#
Archer trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Halli keeping moving, preventing Archer from controlling successfully.
Archer controlling from the top position. #T14#
Archer passes Halli's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Archer stalling.
And that's the end of the fight!
Halli takes the fight on points by 8 to 2.
Reijo Halli retains his featherweight title!
After the fight, Reijo Halli 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 308 - Silva Jr vs Priest
Date: Jun 12, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 20 wins and 10 losses; Edgy Brah! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 28 wins and 14 losses; Reijo Halli!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Percy O'Donnell and Timothy Bukovac.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Halli fails with the takedown#TD#
and Brah counters with a takedown into side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Brah (4) vs (0) Halli
Brah staying calm.
Brah'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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Halli holds on to Brah's head and controls the position momentarily.
Halli is not content to let Brah control the position. #T1#
Halli wants to control but Brah postures up.
Halli seems a little lost for a moment, as Brah dominates the positioning.
Halli is not content to let Brah control the position.
We've been hearing good reports from Brah'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.
Halli being controlled for a moment.
Further stalling from Brah.#T2#
Brah trying to control the action but Halli is working from the bottom. #T3#
Brah taking a breather here.
Brah trying to control the action but Halli is working from the bottom.
Brah is really struggling to control Halli but he's trying to hold on to the position.#T4#
Brah is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Halli is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Halli is letting Brah control him for a moment. #SUB#
Brah is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Halli is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #SUB#
Brah goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Halli rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Brah's guard! Nice work there by Halli! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Brah (4) vs (2) Halli
Halli wants to pass the guard but Brah is keeping the position.#T5#
Brah is trying to control the position but Halli postures up.
Halli is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Brah looking to hit a scissor sweep but Halli is one step ahead there.
Brah looking to control.
#T6#
Brah bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Halli's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Brah (6) vs (2) Halli
Brah forces his way into half guard.
Brah is stalling here. Halli is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Brah seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Halli has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Brah (6) vs (6) Halli
You can see the frustration on Brah's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Brah is in a bad spot here and he knows it... just holding on for now.
Brah is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T7#
Brah is working hard here to advance position.
You can see the frustration on Brah's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Brah is looking to reverse the position.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Brah is looking to reverse the position.
Halli is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position. #T8#
Brah is trying to work for a sweep but Halli has mounted him! Score +2 for reaching mount: Brah (6) vs (8) Halli
Halli controlling his opponent.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Brah is looking to get to half guard.
Halli avoids the attempt from Brah to control.#T9#
Brah is looking to improve his position but Halli isn't that keen on the idea.
Brah reaches up to try and control the position but Halli seems to have an arm triangle now! Uh oh! Brah rolls and tries to escape and now Halli has his back!
Score +3 for taking back: Brah (6) vs (11) Halli
Brah trying to control the hands but Halli breaks the grip.
Brah is really stuck here.
Halli is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Brah tries to escape the position.
#T10#
Halli gets his hands free as Brah looks to control.
Brah tries to break free.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Halli controlling the positon.
Brah's corner are yelling at him, telling him to just focus on controlling Halli's hands.
I really don't envy Brah right now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T11#
Halli is riding his opponent, not letting Brah buck him off.
Brah can't escape the position.
Halli trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Brah doesn't escape.
Halli's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Brah rolls, trying to escape but Halli keeps control of the position.
#T12#
Brah trying to control the position but Halli manages to sink in the hooks.
Halli controlling well, preventing Brah from escaping the position.
Halli is not going to allow Brah to sit and survive in this position.
Halli has the hooks in. Brah is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Halli is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish. #T13#
Brah trying to control but not successfully.
Brah tries to escape the position.
Brah trying to control but not successfully.
Brah rolls, trying to escape but Halli keeps control of the position.
Halli gets his hands free as Brah looks to control. #T14#
Good control from Halli.
Halli doesn't have the hooks in and Brah manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Brah (8) vs (11) Halli
Brah trying to control but Halli is working from the bottom.
Brah controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Brah has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Halli wins on points by 11 to 8.
Reijo Halli is the new featherweight champion!
Reijo Halli bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it. |
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Event:
CWC 307 - Ziyaeddin vs Diesel
Date: Jun 05, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 27 wins and 14 losses; Reijo Halli! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 4 losses; Tommy Toehold!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Wagner Zegers and Paulsen Ambrosius.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD#
Halli dives in and scores a takedown into Toehold's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Halli (2) vs (0) Toehold
Halli will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Toehold is controlling Halli's posture.
Toehold lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Halli (2) vs (2) Toehold
Halli pulls Toehold in to control the position.
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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Toehold is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Toehold looking to pass the guard.
Toehold's corner is telling him to maintain position.#T2#
Halli managing to control the position.
Halli continues to stall.#T3#
Toehold stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Halli swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Halli is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Halli has his hands on Toehold's head, controlling the position. #T4#
Toehold showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Toehold's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#T5#
Halli keeping moving, preventing Toehold from controlling successfully.
Halli keeping full guard, as Toehold tries to pass.
Toehold controls from within his opponent's guard.
Halli pulls Toehold in close to prevent any damage. #T6#
Toehold is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Halli pulls Toehold in close to prevent any damage.
Toehold stays in close to Halli's body and controls the position. #T7#
Halli controlling Toehold's posture. #T8#
Toehold 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.
Halli is controlling Toehold's posture.#T9#
Toehold trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Halli looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Toehold is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #T10#
Toehold trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Halli trying to keep a closed guard but Toehold is proving a slippery customer.
#SUB#
Toehold got a little sloppy there for a moment and Halli has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Toehold has managed to get both his arms back between Halli's legs - danger averted.
Toehold being controlled here momentarily. #T11#
Toehold's corner is telling him to maintain position.#T12##T13#
Halli is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Toehold stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Halli swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T14#
Toehold showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Toehold wants to control from the top but Halli keeps moving.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
As we have tied on points, we go to a tie breaker and Halli gets a bonus point for attempting more subs.
Halli takes the fight on points by 3 to 2.
A less than humble Reijo Halli misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities. |
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Event:
CWC 306 - Halli vs Brown
Date: May 29, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 27 wins and 13 losses; Reijo Halli! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 37 wins and 27 losses; Antonio Brown !
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, Columbo Gatti and Anthony Taglia.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Brown closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Halli's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Halli (0) vs (2) Brown
Brown looking to sit in guard and control but Halli gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Halli (2) vs (2) Brown #SUB2#
Brown looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB2#
Brown throws his legs up looking for a submission but Halli uses it to pass to side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Halli (5) vs (2) Brown
Brown is looking for a sweep.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Halli working away.
Brown tries to bench press Halli off him but Halli keeps the position.
Halli wants to lay and pray for a moment but Brown keeps working. #T1#
Halli moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Brown tries to buck Halli off but Halli is having none of it.
Brown is trying to control Halli's posture but Halli avoids it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
You can see the frustration on Brown 's face as Halli controls the position.
Brown tries to bench press Halli off him but Halli keeps the position.
Brown looking for a sweep but Halli has passed into full mount! Oh no! Score +2 for reaching mount: Halli (7) vs (2) Brown
Brown is looking to improve his position but Halli isn't that keen on the idea.
Brown 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.#T2#
Halli takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Brown wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back. Score +3 for taking back: Halli (10) vs (2) Brown
Brown trying to control the hands but Halli won't let him.
Brown is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
You can see the frustration on Brown 's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
#T3#
Brown keeps trying to improve his position.
Brown looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Brown tries to roll but Halli sticks to his back.
Brown rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
#SUB2#
Brown has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Halli escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Halli! Score +3 for passing guard: Halli (13) vs (2) Brown #T4#
Brown is trying to control Halli's posture but Halli avoids it.
Brown being controlled for a moment.
Brown tries to bench press Halli off him but Halli keeps the position.
Brown looks to move to half guard but instead Halli has passed into mount! Damn! Score +2 for reaching mount: Halli (15) vs (2) Brown #T5#
Brown is desperately trying to improve his position but Halli has a good base and remains in mount.
Brown is still trying to improve position.
Halli controlling his opponent.
Brown wants to hold on but Halli pushes him away.
Brown is working to get back to half guard.
Halli content just to control the position here. #T6#
Brown working to try and regain half guard.
Brown tries to hold on but Halli pushes him away.
Brown 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.
Brown regains full guard. Nicely done.
Brown looking to hit a scissor sweep but Halli is one step ahead there. #SUB2#
Brown isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Halli stacks Brown 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 Halli! Score +3 for passing guard: Halli (18) vs (2) Brown
Brown is trying to escape the position but Halli is controlling the position. #T7#
Brown sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Brown is trying to maintain the position but Halli is very close to passing his half guard.
Brown moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Brown working a defensive guard here.
#T8#
Brown pulls Halli in close to prevent any damage.
Brown looking for a sweep. Not yet Brown , not yet.
Brown trying to keep a closed guard but Halli is proving a slippery customer.
Halli slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Brown has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #T9#
Brown wants to sweep here but Halli controlling him for the moment.
Brown wants to improve his position but instead Halli has moved into half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Brown moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Brown looking to hit a scissor sweep but Halli is one step ahead there. #T10#
Brown bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Halli's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Halli (18) vs (4) Brown
Brown pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Halli is keeping the position for now.
Brown wants to control from the top but Halli keeps moving.
Halli is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Brown looking to pass the guard.
Halli not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#T11#
Brown tries to free his leg and advance position but Halli is retaining full guard.
Halli keeping moving, preventing Brown from controlling successfully.
Brown trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Halli manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Halli (20) vs (4) Brown
Brown looking to control.
Brown might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Halli haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Brown wants to improve his position but instead Halli has moved into half guard.
Brown is pressing down on Halli's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#T12#
Brown wants to sweep here but Halli controlling him for the moment. #SUB2#
Brown pushes a forearm under Halli's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Halli is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 12:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Antonio Brown !
Antonio Brown is the new featherweight champion!
Our winner, Antonio Brown , made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Event:
CWC 305 - Las Vegas
Date: May 22, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 26 wins and 13 losses; Reijo Halli! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 15 wins and 9 losses; Julio Valeron Huhrera !
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Tiny Johnson and Robert Twigg.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Huhrera fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Halli to the ground. Huhrera is now in Halli's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Halli (0) vs (2) Huhrera
Huhrera trying to control the position from guard on top but Halli is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Huhrera trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Huhrera sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Huhrera wants to pass the guard but Halli is keeping the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Huhrera content to stall in guard here. #T1#
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Halli holds on and takes a little breather.
Huhrera trying to control the position from guard on top but Halli is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Huhrera is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Halli wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Huhrera trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Halli manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Halli (2) vs (2) Huhrera
Halli 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. #T2#
Huhrera looking for a sweep. Not yet Huhrera , not yet.
Huhrera has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Huhrera looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Huhrera is trying to control the position but Halli postures up.
Huhrera is controlling Halli's posture.#T3#
Halli stays in close to Huhrera 's body and controls the position.
Huhrera is pulling down on Halli's head. It's preventing any offense from Halli, at least for the moment.
Huhrera trying to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Halli won't allow Huhrera to sweep him here. #T4#
Huhrera bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Halli's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Halli (2) vs (4) Huhrera
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Huhrera wants to pass the guard but Halli is keeping the position.
Huhrera 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.
Halli pulls Huhrera in close to prevent any damage.
Huhrera trying to control the position from guard on top but Halli is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Huhrera content to stall in guard here.
Halli keeping moving, preventing Huhrera from controlling successfully. #T5#
Halli controlling the position.
Halli keeping moving, preventing Huhrera from controlling successfully.
Halli keeping full guard, as Huhrera tries to pass.
Huhrera is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Let's hope that Huhrera 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.
Halli looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #T6#
Huhrera trying to control but Halli is working from the bottom.
Halli pulls Huhrera in to control the position.
Halli can't keep his opponent in guard - Huhrera advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Huhrera takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Halli is staying active underneath Huhrera , who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T7#
Huhrera wants to free his trapped foot but Halli is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Huhrera stalling.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Huhrera .
Huhrera 's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Huhrera trying to mount his opponent but Halli defends it. #T8#
Huhrera is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Halli is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Thib's Sweat Shoppe, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Still in half guard, Huhrera seems content to control.
Huhrera trying to control the action but Halli is working from the bottom.
Halli trying to hold on to Huhrera 's head to control him but Huhrera postures up.
Halli is refusing to be controlled, as Huhrera sits in half guard.
Huhrera has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Halli (2) vs (7) Huhrera
Huhrera tries to take his opponent's back but Halli turns with him and manages to move into guard on the top. Nice work. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Halli (4) vs (7) Huhrera #T9#
Halli stopping the sweep attempt from Huhrera .
Huhrera controls Halli momentarily but Halli frees himself. #T10#
Huhrera pulls Halli in close to his closed guard and prevents Halli from doing any damage or advancing position.
Halli postures up.
Huhrera pulls Halli in close to prevent any damage.
Halli preventing the sweep. #T11#
Halli content to stall in guard here.
Huhrera is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Halli pushing down on Huhrera 's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Halli content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Huhrera is trying to maintain the position but Halli is very close to passing his half guard.#T12#
Huhrera has a hand on Halli's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Halli takes advantage of the position though and mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Halli (7) vs (7) Huhrera
Huhrera is desperately trying to improve his position but Halli has a good base and remains in mount.
Huhrera is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Huhrera really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Huhrera slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Huhrera trying to control here.
#T13#
Huhrera is trying to control but Halli passes into side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Halli (10) vs (7) Huhrera
Halli is looking to take a break and control but Huhrera is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Huhrera is letting Halli control him for a moment. #T14#
Huhrera wants to control but Halli postures up.
Halli passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Huhrera ! Score +2 for reaching mount: Halli (12) vs (7) Huhrera
Halli avoids the attempt from Huhrera to control.
Huhrera really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Huhrera looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back! Score +3 for taking back: Halli (15) vs (7) Huhrera
And that's the end of the fight!
Halli takes the fight on points by 15 to 7.
Reijo Halli retains his featherweight title!
After the fight, Reijo Halli 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 304 - Pavlov vs Halli
Date: May 15, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 65 wins and 32 losses; Matvey Pavlov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 25 wins and 13 losses; Reijo Halli!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Anni Minnemäki and Roosa Järviläinen.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD2#
Halli shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Pavlov (0) vs (2) Halli
Pavlov is concentrating on defense, preventing Halli from advancing position.
Pavlov is looking to improve his position.
Halli is looking to advance position but Pavlov won't allow it.
Pavlov 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.
Pavlov has a hand on Halli's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Halli takes advantage of the position though and mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Pavlov (0) vs (5) Halli
Halli avoids the attempt from Pavlov to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pavlov prevents any damage by holding on tight.
Pavlov tries to get back to half guard but can't. #T1#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pavlov is working hard here to advance position.
Pavlov might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Pavlov 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.
Pavlov trying to hold on to Halli's head to control him but Halli postures up.
Halli trying to control the pace. #T2#
Pavlov tries to roll over but Halli keeps him under control.
Pavlov is positioning himself well to prevent Halli advancing to mount.
Pavlov trying to control but Halli postures up.
Halli prevents Pavlov from improving his position.#T3#
Pavlov has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Halli is working away from the top position though.
Pavlov is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Halli is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Pavlov tries to roll over but Halli keeps him under control.#T4#
Pavlov is looking to control Halli's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Pavlov avoid being mounted?
Pavlov controlling the position well.
Pavlov has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Pavlov wants to control but Halli is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Halli keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Halli prevents Pavlov from improving his position.#T5#
Pavlov is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Halli jumps into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Pavlov (0) vs (8) Halli
You can see the frustration on Pavlov's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
A lull in the action here.
Both fighters take a look at the clock.
Pavlov is trying to get back to half guard.#T6#
Pavlov is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Halli is one step ahead and moves to full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Pavlov (0) vs (10) Halli
Pavlov tries to hold on but Halli postures up.
Pavlov is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Halli avoids the attempt from Pavlov to control.#T7#
Pavlov is desperately trying to improve his position but Halli has a good base and remains in mount.
Halli fails to move to back control.
Pavlov tries to hold on but Halli postures up.
Pavlov is looking to improve his position but Halli isn't that keen on the idea.#T8#
Halli avoids the attempt from Pavlov to control.
Halli trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Pavlov is working to get back to half guard.
Pavlov is trying to reverse the position but instead Halli has taken his back - oops! Score +3 for taking back: Pavlov (0) vs (13) Halli#T9#
Pavlov turns into Halli and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Pavlov (2) vs (13) Halli
Pavlov looking to sit in guard and control but Halli gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Pavlov (2) vs (15) Halli#SUB#
Halli avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Halli 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.
Halli's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Pavlov controls Halli momentarily but Halli frees himself.
Pavlov wants to improve his position but instead Halli has moved into half guard.
#T10#
Pavlov trying to control but Halli postures up.
Pavlov tries to get to full guard but Halli has control of the leg.
Pavlov has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Halli is working away from the top position though.
Pavlov is looking for a sweep. Halli is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Halli controlling the action here.#T11#
The fighters are battling for position here. Pavlov manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Pavlov has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Halli has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Pavlov (2) vs (18) Halli
Pavlov is trying to improve his position.
You can see the frustration on Pavlov's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Halli trying to control the position but Pavlov is working away. #T12#
Pavlov can't do much from the bottom here.
Pavlov is trying to improve his position.
Halli gets to mount! Pavlov was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly. Score +2 for reaching mount: Pavlov (2) vs (20) Halli
Pavlov is in all sorts of trouble here.
Pavlov manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Pavlov has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Halli is working away from the top position though.#T13#
Pavlov wants to improve his position but Halli is controlling well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Halli stalling.
Pavlov moves into full guard.
Pavlov 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.#T14#
Pavlov pulls Halli in close to prevent any damage.
Pavlov is trying to control the position but Halli postures up.
Halli controlling from the top position.
Pavlov 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.
Pavlov pulls Halli in close to prevent any damage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Halli wins on points by 20 to 2.
Reijo Halli is the new featherweight champion!
Reijo Halli 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 303 - Lo vs Silva Jr
Date: May 08, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 24 wins and 13 losses; Reijo Halli! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 1 losses; The Reverend Jim Ignatowski!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Alexandre Firmino and Leandro Rodrigues.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Halli.
Halli has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.#TD#
Halli drives through with a takedown into Ignatowski's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Halli (2) vs (0) Ignatowski
Ignatowski controls Halli momentarily but Halli frees himself.
Halli showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #SUB2#
Ignatowski working for a triangle but Halli defends it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Halli engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #T1#
Ignatowski managing to control the position.
Halli sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Ignatowski's guard.
Ignatowski is looking to control Halli's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Ignatowski avoid being mounted?
Ignatowski manages to get to full guard.
#T2#
Halli slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Halli postures up.
Ignatowski wants to improve his position but instead Halli has moved into half guard.
Ignatowski trying to control here.
Ignatowski is looking to improve his position.
#T3#
Halli tries to pass to full mount but Ignatowski defends it.
Ignatowski is positioning himself well to prevent Halli advancing to mount.
Ignatowski is trying to control but can't.
Ignatowski is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Halli's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Halli's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Halli (2) vs (4) Ignatowski
My spies in White Eagle inform me that Ignatowski 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.
Ignatowski is trying to control but Halli is trying to escape here - he's now mounted.
Ignatowski controlling from the full mount. #T4#
Ignatowski wants to control the pace but Halli is squirming around nicely.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ignatowski seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Halli is holding on tight.
Halli is squirming around, avoiding Ignatowski's attempts to control the action.
Ignatowski content just to control the position here. #T5##SUB2#
Ignatowski jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Halli is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Halli and Ignatowski has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
#SUB2#
Ignatowski is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Halli is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Ignatowski working away.#SUB2#
Ignatowski wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Halli, who protects the arm well.
Ignatowski wants to control but Halli is keeping him busy. #T6#
Halli stops Ignatowski from passing to mount.
Ignatowski trying to control the position but Halli is working away.
Ignatowski looking to control but instead Halli has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
Ignatowski passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Halli (2) vs (7) Ignatowski
Halli prevents Ignatowski from taking his back.#SUB2#
Ignatowski is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Halli has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Halli! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Halli (4) vs (7) Ignatowski#T7#
Ignatowski trying to keep a closed guard but Halli is proving a slippery customer.
#SUB2#
Halli got a little sloppy there for a moment and Ignatowski has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Halli has managed to get both his arms back between Ignatowski's legs - danger averted.
Halli controls from within his opponent's guard. #T8#
Halli wants to pass the guard but Ignatowski is keeping the position.
Ignatowski 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.
Halli passes Ignatowski's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Ignatowski wants to improve his position but Halli is controlling well.
Ignatowski gets back to full guard.
#T9##SUB2#
Ignatowski throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Halli stands and throws Ignatowski's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Halli (7) vs (7) Ignatowski
Ignatowski is trying to improve his position.
Ignatowski manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. #T10#
Ignatowski wants to control but Halli passes into side.
Score +3 for passing guard: Halli (10) vs (7) Ignatowski
Halli just content to control the position.
You can see the frustration on Ignatowski's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Ignatowski is looking for a sweep.#T11#
A lull in the action here as Halli stalls from top position.
Ignatowski is looking for a sweep.
Halli working away.
Ignatowski trying his best to control but Halli has mounted him. Score +2 for reaching mount: Halli (12) vs (7) Ignatowski
Halli wants to control the pace but Ignatowski is squirming around nicely.
Ignatowski tries to get back to half guard but can't. #T12#
Ignatowski tries to lock up and control but Halli gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Ignatowski can't escape the position.
Halli looking to control and managing it successfully.
Ignatowski is looking to improve his position but Halli isn't that keen on the idea.
Ignatowski tries to improve his position but instead Halli has taken his back! Score +3 for taking back: Halli (15) vs (7) Ignatowski
Halli keeps control of the position easily here as Ignatowski tries to buck him off.
#T13#
Ignatowski breaks Halli's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Halli (15) vs (9) Ignatowski
Ignatowski controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Ignatowski trying to control but Halli is working from the bottom.
Ignatowski is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Halli pulls Ignatowski in close to prevent any damage. #T14#
Ignatowski tries to free his leg and advance position but Halli is retaining full guard.
Ignatowski is fighting to break Halli's control of his arms but Halli is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Ignatowski trying to control the position from guard on top but Halli is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ignatowski trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ignatowski 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.
Ignatowski tries to free his leg and advance position but Halli is retaining full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Halli takes the fight on points by 15 to 9.
Reijo Halli 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:
CWC 302 - Priest vs Bangsit
Date: Apr 17, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 24 wins and 12 losses; Reijo Halli! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 13 wins and 8 losses; Julio Valeron Huhrera !
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, Anthony Taglia and Joseph Jones.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Huhrera keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Halli darts in looking for a takedown but Huhrera gets double underhooks and turns Halli into the cage.
Huhrera is looking for a takedown.
Huhrera is looking for a takedown.#TD#
Halli has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Huhrera is trying to keep an underhook but Halli manages to get the takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Halli (2) vs (0) Huhrera
Huhrera is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Huhrera regains full guard. Nicely done.
Huhrera lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Halli (2) vs (2) Huhrera
Halli trying to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Huhrera stays in close to Halli's body and controls the position. #T1#
Huhrera sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Halli's guard.
Huhrera trying to control the pace.
Halli has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Huhrera is working away from the top position though.
Huhrera is looking to advance position but Halli won't allow it.
Huhrera trying to control the pace.
Huhrera is pressing down on Halli's thigh, looking to free his foot. Halli is holding on for now. #T2#
Huhrera is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Halli is in trouble now - Huhrera has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Halli (2) vs (5) Huhrera
Huhrera is trying to take his opponent's back.
Halli is squirming around, avoiding Huhrera 's attempts to control the action.
Huhrera takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
We've been hearing good reports from Halli'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.#T3#
Huhrera trying to control but Halli is having none of it.
Huhrera controlling from the full mount.
Huhrera tries to control but Halli wriggling away.
Halli tries to hold on but Huhrera pushes him away.
Huhrera trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Huhrera controlling from the full mount.
Huhrera wants to take his opponent's back but Halli doesn't allow it. #T4#
Huhrera trying to control but Halli is having none of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Halli is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Huhrera sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
It looks like Huhrera 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.
Let's hope that Huhrera 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.#T5#
Huhrera tries to control but Halli wriggling away.
Huhrera content just to control the position here.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Huhrera tries to control but Halli wriggling away.
Huhrera controlling the position easily from mount.
Huhrera tries to control but Halli wriggling away. #T6#
Huhrera controlling the pace for now.
Halli tries to lock up and control but Huhrera gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Huhrera looking to control but Halli is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Huhrera tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
My spies in Silverback MMA inform me that Huhrera has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!#T7#
Huhrera fails to advance to Halli's back.
Huhrera looking to control but Halli is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Huhrera sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Huhrera wants to control the pace but Halli is squirming around nicely. #T8#
Huhrera controlling from mount.
Huhrera trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Huhrera fails to advance to Halli's back.
Huhrera sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T9#
Huhrera 's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
More stalling from Huhrera .
Halli is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #T10#
Huhrera controlling from mount.
Halli wants to hold on but Huhrera pushes him away.
Huhrera wants to control the pace but Halli is squirming around nicely.
Huhrera controlling the position easily from mount.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Huhrera .
Huhrera tries to control but Halli wriggling away. #T11#
Huhrera controlling his opponent.
Huhrera avoids the attempt from Halli to control.
Huhrera tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Huhrera trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Huhrera controlling the pace for now.
Huhrera trying to control but he's not successful this time. #T12#
Huhrera wants to take Halli's back but he can't do it this time.
Huhrera sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Huhrera tries to control but Halli wriggling away.
Huhrera is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.#T13#
Huhrera controlling the position easily from mount.
Huhrera is trying to take his opponent's back.
Huhrera controlling the position easily from mount. #T14#
Halli is squirming around, avoiding Huhrera 's attempts to control the action.
Huhrera controlling the pace for now.
Huhrera wants to control the pace but Halli is squirming around nicely.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Huhrera tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Huhrera wins on points by 5 to 2.
Julio Valeron Huhrera is the new featherweight champion!
Julio Valeron Huhrera 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 301 - Halli vs Pavlov
Date: Apr 10, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 23 wins and 12 losses; Reijo Halli! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 63 wins and 31 losses; Matvey Pavlov!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, Dean Styles and John Kavanagh.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD#
Halli drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Halli (4) vs (0) Pavlov
Halli working away.
Halli taking a breather here.
Pavlov is trying to get back to half guard.
Pavlov struggling a bit here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pavlov is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Halli is one step ahead and moves to full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Halli (6) vs (0) Pavlov
Pavlov tries to hold on but Halli postures up.
We've been hearing good reports from Halli'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.#T1#
Pavlov really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Halli wants to take his opponent's back but Pavlov doesn't allow it.
Pavlov is trying to escape the mount.
Halli avoids the attempt from Pavlov to control.
Pavlov keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
#T2#
Pavlov gets back to half guard.
Pavlov has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Halli is working away from the top position though.
Pavlov is trying to get back to full guard.
Pavlov is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Halli's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Halli's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Halli (6) vs (4) Pavlov
Pavlov controls the action.
Pavlov tries to get the hooks in deep but Halli pushed the leg off.
Halli trying to control the hands but Pavlov won't let him. #T3#
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Halli trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Pavlov is trying to control but Halli is trying to escape here - he's now mounted.
Pavlov fails to advance to Halli's back.
Pavlov tries to control but Halli wriggling away. #T4#
Pavlov controlling the pace for now.
Pavlov is trying to take his opponent's back.
Pavlov can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Halli is looking to escape.
Pavlov controlling the pace for now. #SUB2#
Pavlov looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Pavlov controlling the position easily from mount. #T5#
Halli tries to hold on but Pavlov postures up.
Pavlov fails to take his opponent's back.
Pavlov trying to control but Halli is having none of it.
Pavlov might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Halli haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#T6#
Pavlov wants to take his opponent's back but Halli doesn't allow it.
Pavlov sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Pavlov mounts Halli! Really nice guard pass there!
Pavlov looking to control and managing it successfully. #T7#
Pavlov can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Halli is looking to escape.
Halli wants to hold on but Pavlov pushes him away.
Pavlov controlling from mount.
Pavlov tries to control but Halli wriggling away.
Pavlov sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T8#
Pavlov can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Halli is looking to escape.
Pavlov controlling the pace for now.
Pavlov trying to control but Halli is having none of it.
Pavlov controlling his opponent. #T9#
Pavlov tries to control but Halli wriggling away.
Halli tries to hold on but Pavlov postures up.
Pavlov controlling the position easily from mount.
My spies in Marty Robbin's Fight Ranch inform me that Pavlov 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.
It looks like Pavlov 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.#T10#
Pavlov looking to control but Halli is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Halli is in all sorts of trouble here.
Halli tries to hold on but Pavlov pushes him away.
Pavlov fails to advance to Halli's back.
Halli tries to lock up and control but Pavlov gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Pavlov is trying to take his opponent's back.
#T11#
Pavlov controlling his opponent.
Pavlov is continuing to stall.
Pavlov moves to his opponent's back but Halli bucks him off and ends up in guard. A bit of a disaster there for Pavlov. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Halli (8) vs (4) Pavlov
Pavlov has control of Halli's left arm, preventing Halli from doing any damage.
Halli is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #T12#
Halli advances to half guard.
Halli takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Pavlov wants to control but Halli is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Halli will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Pavlov is looking for a sweep. Halli is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Halli with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Pavlov wants to improve his position but Halli is controlling well.
#T13#
Pavlov is controlling Halli's trapped leg to prevent Halli from advancing to side control.
Well,Halli is on his way to losing a decision here. Can he use his experience to pull something off in the closing minutes?
Pavlov is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T14#
Pavlov keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Halli controlling the pace.
Pavlov is trying to get back to full guard.
Pavlov wants to control but Halli passes into side.
Score +3 for passing guard: Halli (11) vs (4) Pavlov
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
A lull in the action here as Halli stalls from top position.
Pavlov can't do much from the bottom here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Halli takes the fight on points by 11 to 4.
Reijo Halli retains his featherweight title!
Reijo Halli 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 300 - SUPERNOVA
Date: Apr 03, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 30 wins and 16 losses; Tyrano Jackson! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 23 wins and 11 losses; Reijo Halli!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Luis Engracia and Seu Braga.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD2#
Halli shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Jackson's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Jackson (0) vs (2) Halli
Halli preventing the sweep.
Jackson controls Halli momentarily but Halli frees himself.
Jackson trying to control the position here.
Jackson looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Halli puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
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.
Halli is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Jackson is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at SSJ Gym, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
The fighters are battling for position here. Jackson manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Jackson can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Halli controls the pace.#T1##SUB#
Jackson is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Halli defends well.
Jackson 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.#SUB#
Halli avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
My spies in Thib's Sweat Shoppe inform me that Halli has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Halli forces his way into half guard.
Halli prevents Jackson from improving his position.#T2#
Jackson is working hard here to advance position.
Jackson makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Jackson.
Jackson bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Halli's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Jackson (2) vs (2) Halli
Jackson content to stall in guard here. #T3#
Jackson looking to pass the guard.
Halli is controlling Jackson's posture.
Jackson wants to pass the guard but Halli is keeping the position.
Jackson sitting in guard here, content to control. #T4#
Halli pulls Jackson in close to his closed guard and prevents Jackson from doing any damage or advancing position.
Jackson not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Jackson tries to free his leg and advance position but Halli is retaining full guard.
Jackson engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #T5#
Halli controlling Jackson's posture.
Halli keeping full guard, as Jackson tries to pass. #T6#
Jackson is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Jackson will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Halli is trying to hold Jackson in close to prevent damage but Jackson has managed to pass into half guard.
Jackson perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Jackson has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T7#
Halli trying to control but Jackson postures up.
Jackson slows the pace down in half guard. #T8#
Jackson is pressing down on Halli's thigh, looking to free his foot. Halli is holding on for now.
Jackson content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T9#
Halli is controlling Jackson's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Jackson content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Jackson working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Halli's thigh. Halli counters though and makes it back to full guard. #T10#
Jackson forces his way into half guard.
Halli trying to hold on to Jackson's head to control him but Jackson postures up.
Jackson takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#T11#
Jackson is pressing down on Halli's thigh, looking to free his foot. Halli is holding on for now.
Halli trying to control but Jackson postures up.
Jackson not doing much here.
Halli wants to control but Jackson is keeping busy.
#T12#
Jackson controlling the pace.
Halli holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Halli is trying to control but can't.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Jackson in particular looking to stall.#T13#
Jackson trying to pass the guard but Halli defending well.
Jackson passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Jackson (5) vs (2) Halli
Halli is trying to escape the position but Jackson is controlling the position. #T14#
Jackson seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Halli for as long as he can get away with.
Jackson'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.
Further stalling from Jackson.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Jackson takes the fight on points by 5 to 2.
Tyrano Jackson retains his super heavyweight title!
After winning the bout, Tyrano Jackson 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:
CWC 299 - Halli vs Pavlov
Date: Mar 20, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 22 wins and 11 losses; Reijo Halli! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 62 wins and 30 losses; Matvey Pavlov!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, John Roberts and Anthony Taglia.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Pavlov manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Halli on his heels. He'll look to pass Halli's guard now, I'm sure. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Halli (0) vs (2) Pavlov
Pavlov engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Pavlov looking to pass the guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Halli looking to control.
Pavlov stays in close to Halli's body and controls the position.
Pavlov's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Halli trying to control the position here. #T1#
Pavlov trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Halli manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Halli (2) vs (2) Pavlov
Pavlov looking to control.
Pavlov pulls Halli in to control the position.
Pavlov tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Pavlov working a defensive guard but Halli manages to pass into side control anyway.
Score +3 for passing guard: Halli (5) vs (2) Pavlov
Pavlov is trying to get back to half guard.
Pavlov is trying to escape the position but Halli is controlling the position. #T2#
Pavlov tries to bench press Halli off him but Halli keeps the position.
We've been hearing good reports from Halli'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.
Pavlov is letting Halli control him for a moment.
Pavlov is trying to control Halli's posture but Halli avoids it.
Pavlov tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Pavlov tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Halli presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Halli (7) vs (2) Pavlov
Pavlov wants to control but Halli is having none of it.
Halli pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Pavlov wants to control but Halli is having none of it.#T4#
Pavlov is working to get back to half guard.
Halli wants to control the pace but Pavlov is squirming around nicely.
Pavlov is in all sorts of trouble here.
Halli tries to control but Pavlov wriggling away.
Halli prevents Pavlov from getting the reversal.
Halli will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T5#
Halli looking to control and managing it successfully.
Pavlov is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Pavlov looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back! Score +3 for taking back: Halli (10) vs (2) Pavlov
Halli is trying to stick to Pavlov's back but Pavlov is turning into Halli. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Halli's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Pavlov. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Halli (10) vs (4) Pavlov
Pavlov trying to control but Halli is working from the bottom.
Halli keeping full guard, as Pavlov tries to pass. #T6#
Pavlov not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Pavlov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Pavlov trying to control the position from guard on top but Halli is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pavlov showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
More stalling from Pavlov.#T7#
Pavlov pushing down on Halli's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Pavlov seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Halli does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
My spies in Marty Robbin's Fight Ranch inform me that Pavlov has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Pavlov trying to mount his opponent but Halli defends it.
Pavlov is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Pavlov tries to pass to full mount but Halli defends it. #T8#
Halli keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Pavlov wants to pass to mount but Halli is defending the position.
Pavlov is looking to pass Halli's guard but actually Halli recovers to full guard.
Pavlov is fighting to break Halli's control of his arms but Halli is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Pavlov trying to control the position from guard on top but Halli is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pavlov looking to pass the guard. #T9#
Halli trying to keep a closed guard but Pavlov is proving a slippery customer.
Pavlov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Halli swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Pavlov controls from within his opponent's guard. #T10#
Pavlov trying to control the position from guard on top but Halli is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pavlov's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Pavlov wants to pass the guard but Halli is keeping the position.
Pavlov 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.
Pavlov passes into half guard. #T11#
Well, if Pavlov 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.
Halli wants to control but Pavlov is keeping busy.
Pavlov sitting and controlling from the half guard.
It looks like Pavlov 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.#T12#
Pavlov stalling away here and it's allowed Halli to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Pavlov stays in close to Halli's body and controls the position.
Halli keeping moving, preventing Pavlov from controlling successfully.
Halli controlling the position.#T13#
Pavlov wants to control from the top but Halli keeps moving.
Pavlov is stalling in the full guard.
Pavlov looking to pass the guard.
Pavlov trying to control but Halli is working from the bottom.
Pavlov looking to pass the guard.
Pavlov slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #T14#
Pavlov wants to pass the guard but Halli is keeping the position.
Pavlov controlling from the top position.
Pavlov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Halli is keeping the position for now.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Pavlov sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Halli's guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Halli takes the fight on points by 10 to 4.
Reijo Halli retains his featherweight title!
A less than humble Reijo Halli misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities. |
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Event:
CWC 298 - Jackson vs Jones
Date: Mar 13, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 21 wins and 11 losses; Reijo Halli! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 25 wins and 11 losses; Marcinho Sitsongrit!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Robert Douchet and Alec Ball.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Halli shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Halli (2) vs (0) Sitsongrit
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Sitsongrit controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Halli wants to take a breather but Sitsongrit is having none of it.
Sitsongrit is trying to control but can't.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sitsongrit wants to sweep but Halli has passed to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Halli (5) vs (0) Sitsongrit
Sitsongrit sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.#T1#
Sitsongrit is trying to get back to full guard.
Halli passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Halli (8) vs (0) Sitsongrit
Sitsongrit is trying desperately to improve position.#T2#
Sitsongrit manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Sitsongrit is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Sitsongrit is trying to control but can't.
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.
Sitsongrit is looking to improve his position.
Sitsongrit 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.
Sitsongrit is trying to control but can't.
#T3#
Halli wants to pass to mount but Sitsongrit is defending the position.
Sitsongrit is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Halli jumps into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Halli (11) vs (0) Sitsongrit
You can see the frustration on Sitsongrit's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Sitsongrit tries to buck Halli off but Halli is having none of it.
We've been hearing good reports from Halli'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.
Sitsongrit manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. #T4#
Sitsongrit is pressing down on Halli's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Sitsongrit lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Halli (11) vs (2) Sitsongrit
Halli trying to control the position here.
Sitsongrit looking to sit in guard and control but Halli gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Halli (13) vs (2) Sitsongrit
Sitsongrit wants to sweep here but Halli controlling him for the moment. #SUB2#
Sitsongrit had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Halli defends it easily.#T5#
Sitsongrit looking to hit a scissor sweep but Halli is one step ahead there.
Halli wants to control from the top but Sitsongrit keeps moving.
Halli sitting in guard, not really doing much. #SUB2#
Sitsongrit escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Halli gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #T6#
Halli controlling from the top position.
Sitsongrit looking to hit a scissor sweep but Halli is one step ahead there. #T7#
Sitsongrit trying to control the position.
Sitsongrit working a defensive guard but Halli passes into half guard.
Sitsongrit is looking to control Halli's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Sitsongrit avoid being mounted?
Sitsongrit is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Halli's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Halli's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Halli (13) vs (6) Sitsongrit
Halli trying to control the action but Sitsongrit just sinks the hooks in.
Sitsongrit is trying to control but Halli is trying to escape here - he's now mounted.
#T8#
Sitsongrit can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Halli is looking to escape.
Sitsongrit content just to control the position here.
Sitsongrit is trying to control here but Halli has managed to regain half guard.
Sitsongrit wants to control but Halli is keeping him busy.
Sitsongrit wants to pass the guard but Halli is defending well. #T9#
Sitsongrit is looking to stall here but Halli recovers full guard.
Sitsongrit trying to control the position from guard on top but Halli is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sitsongrit 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.
Halli keeping moving, preventing Sitsongrit from controlling successfully.
Sitsongrit is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Sitsongrit looking to sit in guard and control but Halli gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Halli (15) vs (6) Sitsongrit#T10#
Sitsongrit is looking to sweep but instead, Halli has passed into half guard.
Sitsongrit is looking for a sweep. Halli is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB2#
Sitsongrit looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Sitsongrit wants to control but Halli is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Sitsongrit is trying to control but Halli manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Halli (18) vs (6) Sitsongrit#T11#
Sitsongrit tries to hold on but Halli pushes him away.
Sitsongrit is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Sitsongrit is trying to reverse the position but instead Halli has taken his back - oops! Score +3 for taking back: Halli (21) vs (6) Sitsongrit
Halli has the hooks in. Sitsongrit is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
I would not like to be Sitsongrit right now.
Halli is trying to stick to Sitsongrit's back but Sitsongrit is turning into Halli. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Halli's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Sitsongrit. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Halli (21) vs (8) Sitsongrit#T12#
Sitsongrit tries to free his leg and advance position but Halli is retaining full guard.
Halli is trying to keep Sitsongrit in close.
Sitsongrit is the more experienced fighter here and he's going to need to draw on some of that experience if he's going to pull this one out the bag.
Sitsongrit trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Halli manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Halli (23) vs (8) Sitsongrit
Sitsongrit wants to sweep but no luck.
Sitsongrit working a defensive guard but Halli manages to pass into side control anyway.
Score +3 for passing guard: Halli (26) vs (8) Sitsongrit#SUB#
Halli tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #T13#
Sitsongrit tries to buck Halli off but Halli is having none of it.
Sitsongrit manages to work his way to half guard, despite Halli's best efforts.
Halli controlling the action here.
Sitsongrit is trying to maintain the position but Halli is very close to passing his half guard.#T14#
Sitsongrit is looking for a sweep. Halli is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Sitsongrit is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Halli controlling the pace.
Halli wants to control but Sitsongrit is keeping him busy.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Halli takes the fight on points by 26 to 8.
Reijo Halli retains his featherweight title!
After the fight, Reijo Halli 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 297 - El Toro vs Silva Jr
Date: Mar 06, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 20 wins and 11 losses; Reijo Halli! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 19 wins and 21 losses; Darian Cruz!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Matheus Silva and Mauricio Rocha.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Cruz shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Halli pinned against the cage. Halli gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. #TD#
Halli closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Halli (4) vs (0) Cruz
Cruz seems a little lost for a moment, as Halli dominates the positioning.
Cruz tries to buck Halli off but Halli is having none of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Halli moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now. #T1#
Cruz is looking to reverse the position.
Halli in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Cruz looks to move to half guard but instead Halli has passed into mount! Damn! Score +2 for reaching mount: Halli (6) vs (0) Cruz
Cruz wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back. Score +3 for taking back: Halli (9) vs (0) Cruz
Halli controls the action.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cruz tries to break free.
#T2#
Halli is trying to stick to Cruz's back but Cruz is turning into Halli. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Halli's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Cruz. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Halli (9) vs (2) Cruz
Cruz looking to sit in guard and control but Halli gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Halli (11) vs (2) Cruz#SUB2#
Cruz has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Halli can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Cruz has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Halli has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Halli (14) vs (2) Cruz
Cruz is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T3#
Cruz regains half guard.
Cruz makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Cruz.#SUB2#
Cruz has an active guard here but Halli has managed to pass into half guard.
#SUB2#
Cruz looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Cruz is looking to get back to full guard here but Halli has managed to pass to side control instead. Score +3 for passing guard: Halli (17) vs (2) Cruz
Cruz is trying to work for a sweep but Halli has mounted him! Score +2 for reaching mount: Halli (19) vs (2) Cruz
Cruz looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back! Score +3 for taking back: Halli (22) vs (2) Cruz
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4#
Cruz rolls, trying to escape but Halli keeps control of the position.
Cruz is still trying to improve position.
Cruz manages to reverse the position and now he's in Halli's guard. Nice work there by Cruz.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Halli (22) vs (4) Cruz
We've been hearing good reports from Halli'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.
Cruz trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Halli manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Halli (24) vs (4) Cruz
Cruz is looking to sweep but instead, Halli has passed into half guard.
Cruz tries to roll over but Halli keeps him under control.#T5##SUB2#
Cruz looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Halli seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Halli prevents Cruz from improving his position.
Halli performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #T6#
Cruz wants to get back to full guard but Halli has passed into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Halli (27) vs (4) Cruz
Cruz is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Halli is one step ahead and moves to full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Halli (29) vs (4) Cruz
Cruz is trying to reverse the position but instead Halli has taken his back - oops! Score +3 for taking back: Halli (32) vs (4) Cruz
Halli has the hooks in. Cruz is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Halli just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Halli is hanging on to Cruz's back as he tries to escape.
#T7#
Halli struggling to keep hold of the position.
Cruz is trying to break free.
Halli just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Cruz is in bad spot here.
#T8#
Halli biding his time, controlling Cruz.
Cruz tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Halli prevents Cruz from getting the reversal.
Halli looking to control and managing it successfully.
Cruz is wriggling around trying to escape.
Cruz keeps trying to improve his position.#T9#
Halli controlling from mount.
Cruz is looking to get to half guard.
Halli controlling his opponent.
Cruz is looking to improve his position but Halli isn't that keen on the idea.#T10##T11#
Halli content just to control the position here.
Cruz is looking to get to half guard.
Halli fails to take his opponent's back.
Halli wants to control but instead Cruz manages to regain half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
#T12#
Cruz makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Cruz.
Halli pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Cruz is keeping the position for now.
Halli preventing the sweep. #SUB2#
Cruz throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Cruz looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB2#
Cruz looking for subs off his back but Halli has passed one foot through into half guard.
#SUB2#
Cruz actively working from the bottom here.
Cruz looks winded!#T13#
Cruz is looking for a sweep. Halli is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Halli content to control rather than advance.
Cruz slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#SUB2#
Cruz looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Halli passes into half guard.
#SUB2#
Cruz with the active half guard here but Halli passes nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Halli (35) vs (4) Cruz#T14#
Cruz looking for a sweep but Halli has passed into full mount! Oh no! Score +2 for reaching mount: Halli (37) vs (4) Cruz
Halli controlling the pace for now.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Cruz looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back! Score +3 for taking back: Halli (40) vs (4) Cruz
Cruz tries to escape the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Halli takes the fight on points by 40 to 4.
Reijo Halli retains his featherweight title!
After the fight, Reijo Halli 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 296 - Camara vs Silva Jr 2
Date: Feb 27, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 19 wins and 11 losses; Reijo Halli! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 60 wins and 29 losses; Matvey Pavlov!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Percy O'Donnell and Jack Bonds.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Halli.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!#TD#
Halli is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Pavlov's half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Halli (2) vs (0) Pavlov
Pavlov trying to control but Halli postures up.
Pavlov is looking for a sweep. Halli is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pavlov trying to get back to full guard but Halli takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Halli (5) vs (0) Pavlov
Pavlov tries to lock up and control but Halli gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#T1#
Pavlov is squirming around, avoiding Halli's attempts to control the action.
Pavlov is trying to escape the mount.
Halli takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Pavlov is looking to get to half guard.
Pavlov is still trying to improve position.
Pavlov wants to control but Halli is having none of it.#T2#
Pavlov holds on, trying desperately to control.
Pavlov tries to hold on but Halli postures up.
Halli takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Pavlov is desperately trying to improve his position but Halli has a good base and remains in mount.
Pavlov tries to lock up and control but Halli gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Pavlov 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.
Pavlov is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T3#
Pavlov is pressing down on Halli's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Halli will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Halli engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Pavlov pulls Halli in close to prevent any damage.
Let's hope that Pavlov 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.#T4##SUB2#
Pavlov has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Halli is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Pavlov. Score +3 for passing guard: Halli (8) vs (0) Pavlov
Pavlov is trying to control Halli's posture but Halli avoids it.
We've been hearing good reports from Halli'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.
Pavlov manages to get back to half guard.
Halli is thwarting Pavlov's attempts to control the position.
Still in half guard, Halli seems content to control.#T5#
Pavlov is controlling Halli's trapped leg to prevent Halli from advancing to side control.
Pavlov gets back to full guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Halli is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Pavlov looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Pavlov is trying to control the position but Halli postures up.
Pavlov wants to sweep but no luck.
Pavlov has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Halli wants to pass the guard but Pavlov is keeping the position.#T6#
Halli controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Pavlov pulls Halli in close to prevent any damage. #SUB2#
Pavlov has his foot on Halli's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Halli works his way back into a safe position though.
Pavlov bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Halli's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Halli (8) vs (2) Pavlov#T7#
Pavlov 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.
Halli has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Halli keeping full guard, as Pavlov tries to pass.
Pavlov wants to control from the top but Halli keeps moving.
Halli pulls Pavlov in close to prevent any damage.
Halli'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.#T8#
Pavlov trying to control but Halli is working from the bottom.
Pavlov looking to pass the guard.
Pavlov controlling from the top position. #T9#
Pavlov slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Halli (8) vs (5) Pavlov
Pavlov controls the position from side control.
Pavlov working away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pavlov trying to control the action but Halli is working from the bottom. #T10#
Pavlov taking a breather here.
Halli is trying to control Pavlov's posture but Pavlov avoids it.
Pavlov controls the position.
Pavlov tries to advance position but instead Halli slips a leg back in to half guard. #T11#
Pavlov trying to mount his opponent but Halli defends it.
Pavlov performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Halli is trying to maintain the position but Pavlov is very close to passing his half guard.
Halli is not content to let Pavlov control the position.#T12#
Pavlov stalling.
Halli controlling the position for now.
My spies in Marty Robbin's Fight Ranch inform me that Pavlov has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Halli is staying active underneath Pavlov, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #SUB2#
Pavlov is trying to work for a kimura but Halli is defending well.
Pavlov trying to pass the guard but Halli defending well.
Pavlov controlling the pace. #T13#
Halli wants to control but Pavlov is keeping busy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pavlov is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Pavlov wants to pass to mount but Halli is defending the position.
Halli trying to control from the bottom.
Well, if Pavlov 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.
#T14#
Halli is staying active underneath Pavlov, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Pavlov is thwarting Halli's attempts to control the position.
Pavlov is controlling the pace.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
It looks like Pavlov 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.
And that's the end of the fight!
Halli takes the fight on points by 8 to 5.
Reijo Halli retains his featherweight title!
In his post fight interview, Reijo Halli started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception. |
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Event:
CWC 295 Pavlov vs Sakaraba
Date: Feb 13, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 23 wins and 10 losses; Marcinho Sitsongrit! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 18 wins and 11 losses; Reijo Halli!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Emerson Jorge and Mauricio Rocha.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Halli looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Sitsongrit (0) vs (2) Halli
Halli is controlling the pace.
Sitsongrit is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sitsongrit is concentrating on defense, preventing Halli from advancing position. #SUB#
Sitsongrit looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Sitsongrit's coaches at Sitsongrit Gym 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.#T1##SUB#
Sitsongrit looking for submissions off his back.
Sitsongrit tries to get to full guard but Halli has control of the leg.
Halli is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Sitsongrit slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Sitsongrit keeping moving, preventing Halli from controlling successfully. #T2#
Sitsongrit controlling the position.
Halli controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #SUB#
Sitsongrit had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Halli defends it easily.#T3##SUB#
Halli got a little sloppy there for a moment and Sitsongrit has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Halli has managed to get both his arms back between Sitsongrit's legs - danger averted.
Halli stopping the sweep attempt from Sitsongrit.
Halli pushing down on Sitsongrit's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Sitsongrit is looking to improve his position.
Halli performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Sitsongrit wants to sweep but Halli has passed to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Sitsongrit (0) vs (5) Halli#T4#
Halli staying calm.
Sitsongrit can't do much from the bottom here.
Halli moves into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Sitsongrit (0) vs (7) Halli#T5#
Sitsongrit wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back. Score +3 for taking back: Sitsongrit (0) vs (10) Halli
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.
Sitsongrit tries to break free.
#T6#
Sitsongrit is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Sitsongrit rolls, trying to escape but Halli keeps control of the position.
Sitsongrit is working hard here to advance position.#T7#
A bit of a pause in the action here. Halli controlling the positon.
Our spies down at at Thib's Sweat Shoppe inform us that Halli has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Sitsongrit tries to escape the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
What can Sitsongrit do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Sitsongrit can't escape the position.
#T8#
Halli has good solid back control here.
I really don't envy Sitsongrit right now.
Halli just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Halli keeps control of the position as Sitsongrit tries to break free.
Sitsongrit looking very determined here, making life difficult for Halli.
Sitsongrit is really stuck here.
#T9#
I would not like to be Sitsongrit right now.
Halli has the hooks in. Sitsongrit is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Sitsongrit trying to control the hands but Halli breaks the grip.
Halli biding his time, controlling Sitsongrit. #T10#
Sitsongrit is trying to break free.
A lull in the action here.
Sitsongrit breaks Halli's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sitsongrit (2) vs (10) Halli#T11#
Halli pulls Sitsongrit in close to prevent any damage.
Sitsongrit trying to control but Halli is working from the bottom.
Sitsongrit sitting in guard here, content to control.
Halli looking for a sweep. Not yet Halli, not yet.
Sitsongrit's corner is telling him to maintain position.#SUB2#
Halli is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#T12#
Sitsongrit wants to pass the guard but Halli is keeping the position.
Halli is trying to control the position but Sitsongrit postures up.
Sitsongrit trying to control but Halli is working from the bottom.
Sitsongrit is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Sitsongrit has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T13#
Sitsongrit tries to free his leg and advance position but Halli is retaining full guard.
Sitsongrit looking to sit in guard and control but Halli gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sitsongrit (2) vs (12) Halli#SUB#
Sitsongrit is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Sitsongrit is looking to sweep but instead, Halli has passed into half guard.
Sitsongrit is trying to control but can't.
#T14#
Sitsongrit is trying to get back to full guard.
Halli trying to mount his opponent but Sitsongrit defends it.
Sitsongrit wants to control but Halli is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sitsongrit is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Halli wins on points by 12 to 2.
Reijo Halli is the new featherweight champion!
In his post fight interview, Reijo Halli started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception. |
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Event:
CWC 294 - Brown vs Morrison
Date: Feb 06, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 17 wins and 11 losses; Reijo Halli! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 48 wins and 30 losses; David Morrison!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Emerson Jorge and Thiago Cunha.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Halli shoots for a takedown but Morrison saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Halli fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Morrison changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.#TD2#
Morrison fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Halli sprawls well initially but Morrison persists and gets the takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Halli (0) vs (2) Morrison
Morrison is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Morrison wants to free his trapped foot but Halli is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Morrison trying to control the action but Halli is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
We've been hearing good reports from Halli'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.
Morrison is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Morrison is trying to control. Halli wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T1#
Morrison perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Halli is looking to control Morrison's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Halli avoid being mounted?
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Morrison trying to pass the guard but Halli defending well.
Morrison is still trying to improve position.
Morrison is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard. #T2#
Morrison being controlled here momentarily.
Halli keeping full guard, as Morrison tries to pass.
Morrison trying to control the position from guard on top but Halli is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3#
Morrison tries to free his leg and advance position but Halli is retaining full guard.
Halli keeping moving, preventing Morrison from controlling successfully.
Morrison pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Halli is keeping the position for now.
Halli keeping moving, preventing Morrison from controlling successfully.
Halli looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #T4#
Halli'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.
Morrison trying to control but Halli is working from the bottom.
Halli is pulling down on Morrison's head to control his posture.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Morrison wants to control from the top but Halli keeps moving.
Morrison trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T5#
Morrison trying to control but Halli is working from the bottom.
Morrison is looking to advance position but Halli has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Halli (4) vs (2) Morrison
Halli manages to capitalize on a mistake by Morrison to take his back! Score +3 for taking back: Halli (7) vs (2) Morrison
Halli has the hooks in. Morrison is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Halli really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Morrison.
Halli has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T6#
Halli is hanging on to Morrison's back as he tries to escape.
Halli doesn't have the hooks in and Morrison manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Halli (7) vs (4) Morrison
Halli controlling the position.
Morrison wants to control from the top but Halli keeps moving.
Morrison tries to free his leg and advance position but Halli is retaining full guard.
Halli keeping moving, preventing Morrison from controlling successfully. #T7#
Morrison stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Halli swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Halli is controlling Morrison's posture.
Morrison passes into half guard.
Morrison wants to take a breather but Halli is having none of it.
Morrison tries to pass the half guard into mount. Halli knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #T8#
Halli trying to control from the bottom.
Halli is refusing to be controlled, as Morrison sits in half guard. #SUB2#
Morrison 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.
Halli trying to control from the bottom.
#T9#
Halli wants to get back to full guard.
Morrison is trying to control. Halli wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Halli won't allow Morrison to pass to mount.
Halli is trying to control but can't.
Morrison is looking to stall here but Halli recovers full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Morrison trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Morrison wants to control from the top but Halli keeps moving. #T10#
Morrison pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Halli is keeping the position for now.
Morrison trying to control the position from guard on top but Halli is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Morrison looking to sit in guard and control but Halli gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Halli (9) vs (4) Morrison
Halli 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.
Morrison looking for a sweep. Not yet Morrison, not yet. #T11#
Morrison wants to improve his position but instead Halli has moved into half guard.
Morrison is looking to improve his position.
Halli passes into side control, despite Morrison's attempt to control the position.
Score +3 for passing guard: Halli (12) vs (4) Morrison
Morrison is looking for a sweep.#T12#
Halli slows the pace down.
Morrison looks to move to half guard but instead Halli has passed into mount! Damn! Score +2 for reaching mount: Halli (14) vs (4) Morrison
Morrison wants to hold on but Halli pushes him away.#T13#
Morrison is looking to improve his position but Halli isn't that keen on the idea.
Morrison slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Halli controlling the pace.
Morrison 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.
Morrison is looking to get back to full guard here but Halli has managed to pass to side control instead. Score +3 for passing guard: Halli (17) vs (4) Morrison
Morrison manages to get back to half guard.#T14#
Halli takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Morrison gets back to full guard.
Halli is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Halli sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Morrison's guard.
Morrison wants to improve his position but Halli is controlling well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Morrison tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Halli has advanced to mount. Uh oh. Score +3 for passing guard: Halli (20) vs (4) Morrison
Morrison sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Halli takes the fight on points by 20 to 4.
Reijo Halli 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 293 - Camara vs Lo
Date: Jan 30, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 16 wins and 11 losses; Reijo Halli! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 6 losses; Aleksander Kazimierz!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Alec Ball and Gregory Folan.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD#
Halli fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Kazimierz sprawls well initially but Halli persists and gets the takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Halli (2) vs (0) Kazimierz
Kazimierz is trying to control but can't.
Kazimierz 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.
Halli prevents Kazimierz from improving his position.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Halli in particular looking to stall.
Halli trying to pass the guard but Kazimierz defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kazimierz trying to control from the bottom.
Halli slows the pace down in half guard. #T1#
Kazimierz trying to control here.
Kazimierz preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Kazimierz works his way to full guard. Good work.
Kazimierz being controlled here, momentarily.
Halli has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.#SUB2#
Kazimierz escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Halli gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #T2##SUB2#
Kazimierz had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Halli defends it easily.
Halli 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.
Kazimierz 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: Halli (2) vs (2) Kazimierz#T3#
Halli is refusing to be controlled, as Kazimierz sits in half guard. #SUB2#
Kazimierz is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Halli doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Kazimierz. #SUB2#
Kazimierz seems to be looking for submissions.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Kazimierz is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#T4##SUB#
Halli looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kazimierz trying to control the action but Halli is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Kazimierz 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.
#T5#
Kazimierz seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Halli does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Kazimierz content to control rather than advance.
Kazimierz wants to free his trapped foot but Halli is holding on for dear life with his legs. #T6#
Halli is doing well to control the position and prevent Kazimierz from advancing to side control.
Kazimierz keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
It looks like Kazimierz 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.
Kazimierz is continuing to stall.#T7#
Kazimierz trying to control from Halli's half guard. Halli has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Kazimierz wants to control from the top but Halli keeps moving.
Kazimierz passes Halli's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Kazimierz is keen to just control but Halli is a slippery customer.
Kazimierz controlling the pace. #T8#
Kazimierz is looking to take a break and control but Halli is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB2#
Halli is defending against the submission attempts here by Kazimierz.
Kazimierz wants to control but Halli is keeping him busy.
Kazimierz is thwarting Halli's attempts to control the position.#T9##SUB2#
Kazimierz is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Halli defends it well.
Halli is holding on to half guard well.
Kazimierz wants to take a breather but Halli is having none of it.
Kazimierz keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Kazimierz is looking to take a break and control but Halli is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T10#
Kazimierz is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Kazimierz stalling away here and it's allowed Halli to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Kazimierz passes Halli's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Halli is not content to let Kazimierz control the position.#T11##SUB2#
Kazimierz is working for a submission of some sort.
#SUB2#
Kazimierz is looking for a kimura here.
Kazimierz is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Halli controlling the position.#T12#
Kazimierz controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Kazimierz wants to control from the top but Halli keeps moving.
Kazimierz trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Halli manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Halli (4) vs (2) Kazimierz#SUB2#
Kazimierz is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Halli defends well.
Kazimierz is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T13#
Kazimierz controlling Halli's posture.
Kazimierz working a defensive guard but Halli passes into half guard.
Kazimierz trying to hold on to Halli's head to control him but Halli postures up.
Halli perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Kazimierz is trying to maintain the position but Halli is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB2#
Kazimierz looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T14##SUB2#
Kazimierz looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Kazimierz is looking to improve his position.
Halli is pressing down on Kazimierz's thigh, looking to free his foot. Kazimierz is holding on for now.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Halli takes the fight on points by 4 to 2.
Reijo Halli decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way. |
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Event:
CWC 292 - New York
Date: Jan 23, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 16 wins and 10 losses; Reijo Halli! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 15 wins and 20 losses; Darian Cruz!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, Columbo Gatti and Chad Campbell.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Cruz shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.#TD2#
Cruz shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Halli (0) vs (2) Cruz#SUB#
Halli is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Cruz pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Cruz is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Halli 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.
Halli has his hands clasped together around Cruz's back. He's all about the action.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Halli tries to get to full guard but Cruz has control of the leg. #T1#
Cruz content to control rather than advance. #SUB2#
Cruz is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Cruz passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Halli (0) vs (5) Cruz#T2#
Halli tries to hold on but Cruz postures up.
Cruz looking to control but Halli is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Halli tries to hold on but Cruz postures up.
Cruz can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Halli is looking to escape.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Cruz avoids the attempt from Halli to control.
Halli holds on to Cruz as tight as he can, avoiding damage.
Halli stops Cruz from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Halli tries to hold on but Cruz pushes him away. #T4#
Cruz trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Cruz controlling the position easily from mount. #T5#
Cruz tries to control but Halli wriggling away. #SUB2#
Cruz moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Halli has worked his arm free - good work by Halli!
#SUB2#
Cruz goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Halli rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Cruz's guard! Nice work there by Halli! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Halli (2) vs (5) Cruz
Halli trying to control the position from guard on top but Cruz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T6#
Cruz wants to sweep but no luck.
Cruz is still trying to improve position.
Cruz lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Halli (2) vs (7) Cruz
Cruz trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Halli seems keen to control Cruz's posture.#T7#
Cruz looking to sit in guard and control but Halli gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Halli (4) vs (7) Cruz#SUB2#
Cruz working for a triangle but Halli defends it easily.
Cruz bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Halli's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Halli (4) vs (9) Cruz
Cruz trying to control but Halli is working from the bottom.
Halli working a defensive guard but Cruz passes into half guard.
#T8#
Cruz works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Halli (4) vs (12) Cruz
Cruz trying to control but Halli is having none of it.
Cruz controlling from the full mount.
My spies in Mystic Gym of the Outworld inform me that Cruz has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Cruz is looking to take Halli's back but instead Halli gets back to half guard. Nice work. #T9##SUB2#
Cruz is working for a kimura but Halli is defending it quite comfortably.
Halli is holding on to half guard well.#T10#
Cruz is thwarting Halli's attempts to control the position.#SUB2#
Cruz is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Cruz is trying to control. Halli wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T11#
Halli wants to control the action here but instead Cruz manages to pass to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Halli (4) vs (15) Cruz
Cruz trying to control but Halli is having none of it.
Cruz avoids the attempt from Halli to control.
Cruz trying to control but he's not successful this time. #SUB2#
Cruz swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Halli is now in Cruz's guard. A big mistake from Cruz there, giving up the dominant position! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Halli (6) vs (15) Cruz#T12##SUB2#
Cruz looking for a guillotine here but Halli defends easily.
#SUB2#
Cruz looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB2#
Cruz throws his legs up looking for a submission but Halli uses it to pass to side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Halli (9) vs (15) Cruz
Halli wants to control but Cruz is keeping him busy.
Cruz gets back to half guard.#T13#
Cruz wants to improve his position but Halli is controlling well.
Halli works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Halli (12) vs (15) Cruz
Cruz looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back! Score +3 for taking back: Halli (15) vs (15) Cruz
Cruz tries to break free.
Cruz manages to reverse the position and now he's in Halli's guard. Nice work there by Cruz.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Halli (15) vs (17) Cruz#T14#
Cruz passes Halli's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Cruz is trying to control the action in half guard but Halli is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Cruz is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Cruz engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Cruz looking to pass the guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Cruz wins on points by 17 to 15.
Our winner, Darian Cruz, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Event:
CWC 291 - Tokyo
Date: Jan 17, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 24 wins and 18 losses; Able Archer! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 15 wins and 10 losses; Reijo Halli!
The judges for this bout are Tatsuya Matsuyama, Hirohito Nitta and Kenichi Hosakawa.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD2#
Halli fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Archer sprawls well initially but Halli persists and gets the takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Archer (0) vs (2) Halli
Archer tries to roll over but Halli keeps him under control.
Halli seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Archer is looking for a sweep. Halli is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Halli controlling the action here. #T1#
Archer is looking for a sweep. Halli is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Archer is working hard here to advance position.
Halli perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Archer has a hand on Halli's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Halli takes advantage of the position though and mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Archer (0) vs (5) Halli
Archer tries to reverse the position but Halli maintains control.
My spies in Thib's Sweat Shoppe inform me that Halli has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!#T2#
Archer tries to improve his position but instead Halli has taken his back! Score +3 for taking back: Archer (0) vs (8) Halli
Archer tries to break free.
Halli has good solid back control here.
Archer wants to escape 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.
Archer is in bad spot here.
Archer definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#T3#
Archer trying to control the hands but Halli breaks the grip.
Archer wants to escape the position.
Halli controlling from the back.
Archer is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Halli is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Halli controlling well, preventing Archer from escaping the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Halli has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Archer's body.
It looks like Halli 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.#T4#
Archer is in bad spot here.
Halli has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Archer's body.
Halli controlling well, preventing Archer from escaping the position.
#T5#
Halli controls the position.
Archer breaks Halli's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Archer (2) vs (8) Halli#T6#
Halli trying to control the position here. #SUB#
Archer drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Halli manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Archer has Halli in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Archer (2) vs (10) Halli
Archer tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Archer looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Halli puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard. #T7#
Halli slows the pace down in half guard.
Archer wants to improve his position but Halli is controlling well.
Well, if Halli 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.
Halli uses his free foot to push down on Archer's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Archer. Score +3 for passing guard: Archer (2) vs (13) Halli
Archer is wriggling around trying to escape.
Archer has given up his back here.
Score +3 for taking back: Archer (2) vs (16) Halli#T8#
Archer turns into Halli and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Archer (4) vs (16) Halli
Archer tries to free his leg and advance position but Halli is retaining full guard.
Archer wants to control from the top but Halli keeps moving.
Archer trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Halli is controlling Archer's posture.
Archer trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Halli manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Archer (4) vs (18) Halli#T9#
Halli advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Archer (4) vs (21) Halli
Archer is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Halli's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Archer is looking for a sweep. Halli is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Archer is trying to get back to full guard.
Archer is pressing down on Halli's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#T10#
Halli is pushing down on Archer's leg trying to pass to half guard. Archer is fighting to maintain full guard but Halli has managed to sneak the leg through.
Halli stalling.
Archer wants to get back to full guard.
Archer trying to hold on to Halli's head to control him but Halli postures up.
Halli controlling the action here.
Archer tries to get to full guard but Halli has control of the leg. #T11#
Halli wants to pass the guard but Archer is defending well.
Archer wants to get back to full guard but Halli has passed into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Archer (4) vs (24) Halli
Archer is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Archer is trying to control Halli's posture but Halli avoids it.
Halli takes a little break here. Archer wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.#T12#
Archer is trying to get back to half guard.
Archer looking for a sweep but Halli has passed into full mount! Oh no! Score +2 for reaching mount: Archer (4) vs (26) Halli
Archer is looking to improve his position but Halli isn't that keen on the idea.
Archer tries to improve his position but instead Halli has taken his back! Score +3 for taking back: Archer (4) vs (29) Halli#T13#
Archer is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Halli.
Archer is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Archer is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
I really don't envy Archer right now.
Archer manages to reverse the position and now he's in Halli's guard. Nice work there by Archer.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Archer (6) vs (29) Halli
Archer stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Halli swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T14#
Halli wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Archer trying to move into half guard but instead Halli has managed to sweep! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Archer (6) vs (31) Halli
And that's the end of the fight!
Halli wins on points by 31 to 6.
A less than humble Reijo Halli misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities. |
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Event:
CWC 290 - Tokyo
Date: Jan 10, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 15 wins and 9 losses; Reijo Halli! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 20 wins and 10 losses; Marcinho Sitsongrit!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Sano, Yuuki Gou and Hirohito Nitta.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Sitsongrit drives through with a takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Halli (0) vs (2) Sitsongrit
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sitsongrit is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Sitsongrit looking to pass the guard.
We've been hearing good reports from Halli'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.
Sitsongrit is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sitsongrit trying to control the position from guard on top but Halli is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1#
Sitsongrit is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #T2#
It looks like Sitsongrit 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.
Sitsongrit wants to control from the top but Halli keeps moving.
Sitsongrit showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Sitsongrit pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Halli is keeping the position for now. #T3#
Halli can't keep his opponent in guard - Sitsongrit advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Sitsongrit trying to control the pace.
Sitsongrit is continuing to stall.
Halli is refusing to be controlled, as Sitsongrit sits in half guard.
Sitsongrit content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Sitsongrit is keen to just control but Halli is a slippery customer.#T4#
Sitsongrit sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Sitsongrit wants to free his trapped foot but Halli is holding on for dear life with his legs.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sitsongrit controlling the action here.
Halli keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount. #SUB2#
Sitsongrit is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#T5#
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Sitsongrit in particular looking to stall.
The adventures of Sitsongrit the control monster continue. Boring.
Sitsongrit trying to mount his opponent but Halli defends it.
Halli keeps control of the position for the meantime. #T6#
Sitsongrit is trying to control the action in half guard but Halli is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Sitsongrit looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Halli trying to control from the bottom.
Sitsongrit controlling the pace.
Sitsongrit trying to pass the guard but Halli defending well. #T7#
Sitsongrit is looking to take a break and control but Halli is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Halli preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Sitsongrit content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Sitsongrit trying to mount his opponent but Halli defends it. #T8#
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Halli is trying to control but can't.
Sitsongrit wants to pass to mount but Halli is defending the position.
Sitsongrit seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #T9#
Let's hope that Sitsongrit 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.
Halli trying to control here.
Sitsongrit moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Halli (0) vs (5) Sitsongrit#T10#
Sitsongrit controlling the position from side mount.
Sitsongrit wants to lay and pray for a moment but Halli keeps working.
Halli prevents Sitsongrit from moving into mount.
Sitsongrit taking a breather here.
Sitsongrit wants to control but Halli is keeping him busy.
Sitsongrit working away.#T11#
Sitsongrit is looking to take a break and control but Halli is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Sitsongrit controlling from side mount. #SUB2#
Sitsongrit is trying to get an arm triangle but Halli is defending well.
A lull in the action here as Sitsongrit stalls from top position.#T12#
Halli is not content to let Sitsongrit control the position.
Sitsongrit is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Halli will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Sitsongrit is looking to take a break and control but Halli is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T13#
Halli being controlled for a moment.
Sitsongrit trying to control the action but Halli is working from the bottom.
Sitsongrit is staying tight to Halli's torso, preventing him from escaping. #SUB2#
Sitsongrit tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #T14#
Sitsongrit controls the position.
Halli stops Sitsongrit from passing to mount.
A lull in the action here as Sitsongrit stalls from top position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Halli struggling a bit here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sitsongrit wins on points by 5 to 0.
Marcinho Sitsongrit 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 289.5
Date: Jan 05, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 46 wins and 28 losses; David Morrison! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 14 wins and 9 losses; Reijo Halli!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Robert Douchet and Elvis Blanc.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Halli has a takedown stuffed.#TD#
Morrison closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Halli's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Morrison (2) vs (0) Halli#SUB2#
Halli is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Morrison tries to free his leg and advance position but Halli is retaining full guard.
Morrison trying to control the position from guard on top but Halli is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Morrison pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Halli is keeping the position for now. #T1#
Morrison really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#SUB2#
Halli looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Morrison passes into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Morrison (5) vs (0) Halli
Morrison is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Halli tries to buck Morrison off but Morrison is having none of it.#SUB#
Morrison thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Halli wants to control but Morrison postures up.#T2#
Morrison tries to move to mount but Halli blocks the move with his legs.
Morrison has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Halli! Score +2 for reaching mount: Morrison (7) vs (0) Halli
Halli is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #SUB#
Morrison has control of Halli's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Halli regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Morrison tries to control but Halli wriggling away. #T3#
Morrison content just to control the position here.
Halli wants to hold on but Morrison pushes him away.
Morrison wants to control but instead Halli manages to regain half guard.
Morrison wants to pass the guard but Halli is defending well.
Halli wants to get back to full guard.#T4#
Halli wants to control but Morrison is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Morrison takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Morrison is looking to advance position but Halli won't allow it.
Morrison is controlling the pace.
Halli trying to control here.
Morrison passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Morrison (10) vs (0) Halli#T5#
Halli is looking to improve his position but Morrison isn't that keen on the idea.
Halli is squirming around, avoiding Morrison's attempts to control the action.
Morrison wants to take Halli's back here but Halli is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Halli is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Morrison wants to take Halli's back but he can't do it this time.
Halli holds on to Morrison around his waist, trying desperately to prevent any attacks.#T6#
Morrison tries to control but Halli wriggling away.
Morrison takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Morrison wants to take Halli's back here but Halli is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Morrison looking to control but Halli is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #T7#
Morrison content just to control the position here.
Morrison looking to control but Halli is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Morrison is trying to take his opponent's back.
Morrison tries to control but Halli wriggling away. #T8#
Halli slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Morrison seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Halli does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #SUB2#
Halli looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Halli is trying to maintain the position but Morrison is very close to passing his half guard.
Halli gets back to full guard.
#T9##SUB2#
Halli looking for a guillotine here but Morrison defends easily.
Morrison showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Morrison wants to control from the top but Halli keeps moving.
Our spies down at at Thib's Sweat Shoppe inform us that Halli has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Morrison wants to pass the guard but Halli is keeping the position.#T10#
Halli keeping moving, preventing Morrison from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Halli working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Morrison doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Halli is tightening it up a little... Morrison has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Morrison reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Morrison taps out! Nice BJJ there by Halli!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 10:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Reijo Halli!
A very excited looking Reijo Halli 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:
CWC 289
Date: Jan 02, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 14 wins and 8 losses; Reijo Halli! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 26 wins and 22 losses; Ishiihara Sakuraba!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Yamamoto, Sosuke Kotani and Shigeki Sano.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD2#
Sakuraba manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Halli on his heels. He'll look to pass Halli's guard now, I'm sure. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Halli (0) vs (2) Sakuraba
Sakuraba controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
It looks like Sakuraba 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.
Sakuraba has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Clark's Champion's. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Halli not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sakuraba trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
We've been hearing good reports from Halli'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.#T1#
Sakuraba trying to control but Halli is working from the bottom.
Sakuraba is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Sakuraba got a little sloppy there for a moment and Halli has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Sakuraba has managed to get both his arms back between Halli's legs - danger averted.
Sakuraba stands and throws Halli's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Halli (0) vs (5) Sakuraba#T2#
Sakuraba wants to lay and pray for a moment but Halli keeps working.
Sakuraba happy to just control the position for now.
Halli tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Sakuraba wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Sakuraba is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Sakuraba tries to move to mount but Halli blocks the move with his legs. #T3#
Sakuraba wants to lay and pray for a moment but Halli keeps working.
Sakuraba is staying tight to Halli's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Halli is trying to control Sakuraba's posture but Sakuraba avoids it.
Sakuraba wants to lay and pray for a moment but Halli keeps working. #T4#
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Sakuraba trying to control the position but Halli is working away.
Halli tries to improve position but can't.
Sakuraba wants to take a breather but Halli manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Sakuraba.
Sakuraba 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. #T5#
Sakuraba trying to control but Halli is working from the bottom.
Halli is trying to control the position but Sakuraba postures up.
Sakuraba is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Halli has control of Sakuraba's left arm, preventing Sakuraba from doing any damage.
Halli is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#SUB#
Halli looking for a guillotine here but Sakuraba defends easily.
#T6#
Halli keeping moving, preventing Sakuraba from controlling successfully.
Sakuraba not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #SUB#
Halli is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #T7#
Sakuraba looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Halli will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Sakuraba trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Sakuraba 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. #T8#
Sakuraba trying to control the position from guard on top but Halli is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sakuraba is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #SUB#
Sakuraba avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Sakuraba content to stall in guard here.
Sakuraba trying to control but Halli is working from the bottom. #T9#
Sakuraba is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#SUB#
Sakuraba got a little sloppy there for a moment and Halli has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Sakuraba has managed to get both his arms back between Halli's legs - danger averted.
Sakuraba sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Sakuraba wants to pass the guard but Halli is keeping the position.#T10#
Sakuraba is still trying to improve position.
Sakuraba is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Sakuraba looking to pass the guard.
Sakuraba trying to control the position from guard on top but Halli is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Halli has an active guard here but Sakuraba has managed to pass into half guard.
#T11##SUB2#
Sakuraba is looking for a kimura here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Halli is trying to maintain the position but Sakuraba is very close to passing his half guard.
Sakuraba wants to control but Halli is keeping him busy.
Sakuraba is figuring out what he wants to do next.#T12#
Sakuraba is trying to control the action in half guard but Halli is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Sakuraba not doing much here.
#SUB2#
Sakuraba is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Halli defends it well.
Sakuraba is trying to control. Halli wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T13#
Sakuraba looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Halli is not content to let Sakuraba control the position.#SUB#
Halli looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Sakuraba looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #T14#
Sakuraba is continuing to stall.
Halli is not content to let Sakuraba control the position.
Sakuraba takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
The adventures of Sakuraba the control monster continue. Boring.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sakuraba wins on points by 5 to 0.
Ishiihara Sakuraba 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 288
Date: Dec 26, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 14 wins and 7 losses; Reijo Halli! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 19 wins and 9 losses; Marcinho Sitsongrit!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Luis Engracia and Mauricio Rocha.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Halli fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
And Sitsongrit tries to counter it with a takedown but Halli pushes his down on his head and steps out.#TD2#
Sitsongrit closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Sitsongrit lands in his opponent's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Halli (0) vs (2) Sitsongrit
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.
Sitsongrit trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Halli wants to sweep here but Sitsongrit controlling him for the moment.
Halli is controlling Sitsongrit's posture.
Halli keeping full guard, as Sitsongrit tries to pass.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sitsongrit is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #T1#
Sitsongrit wants to control from the top but Halli keeps moving.
Halli trying to control the position.
Halli keeping moving, preventing Sitsongrit from controlling successfully.
Sitsongrit wants to pass the guard but Halli is keeping the position.
Sitsongrit trying to control the position from guard on top but Halli is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sitsongrit controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Halli is trying to control the position but Sitsongrit postures up. #T2#
Sitsongrit trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Sitsongrit trying to control but Halli is working from the bottom.
Halli seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Sitsongrit pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Halli is keeping the position for now. #T3#
Sitsongrit stopping the sweep attempt from Halli.
Halli has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
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.
Sitsongrit is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Sitsongrit advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Halli (0) vs (5) Sitsongrit
Sitsongrit wants to lay and pray for a moment but Halli keeps working.
Sitsongrit takes a little break here. Halli wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.#T4#
Sitsongrit trying to control the action but Halli is working from the bottom.
Sitsongrit takes a little break here. Halli wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.#T5#
Sitsongrit is looking to take a break and control but Halli is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Sitsongrit might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Halli haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Sitsongrit advances nicely into full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Halli (0) vs (7) Sitsongrit
Sitsongrit controlling the position easily from mount.
Sitsongrit looking to control but Halli is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #T6#
Sitsongrit controlling from mount.
Halli is looking to get to half guard.
Sitsongrit wants to control the pace but Halli is squirming around nicely.
Sitsongrit is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.#T7#
Sitsongrit controlling the position easily from mount.
Sitsongrit trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Sitsongrit controlling from mount.
Halli is squirming around, avoiding Sitsongrit's attempts to control the action. #T8#
Sitsongrit content just to control the position here.
Halli is squirming around, avoiding Sitsongrit's attempts to control the action.
Sitsongrit controlling from mount.
Sitsongrit wants to control the pace but Halli is squirming around nicely.
Sitsongrit sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Sitsongrit looking to control but Halli is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #T9#
Sitsongrit looking to control and managing it successfully.
Sitsongrit looking to control but Halli is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Sitsongrit controlling the pace for now. #T10#
Sitsongrit tries to control but Halli wriggling away.
Sitsongrit avoids the attempt from Halli to control.
Halli keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Sitsongrit looking to control but Halli is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Sitsongrit looking to control and managing it successfully.
Sitsongrit can't control as he wanted to and Halli manages to get the fight back to his half guard. #T11#
Still in half guard, Sitsongrit seems content to control.
Halli wants to get back to full guard.
Halli is not content to let Sitsongrit control the position.#SUB2#
Sitsongrit seems to be working for a kimura but Halli defends the submission attempt.
Sitsongrit trying to control from half guard but Halli is working away. #SUB2#
Sitsongrit wants to work for an arm triangle but Halli is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Halli is staying active underneath Sitsongrit, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T12#
Sitsongrit sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Halli is trying to get back to full guard.
Sitsongrit trying to control the pace.
Sitsongrit's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#T13#
Sitsongrit stalling away here and it's allowed Halli to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Sitsongrit's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Sitsongrit wants to control from the top but Halli keeps moving.
Sitsongrit stays in close to Halli's body and controls the position.
Sitsongrit preventing the sweep.
Sitsongrit tries to free his leg and advance position but Halli is retaining full guard.
Sitsongrit controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#T14#
Sitsongrit wants to pass the guard but Halli is keeping the position.
Halli keeping moving, preventing Sitsongrit from controlling successfully.
Sitsongrit is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Sitsongrit stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Halli swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Sitsongrit is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Halli keeping moving, preventing Sitsongrit from controlling successfully.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sitsongrit wins on points by 7 to 0.
After the fight, Marcinho Sitsongrit 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 284 NY
Date: Nov 28, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 53 wins and 27 losses; Matvey Pavlov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 14 wins and 6 losses; Reijo Halli!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, Russell Pearce and Chad Campbell.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Pavlov tries for a takedown but Halli sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.#TD#
Pavlov shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Pavlov (2) vs (0) Halli
Halli wants to improve his position but Pavlov is controlling well.
We've been hearing good reports from Pavlov'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.
Halli is still trying to improve position.
Pavlov is thwarting Halli's attempts to control the position.
Well, if Pavlov 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.
Halli controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Pavlov in particular looking to stall.#T1#
Pavlov prevents Halli from improving his position.
Pavlov trying to control from half guard but Halli is working away. #SUB2#
Halli looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Still in half guard, Pavlov seems content to control.
Pavlov prevents Halli from improving his position.
Still in half guard, Pavlov seems content to control.
Halli is trying to control but can't.
Halli wants to get back to full guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
#T2#
Halli is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Pavlov controlling the pace.
Pavlov has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T3#
Halli is looking for a sweep. Pavlov is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Pavlov seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Pavlov wants to control but Halli is keeping him busy.
Pavlov is pressing down on Halli's thigh, looking to free his foot. Halli is holding on for now.
Pavlov controlling the action here.#T4#
Pavlov trying to mount his opponent but Halli defends it.
Pavlov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Halli keeps working.
Pavlov sitting and controlling from the half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pavlov trying to pass the guard but Halli defending well.
Pavlov seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Pavlov is looking to stall here but Halli recovers full guard. #T5#
Pavlov trying to control but Halli is working from the bottom.
Pavlov controls from within his opponent's guard.
Pavlov advances to half guard.
Halli wants to control but Pavlov is keeping busy.
Pavlov frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Pavlov (5) vs (0) Halli
Pavlov looking to control and managing it successfully. #T6#
Halli is squirming around, avoiding Pavlov's attempts to control the action.
Halli regains half guard.
Pavlov takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Halli wants to get back to full guard.
Pavlov seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Halli does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Halli is trying to control but can't.
Pavlov stalling.
Pavlov seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Halli for as long as he can get away with.#T7#
This is a sustained period of stalling by Pavlov.
Halli tries to roll over but Pavlov keeps him under control.
Halli is not content to let Pavlov control the position.
Pavlov content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #SUB#
Pavlov wants to work for an arm triangle but Halli is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#T8#
Halli wants to get back to full guard.
Pavlov with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Halli is trying to maintain the position but Pavlov is very close to passing his half guard.
Pavlov stalling. #T9#
Halli wants to get back to full guard.
Pavlov is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Halli wants to control but Pavlov is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Pavlov with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Pavlov is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Pavlov (8) vs (0) Halli
Pavlov can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Halli is looking to escape.
Pavlov wants to take Halli's back here but Halli is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
#T10#
Pavlov wants to control the pace but Halli is squirming around nicely.
Halli keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Halli 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: Pavlov (8) vs (2) Halli
Pavlov looking for a sweep. Not yet Pavlov, not yet.
Pavlov working a defensive guard here.
Pavlov manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Halli manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Pavlov (10) vs (2) Halli
Pavlov controls from within his opponent's guard. #T11#
Pavlov tries to free his leg and advance position but Halli is retaining full guard.
Halli 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.
Pavlov wants to control from the top but Halli keeps moving.
Pavlov 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.
Our spies down at at Finish the Fight inform us that Halli has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Pavlov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Halli swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Pavlov might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Pavlov stands and throws Halli's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Pavlov (13) vs (2) Halli#T12#
Pavlov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Halli keeps working.
Pavlov just content to control the position.
Pavlov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Halli keeps working.
Halli prevents Pavlov from improving position.
Halli can't do much from the bottom here.
Pavlov tries to advance to mount but Halli denies him.
Pavlov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Halli keeps working. #T13#
Halli wants to control but Pavlov postures up.
Pavlov trying to control the action but Halli is working from the bottom.
Halli controls the position for a moment.
Pavlov is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Halli will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Pavlov wants to control but Halli is keeping him busy. #T14#
Halli prevents Pavlov from improving position.
Halli being controlled for a moment.
Pavlov trying to control the position but Halli is working away.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Halli is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Pavlov off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Pavlov (13) vs (6) Halli
And that's the end of the fight!
Pavlov takes the fight on points by 13 to 6.
A victorious Matvey Pavlov 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:
CWC 282
Date: Nov 14, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 26 wins and 19 losses; Antonio Brown ! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 14 wins and 5 losses; Reijo Halli!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Thiago Cunha and Mauricio Rocha.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Halli closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Brown 's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Brown (0) vs (2) Halli
Halli trying to control but Brown is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Brown has his foot on Halli's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Halli works his way back into a safe position though.
Brown is trying to keep Halli in close.
Halli sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Brown 's guard.
Brown controlling the position for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Halli is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Halli wants to free his trapped foot but Brown is holding on for dear life with his legs. #T1#
Brown keeping hold of Halli's head, controlling as best he can.
Brown has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Halli is working away from the top position though.
Halli prevents Brown from improving his position.#T2#
Brown is pressing down on Halli's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Brown wants to control the position but Halli says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Brown is trying to get back to full guard.
Brown is trying to maintain the position but Halli is very close to passing his half guard.
Brown is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.#T3#
Brown tries to get to full guard but Halli has control of the leg.
Halli frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Brown (0) vs (5) Halli
Halli controlling from mount.
Halli trying to control but Brown is having none of it.
Brown is trying to escape the mount.
#T4#
Halli wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Brown is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Brown tries to hold on but Halli pushes him away.
Brown tries to get back to half guard but can't. #T5#
Halli wants to control the pace but Brown is squirming around nicely.
Brown wants to control but Halli is having none of it.
Halli sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Halli wants to control the pace but Brown is squirming around nicely.
Brown can't escape the position.
#T6#
Brown tries to hold on but Halli postures up.
Halli content just to control the position here.
Brown gets back to half guard.
Halli sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Halli's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#T7#
Brown is controlling Halli's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Brown makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Brown .
Brown 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.
Halli wants to control from the top but Brown keeps moving. #T8#
Halli trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Brown looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Brown is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Brown (2) vs (5) Halli
Brown trying to control the position from guard on top but Halli is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Our spies down at at Finish the Fight inform us that Halli has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Halli keeping full guard, as Brown tries to pass.
Halli pulls Brown in close to prevent any damage. #T9#
Brown postures up.
Halli wants to sweep here but Brown controlling him for the moment.
Brown trying to control the position from guard on top but Halli is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Brown controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#SUB2#
Halli isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Brown stacks Halli 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 Brown ! Score +3 for passing guard: Brown (5) vs (5) Halli
Halli can't do much from the bottom here. #T10#
Brown has knee on belly and moves into mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Brown (7) vs (5) Halli
Brown can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Halli is looking to escape.
Brown looking to control and managing it successfully.
Brown looking to control but Halli is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #T11#
Brown takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Brown trying to control but Halli is having none of it.
Halli is looking to improve his position but Brown isn't that keen on the idea.
Brown controlling his opponent.
Brown is dominating on the ground here - he's now on his opponent's back, looking to sink in the hooks. Halli is in real trouble.
Score +3 for taking back: Brown (10) vs (5) Halli#T12#
Brown biding his time, controlling Halli.
Halli looking very determined here, making life difficult for Brown .
Halli rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Halli wants to get back to full guard.
Brown works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Brown (13) vs (5) Halli#T13#
Brown content just to control the position here.
Halli wants to hold on but Brown pushes him away.
Brown controlling from the full mount.
Halli really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Brown controlling the position easily from mount. #T14#
Brown looking to take Halli's back but Halli rolls and after a scramble, Halli ends up on top in guard. Nice escape there from Halli to escape a tricky position. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Brown (13) vs (7) Halli
Brown keeping full guard, as Halli tries to pass.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Halli looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
And that's the end of the fight!
Brown takes the fight on points by 13 to 7.
Antonio Brown retains his featherweight title!
Antonio Brown gave a mention to Warrior Fight Store in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales). |
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Event:
CWC 276
Date: Oct 17, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 23 wins and 19 losses; Ishiihara Sakuraba! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 13 wins and 5 losses; Reijo Halli!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, John Kavanagh and Reed Andrews.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD#
Sakuraba closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Halli's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Sakuraba (2) vs (0) Halli
Our spies down at at Finish the Fight inform us that Halli has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Sakuraba is fighting to break Halli's control of his arms but Halli is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Sakuraba trying to control the position from guard on top but Halli is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sakuraba pushing down on Halli's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Sakuraba looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Halli is looking for a sweep. Sakuraba is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T1#
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Sakuraba is trying to control. Halli wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Sakuraba controlling the pace.
Sakuraba is just content to waste time from the top position. Halli takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Halli tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Sakuraba wants to control from the top but Halli keeps moving.
Sakuraba 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. #T2#
Sakuraba pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Halli is keeping the position for now.
Sakuraba 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.
Sakuraba preventing the sweep.
Sakuraba tries to free his leg and advance position but Halli is retaining full guard.
Sakuraba is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Halli is trying to control the position but Sakuraba postures up.
Sakuraba controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Sakuraba trying to control the position from guard on top but Halli is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3#
Halli controls Sakuraba momentarily but Sakuraba frees himself.
Halli keeping full guard, as Sakuraba tries to pass. #SUB2#
Halli looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Sakuraba showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Sakuraba postures up.
#T4#
Sakuraba 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. #SUB2#
Halli working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Sakuraba doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Sakuraba manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Halli trying to control the position.
#SUB2#
Halli is looking for a triangle but Sakuraba pushes his legs off easily.
#T5#
Halli keeping moving, preventing Sakuraba from controlling successfully.
Sakuraba passes into half guard.
Sakuraba perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Halli trying to control from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sakuraba stalling.
Sakuraba is looking to take a break and control but Halli is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Halli is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T6#
Halli has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Sakuraba is working away from the top position though.
Halli is looking for a sweep. Sakuraba is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Sakuraba slows the pace down in half guard.
Halli is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Sakuraba's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Sakuraba's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Sakuraba (2) vs (4) Halli
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Halli is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Sakuraba is defending well though. Halli let's go of the attempt for now.
Sakuraba tries to roll but Halli sticks to his back.
#T7#
Halli trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Sakuraba doesn't escape.
Sakuraba is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Halli gets his hands free as Sakuraba looks to control.
Sakuraba tries to escape the position.
Sakuraba controlling his opponent's hands, preventing the submission attempt. #T8#
Sakuraba tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Halli controlling his opponent.
Sakuraba is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #SUB2#
Halli is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Sakuraba has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Sakuraba! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sakuraba (4) vs (4) Halli
Halli working a defensive guard here.
Halli can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Sakuraba controls the pace.#T9#
Halli is controlling Sakuraba's posture.
Sakuraba 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.
Sakuraba trying to control but Halli is working from the bottom.
Halli lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sakuraba (4) vs (6) Halli
Sakuraba tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Sakuraba has control of Halli's left arm, preventing Halli from doing any damage. #T10#
Halli not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Sakuraba lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sakuraba (6) vs (6) Halli
Sakuraba is stalling in the full guard.
Halli controls Sakuraba momentarily but Sakuraba frees himself.
Halli 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#
Halli bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Sakuraba's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sakuraba (6) vs (8) Halli
Halli preventing the sweep.
Halli controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Sakuraba pulls Halli in close to his closed guard and prevents Halli from doing any damage or advancing position.
Sakuraba might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#T12#
Halli trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Sakuraba controlling Halli's posture.
Sakuraba has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T13#
Sakuraba wants to sweep but no luck.
Halli is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Sakuraba is controlling Halli's posture.#T14#
Sakuraba working a defensive guard but Halli passes into half guard.
#SUB2#
Halli is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Sakuraba makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Sakuraba.
Sakuraba seems keen to control Halli's posture.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Halli wins on points by 8 to 6.
Reijo Halli 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:
TWGC 35 (145lbs, D1): Finals - Round 3
Date: Sep 22, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 2 losses; Rene Neri! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 12 wins and 5 losses; Reijo Halli!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, William Gold and Steven Brown.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Halli shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Neri pinned against the cage. Neri gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Halli darts in looking for a takedown but Neri gets double underhooks and turns Halli into the cage. #TD2#
Halli fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Neri sprawls well initially but Halli persists and gets the takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Neri (0) vs (2) Halli
Neri is looking to improve his position.
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.
Halli stalling.
Neri is trying to get back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Neri keeping control of the position. #T1#
Neri slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Halli trying to control the position from guard on top but Neri is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Neri looking for a sweep. Not yet Neri, not yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Neri controls Halli momentarily but Halli frees himself.
Neri keeping full guard, as Halli tries to pass.
Neri wants to sweep but no luck.
Halli pushes down on Neri's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Neri is trying to control but can't.
Halli works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Neri (0) vs (5) Halli#T3#
Neri is trying to get back to half guard.
Neri prevents Halli from moving into mount.
Neri is looking for a sweep.
Halli wants to control but Neri is keeping him busy. #SUB2#
Halli has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Neri is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Halli yanks on the arm and Neri is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Halli.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Reijo Halli!
Reijo Halli is the new featherweight champion!
In his post fight interview, Reijo Halli started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception. |
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Event:
TWGC 35 (145lbs, D1): Finals - Round 2
Date: Sep 21, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 41 wins and 29 losses; Dado Mata! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 5 losses; Reijo Halli!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Donald Grub and Paul Tew.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Halli gets caught napping as Mata dives in and scores a takedown. Halli manages to retain guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Mata (2) vs (0) Halli#SUB2#
Halli looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Halli not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Mata looking to pass the guard.
Mata controls from within his opponent's guard.
Mata slips nicely into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mata tries to pass to full mount but Halli defends it.
Mata is working hard here to advance position.#T1#
Halli gets back to full guard.
Halli can't keep his opponent in guard - Mata advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Halli 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.
The fighters are battling for position here. Halli manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Mata stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Halli swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Halli working a defensive guard here.
Halli keeping full guard, as Mata tries to pass. #T2#
Halli managing to control the position. #SUB2#
Mata lying in Halli's guard like a wet fish here, stalling away. Halli decides he's had enough of all that nonsense - he escapes his hips and locks up an armbar! Wow, that was slick! Mata taps! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Reijo Halli!
A less than humble Reijo Halli misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities. |
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Event:
TWGC 35 (145lbs, D1): Finals - Round 1
Date: Sep 20, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 5 losses; Reijo Halli! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 15 wins and 19 losses; Roman Boesku!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Chris Edwards and Richard Clark.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD2#
Boesku shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Halli is trying to defend but Boesku finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Halli (0) vs (2) Boesku
Halli is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Halli is working hard here to advance position.
Halli is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Finish the Fight, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Halli is in trouble now - Boesku has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Halli (0) vs (5) Boesku#SUB2#
Boesku is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Halli has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Halli! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Halli (2) vs (5) Boesku
Boesku seems keen to control Halli's posture.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Halli slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Boesku looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T1#
Halli's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Boesku 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.#SUB2#
Boesku is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Halli defends well.
Halli pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Boesku is keeping the position for now.
Halli is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Boesku is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T2#
Boesku manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Halli manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Halli (2) vs (7) Boesku
Boesku trying to control the position from guard on top but Halli is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Boesku is stalling in the full guard.
Boesku trying to control the position from guard on top but Halli is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Boesku sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Halli controlling the position.#T3#
Halli wants to sweep here but Boesku controlling him for the moment.
Boesku trying to control but Halli is working from the bottom.
Halli trying to keep a closed guard but Boesku is proving a slippery customer.
Boesku trying to control but Halli is working from the bottom. #T4#
Boesku postures up.
#SUB#
Halli looking for a guillotine here but Boesku defends easily.
Boesku looking to sit in guard and control but Halli gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Halli (4) vs (7) Boesku
Boesku manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Halli manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Halli (4) vs (9) Boesku
Halli looking to control.
Boesku wants to control from the top but Halli keeps moving. #T5##SUB#
Halli is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Boesku defends well.
Halli is adopting a defensive guard.#T6##SUB2#
Boesku is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Halli is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Halli has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Halli (6) vs (9) Boesku
Boesku is pulling down on Halli's head. It's preventing any offense from Halli, at least for the moment.
Boesku not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Boesku has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Halli has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Halli (9) vs (9) Boesku#T7#
Boesku is trying to control Halli's posture but Halli avoids it.
Boesku tries to improve position but can't.
Boesku is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Boesku stops Halli from passing to mount.
Halli moves into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Halli (11) vs (9) Boesku
Boesku slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Halli is thwarting Boesku's attempts to control the position.#SUB#
Halli is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Boesku sees it coming and defends easily.#T8#
Halli is thwarting Boesku's attempts to control the position.
Halli wants to pass to mount but Boesku is defending the position.
Boesku keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Boesku wants to control but Halli is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Boesku is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T9#
Halli sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Boesku wants to control the action here but instead Halli manages to pass to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Halli (14) vs (9) Boesku
Halli controlling from the full mount.
Halli works his way to his opponent's back.
Score +3 for taking back: Halli (17) vs (9) Boesku
Boesku trying to control the hands but Halli won't let him.
Halli controlling from the back.
Halli doesn't have the hooks in and Boesku manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Halli (17) vs (11) Boesku#T10#
Boesku looking to sit in guard and control but Halli gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Halli (19) vs (11) Boesku
Boesku is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Halli tries to free his leg and advance position but Boesku is retaining full guard. #SUB2#
Boesku is looking for a triangle but Halli pushes his legs off easily.
Halli wants to pass the guard but Boesku is keeping the position.#SUB2#
Boesku has an active guard here but Halli has managed to pass into half guard.
Halli trying to mount his opponent but Boesku defends it. #T11#
Boesku trying to hold on to Halli's head to control him but Halli postures up.
Halli passes into side control, despite Boesku's attempt to control the position.
Score +3 for passing guard: Halli (22) vs (11) Boesku
Boesku is trying to get back to half guard.
Boesku is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Halli's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Halli sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Halli is looking to take a break and control but Boesku is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T12#
Boesku is looking for a sweep. Halli is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Halli trying to pass the guard but Boesku defending well. #SUB#
Halli is working for a submission of some sort.
Halli is thwarting Boesku's attempts to control the position.
Boesku trying to get back to full guard but Halli takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Halli (25) vs (11) Boesku#T13#
Halli looking to control and managing it successfully.
Boesku is wriggling around trying to escape.
Halli controlling from the full mount.
Halli can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Boesku is looking to escape.
Boesku really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Boesku wants to control but Halli is having none of it.#T14#
Halli tries to control but Boesku wriggling away.
Boesku wants to control but Halli is having none of it.
Boesku is just holding on here. Halli manages to take his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Halli (28) vs (11) Boesku
Boesku is really stuck here.
#SUB#
Halli is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Halli gets his hands free as Boesku looks to control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Halli takes the fight on points by 28 to 11.
A less than humble Reijo Halli misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities. |
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Event:
TWGC 35 (145lbs, D1): Las Vegas Qualifier - Round 2
Date: Sep 12, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 5 losses; Reijo Halli! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 50 wins and 25 losses; Matvey Pavlov!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Wesley Smith and Chris Downing.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Pavlov shoots for a takedown but Halli saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Pavlov tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Halli swivels and escapes.
Halli fails to land the takedown.
Pavlov closes the distance and clinches up with Halli, looking for a takedown. Pavlov pushes Halli against the cage but Halli circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Halli has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Finish the Fight in the buildup to the fight.
Reijo Halli has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Matvey Pavlov.
No luck for Halli with that takedown attempt.
Halli looks for a takedown but Pavlov sprawls well.#TD2#
Pavlov closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Halli to the mat! Halli manages to get full guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Halli (0) vs (2) Pavlov
Pavlov is fighting to break Halli's control of his arms but Halli is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Pavlov is stalling in the full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Pavlov wants to pass the guard but Halli is keeping the position.
Pavlov 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.
Pavlov wants to pass the guard but Halli is keeping the position.
Pavlov is still trying to improve position.
Halli tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T2#
Halli keeping moving, preventing Pavlov from controlling successfully.
Halli will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Pavlov postures up.
Pavlov wants to control from the top but Halli keeps moving.
Halli wants to sweep here but Pavlov controlling him for the moment.
Pavlov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Pavlov trying to control but Halli is working from the bottom.
Pavlov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Halli is keeping the position for now.
Pavlov stays in close to Halli's body and controls the position. #T3#
Halli working a defensive guard here.
Pavlov not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Pavlov won't allow Halli to sweep him here.
Halli bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Pavlov's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Halli (2) vs (2) Pavlov
Halli wants to control from the top but Pavlov keeps moving.
Halli preventing the sweep.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4#
Halli tries to free his leg and advance position but Pavlov is retaining full guard.
Pavlov pulls Halli in close to his closed guard and prevents Halli from doing any damage or advancing position.
Pavlov looking for a sweep. Not yet Pavlov, not yet.
Halli wants to control from the top but Pavlov keeps moving.
Pavlov looking for a sweep. Not yet Pavlov, not yet.
Pavlov has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Halli has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Halli (5) vs (2) Pavlov#SUB#
Halli is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Pavlov knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #T5#
Pavlov is trying to control Halli's posture but Halli avoids it.
Halli gets to mount! Pavlov was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly. Score +2 for reaching mount: Halli (7) vs (2) Pavlov
Pavlov is squirming around, avoiding Halli's attempts to control the action.
Pavlov wants to hold on but Halli pushes him away.
Pavlov is squirming around, avoiding Halli's attempts to control the action.
Pavlov tries to hold on but Halli postures up.#T6#
Pavlov is in all sorts of trouble here.
Pavlov is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Pavlov is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Halli is looking to work his way around to Pavlov's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Pavlov tries to lock up and control but Halli gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Pavlov is working to get back to half guard.
Halli wants to control the pace but Pavlov is squirming around nicely.
Pavlov manages to regain half guard. Good work. #T7#
Pavlov wants to get back to full guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Pavlov holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Pavlov is trying to maintain the position but Halli is very close to passing his half guard.
Pavlov is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Halli is staying active.
Pavlov wants to sweep but Halli has passed to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Halli (10) vs (2) Pavlov
Pavlov 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.#SUB#
Halli working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Pavlov tries to buck Halli off but Halli is having none of it.#T8#
Pavlov manages to work his way to half guard, despite Halli's best efforts.
Pavlov has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Halli is working away from the top position though.
Pavlov is looking for a sweep. Halli is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB#
Halli seems to be looking for submissions.
Pavlov is looking to control Halli's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Pavlov avoid being mounted?#T9#
Pavlov slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Pavlov trying to control the position.
Pavlov trying to control the position here.
Pavlov wants to sweep but no luck. #T10#
Pavlov can't keep his opponent in guard - Halli advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Pavlov manages to get to full guard.
Pavlov has his hands on Halli's head, controlling the position.
Let's hope that Pavlov 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.
Pavlov's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#T11#
Halli trying to control but Pavlov is working from the bottom.
Pavlov is trying to keep Halli in close.
Pavlov is looking to sweep but instead, Halli has passed into half guard.
Pavlov is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Pavlov moves into full guard.
Pavlov working a defensive guard here.
Halli won't allow Pavlov to sweep him here. #T12#
Pavlov trying to keep a closed guard but Halli is proving a slippery customer.
Pavlov is controlling Halli's posture.
Pavlov not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Halli passes Pavlov's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Halli performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Pavlov is looking for a sweep. Halli is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T13#
Pavlov trying to hold on to Halli's head to control him but Halli postures up.
Pavlov keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Pavlov moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Pavlov looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Halli advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Halli (13) vs (2) Pavlov#T14#
Halli controls the position from side control.
Pavlov keeps Halli under control for a moment.
Pavlov struggling a bit here.
Halli trying to control the action but Pavlov is working from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Pavlov is looking to reverse the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Halli takes the fight on points by 13 to 2.
Reijo Halli 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:
TWGC 35 (145lbs, D1): Las Vegas Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Sep 11, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 44 wins and 24 losses; David Morrison! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 5 losses; Reijo Halli!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Alan Glass and Wesley Smith.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Halli shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Halli was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Morrison (0) vs (4) Halli
Morrison looking for a sweep but Halli has passed into full mount! Oh no! Score +2 for reaching mount: Morrison (0) vs (6) Halli
Halli can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Morrison is looking to escape.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Morrison is desperately trying to improve his position but Halli has a good base and remains in mount.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Morrison is working hard here to advance position.
Halli trying to control but Morrison is having none of it. #T1#
Halli controlling the position easily from mount.
Morrison regains half guard.#SUB#
Morrison is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Halli pulls his head out easily.
Morrison won't allow Halli to pass to mount.
Halli is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Morrison! Score +3 for passing guard: Morrison (0) vs (9) Halli#T2#
Morrison manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Morrison won't allow Halli to pass to mount.
Morrison tries to roll over but Halli keeps him under control.
Morrison regains full guard. Nicely done.
Morrison wants to hit a sweep here but Halli passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Morrison there! Score +3 for passing guard: Morrison (0) vs (12) Halli
Halli controlling the position easily from mount. #T3#
Morrison is in all sorts of trouble here.
#SUB2#
Halli with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Morrison tries to improve his position but instead Halli has taken his back! Score +3 for taking back: Morrison (0) vs (15) Halli
Morrison looking very determined here, making life difficult for Halli.
#SUB2#
Halli has the hooks in. Morrison is starting to panic. He's trying to push off one of the legs but he's left his neck open to attack. Halli passes his arm under Morrison's neck and tightens up a rear naked choke! This one is surely all over! Yes, Morrison taps!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Reijo Halli!
Reijo Halli decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way. |
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Event:
CWC 254
Date: Aug 15, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 4 losses; Reijo Halli! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 3 losses; John Lee!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Seu Braga and Luis Engracia.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Lee closes the distance and pushes Halli back into the cage.
Halli has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Lee is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.#TD2#
Lee gets a trip takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Halli (0) vs (2) Lee
Halli trying to control from the bottom.
Lee wants to take a breather but Halli is having none of it.
Halli is trying to get back to full guard.
Halli is working hard here to advance position.
Lee is pressing down on Halli's thigh, looking to free his foot. Halli is holding on for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Halli trying to hold on to Lee's head to control him but Lee postures up.
Lee controlling the action here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Lee tries to pass to full mount but Halli defends it.
Lee not doing much here.
#T2#
Halli works his way to full guard. Good work.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Halli is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Halli (2) vs (2) Lee
Lee pulls Halli in to control the position.
Lee is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Lee holds on and takes a little breather.
Halli will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T3#
Lee looking to control.
Lee wants to sweep here but Halli controlling him for the moment.
Lee is pulling down on Halli's head to control his posture.
Halli sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Lee's guard.
Halli prevents Lee from improving his position.
Halli wants to free his trapped foot but Lee is holding on for dear life with his legs. #T4#
Lee is trying to maintain the position but Halli is very close to passing his half guard.
Lee is looking to improve his position.
Halli is trying to control the action in half guard but Lee is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Halli keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Lee keeping control of the position.
Halli is thwarting Lee's attempts to control the position.#T5#
Lee is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Halli's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Halli's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Halli (2) vs (6) Lee
Good control from Lee.
Halli wants to escape the position.
Halli tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Halli tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Halli slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Lee seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Halli does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Lee looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #T6#
Halli wants to get back to full guard.
Lee is pressing down on Halli's thigh, looking to free his foot. Halli is holding on for now.
Halli is controlling Lee's trapped leg to prevent Lee from advancing to side control.
Halli'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.
Halli gets full guard.
Halli looking for a sweep. Not yet Halli, not yet.
Lee trying to control but Halli is working from the bottom. #T7#
Halli is trying to control the position but Lee postures up.
Halli looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB#
Halli had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Lee defends it easily.
Halli seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Lee stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Halli swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Lee passes into half guard.
Lee seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #T8#
Lee is looking to stall here but Halli recovers full guard.
Halli wants to sweep here but Lee controlling him for the moment.
Halli keeping moving, preventing Lee from controlling successfully.
Halli is pulling down on Lee's head to control his posture. #T9#
Lee trying to control the position from guard on top but Halli is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Halli tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Halli being controlled here, momentarily. #SUB#
Halli looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#T10#
Lee trying to control but Halli is working from the bottom.
Halli wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lee controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Lee wants to control from the top but Halli keeps moving. #T11#
Lee sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Halli is trying to control the position but Lee postures up.
Lee showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Lee trying to control the position from guard on top but Halli is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T12#
Lee looking to pass the guard.
Halli is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Lee passes Halli's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Lee stalling.
Lee prevents Halli from improving his position.#T13##SUB2#
Lee is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Halli regains full guard. Nicely done.
Halli keeping moving, preventing Lee from controlling successfully. #T14#
Lee won't allow Halli to sweep him here.
Lee content to stall in guard here.
Halli looking to hit a scissor sweep but Lee is one step ahead there.
Lee trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Halli 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.
Halli pulls Lee in to control the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lee wins on points by 6 to 2.
John Lee is the new featherweight champion!
During a confident post fight interview, John Lee thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
OWGP Sweet 16
Date: Aug 08, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 7 losses; Bart Cubbedge ! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 3 losses; Reijo Halli!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Thiago Cunha and Paulo Santos.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Cubbedge pushes Halli up against the cage in a clinch.#TD#
Cubbedge lands a takedown into guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Cubbedge (2) vs (0) Halli
Halli is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Halli's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Cubbedge tries to free his leg and advance position but Halli is retaining full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Halli looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Cubbedge wants to control from the top but Halli keeps moving.
Cubbedge 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.
Halli 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.#T1#
Cubbedge wants to control from the top but Halli keeps moving.
Cubbedge preventing the sweep.
Cubbedge trying to control but Halli is working from the bottom.
Cubbedge is stalling in the full guard.
Our spies down at at Finish the Fight inform us that Halli has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?#T2#
Halli lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Cubbedge (2) vs (2) Halli
Halli slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Cubbedge (2) vs (5) Halli
Halli taking a breather here.
Halli wants to control but Cubbedge is keeping him busy. #T3#
Halli is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Cubbedge is looking for a sweep.
Halli staying calm.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cubbedge is trying to control Halli's posture but Halli avoids it. #T4#
Cubbedge regains half guard there - taking advantage of Halli's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
Cubbedge is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T5##SUB#
Cubbedge looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Halli is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Halli tries to pass to full mount but Cubbedge defends it. #SUB2#
Halli is trying to work for a kimura but Cubbedge is defending well.
#T6#
Halli with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Halli seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Cubbedge does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Halli might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Cubbedge haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Cubbedge is looking for a sweep. Halli is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T7#
The fighters are battling for position here. Cubbedge manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Cubbedge looking to control but Halli passes into half guard.
#SUB2#
Halli seems to be working for a kimura but Cubbedge defends the submission attempt.
Halli with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #T8#
Cubbedge is looking to improve his position.
Halli trying to mount his opponent but Cubbedge defends it.
Cubbedge is trying to maintain the position but Halli is very close to passing his half guard.
Cubbedge is in trouble now - Halli has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Cubbedge (2) vs (8) Halli#T9#
Cubbedge tries to reverse the position but Halli maintains control.
Halli tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Cubbedge tries to hold on but Halli pushes him away.
Cubbedge tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Halli wants to control the pace but Cubbedge is squirming around nicely. #T10#
Cubbedge wants to hold on but Halli pushes him away.#SUB2#
Halli goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Cubbedge is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Cubbedge (4) vs (8) Halli#SUB2#
Halli isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Cubbedge stacks Halli 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 Cubbedge ! Score +3 for passing guard: Cubbedge (7) vs (8) Halli
Halli is looking to reverse the position.#T11##SUB#
Cubbedge looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Cubbedge laying and praying for a moment but Halli takes advantage and regains half guard.
Halli is trying to get back to full guard.#T12#
Cubbedge wants to control but Halli is keeping him busy.
Halli is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Cubbedge jumps into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Cubbedge (10) vs (8) Halli
Cubbedge working away.#SUB#
Cubbedge looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Halli manages to work his way to half guard, despite Cubbedge 's best efforts.
Halli is trying to get back to full guard.#T13#
Halli won't allow Cubbedge to pass to mount.
Halli works his way to full guard. Good work.#SUB2#
Halli is looking for a triangle but Cubbedge pushes his legs off easily.
Cubbedge trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Halli keeping moving, preventing Cubbedge from controlling successfully.
Halli is trying to control the position but Cubbedge postures up.
Cubbedge wants to control from the top but Halli keeps moving. #T14##SUB2#
Halli is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Cubbedge is aware though and is defending well.
Cubbedge wants to pass the guard but Halli is keeping the position.
Halli has control of Cubbedge 's left arm, preventing Cubbedge from doing any damage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Cubbedge trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Cubbedge takes the fight on points by 10 to 8.
Bart Cubbedge thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
CWC 239
Date: Aug 01, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 13 wins and 16 losses; Moldy Jello! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 3 losses; Reijo Halli!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, Bruno Lombardi and Dean Styles.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Halli shoots for a takedown but Jello saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Jello 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.
Halli shoots in and drives through. Jello sprawls well.#TD2#
Halli closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Jello (0) vs (2) Halli
Jello controlling the position for now.
Jello is looking to control Halli's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Jello avoid being mounted?
Jello gets back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jello is controlling Halli's posture.#T1#
Halli's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Jello is pulling down on Halli's head to control his posture.
Halli trying to control but Jello is working from the bottom.
Halli won't allow Jello to sweep him here.
Halli trying to control but Jello is working from the bottom.
Halli postures up.
#T2#
Halli trying to control but Jello is working from the bottom.
Halli won't allow Jello to sweep him here.
Jello will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Jello is pulling down on Halli's head to control his posture.
Jello is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jello has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Halli has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Jello (0) vs (5) Halli#T3#
Jello looking for a sweep but Halli has passed into full mount! Oh no! Score +2 for reaching mount: Jello (0) vs (7) Halli
Jello sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Halli controlling the action here.
Jello moves into full guard.
#SUB#
Jello looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#T4#
Jello controlling Halli's posture.
Jello looking to control.
#T5#
Jello controlling the position.
Jello looking for a sweep. Not yet Jello, not yet.
Jello is trying to hold Halli in close to prevent damage but Halli has managed to pass into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jello wants to improve his position but Halli is controlling well.
Halli tries to pass to full mount but Jello defends it. #T6#
Jello is trying to control but Halli passes into side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Jello (0) vs (10) Halli
Jello manages to get back to half guard.
Jello desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Jello is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Halli sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Halli prevents Jello from improving his position.#T7#
Halli seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Jello does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Jello is trying to maintain the position but Halli is very close to passing his half guard.
Jello wants to get back to full guard but Halli has passed into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Jello (0) vs (13) Halli
A bit of a lull in the action here.
Jello sneaks back into half guard.#T8#
Jello regains full guard. Nicely done.
Jello wants to sweep here but Halli controlling him for the moment.
Halli pushing down on Jello's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Halli is trying to control. Jello wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Jello tries to get to full guard but Halli has control of the leg.
Jello regains full guard. Nicely done.
Halli controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Jello trying to control the position here. #T9#
Halli stopping the sweep attempt from Jello.
Jello wants to improve his position but instead Halli has moved into half guard.
Jello keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Jello is trying to control but can't.
Jello gets back to full guard.
Jello is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T10#
Jello keeping full guard, as Halli tries to pass.
Halli being controlled here momentarily.
Jello manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Halli manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Jello (2) vs (13) Halli#T11#
Jello stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Halli swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Jello stopping the sweep attempt from Halli.
Jello trying to control but Halli is working from the bottom.
Jello controls from within his opponent's guard.
Jello pushes down on Halli's leg and manages to get into half guard.#T12#
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Jello in particular looking to stall.
Jello passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Jello (5) vs (13) Halli
Halli is not content to let Jello control the position.
Jello tries to move to mount but Halli blocks the move with his legs.
Jello is working hard here to advance position.#T13#
Halli trying to remain calm as Jello controls from the top position.#SUB#
Jello wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Halli, who protects the arm well.
Jello is looking to take a break and control but Halli is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T14#
Halli prevents Jello from moving into mount.
Halli 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.
Jello trying to control the action but Halli is working from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Halli tries to improve position but can't.
Jello working away.
And that's the end of the fight!
Halli wins on points by 13 to 5.
In his post fight interview, Reijo Halli started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
Moldy Jello spoke after the fight, saying 'I like big butts!'. |
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Event:
CWC 230
Date: Jul 18, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 20 wins and 9 losses; Able Archer! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 3 losses; Reijo Halli!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Daniel Franklin and Cecil Peabody.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Halli shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Archer (0) vs (2) Halli
Archer wants to control but Halli is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Halli wants to lay and pray for a moment but Archer keeps working.
Archer trying to control but Halli postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Halli not doing much here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Archer trying to control from the bottom.
Archer is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.#T2#
Halli is figuring out what he wants to do next.#SUB2#
Halli wants to work for an arm triangle but Archer is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Archer desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Halli in particular looking to stall.#T3#
Archer is looking to improve his position.
Archer has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Halli is working away from the top position though.
Archer has his hands clasped together around Halli's back. He's all about the action.
Archer definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#T4#
Halli controlling the pace.
Archer trying to control but Halli postures up.
Archer gets back to full guard.
Halli trying to control the position from guard on top but Archer is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Archer has Halli pulled in close to control his posture. #T5#
Halli stays in close to Archer's body and controls the position.
Archer wants to hit a sweep here but Halli passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Archer there! Score +3 for passing guard: Archer (0) vs (5) Halli
Archer is trying to reverse the position but instead Halli has taken his back - oops! Score +3 for taking back: Archer (0) vs (8) Halli#SUB2#
Archer preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Halli.
Archer looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T6#
Archer tries to roll but Halli sticks to his back.
Halli wants to control but Archer is keeping busy.
Halli is hanging on to Archer's back as he tries to escape.
Archer looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment. #T7#
Archer is trying to break free.
Archer tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Halli is trying to take his opponent's back.
Halli is still trying to improve position.
Archer is wriggling around trying to escape.
#T8#
Halli avoids the attempt from Archer to control.
Halli wants to control the pace but Archer is squirming around nicely.
Halli tries to take Archer's back but instead Archer uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Archer is trying to get back to full guard.#T9#
Halli is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Archer (0) vs (11) Halli
Archer wants to hold on but Halli pushes him away.
Archer is squirming around, avoiding Halli's attempts to control the action.
Archer 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.
Archer trying to hold on to Halli's head to control him but Halli postures up.
Archer moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#T10#
Archer keeping full guard, as Halli tries to pass.
Archer controls Halli momentarily but Halli frees himself.
Archer is really struggling to control Halli but he's trying to hold on to the position.#SUB#
Halli avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#T11##SUB#
Archer looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Halli has picked Archer up and slammed him! Archer can't keep hold of the triangle and Halli manages to pass to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Archer (0) vs (14) Halli
Archer tries to control the position but he's not in luck - Halli easily slips into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Archer (0) vs (16) Halli
Archer is trying desperately to improve position.
Archer tries to hold on but Halli pushes him away.
Archer is working to get back to half guard.
#T12##SUB2#
Halli is working for a guillotine from mount but Archer frees his head quite easily.
Archer keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Halli tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #SUB2#
Halli goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Archer is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Archer (2) vs (16) Halli
Halli looking for a sweep. Not yet Halli, not yet. #T13#
Archer stays in close to Halli's body and controls the position.
Halli 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.
Archer trying to control but Halli is working from the bottom.
Halli looking to control.
Archer controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#T14#
Archer looking to pass the guard.
Halli looking to control.
Archer sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Halli is trying to keep Archer in close.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Halli keeping full guard, as Archer tries to pass.
And that's the end of the fight!
Halli wins on points by 16 to 2.
Reijo Halli is the new featherweight champion!
Reijo Halli decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way. |
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Event:
TWGC 34 (155lbs, D1): Finals - Round 1
Date: Jul 08, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 2 losses; John Lee! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 2 losses; Reijo Halli!
The judges for this bout are Albert Achterberg, Daniel Blasius and Patrick Alders.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD#
Lee bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Lee (4) vs (0) Halli
Halli is trying to escape the position but Lee is controlling the position.
Lee works to advance to full mount. Halli defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs. Score +2 for reaching mount: Lee (6) vs (0) Halli
Halli slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Lee trying to pass the guard but Halli defending well.
Still in half guard, Lee seems content to control.
Lee is looking to advance position but Halli won't allow it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lee trying to control the action but Halli is working from the bottom. #T1#
Halli tries to roll over but Lee keeps him under control.
Halli 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.
Lee trying to pass the guard but Halli defending well.
We've been hearing good reports from Lee'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.
Lee prevents Halli from improving his position.
Lee wants to pass the guard but Halli is defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Halli keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Lee in particular looking to stall.#T2#
Lee prevents Halli from improving his position.
Lee is looking to advance position but Halli won't allow it. #T3#
Halli is staying active underneath Lee, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Lee is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Lee looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Halli makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Halli.
Lee showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T4#
Halli tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Lee controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Lee seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Halli for as long as he can get away with.
Lee has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#SUB2#
Halli had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Lee defends it easily.#T5#
Lee trying to control the position from guard on top but Halli is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lee is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Halli trying to control the position.
Halli can't keep his opponent in guard - Lee advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #T6#
Lee slows the pace down in half guard.
Halli tries to get to full guard but Lee has control of the leg.
Halli won't allow Lee to pass to mount.
Lee is looking to take a break and control but Halli is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Halli wants to improve his position but Lee is controlling well.
#T7##SUB#
Lee is trying to work for a kimura but Halli is defending well.
Halli wants to control but Lee is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Halli keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Halli is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T8#
Lee trying to control the action but Halli is working from the bottom.
Lee is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Lee (9) vs (0) Halli
Halli tries to reverse the position but Lee maintains control.
Lee content just to control the position here. #T9#
Lee wants to control the pace but Halli is squirming around nicely.
Lee sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lee trying to control but Halli is having none of it. #T10#
Halli can't escape the position.
Halli stops Lee from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Halli really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Halli wants to control but Lee is having none of it.#T11#
Halli is looking to improve his position but Lee isn't that keen on the idea.
Lee controlling the pace for now.
Lee can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Halli is looking to escape.
Lee tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T12#
Lee is looking to work his way around to Halli's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Lee wants to control the pace but Halli is squirming around nicely.
Lee tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Halli tries to lock up and control but Lee gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#T13#
Lee tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Lee can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Halli is looking to escape.
Lee wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Halli is in all sorts of trouble here.
Lee controlling from mount. #T14#
Halli is controlling an arm, preventing Lee from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Halli is squirming around, avoiding Lee's attempts to control the action.
Halli can't escape the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lee wants to control but Halli has made it back to half guard. Nice work.
Halli regains full guard. Nicely done.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lee takes the fight on points by 9 to 0.
A victorious John Lee 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 34 (155lbs, D1): Las Vegas Qualifier - Round 2
Date: Jun 30, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 16 losses; Roman Boesku! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 2 losses; Reijo Halli!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Tiny Johnson and Robert Twigg.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD2#
Halli gets a takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Boesku (0) vs (2) Halli
Boesku wants to control but Halli is keeping busy and won't allow it. #SUB#
Halli moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Boesku. Score +3 for passing guard: Boesku (0) vs (5) Halli
Halli working away.
Boesku tries to buck Halli off but Halli is having none of it.
Halli tries to advance to mount but can't.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Boesku tries to control the position but he's not in luck - Halli easily slips into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Boesku (0) vs (7) Halli
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Halli trying to control but Boesku is having none of it.
Halli controlling the pace for now.
Boesku tries to hold on but Halli postures up.#T1#
Boesku is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Halli trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Boesku gets back to half guard.
Boesku wants to control but Halli is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Boesku controlling the position well. #SUB#
Boesku looking for submissions off his back.
Boesku is looking to improve his position.
Halli is trying to control the action in half guard but Boesku is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T2#
Boesku is trying is best to control the position here.
Boesku has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.#SUB#
Boesku looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Boesku looking for a kimura from the bottom but Halli passes into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Boesku (0) vs (10) Halli
Boesku wants to control but Halli postures up.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Halli trying to control the position but Boesku is working away.
Boesku keeping his opponent close.
Boesku stops Halli from passing to mount.
Boesku tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T3#
Boesku sneaks back into half guard.
Halli moves into full mount! Boesku won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Boesku (0) vs (13) Halli
Halli can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Boesku is looking to escape.
Halli controlling from the full mount.
Boesku is just holding on here. Halli manages to take his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Boesku (0) vs (16) Halli
Boesku just trying to survive but Halli is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Boesku is in bad spot here.
#T4#
Halli gets his hands free as Boesku looks to control.
I really don't envy Boesku right now.
Boesku just trying to survive but Halli is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Halli wants to control but Boesku is keeping busy.
Boesku trying to control the hands but Halli breaks the grip.
Boesku tries to break free.
Boesku is keeping busy.
Halli 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#
Halli looking to break Boesku's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Boesku remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Halli will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Boesku is in bad spot here.
#T5#
Boesku trying to control the position but Halli manages to sink in the hooks.
Boesku is in bad spot here.
Boesku trying to control the hands but Halli won't let him.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Halli doesn't have the hooks in and Boesku manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Boesku (2) vs (16) Halli
Boesku postures up.
Boesku trying to control but Halli is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Halli looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Halli is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Boesku (2) vs (18) Halli
Boesku is trying to control the position but Halli postures up. #T6##SUB#
Boesku throws his legs up looking for a submission but Halli uses it to pass to side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Boesku (2) vs (21) Halli
Boesku tries to buck Halli off but Halli is having none of it.#SUB2#
Halli is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Boesku has escaped the position, nice work there.
Boesku tries to control the position but he's not in luck - Halli easily slips into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Boesku (2) vs (23) Halli
Boesku tries to get back to half guard but can't. #SUB2#
Halli working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Boesku slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Boesku is looking to control Halli's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Boesku avoid being mounted?
Boesku trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Halli manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Boesku (2) vs (26) Halli#T7#
Boesku tries to hold on but Halli postures up.
Halli sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Boesku tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Boesku slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Halli is trying to control the action in half guard but Boesku is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Boesku is looking to control Halli's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Boesku avoid being mounted?#SUB#
Boesku is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Halli pulls his head out easily. #T8#
Boesku is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Halli jumps into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Boesku (2) vs (29) Halli
Boesku is looking to regain half guard here but Halli keeps moving and retains side control.
Halli working away.
Boesku looking for a sweep but Halli has passed into full mount! Oh no! Score +2 for reaching mount: Boesku (2) vs (31) Halli
Boesku is trying desperately to improve position.
Boesku is squirming around, avoiding Halli's attempts to control the action.
Halli controlling the pace for now. #SUB2#
Halli working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet. #T9#
Boesku is working to get back to half guard.
Boesku wants to control but Halli is having none of it.
Halli fails to move to back control.
Halli looking to control but Boesku is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #SUB2#
Halli has control of Boesku's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Boesku regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Boesku is looking to improve his position but Halli isn't that keen on the idea.#T10#
Boesku tries to hold on but Halli pushes him away. #SUB2#
Halli with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Boesku gets back to half guard.#SUB#
Boesku looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Halli pushes past his half guard into mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Boesku (2) vs (34) Halli
Boesku is looking to get to half guard.#T11#
Halli wants to control the pace but Boesku is squirming around nicely.
Boesku working to try and regain half guard.
Boesku tries to improve his position but instead Halli has taken his back! Score +3 for taking back: Boesku (2) vs (37) Halli
Boesku tries to escape but Halli has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Boesku prevents Halli from getting a body triangle.
Boesku just trying to survive but Halli is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
You can see the frustration on Boesku's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
#T12#
Boesku trying to control the action but Halli just sinks the hooks in.
Good control from Halli.
Halli avoiding Boesku 's attempts to control his hands.
Boesku rolls, trying to escape but Halli keeps control of the position.
Halli controlling the position well here. Boesku rolled but Halli kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Boesku trying to control the hands but Halli won't let him.
Boesku can't escape the position.
#T13#
Boesku trying to control the hands but Halli won't let him.
Boesku is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Halli is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.#SUB2#
Boesku is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Boesku trying to control the hands but Halli won't let him. #T14#
Halli keeps control of the position as Boesku tries to break free.
#SUB2#
Halli has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Boesku rolls, trying to escape but Halli keeps control of the position.
#SUB2#
Halli looking for the choke but no joy.
Halli has the hooks in. Boesku is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Boesku turns into Halli and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Boesku (4) vs (37) Halli
Halli is trying to control the position from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Halli wins on points by 37 to 4.
A very excited looking Reijo Halli 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:
TWGC 34 (155lbs, D1): Las Vegas Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Jun 29, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 13 wins and 10 losses; Takeya Aoki! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 2 losses; Reijo Halli!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Frank Dennis and Stewart Dunkirk.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
No luck for Aoki with that takedown attempt. #CL2#
Halli pushes Aoki up against the cage in a clinch.
Halli wants a takedown but no success here.
Halli is trying to drag Aoki to the mat but Aoki just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.#TD2#
Halli has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Aoki is trying to keep an underhook but Halli manages to get the takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Aoki (0) vs (2) Halli
Halli trying to control from Aoki's half guard. Aoki has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Aoki is pulling down on Halli's head. It's preventing any offense from Halli, at least for the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Halli sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T1#
Aoki pulls Halli in close to prevent any damage.
Aoki is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Halli trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Aoki is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Aoki keeping moving, preventing Halli from controlling successfully.
Halli is pushing down on Aoki's leg trying to pass to half guard. Aoki is fighting to maintain full guard but Halli has managed to sneak the leg through.
Aoki won't allow Halli to pass to mount.
Halli wants to take a breather but Aoki is having none of it.
Halli trying to advance position but Aoki counters by regaining guard.
Aoki looking to control.
Aoki seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.#T3#
Aoki pulls Halli in close to prevent any damage.
Aoki not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Aoki is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Aoki keeping moving, preventing Halli from controlling successfully.
Halli's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Halli pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Aoki is keeping the position for now. #T4#
Aoki keeping moving, preventing Halli from controlling successfully.
Halli is stalling in the full guard.
Aoki keeping full guard, as Halli tries to pass.
Halli wants to control from the top but Aoki keeps moving. #T5#
Aoki pulls Halli in close to prevent any damage.
Halli trying to control the position from guard on top but Aoki is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Aoki managing to control the position.
Aoki keeping full guard, as Halli tries to pass. #T6#
Halli looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Halli trying to control but Aoki is working from the bottom.
Halli wants to pass the guard but Aoki is keeping the position.#T7#
Halli wants to control from the top but Aoki keeps moving.
Aoki is trying to keep Halli in close.
Halli showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T8#
Aoki wants to hit a sweep here but Halli passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Aoki there! Score +3 for passing guard: Aoki (0) vs (5) Halli
Halli wants to control but Aoki has made it back to half guard. Nice work.
Halli content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #T9#
Aoki trying to hold on to Halli's head to control him but Halli postures up.
Halli is trying to control. Aoki wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Aoki trying to control here.
Halli slows the pace down in half guard. #T10#
Aoki trying to control from the bottom.
Halli performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Halli seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Aoki does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Aoki keeping control of the position. #T11#
Halli stalling. #SUB2#
Halli is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Aoki has managed to free his arm - good work.
Halli is figuring out what he wants to do next.#T12#
Aoki is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Halli's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Halli's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Aoki (4) vs (5) Halli
Aoki controlling the position well here. Halli rolled but Aoki kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Aoki avoiding Halli 's attempts to control his hands. #T13#
Halli tries to break free.
What can Halli do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Halli is really stuck here.
Halli controlling his opponent's hands, preventing the submission attempt.
Aoki is not going to allow Halli to sit and survive in this position. #T14#
Halli is trying to break free.
Halli trying to control the position but Aoki manages to sink in the hooks.
Aoki keeps control of the position as Halli tries to break free.
Halli trying to control the hands but Aoki breaks the grip.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Aoki controlling well, preventing Halli from escaping the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Halli wins on points by 5 to 4.
Reijo Halli 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.
Takeya Aoki was interviewed post fight and said 'I must return to the Troid gym in London, to train more.'. |
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Event:
CACC 192: Huhrera vs Halli
Date: Apr 25, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 3 losses; Julio Valeron Huhrera ! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 2 losses; Reijo Halli!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Don Winkell and Percy O'Donnell.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL2#
Halli drives through and clinches with Huhrera against the ropes.
#TD#
Huhrera successfully pulls guard.
Huhrera tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Huhrera 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.#SUB#
Huhrera looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Huhrera looking to control.
#SUB#
Halli got a little sloppy there for a moment and Huhrera has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Halli has managed to get both his arms back between Huhrera 's legs - danger averted.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Halli stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Huhrera swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB#
Huhrera working for a triangle but Halli defends it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Huhrera looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Halli puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard. #T1#
Halli trying to mount his opponent but Huhrera defends it. #SUB2#
Halli is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#SUB2#
Halli is looking for a kimura here.
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.
Huhrera is looking for a sweep. Halli is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T2#
Halli is thwarting Huhrera 's attempts to control the position.
Huhrera wants to sweep but Halli has passed to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Huhrera (0) vs (3) Halli
Huhrera looks to move to half guard but instead Halli has passed into mount! Damn! Score +2 for reaching mount: Huhrera (0) vs (5) Halli
Huhrera working to try and regain half guard.
Halli tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T3#
Huhrera tries to improve his position but instead Halli has taken his back! Score +3 for taking back: Huhrera (0) vs (8) Halli
Huhrera trying to control but not successfully. #SUB2#
Huhrera is trying to defend against the choke here but Halli has an arm under his chin. This one might not last much longer. Halli Tightens the hold and Huhrera taps out furiously! Halli displays superior BJJ to win the fight.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Reijo Halli!
Reijo Halli bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it. |
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Event:
CACC 191: Arias vs Ottke
Date: Apr 18, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 39 wins and 21 losses; David Morrison! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 2 losses; Reijo Halli!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Frank Dennis and Chris Downing.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD2#
Halli closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Morrison's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Morrison (0) vs (2) Halli
Morrison looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Morrison wants to hit a sweep here but Halli passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Morrison there! Score +3 for passing guard: Morrison (0) vs (5) Halli
Morrison sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Morrison wants to improve his position but Halli is controlling well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Morrison is trying to control but can't.
Halli wants to control but Morrison is keeping him busy. #T1#
Morrison wants to improve his position but Halli is controlling well.
Halli wants to control but Morrison is keeping him busy.
Halli with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Morrison wants to get back to full guard but Halli has mounted him! Score +3 for passing guard: Morrison (0) vs (8) Halli
Halli controlling the position easily from mount.
Morrison's coaches at Mello 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.
Halli avoids the attempt from Morrison to control.#T2#
Halli wants to control the pace but Morrison is squirming around nicely.
Morrison working to try and regain half guard.
Morrison is working hard here to advance position.
Halli can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Morrison is looking to escape.
Morrison is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#T3#
Morrison wants to hold on but Halli pushes him away.
Halli prevents Morrison from getting the reversal.
Halli is dominating on the ground here - he's now on his opponent's back, looking to sink in the hooks. Morrison is in real trouble.
Score +3 for taking back: Morrison (0) vs (11) Halli#SUB2#
Halli looking for the RNC.
Morrison can't escape the position.
#T4##SUB2#
Morrison is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
#SUB2#
Morrison is in a bad position with Halli working for a choke. Morrison manages to spin nicely into guard and the danger is over for the moment. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Morrison (2) vs (11) Halli
Morrison trying to control the position from guard on top but Halli is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Halli working a defensive guard here.
#SUB2#
Halli looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Morrison has picked Halli up and slammed him! Halli can't keep hold of the triangle and Morrison manages to pass to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Morrison (5) vs (11) Halli#T5##SUB#
Morrison goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Halli has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Morrison but great work by Halli. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Morrison (5) vs (15) Halli
Morrison looking for a sweep but Halli has passed into full mount! Oh no! Score +2 for reaching mount: Morrison (5) vs (17) Halli
Morrison is working to get back to half guard.
Morrison really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Halli tries to control but Morrison wriggling away.
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.
Morrison is in all sorts of trouble here.
#T6#
Morrison is trying to reverse the position but instead Halli has taken his back - oops! Score +3 for taking back: Morrison (5) vs (20) Halli
Morrison can't escape the position.
#SUB2#
Morrison preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Halli.
Morrison is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Morrison rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Morrison is looking to improve his position.
Halli sitting and controlling from the half guard. #T7#
Morrison is not content to let Halli control the position.
Morrison trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Halli manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Morrison (5) vs (23) Halli
Halli controlling the pace for now.
Halli trying to control but Morrison is having none of it.
Morrison really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
#T8#
Morrison wants to control but Halli is having none of it.
Morrison is trying to escape the mount.
#SUB2#
Halli looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Morrison regains half guard.#T9#
Halli is looking to advance position but Morrison won't allow it.
Morrison is looking to improve his position.
Halli wants to free his trapped foot but Morrison is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Morrison works his way to full guard. Good work.#T10#
Morrison not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Halli slips nicely into half guard.
Halli passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Morrison (5) vs (26) Halli
Morrison wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back. Score +3 for taking back: Morrison (5) vs (29) Halli
Morrison is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
#SUB2#
Morrison fending off the submission attempt from Halli. #SUB2#
Halli looking for the choke from the back. #T11##SUB2#
Halli seems to be going for a rear naked choke. He has an arm under Morrison's chin but Morrison turns very nicely into Halli's guard. Good BJJ skills being displayed there by Morrison.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Morrison (7) vs (29) Halli
Morrison stands and throws Halli's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Morrison (10) vs (29) Halli
Halli stops Morrison from passing to mount. #T12#
Halli is looking for a sweep.
Halli is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Morrison is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Morrison tries to move into full mount but can't pass Halli's legs. #SUB#
Morrison tries for a kimura but Halli is defending well. #T13#
Halli tries to control but Morrison manages to take his back. Score +3 for taking back: Morrison (13) vs (29) Halli
Halli turns into Morrison and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Morrison (13) vs (31) Halli
Morrison pulls Halli in to control the position.
Halli wants to control from the top but Morrison keeps moving. #SUB#
Morrison is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Halli is aware though and is defending well.
Morrison wants to improve his position but instead Halli has moved into half guard.
#T14##SUB2#
Halli is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Morrison works his way to full guard. Good work.
Morrison not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Halli stopping the sweep attempt from Morrison.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Halli got a little sloppy there for a moment and Morrison has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Halli has managed to get both his arms back between Morrison's legs - danger averted.
Halli trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Halli wins on points by 31 to 13.
Reijo Halli decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way. |
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Event:
CACC 180: Pavlov vs Cruz
Date: Mar 21, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 32 wins and 24 losses; Dado Mata! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 2 losses; Reijo Halli!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and Percy O'Donnell.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD#
Mata fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Halli sprawls well initially but Mata persists and gets the takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Mata (2) vs (0) Halli
Halli is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Mata's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Mata's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Mata (2) vs (4) Halli
Halli doesn't have the hooks in and Mata manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Mata (4) vs (4) Halli
Mata wants to control from the top but Halli keeps moving.
Mata tries to free his leg and advance position but Halli is retaining full guard.
Mata trying to control the position from guard on top but Halli is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mata looking to pass the guard.
Mata wants to control from the top but Halli keeps moving. #T1#
Mata is stalling in the full guard.
Mata won't allow Halli to sweep him here.
Mata pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Halli is keeping the position for now. #SUB2#
Halli has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Mata is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Halli. Score +3 for passing guard: Mata (7) vs (4) Halli
Halli can't do much from the bottom here. #T2##SUB#
Mata is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Halli knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Mata trying to control the action but Halli is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Mata is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Halli has escaped the position, nice work there. #T3#
Mata wants to control but Halli is keeping him busy.
Halli gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there! Score +2 for reaching mount: Mata (9) vs (4) Halli
Halli is working to get back to half guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#T4#
Mata content just to control the position here.
Mata moves to take his opponent's back. Score +3 for taking back: Mata (12) vs (4) Halli#SUB#
Mata is persistently looking for the submission but Halli is defending it well.
Mata is looking to control Halli but Halli is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Mata is really struggling to control Halli but he's trying to hold on to the position.#T5#
Mata looking to hold on to the position here but Halli rolls and ends up regaining guard.
#SUB2#
Mata lying in Halli's guard like a wet fish here, stalling away. Halli decides he's had enough of all that nonsense - he escapes his hips and locks up an armbar! Wow, that was slick! Mata taps! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Reijo Halli!
A very excited looking Reijo Halli 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:
SFL 47 | Atunes vs Alcala
Date: Feb 14, 2021 |
#R1#
Jab from Halli.
Halli takes a body punch but keeps moving.
A lazy left from Karter finds it's target.
Halli misses with a straight right.
Karter takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Halli moves away from the strike by Karter.
Halli takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Karter throws a hook but Halli avoids it easily.
Karter takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Halli clobbers Karter with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Karter fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Halli.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Halli misses with a left hand
and Karter cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Karter ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Karter slips under a jab from Halli.
A jab from Halli does it's job there.
Karter misses with a hook.
Karter misses with an uppercut. Halli saw that one coming.
Halli is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.#T1#
Jab from Halli.
Halli scores with a punch to the head.
Reijo Halli seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Karter keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Karter tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Halli manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Halli has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Nice defenses there by Karter.
Halli fails with the takedown
and Karter counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Halli looks to throw the jab but Karter is out of range.
Karter swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Karter throws a nice outside leg kick.
Halli misses with a low kick.
Halli gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Halli slips a straight right by Karter.
Halli avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Karter throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Halli on the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Karter throws a hook but Halli avoids it easily.
A little jabbing left from Halli on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Karter takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Halli cracks Karter with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.#T2#
Halli takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Karter thows a body kick. Halli tries to catch it but that hurt him.
A swing and a miss from Karter.
A lazy left from Karter finds it's target.
A big left from Halli misses.
Halli is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Karter had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Halli throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Halli moves out of range of the leg kick from Karter.
Karter needs to keep his hands up - Halli had a free shot at his head there.#TD2#
Halli dives in and scores a takedown into Karter's guard.#SUB#
Karter pushes a forearm under Halli's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Halli is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jesus Christ Karter!
Jesus Christ Karter 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:
SFL 40 | Simon vs Stallion
Date: Jan 16, 2021 |
#R1#
Halli throws a hook to the side of Chang's head but Chang sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A countering left hand to the body from Chang misses.
A big right from Halli misses.
Chang now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Halli looks to score with a jab to the body but Chang is just out of range.
Halli scores with a jab. Chang acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Halli shoots in looking for a takedown. Chang tries to sprawl out of it but Halli keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Chang manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Halli loads up on a big right hand but Chang slips the punch.
Halli loads up on a big right hand but Chang slips the punch.
A nice leg kick from Halli, right into the meat of the thigh.
Chang takes a swing at Halli's ribcage but misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Halli blocks a leg kick.
Halli looks to score with a jab to the body but Chang is just out of range.
Chang slips under a jab.
Halli lands a really nice looking cross but Chang seems unphased.
We've been hearing reports that Halli has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Halli is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Chang. #T1#
Halli fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Chang.
Halli misses with an uppercut
letting Chang counter with a right hand.
Chang throws a lazy right hand but Halli sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Halli appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
The fight stays on the outside here - Halli looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#TD#
Chang gets caught flat footed, as Halli shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Our spies down at at Hare of the Dog Gym inform us that Chang has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Chang pulls Halli in close to prevent any damage.
Halli trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Halli prevents Chang from getting back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Chang wants to sweep but no luck.
Chang keeping moving, preventing Halli from controlling successfully. #T2#
Halli prevents Chang from getting back to his feet.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Chang is on top in guard.
#REVB#
Chang trying to control but Halli is working from the bottom.
Halli has control of Chang's left arm, preventing Chang from doing any damage.
Halli wants to sweep but no luck.
Chang postures up.
Chang is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Chang with a flurry of punches that miss. #SUB#
Halli is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #T3#
Chang wants to control from the top but Halli keeps moving.
Chang controls from within his opponent's guard. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Chang with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Halli to score with a decent uppercut.
Halli throws the left hand but Chang avoids the punch easily.
Chang checks a leg kick nicely.
Halli tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Halli with a poor takedown
and Chang counters with a stiff right hand. #T4#
Chang takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Chang misses with a looping left.
Chang checks a leg kick nicely.
Chang takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Halli connects with a solid leg kick.
Chang connects with the punch.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Chang checks a leg kick.
Halli throws a hook but Chang avoids it easily.
Halli misses with a straight left.
Chang misses with a low kick.
Halli swings for the body but Chang moves out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Halli just misses with a punch to the body.
Chang lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Halli's corner calls for a 1-2. Halli obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Reijo Halli dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Halli swings for the body but Chang moves out of range.
Halli thows a left - swing and a miss!
Chang loads up on a big right hand but Halli slips the punch.
Halli loads up on a big right hand but Chang slips the punch.
A nice side step and Chang releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Good shot there by Chang.
Halli misses with a hook
and Chang counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Halli's corner calls for a 1-2. Halli obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Halli fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Chang is out of range.
Chang throws a shot from downtown. Halli moves away and avoids it.
Halli swings and misses with a hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chang pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Chang throws a leg kick which misses Halli's front leg but catches the back leg as Halli tries to avoid it.
Halli shoots in but Chang avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Chang fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Halli manages to avoid it.#T1#
Halli stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Halli shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Chang as he jumps to the side.
Halli tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Halli shoots in looking for a takedown but Chang manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Halli's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Reijo Halli. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Halli throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Chang on the side of the head.
Nice cross by Halli.
Halli misses with a straight right.
Chang uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Halli.
Halli is looking to score with low kicks.
Sloppy strikes from Chang. Those never looked like landing.
Halli misses with a leg kick
and Chang counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Chang throws a big shot that misses.#CL#
Halli rushes Chang and presses him up against the cage.#T2##BC2#
Chang's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Reijo Halli is winning the standup battle so far.
Halli closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Halli scores with a hook.
Chang throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Halli fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.#CL#
Halli moves into the clinch.
Halli struggles to land a body shot inside as Chang controls his hands.
Nice body punch from Halli.
Chang tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Halli's elbow.
Chang has a couple of punches blocked by Halli.
Chang lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #BC#
Halli pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Halli works the jab nicely.
Halli misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Chang.
Chang appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Halli cracks Chang with a right hand to the side of the head.
Halli scores with a jab.
Reijo Halli seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Chang tries to land a leg kick but Halli saw it coming and moves away.
#T3#
Chang misses with a wild body shot.
Chang fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Halli is out of range.
Halli scores with a jab. Chang acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Halli pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A nice leg kick from Halli, right into the meat of the thigh.
No luck for Halli with that takedown attempt.
Bruce Chang is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#TD#
Halli scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Halli passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Chang!
Chang is wriggling around trying to escape.
Chang tries to hold on but Halli postures up.
Reijo Halli overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Chang is trying to escape the mount.
#T4#
Halli tries to control but Chang wriggling away. #ES2#
Chang somehow manages to escape the mount and get back to his feet!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Halli closes the distance and clinches up with Chang, looking for a takedown. Halli pushes Chang against the cage but Chang circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Chang's corner calls for a 1-2. Chang obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. #CL#
Halli clinches.
Halli is trying to break the clinch but Chang is controlling him.
Halli looking to stall.
Chang gets underhooks to prevent Halli's takedown attempt.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Reijo Halli will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Chang on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Halli throws a half hearted mid kick.
Halli throws a jab when Chang was well out of range.
Halli misses with a left hand
and Chang counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Chang pivots, looking for a leg kick but Halli is out of range and Chang settles back down.
Chang moves out of range as Halli throws a body kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Halli. Chang does a little dance to reset his feet.
Halli connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Chang's hands.
Halli connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Chang throws a shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Halli tries to clinch up.
Chang looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Chang misses with a leg kick.
Halli misses with an uppercut. Chang saw that one coming.
Chang flicks out a counter leg kick but Halli steps away.
Chang catches Halli with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!#T1#
Halli misses the shot to the body.
Chang looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Halli jabs Chang to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Chang takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Nice cross by Halli.
Chang throws a right and a left that Halli avoids nicely.
Halli uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Chang.
Chang wants to land a leg kick but Halli is out of range.
Halli throws a body shot but no joy.
Chang tries a quick counter leg kick but Halli is wise to it.
Chang chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Chang misses with a straight left.
The fighters circling - Halli throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Chang looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Halli shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Chang pinned against the cage. Chang gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Bruce Chang has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Halli fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Chang has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.#CL#
Halli gets a clinch.
Chang misses with some punches.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A body shot lands from Chang.
Halli throws a head punch that misses.
Halli is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Halli tries to circle away but Chang has him pinned against the cage.
Halli misses with a hook to the ribs.
Halli blocks an uppercut.
Halli is trying to pull guard but Chang turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Reijo Halli. That's going to take a lot out of him.#BC2#
Chang breaks the clinch.
Halli takes a swing at Chang's ribcage but misses.
A big left from Halli misses.
Halli throws a leg kick which misses Chang's front leg but catches the back leg as Chang tries to avoid it. #T3#
Chang missing with a left hand there. Halli was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Halli scores with a nice strike.
Halli looks to land a body kick but Chang moved away.
Chang slips under a jab from Halli.
Chang doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Halli tries to close the distance and clinch but Chang swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Halli cracks Chang with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Chang throws a low kick, looking for Halli's leg but Halli calmly moves out of range.
Halli avoids a punch combination nicely.
Halli appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Chang takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Halli changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
A swing and a miss from Halli.#T4#
Halli throws an off balance right hand
enabling Chang to counter with a crisp jab.
Halli feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Changs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Halli tests Chang's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Halli buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Halli thows a body kick. Chang tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Halli moves into range and connects with a jab.
Halli closes the distance and clinches up with Chang, looking for a takedown. Halli pushes Chang against the cage but Chang circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Chang fails to land with a series of punches.
Halli throws a poor cross that misses
and Chang counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CUT2#It looks like Reijo Halli has been cut.
Halli swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Halli throws a poor cross that misses
and Chang counters with a solid body kick.
Chang looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Halli connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
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 Reijo Halli.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Halli, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Nard Betker scores the fight 29:28
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 30:28
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Reijo Halli!
Reijo Halli bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it. |
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Event:
SFL 31 | Apex Predators
Date: Dec 09, 2020 |
#R1#
Halli throws a push kick but Dixon slaps the foot to one side.
Dixon lands a really nice looking cross but Halli seems unphased.
Dixon throws a big shot that misses.
Dixon scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Halli doesn't seem bothered though.
Halli swings widly with a right hand
and Dixon counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Dixon uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Halli.
Halli moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Dixon lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Halli paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Dixon cracks Halli with a right hand to the side of the head.
Dixon 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.
A jab from Halli misses.
Dixon tries to clinch but Halli moves out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Halli swings widly with a right hand
#CL#
and Dixon counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Dixon. #T1##TD2#
Halli successfully pulls guard.
Dixon stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Halli swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Dixon stays in close to Halli's body and controls the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Halli is on top in guard.
#REVB##SUB#
Dixon is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB#
Dixon looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#T2#
Halli pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Dixon is keeping the position for now. #SUB#
Dixon looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Dixon wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Halli looking to pass the guard.
Dixon is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T3##SUB#
Dixon working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Halli doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Halli manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Dixon throws his legs up looking for a submission but Halli uses it to pass to side control.
Dixon tries to get back to half guard but can't.#SUB2#
Halli is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Dixon has escaped the position, nice work there. #SUB2#
Halli working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #T4#
Dixon is in a bad spot here and he knows it... just holding on for now.
Dixon wants to control but Halli postures up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Halli throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Halli tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
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 Darren Dixon will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Dixon uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Halli has time to react.
Dixon swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Halli.
Dixon slips a straight right by Halli.
Dixon is looking to counter the offense by Halli and move into the clinch.
Halli throws a shot from downtown. Dixon moves away and avoids it.
Halli takes one on the button.
Dixon slips a straight right by Halli.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Halli pivots, looking for a leg kick but Dixon is out of range and Halli settles back down.
Halli scores with a nice head shot.
Halli misses with a looping left.
Dixon moves in looking to clinch but Halli pushes him off.#T1#
Halli scores with a sloppy right hand. Dixon should have avoided that one.
Halli throws a hook to the side of Dixon's head but Dixon sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Dixon was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Halli jabs Dixon to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Dixon lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Halli stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Halli misses with a body shot
and Dixon counters with a nice uppercut.
Halli misses with a wild body shot.
Dixon getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Darren Dixon is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A swing and a miss from Halli.
Dixon uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Halli.
#TD2#
Dixon gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Halli to score an easy takedown into full guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Halli throwing strikes but missing. #T2##SUB#
Dixon had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Halli defends it easily.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Halli accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Dixon is adopting a defensive guard.
Halli slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.#T3#
Halli misses with the ground and pound.
Halli working away.
A control attempt from Dixon but he's now mounted!
Halli landing strikes from the mount and Dixon is in trouble!
Reijo Halli has got the better of the ground game so far.#T4#
Halli landing punches.
Halli avoids the attempt from Dixon to control.
Halli has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Halli landing strikes from the mount.
Dixon is looking to improve his position but Halli isn't that keen on the idea.
Halli avoids the attempt from Dixon to control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Reijo Halli showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Halli bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Halli just misses with a punch to the body.
Dixon avoids the head kick by Halli.
Dixon is looking to counter punch.
Halli slips under a jab from Dixon.
Halli avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Halli throws the left hand but Dixon avoids the punch easily.
A quick step to the side and Dixon tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dixon tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Halli paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Darren Dixon is winning the standup battle so far.
Halli dips to his left and cracks Dixon with an uppercut!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dixon staying out of range there.
A little feinted left hand from Dixon on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Dixon scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Halli doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Halli throws a leg kick that is checked
and Dixon counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T1#
Dixon misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Halli.
Dixon throws a lazy uppercut
letting Halli counter with a right hand.
Halli takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Dixon lands with a nice body punch. #TD2#
Halli closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Dixon to the mat! Dixon manages to get full guard. #SUB#
Dixon is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Halli is aware though and is defending well.
Halli working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Dixon's head.
Halli tries to free his leg and advance position but Dixon is retaining full guard.
Dixon pulls Halli in close to prevent any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dixon working a defensive guard here.
Darren Dixon has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2##SUB#
Dixon is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Halli defends well.#SUB#
Dixon had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Halli defends it easily.#SUB#
Halli avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#T3#
Dixon not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#SUB#
Halli is posturing up here but Dixon has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Halli tries to roll out but it's too tight and Halli has to tap! Slick submission there by Dixon!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:42 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Darren Dixon!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Darren Dixon waved his t-shirt featuring Conviction's logo in front of the cameras. |
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Event:
TWGC 32 (155lbs, D1): Montreal Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Oct 26, 2020 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Reijo Halli! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 39 wins and 21 losses; Masa Wasa!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Robert Douchet and Ian Loll.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Halli gets caught flat footed, as Wasa shoots in with a quick takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Halli (0) vs (2) Wasa
Wasa controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Wasa forces his way into half guard.
Wasa trying to mount his opponent but Halli defends it.
Wasa is trying to control the action in half guard but Halli is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Halli won't allow Wasa to pass to mount. #SUB2#
Wasa is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Halli is not content to let Wasa control the position.
Wasa controlling the pace. #T1#
Wasa wants to take a breather but Halli is having none of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Wasa is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Halli has managed to free his arm - good work.
Halli is refusing to be controlled, as Wasa sits in half guard.
Wasa is figuring out what he wants to do next.#T2#
Halli is trying to get back to full guard.
Wasa is trying to control. Halli wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Wasa tries to pass to full mount but Halli defends it.
Wasa trying to control from half guard but Halli is working away.
Halli tries to get to full guard but Wasa has control of the leg. #T3#
Wasa works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Halli (0) vs (5) Wasa
Wasa looking to control and managing it successfully.
Halli 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.
Score +3 for taking back: Halli (0) vs (8) Wasa
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Wasa seems to be going for a rear naked choke. He has an arm under Halli's chin but Halli turns very nicely into Wasa's guard. Good BJJ skills being displayed there by Halli.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Halli (2) vs (8) Wasa#T4#
Wasa 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.
Wasa manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Halli manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Halli (2) vs (10) Wasa
Wasa advances to half guard. #T5#
Halli wants to control but Wasa is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Halli is looking for a sweep. Wasa is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Wasa trying to mount his opponent but Halli defends it.
Wasa moves into full mount! Halli won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Halli (2) vs (13) Wasa
Halli 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.
Score +3 for taking back: Halli (2) vs (16) Wasa
Wasa controlling from the back.#T6#
Wasa's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#SUB2#
Wasa is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Halli has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Our spies down at at Shut Up & Train! {$1000} inform us that Wasa has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Wasa doesn't have the hooks in and Halli manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Halli (4) vs (16) Wasa
Wasa 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.
Wasa 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: Halli (4) vs (18) Wasa#T7#
Halli trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Wasa manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Halli (4) vs (21) Wasa
Wasa wants to control the pace but Halli is squirming around nicely.
Wasa tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Wasa moves to back control. Score +3 for taking back: Halli (4) vs (24) Wasa
Wasa controlling from the back.#SUB2#
Wasa looking for the RNC. #T8#
What can Halli do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Wasa controlling well, preventing Halli from escaping the position.
Halli staying busy and making it hard for Wasa to control. #SUB2#
Wasa is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Wasa tries to get the hooks in deep but Halli pushed the leg off.
Wasa biding his time, looking for the opening.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Wasa's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
#T9#
Good control from Wasa.
Wasa wants to control but Halli is keeping busy.
Wasa is not going to allow Halli to sit and survive in this position.
Wasa biding his time, looking for the opening.
Halli tries to roll but Wasa sticks to his back.
#T10#
Halli trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Wasa biding his time, controlling Halli. #SUB2#
Wasa working for the choke. #SUB2#
Wasa looking for the choke but no joy. #SUB2#
Halli showing good submission defense here.
#T11#
Wasa wants to control but Halli manages to buck him off and is now in Wasa's guard! Nice work there by Halli! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Halli (6) vs (24) Wasa
Wasa is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Wasa looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Wasa wants to control the position but Halli says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Wasa is pressing down on Halli's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#T12#
Halli trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Wasa 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: Halli (6) vs (26) Wasa
Halli is not content to let Wasa control the position.
Wasa works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Halli (6) vs (29) Wasa
Wasa takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#T13#
Halli tries to hold on but Wasa pushes him away.
Wasa trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Halli tries to hold on but Wasa postures up.
Wasa trying to control but Halli is having none of it. #SUB2#
Wasa has hold of Halli's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Halli manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
#T14#
Wasa tries to control but Halli wriggling away.
Wasa controlling the position easily from mount.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Wasa wins on points by 29 to 6.
An out of breath Masa Wasa 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:
SFL 20 | Beast From The East
Date: Oct 17, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Budgiehandler on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Nice straight punches there by Halli. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Halli.
Budgiehandler is looking to slow Halli down with leg kicks.
Halli tries for a takedown but Budgiehandler sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Halli walks into a stiff left hand from Budgiehandler.
Budgiehandler looks to land a body kick but Halli moved away.
Halli uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Budgiehandler.
Budgiehandler slips under a jab.
Budgiehandler ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Halli misses with a hook.
Halli swings widly with a right hand
and Budgiehandler counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Halli ducks under a wild hook from Budgiehandler.
Budgiehandler connects with an inside leg kick.
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!
Halli is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Budgiehandler.
Sloppy strikes from Budgiehandler. Those never looked like landing.
Halli throwing a counter right hand but Budgiehandler manages to avoid it.
Halli avoids a punch combination nicely.
A shot to the liver by Halli. Beautiful body shot.
Budgiehandler gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.#T1#
Halli takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Halli throws a right hand that misses
and Budgiehandler counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Halli takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Halli looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Budgiehandler is fending him off so far but Halli persists. Nope, Budgiehandler circles away and we're back to standing.
Budgiehandler lands a slapping body shot.
Halli with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Budgiehandler throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Halli uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Budgiehandler.
Halli throws a body punch but Budgiehandler moves out of range.
Budgiehandler moves out of range as Halli strikes.
Budgiehandler is looking for the big counter here.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Halli crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Budgiehandler - the referee stops the clock and Halli gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Budgiehandler. Halli manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Halli throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Budgiehandler sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Halli drops his hands momentarily and Budgiehandler takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
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!
Budgiehandler misses with a kick to the body.
#TD#
Halli looking to score a takedown here. Budgiehandler is defending well but Halli drives through and ends up in Budgiehandler's guard.
Halli throws a big right hand that misses. #T2#
Budgiehandler can't keep his opponent in guard - Halli advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Budgiehandler preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Budgiehandler wants to improve his position but Halli is controlling well.
Halli 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.
Budgiehandler is trying to stand up here but Halli is controlling him well.
Budgiehandler is trying to maintain the position but Halli is very close to passing his half guard.
Halli seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Budgiehandler wants to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Halli wants to work for an arm triangle but Budgiehandler is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Halli throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #T3#
Budgiehandler is trying to maintain the position but Halli is very close to passing his half guard.
Halli not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Halli not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Halli wants to pass the guard but Budgiehandler is defending well.
Budgiehandler is looking to escape.
Halli has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Budgiehandler is pressing down on Halli's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Halli stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Budgiehandler swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Budgiehandler manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Halli manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB##SUB#
Halli is looking for a triangle but Budgiehandler pushes his legs off easily.
Budgiehandler in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Budgiehandler trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Halli bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Budgiehandler's guard. #REVR#
Budgiehandler keeping full guard, as Halli tries to pass.
Budgiehandler 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.
Halli pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Budgiehandler is keeping the position for now.
Halli is working hard here to advance position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Reginald Budgiehandler will probably get the nod.
That's time! Halli's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Budgiehandler tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Budgiehandler rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Halli counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Halli scores with a leg kick.
Budgiehandler tries to move into range but Halli moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Budgiehandler with a hook.
Halli fails with the takedown.
Budgiehandler swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Halli.
Halli avoids the body shot from Budgiehandler.
Budgiehandler throws a big shot that misses.
Halli fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Budgiehandler doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
A nice leg kick lands there from Budgiehandler.
Halli takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Halli walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.#ROC2#Halli is rocked!
Budgiehandler lands a nice looking body kick.
Budgiehandler tests Halli's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Oh Halli is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Halli 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.#T1#
Budgiehandler connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Halli takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Budgiehandler looks for a left high kick but can't connect. Budgiehandler backs up to catch a breather... no he lunges forward with a huge flying knee that smacks Halli's temple! It sends Halli violently to the canvas! The crowd goes nuts as Budgiehandler celebrates and the doctors try to help Halli!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:10 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Flying Knee). Reginald Budgiehandler!
Reginald Budgiehandler bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it. |
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Event:
SFL 13 | Redemption
Date: Sep 20, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Halli ducks right into an uppercut from Inoue.
No joy there for Inoue, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Inoue throws a lazy uppercut
and Halli connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Inoue displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Halli throws out the jab.
Inoue misses with a double jab.
Halli lands a jab to Inoue's midsection.
Halli walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Inoue throws a leg kick but Halli checks it.
Halli 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.
Halli throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Inoue makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
We've been informed that Inoue 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.
Inoue scores with a nice right hand.
Halli motions for Inoue to come forward. Halli throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Inoue throws a lazy uppercut
and Halli counters with a straight right hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Inoue scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Inoue throws a solid leg kick but Halli takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Inoue.
Halli shoots in but no luck this time. #CL2#
Halli gets tackled into the cage by Inoue. Inoue maintains the clinch.
Inoue lands with a light punch inside.
Halli blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Halli pushes Inoue back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Inoue swings wildly with an uppercut but Halli uses good head movement to avoid it. #T1#
Halli tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Inoue misses with a shot to the kidneys.
#BC2#
Inoue breaks the clinch.
Inoue throws a hook to the side of Halli's head but Halli sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Some wild striking there from Inoue.
Kaiji Inoue seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Halli bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Inoue's head.
Inoue misses with a low kick.
Inoue lands a right hook to the body.
Inoue throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Halli sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Inoue is looking to clinch but Halli is avoiding it.
Halli on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Inoue. Inoue obviously looking to wear him down.
Inoue finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Halli takes one on the button.
Inoue jabs Halli to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Inoue misses with a left hand
and Halli counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T2#
Halli tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Inoue throws a leg kick which misses Halli's front leg but catches the back leg as Halli tries to avoid it.
Halli misses with a hook.
Inoue throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Halli is looking to counter punch.
Halli displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Inoue throws out the jab.
As Inoue backs away, Halli returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Halli throws a hook but Inoue avoids it easily.
Inoue tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Halli throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Inoue sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Halli lands a nice hook to Inoue's body. Inoue takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Inoue is looking to clinch.
A low kick lands for Inoue.
Halli looks to land a right hand but Inoue moved out of range.
Good shot there by Halli.
Halli slips under a jab from Inoue.
A head kick misses from Halli.
Inoue misses with a body shot.
Inoue ducks under a wild hook from Halli.
A little jabbing left from Inoue on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#T3#
Halli scores with a nice strike.#TD#
Halli looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Inoue!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Inoue avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Halli.
Inoue is looking to reverse the position.#SUB#
Halli is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Inoue is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Inoue is looking for a sweep.
Inoue is trying to buck Halli off.
You can see the frustration on Inoue's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T4#
Inoue is trying to improve his position.
Inoue is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
The strikes coming from Halli are missing the target in this wave of attacks. #SUB#
Halli is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Inoue is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Halli throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Halli creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.#SUB#
Halli is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Inoue has escaped the position, nice work there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sloppy strikes there by Halli.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Kaiji Inoue will probably get the nod.
That's time! Halli's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Inoue connects with an inside leg kick.
Halli throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Inoue's waist but Inoue gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Halli off to one side.
Halli takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Inoue tests Halli's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Halli looks to score with a jab to the body but Inoue is just out of range.
A low kick lands for Inoue.
Inoue ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Halli comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Kaiji Inoue seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Halli shoots in but no luck this time.
Inoue wants to counter with a clinch but Halli pushes him away.
Inoue throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Inoue throws the left hand but Halli avoids the punch easily.
Inoue lands a nice shot to the body.
Halli takes a swing at Inoue's ribcage but misses.
Inoue swats away the attempt to clinch by Halli.#CL2#
Inoue has managed to clinch.
#T1#
Halli misses with a hook from the clinch.
Inoue working aggressively here.
Halli lands a right hand that snaps the head of Inoue backwards.
Halli avoids a wild elbow strike from Inoue.
Inoue missing with knees to the body.
Inoue throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Halli lands with a left to the head.
Halli tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Inoue lands with a right to the head.
A short uppercut from Inoue.
Inoue lands a shoulder strike.
Inoue fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Halli misses with a hook from the clinch.
Inoue swings wildly with an uppercut but Halli uses good head movement to avoid it.
Halli working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Halli blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Halli misses with a punch to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Halli tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Inoue digs a right hand into Halli's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Halli's gas tank. #T2#
Halli can't find room to land a body shot as Inoue controls the action.
A body shot lands from Halli.
Halli's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Inoue pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.#BC2#
Inoue breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Inoue turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Halli just misses with a punch to the body.
Inoue throws a body shot but no joy.
Halli throwing a counter right hand but Inoue manages to avoid it.
Inoue clobbers Halli with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Inoue misses with a wild body shot.
Inoue scores with a punch to the head.
Halli misses with a looping left.
Halli chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Inoue can pounce on him.
Halli 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.
Halli wants to clinch up but Inoue keeps it at a distance.
A telegraphed right hand from Inoue misses the target.
Halli throws a lazy right hand but Inoue sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Inoue keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
#T3#
Halli tries to clinch but Inoue is having none of it.
Inoue defending well as Halli loads up on a big left hand.
Inoue swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Halli tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Inoue scores with a nice head shot.
Inoue stuns Halli with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Inoue stuns Halli with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Inoue fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Halli throws a hook but Inoue avoids it easily.#CL2#
Halli gets tackled into the cage by Inoue. Inoue maintains the clinch.
Halli is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Inoue blocks a body shot from Halli.
Inoue throws a punch but it's blocked by Halli.
Halli tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Inoue misses with a short punch on the inside.
Inoue misses with a knee to the head. #BC2#
Inoue breaks from the clinch.
Halli blocks a jab.#T4#
Halli ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Inoue moves away.
Inoue swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Inoue throws a hook but Halli blocks it.
Inoue walks into a stiff left hand from Halli.
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!
Inoue misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Halli makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Inoue throws a lazy right hand but Halli sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Inoue keeps Halli at a distance using the push kick. #CL2#
Inoue forces Halli back against the cage and clinches.
Halli stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Kaiji Inoue seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.#BC2#
Inoue breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A low kick from Inoue misses
and Halli counters with a nice uppercut.
Inoue scores with a body shot.
Inoue misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Halli appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Inoue lands with an overhand left.
Inoue with the inside leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Inoue staying out of range there.
Halli stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Inoue.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kaiji Inoue 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. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Halli throws a body shot but no joy.
Inoue scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Halli on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Inoue. Inoue obviously looking to wear him down.
Halli attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Inoue throws an overhand right that lands on Halli's shoulder, as Halli tries to avoid the shot.
Inoue has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Inoue fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Halli manages to avoid it.
It looked like Halli wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Halli misses with a looping left.
Inoue is looking to score with low kicks.
Inoue avoids the body shot from Halli.
It seemed like Inoue was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Inoue scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Halli defending well as Inoue loads up on a big left hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Halli misses with a low kick.
Halli motions for Inoue to come forward. Halli throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Inoue blocks a jab.
Halli keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Inoue.
Halli throws a jab but it's blocked by Inoue.
Inoue lands a nice leg kick that just misses Halli's sensitive parts. #T1#
Halli slips under a jab.
Halli takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Inoue throws a leg kick which misses Halli's front leg but catches the back leg as Halli tries to avoid it.
Inoue throws a lazy head kick
and Halli counters with a nice body shot.
Inoue throws a lazy uppercut
and Halli counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Halli lands with a right hand.
Inoue keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Inoue moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Inoue misses with a hook
and Halli makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.#CL#
Halli closes the distance and clinches.
Inoue's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Inoue lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Halli blocking some punches.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Inoue just misses with a elbow thrown towards Halli's brow.
Reijo Halli has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2##TD#
Halli has hold of one of Inoue's legs. Inoue is fighting the takedown attempt but Halli gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Inoue utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Reijo Halli overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Inoue keeping full guard, as Halli tries to pass.
Halli has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Inoue 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.
Halli slips nicely into half guard.
Inoue trying to control here.
Halli wants to pass the guard but Inoue is defending well. #T3#
Halli sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Inoue defending well though.
Halli prevents Inoue from improving his position.
Halli throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Halli looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Halli missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Inoue is trying to control but can't.
Halli prevents Inoue from improving his position.
Halli looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Halli lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. #T4#
Inoue is looking to improve his position.
Halli is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Inoue!
Inoue wants to control but Halli is having none of it.#SUB#
Halli goes for an armbar but Inoue turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Inoue.
Halli manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Inoue manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Halli throws a big right hand that misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
Reijo Halli showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Inoue 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 Frank Dennis scores the fight 28:29
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 28:29
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Kaiji Inoue!
Our winner, Kaiji Inoue, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Event:
SFL 04 | Halli vs Sitsongrit
Date: Aug 22, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice shot lands for Sitsongrit.
Halli loads up on a big right hand but Sitsongrit slips the punch.#TD#
Sitsongrit tries to sprawl but Halli drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Sitsongrit is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Sitsongrit is trying to stand back up but Halli is controlling him
Halli scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Halli looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Sitsongrit with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Sitsongrit is looking for a sweep. Halli is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Sitsongrit works his way to full guard. Good work.
Sitsongrit is pulling down on Halli's head to control his posture.
Sitsongrit looking to hit a scissor sweep but Halli is one step ahead there.
Halli looking to pass the guard. #T1#
Halli won't allow Sitsongrit to sweep him here.
Sitsongrit wants to stand but Halli is controlling the position.
Halli working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Sitsongrit has control of Halli's left arm, preventing Halli from doing any damage.
Sitsongrit wants to get back to his feet but Halli is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Halli lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Sitsongrit wants to sweep but no luck.
Sitsongrit is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Halli is controlling him.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Halli makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#T2#
Sitsongrit wants to stand and escape but Halli is having none of it.
Halli postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Halli tries to free his leg and advance position but Sitsongrit is retaining full guard.
Sitsongrit has Halli pulled in close to control his posture.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Halli accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Sitsongrit is looking to stand up but Halli isn't so interested in that idea.
Halli scoring with punches to the head and body.
Sitsongrit seems keen to control Halli's posture.
Halli throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Sitsongrit works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Halli tries to free his leg and advance position but Sitsongrit is retaining full guard. #T3#
Sitsongrit wants to sweep but no luck.
Halli pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Sitsongrit is keeping the position for now.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Sitsongrit holds on and takes a little breather.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Halli with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Sitsongrit 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.
Sitsongrit is trying to keep Halli in close.
Halli wants to pass the guard but Sitsongrit is keeping the position.
Sitsongrit can't keep his opponent in guard - Halli advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Sitsongrit is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Halli's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Halli's back!#T4#
Halli tries to break free.
Halli manages to reverse the position and now he's in Sitsongrit's guard. Nice work there by Halli.
Halli postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Sitsongrit wants to sweep here but Halli controlling him for the moment.
Halli has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Halli looking to pass the guard.
Sitsongrit looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Halli forces his way into half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sitsongrit is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Halli's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Halli's back!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Reijo Halli dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Sitsongrit dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Halli. That did some damage!
Sitsongrit misses with a wild body shot.
Halli is looking to counter punch.
Halli walks into a stiff left hand from Sitsongrit.
A jab from Sitsongrit misses.
Halli throws a body kick that misses.
Sitsongrit slips under a jab.
A slapping leg kick lands for Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit misses with a wild body shot.
Halli is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Sitsongrit lands a body shot.
Halli misses with a head kick.
#CL#
Halli closes the distance and clinches.
Halli throws a head punch that misses.
Sitsongrit swings wildly with an uppercut but Halli uses good head movement to avoid it.
A hook to the body from Halli.
Halli lands with a short shot to the head.
Sitsongrit lands with a short punch from the clinch.
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!
Sitsongrit lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Sitsongrit lands on the inside with an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Halli. #T1#
A body shot lands from Halli.
Halli blocks a body shot from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit throws a head punch that misses.
Sitsongrit tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Halli's elbow.
Sitsongrit misses with some punches.
#BC2#
Sitsongrit breaks the clinch.
Halli cracks Sitsongrit with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Sitsongrit thows a left - swing and a miss!
Halli takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
That kick from Halli tenderised Sitsongrit's leg. Sitsongrit is trying to keep his angry face on.
Halli swats away the attempt to clinch by Sitsongrit.
Halli is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Sitsongrit throws a jab but it's blocked by Halli.
Halli moves out of range as Sitsongrit strikes.
Sitsongrit takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Halli takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Sitsongrit throws a body punch but Halli moves out of range.
Halli looks to score with a jab to the body but Sitsongrit is just out of range.
Halli slips a straight right by Sitsongrit.
Halli is looking to counter punch.#T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Halli throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Sitsongrit takes a swing at Halli's ribcage but misses.
Sitsongrit swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Halli misses with an uppercut. Sitsongrit saw that one coming.
Halli bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Sitsongrit connects with a crisp jab.
Halli swings for the body but Sitsongrit moves out of range.
Sitsongrit swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Reijo Halli seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Halli takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Halli throws a hook to the side of Sitsongrit's head but Sitsongrit sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Sitsongrit moves out of range of the leg kick from Halli.
Horrible takedown attempt by Halli or perhaps it was just good defense by Sitsongrit, which made it look bad.
Sitsongrit thinks about the counter body kick.
Sitsongrit dips to his left and cracks Halli with an uppercut!
Sitsongrit avoids the body shot from Halli.
Sitsongrit walks into a straight right hand from Halli.
Sitsongrit avoids the body shot from Halli.
#T3#
Halli lands the left hand.
Halli misses with a low kick as Sitsongrit jumps back.
Sitsongrit counters with a body kick.
Halli misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Sitsongrit counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Sitsongrit throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Sitsongrit lands a slapping body shot.
Sitsongrit lands a really nice looking cross but Halli seems unphased.
Sitsongrit pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Sitsongrit throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A nice inside leg kick there by Halli. That's going to slow Sitsongrit down.
A slow jab from Sitsongrit misses its intended target.
Halli connects with a nice looking jab.
Halli throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sitsongrit. Halli does a little dance to reset his feet.
A swing and a miss from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Halli goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Sakmongkol Sitsongrit seems to be getting the better of the standup.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sitsongrit throws a quick inside leg kick. #T4#
Sitsongrit jabbing away but nothing is landing.
An inside leg kick from Halli misses.
Halli tries to work over Sitsongrit's front leg with a kick but Sitsongrit checks it.
Sitsongrit throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sitsongrit is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Halli.
Halli scores with a shot to the body.
Halli misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sitsongrit.
Halli lands with a cross.
Halli fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Sitsongrit has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Sitsongrit throws a leg kick that misses.
Halli cracks Sitsongrit with a right hand to the side of the head.
Sitsongrit ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Halli lands with a cross.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sitsongrit misses the body punch
and Halli counters with a straight right hand.
Sitsongrit checks a low kick from Halli.
Halli thows a leg kick but Sitsongrit checks it
and Sitsongrit counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A big left from Halli misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Sakmongkol Sitsongrit will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R3#
Sitsongrit swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Halli misses with a low kick.
Sitsongrit clobbers Halli with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Halli fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Halli throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Sitsongrit thuds his shin into the meat of Halli's side.
Sitsongrit misses the jab.
Halli walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Sitsongrit lands a slapping body shot.
Sitsongrit misses with a right hand
and Halli counters with a stiff right hand.
Sitsongrit misses with a left hand
and Halli connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Sitsongrit stuns Halli with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Halli thuds his right hand into Sitsongrit's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sitsongrit ducks right into an uppercut from Halli. #CL#
Halli clinches up with Sitsongrit and pushes him back against the cage.
Sitsongrit presses Halli against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Sitsongrit misses with a punch on the inside.
#T1#
Halli lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Halli is looking for a takedown.
Sitsongrit lands a hook to the side of the head.
Good body shot from Sitsongrit.
Halli is looking to break free of the clinch but Sitsongrit has double underhooks.
Nice body punch from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit lands a right hand.
Still in the clinch, Halli scores with a nice short uppercut.
Sitsongrit tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Halli blocking some punches.
Sitsongrit misses with a short punch on the inside.
Halli tries a body shot but Sitsongrit blocks it.
Sitsongrit blocking some punches.
Halli lands with a light punch inside.
Halli misses with a punch on the inside.
Halli misses with a punch to the body.
Sitsongrit lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Sitsongrit scores with a shot to the side of Halli's head.
Sitsongrit goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Halli throws a head punch that misses.
Sitsongrit lands a body punch in the clinch. #T2##BC2#
Sitsongrit breaks from the clinch.
Sitsongrit ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Halli moves out of range of the strikes.
Sakmongkol Sitsongrit is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A swing and a miss from Sitsongrit.
Halli is looking to counter punch.
Sitsongrit lands a jab.
Halli avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Sitsongrit takes a swing at Halli's ribcage but misses.
Sitsongrit comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Halli moves away from the strike by Sitsongrit.
Halli was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Sitsongrit scores with a nice right hand.
Halli lands a leg kick that knocks Sitsongrit off balance momentarily.#CL#
Halli clinches up against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Halli working aggressively here.
Sitsongrit pushes Halli back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#BC2#
Sitsongrit breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Halli ducks right into an uppercut from Sitsongrit. #T3#
Sitsongrit looks to land a right hand but Halli moved out of range.
Sitsongrit swings for the body but Halli moves out of range.
Sitsongrit misses with a straight left.
Sitsongrit lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Sitsongrit takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Sitsongrit on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Sitsongrit misses with a body shot.
Halli moves into range and connects with a jab.
Sitsongrit gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.#CL#
Halli closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Halli lands a body punch in the clinch.
Sitsongrit lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Halli backwards.
Sitsongrit misses with a body punch.
Sitsongrit throws a punch but it's blocked by Halli.
Sitsongrit lands a body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sitsongrit working some nice short punches in the clinch.#T4#
Sitsongrit lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Sitsongrit tries to throw a body punch but Halli avoids it by throwing Sitsongrit back against the cage.
Halli misses with a short punch on the inside.
Sitsongrit struggles to land a body shot inside as Halli controls his hands.
Halli prevents a body shot from Sitsongrit.
Halli tries to throw a body punch but Sitsongrit avoids it by throwing Halli back against the cage.
Sitsongrit lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Sitsongrit works on Halli's body with a couple of short punches.
A short right from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit struggles to land a body shot inside as Halli controls his hands.
Sitsongrit pushes Halli back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Halli throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Sitsongrits head.
Sitsongrit misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Halli tries to work over Sitsongrit's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Sitsongrit cracks Halli with a nice body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#BC2#
Sitsongrit pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sitsongrit. Halli does a little dance to reset his feet.
Halli misses with an attempted mid kick.
Halli has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Halli there as he acknowledges the shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sakmongkol Sitsongrit really dominated that round.
That's time! Halli's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R4#
Sitsongrit throws a hook but Halli blocks it.
Sitsongrit scores with a hook to the body. Halli takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Halli takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
A shot to the liver by Halli. Beautiful body shot.
Halli ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Halli lands the left hand.
Sitsongrit throws a sloppy head kick and Halli moves out of range easily.
A jab from Sitsongrit misses.
Sitsongrit connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Halli momentarily.
Sitsongrit uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Halli.
A slapping body kick lands there for Halli.
Sitsongrit throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Halli misses with a straight right.
A jab from Sitsongrit does it's job there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Halli takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Sitsongrit swings and misses with a hook to the body.
#T1#
Halli misses with an uppercut. Sitsongrit saw that one coming.
Halli avoids the body shot from Sitsongrit.
Halli throws a leg kick but Sitsongrit checks it.
Sitsongrit follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Halli fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Sitsongrit.
Halli tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sitsongrit was well out of range. Poor timing from Halli.
Halli misses with a looping left.
Sitsongrit lunges at Halli with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Halli's hand.
Halli uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit moves out of range as Halli throws a body kick.
Sitsongrit throws out a counter right but Halli avoids it with no problem.
Sitsongrit bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Halli's head.
Sitsongrit gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Halli looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Nice body kick from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit connects with a looping right hand.
#TD#
Halli shoots in and bounces Sitsongrit off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sitsongrit manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Halli manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB##T2#
Sitsongrit engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Sakmongkol Sitsongrit is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Sitsongrit would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. #SUB#
Halli is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Sitsongrit defends well.#T3#
Halli 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.
Sitsongrit tries to stand but Halli is controlling from the bottom.
Halli not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Sitsongrit is stalling in the full guard.
Halli trying to control the position.
Halli lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR##T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Halli postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Halli working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Sitsongrit's head.
Halli postures up in Sitsongrit's guard and throws a big left but Sitsongrit blocks it.
Halli landing some decent shots from guard.
Sitsongrit is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Sitsongrit is continuing to stall.
Halli trying to control the position from guard on top but Sitsongrit is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close fourth round but Sakmongkol Sitsongrit will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R5#
Halli staying out of range there.
Sitsongrit lands a head shot.
Sitsongrit scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Halli doesn't seem bothered though.
Sitsongrit is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Halli is looking to counter punch.
Halli defending well as Sitsongrit loads up on a big left hand.
Halli jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A telegraphed right hand from Halli misses the target.
Sitsongrit throws out a counter right but Halli avoids it with no problem.
Sitsongrit misses with a low kick.
Sitsongrit throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Halli throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Sitsongrit looks like he wants to counter punch here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sitsongrit connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Sitsongrit misses with a straight left.
Halli tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Sitsongrit paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Halli keeps the fight on the outside.
An attempted straight right counter from Halli misses the target.
Sitsongrit throws a chopping leg kick but Halli manages to avoid taking any serious damage.#T1#
Sitsongrit misses with a hook.
It looked like Halli wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Sitsongrit misses with a wild body shot.
A low kick lands for Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit lands with a straight right. Halli didn't see that one coming.
A solid body kick from Sitsongrit.
Halli with a hook.
Sitsongrit with the inside leg kick.
The fight stays on the outside here - Halli looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Sitsongrit moves out of range of the leg kick from Halli.
Sitsongrit moves out of range of the leg kick from Halli.
Halli throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sitsongrit appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Halli throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A big right from Sitsongrit misses.
Sitsongrit throws a jab but it's blocked by Halli.
Halli is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Donk. Sitsongrit catches Halli right on the button with a cross.
Reijo Halli has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Sitsongrit ducks under a wild hook from Halli.
Sitsongrit connects with a right hand. Halli shakes it off.
Halli looks to land a right hand but Sitsongrit moved out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sitsongrit bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Halli's head backwards.
Halli takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Halli takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Halli pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Sitsongrit swings for the body but Halli moves out of range.
Halli was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Halli throws a chopping leg kick but Sitsongrit manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Halli looks to throw the jab but Sitsongrit is out of range.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Halli.
Sitsongrit fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Halli on the side of the head.
Halli throws a head kick that Sitsongrit semi-blocks.
Sitsongrit stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.#T3#
Sitsongrit throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Sitsongrit stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Halli misses with a takedown
and Sitsongrit counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Sitsongrit stuns Halli with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Sitsongrit scores with a jab to the jaw.
Halli ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
A left lands for Sitsongrit.
A low kick lands for Halli.
Sitsongrit with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Sitsongrit jabs Halli to the body, keeping him at a distance.#TD#
Halli shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.#ES2#
Sitsongrit has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Halli is on him like a limpet, forcing Sitsongrit back against the cage.#T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Halli misses with some punches.
Halli is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Sitsongrit stops a takedown attempt from Halli.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Reijo Halli. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sitsongrit blocks an uppercut.
Halli misses with a hook from the clinch.
Sitsongrit lands a left hand that snaps the head of Halli backwards.
Halli throws a punch but it's blocked by Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Sitsongrit throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Hallis head.
Sitsongrit tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Halli's elbow.
Halli tries to throw a body punch but Sitsongrit avoids it by throwing Halli back against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Halli.
Halli blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Halli scores with a shot to the side of Sitsongrit's head.
Sitsongrit goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sakmongkol Sitsongrit comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Sitsongrit 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 46:49
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 46:49
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 48:48
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Sakmongkol Sitsongrit!
Sakmongkol Sitsongrit is the new featherweight champion!
Sakmongkol Sitsongrit decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way. |
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Event:
SFL 01 | Genesis
Date: Jul 04, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
An inside leg kick from Halli misses.
Kneeland seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Halli moves away from the strike by Kneeland.
Kneeland throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kneeland lands the left hand.
Kneeland stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Halli.
Halli throws a low kick but Kneeland avoids it.
An attempted straight right counter from Kneeland misses the target.
Halli swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Jab, jab by Kneeland - just one landing.
Kneeland lands a nice shot to the body.
Halli listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.#TD2#
Halli scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Halli throwing shots but Kneeland is blocking nicely.
Kneeland has hold of Halli's hands but Halli slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Kneeland wants to control but Halli is keeping busy.
Kneeland is controlling Halli's trapped leg to prevent Halli from advancing to side control.
Kneeland blocking the ground and pound attempt from Halli.
Halli has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#T1#
Kneeland has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Halli is working away from the top position though.
Halli thows a huge punch but Kneeland dodges it nicely.
Kneeland is trying to stand up here but Halli is controlling him well.
Halli not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Kneeland avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Halli.
Kneeland keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Kneeland is doing well to control the position and prevent Halli from advancing to side control.
Kneeland wants to improve his position but Halli is controlling well.
Kneeland taking some punishment here, with Halli in his half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kneeland is trying to maintain the position but Halli is very close to passing his half guard.
Kneeland is looking to improve his position.
#T2#
Halli not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Halli prevents Kneeland from improving his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kneeland trying to control but Halli postures up.
Kneeland is looking to improve his position.
Halli lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Kneeland tries to roll over but Halli keeps him under control.
Kneeland is working hard here to advance position.#T3#
Halli not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Kneeland avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Halli.
Halli looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Halli thows a huge punch but Kneeland dodges it nicely.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Halli connects with a nice short shot to Kneeland's temple.
Halli is looking to pass Kneeland's guard but actually Kneeland recovers to full guard.
Kneeland is trying to keep Halli in close.
Kneeland 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.
Kneeland is pulling down on Halli's head to control his posture. #T4#
Kneeland preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Halli with a flurry of punches that miss.
Halli lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Halli looking to pass the guard.
Kneeland 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.
Halli content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Halli prevents Kneeland from getting back to his feet.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Kneeland holds on and takes a little breather.
Kneeland is trying to control the position but Halli postures up.
Halli tries to free his leg and advance position but Kneeland is retaining full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Reijo Halli dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Kneeland throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Halli counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CUT2#It looks like Skillz Kneeland has been cut.
Kneeland misses with a low kick.
Kneeland gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
A looping hook to the body misses from Halli. Kneeland does a little dance to reset his feet.
Halli throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Halli keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Kneeland tries to bum rush Halli with a series of wild strikes but Halli uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Halli fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Sloppy strikes from Kneeland. Those never looked like landing.
Halli rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Kneeland counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kneeland misses with a hook. Halli ducked under it nicely.
A little jabbing left from Halli on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Halli on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kneeland will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Kneeland looks to land a right hand but Halli moved out of range.
Halli misses the jab.#T1#
Halli's jab looks to have found its range, popping Kneeland under the eye.
Halli lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Kneeland at a distance.
Halli throws a lazy uppercut
and Kneeland counters with a nice uppercut.
Halli tries to clinch but Kneeland is having none of it.
Halli throws a leg kick but Kneeland moved away.
Good work by Kneeland as he checks the leg kick.
Kneeland throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kneeland connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Halli misses with a body shot.
A swing and a miss from Kneeland.
Kneeland throws a hook but Halli blocks it.
Halli cracks Kneeland with an open hand slap.
Halli with a lazy takedown attempt
and Kneeland counters with a nice uppercut.
Nice shot lands for Kneeland.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Halli swings widly with a right hand
and Halli takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Halli moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.#T2#
A punch combination from Kneeland misses.
Halli tries a low kick but Kneeland avoids it.
Halli moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Halli scores with a jab to the jaw.
Halli with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Kneeland to score with a decent uppercut.#TD2#
Halli shoots in and gets a takedown into Kneeland's guard.
Kneeland tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Kneeland avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Halli chips away with some ground and pound.
Halli looking to pass the guard.
Kneeland lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Kneeland controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T3##SUB2#
Halli working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Kneeland doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Halli is tightening it up a little... Kneeland has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Kneeland reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Kneeland taps out! Nice BJJ there by Halli!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:21 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Reijo Halli!
Reijo Halli thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
RFC: Eye vs. Halli
Date: May 30, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Halli misses with a hook.
Halli blocks a leg kick.
Halli feints the counter takedown.
Halli just misses with a punch to the body.
Eye loads up on a big right hand but Halli slips the punch.
Eye cracks Halli with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Eye looks to score with a jab to the body but Halli is just out of range.
Halli appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Halli misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Eye.
As Halli backs away, Eye returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Halli shoots in looking for a takedown but Eye manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Halli's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
A head kick misses from Halli.
Eye's corner calls for a 1-2. Eye obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Eye throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Eye avoids a kick to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Eye feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Hallis jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
A nice leg kick from Eye, right into the meat of the thigh.
Eye waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Halli.
Eye throws a looping overhand right but Halli ducks down to avoid it.
Halli takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
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!
Eye throws a leg kick but Halli sees it coming and moves out of range.
Eye backing away here, and Halli unleashes a leg kick that just misses.#T1#
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Eye checks a leg kick.
A big right from Halli misses.
Halli tries to land a front kick but Eye steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Halli tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Third Eye is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Eye is looking to score with low kicks.
Eye pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Halli throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#CL2#
Halli fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Eye, pushing him back against the cage.
Eye tries to work over Halli's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Halli lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #TD2#
Eye is fighting off a takedown attempt but Halli is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Eye to the mat. Eye regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Halli loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Halli stands and throws Eye's legs to the side, diving into side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Eye prevents Halli from improving position.
We've been hearing good reports from Eye'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.
Halli tries to land with some ground and pound but misses. #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!
Halli lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Eye taking a bit of punishment here - Halli scoring with strikes.
Halli cracks Eye with a big elbow.
Eye can't do much from the bottom here. #SUB2#
Halli has hold of Eye's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Eye tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Halli cranks the arm and Eye screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Eye, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Reijo Halli!
Reijo Halli is the new featherweight champion!
Reijo Halli decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
RFC Live in Sydney 1
Date: Apr 25, 2020 |
#R1#
Burnham swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Halli tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Burnham paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Halli moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Halli motions for Burnham to come forward. Halli throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Halli throws a hook to the side of Burnham's head but Burnham sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A jab from Halli finds it's way through Burnham's defenses.
Halli dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Burnham swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Burnham has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Burnham walks into a straight right hand from Halli.
Halli misses with a leg kick
and Burnham counters with a nice body kick.
Burnham throws a lazy uppercut
enabling Halli to counter with a crisp jab.
Halli throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #CL#
Halli moves into range and clinches up with Burnham.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Halli lands with a short shot to the head.
Halli misses with a punch to the body.
Burnham is trying to break the clinch but Halli has him pressed against the cage. #BC2#
Burnham's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Burnham.#T1#
Halli lands a jab to Burnham's midsection.
Burnham throws a series of strikes that have Halli backpedaling.
Halli connects with a single shot there.
Lester Burnham is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Halli ducks under a wild hook from Burnham.
Nice defenses there by Halli.
Burnham looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Halli takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
A jab from Burnham misses.
Burnham is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.#CL#
Halli takes the fight into the clinch.
Halli struggles to land a body shot inside as Burnham controls his hands.
Burnham lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Halli backwards.
This has been an exciting period of action!#BC2#
Burnham breaks the clinch.
Burnham is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Halli.
A counter left hand to the body from Halli misses its target.
Burnham looks to throw the jab but Halli is out of range.
Halli fails to land the takedown.#T2#
Halli throws a leg kick but Burnham sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Halli misses with a wild body shot.
Halli lands with a straight right. Burnham didn't see that one coming.
Burnham lands with a straight right. Halli didn't see that one coming.#TD#
Halli looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Burnham!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Burnham is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Halli with the ground and pound but Burnham regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
Burnham keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #T3#
Halli stops Burnham from getting back to his feet.
Halli scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Burnham wants to get back to his feet.
Halli wants to free his trapped foot but Burnham is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Halli stops Burnham from getting back to his feet.
Halli not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Burnham is trying to stand up here but Halli is controlling him well. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Halli looks to throw the jab but Burnham is out of range.
Burnham uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Halli.
Burnham swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Burnham checks a leg kick.
A shot to the liver by Halli. Beautiful body shot.
Halli gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
letting Burnham counter with a right hand.
Burnham throws a push kick but Halli slaps the foot to one side.
Burnham throws a sloppy head kick and Halli moves out of range easily.
Burnham missing with a left hand there. Halli was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #TD#
Halli closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Halli lands in his opponent's guard.
Halli throwing strikes but missing.
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 Reijo Halli will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Halli keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Burnham.
Halli connects with a crisp jab.
Halli throws a jab when Burnham was well out of range.
Halli tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Burnham misses the jab.
Halli lands an overhand right.
A big right from Halli misses.
Burnham fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Halli manages to avoid it.
Halli fails with a takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Burnham gets off balance looking for a body kick
letting Halli counter with a right hand.
Halli with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Burnham keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Halli shoots in but Burnham avoids the takedown attempt easily.#T1#
Halli gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Halli misses with a kick to the body.
Burnham checks a low kick from Halli.
Halli misses with a body shot.
Burnham fakes the leg kick and cracks Halli in the body.
Halli throws a head kick that misses.
Halli just misses with a punch to the body.
Halli connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.#CL#
Halli moves into the clinch.
Burnham doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
#BC2#
Burnham breaks from the clinch.
#CL#
Halli takes the fight into the clinch.
Halli lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #BC2#
Burnham breaks the clinch.
#T2#
Halli shoots for a double leg takedown but Burnham sprawls well. He's pushed Halli's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Burnham follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Reijo Halli. That's going to take a lot out of him.
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!
Halli attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Halli throws a big shot that misses.
Burnham pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Burnham throws an overhand right that lands on Halli's shoulder, as Halli tries to avoid the shot.
Halli was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Burnham misses with an uppercut. Halli saw that one coming.
Halli dodges the punch combination from Burnham.
Burnham misses with a wild body shot.
Nice defenses there by Burnham.
Some bone on bone action there as Burnham checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Burnham is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Halli.
Lester Burnham seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Halli connects with a body shot that sends Burnham's belly button to the back.#TD#
Halli dives in and scores a takedown into Burnham's guard.
Halli postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #T3#
Halli works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Burnham pushes Halli off looking to stand but Halli dives back in and keeps control.
Halli thows a huge punch but Burnham dodges it nicely.
Burnham is trying to stand up here but Halli is controlling him well.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Halli ducks right into an uppercut from Burnham.
Reijo Halli seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Halli fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Burnham manages to avoid it.
Halli lands with an overhand left.#T4#
Halli walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Burnham checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Halli bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Halli, right into the meat.
Halli is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Burnham stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Halli.
Some bone on bone action there as Burnham checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one. #TD#
Halli closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Burnham's guard.
Halli throws a big right hand that misses.
Burnham wants to stand and escape but Halli is having none of it.
Halli throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Burnham works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Halli tries to free his leg and advance position but Burnham is retaining full guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Halli trying to control but Burnham is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Reijo Halli dominated that second 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. This is the final round!
#R3#
Burnham checks a leg kick nicely.
And Burnham responds with a good body kick, but Halli manages to step out the way in time.
Halli tries a head kick but it misses.
Halli scores with a crisp jab that stopped Burnham in his tracks.
Halli ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
An inside leg kick lands from Halli.
Halli misses with a right hand
and Burnham counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Burnham tries to bum rush Halli with a series of wild strikes but Halli uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Halli ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Burnham moves away.
Burnham throws a half hearted mid kick.
Burnham keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Halli uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Burnham.
Halli slips under a jab from Burnham.
Burnham stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Halli.
Halli misses the shot to the body.
Halli connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.#T1#
Burnham scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction. #TD#
Halli closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Burnham's guard.
Halli won't allow Burnham to get back to his feet.
Halli working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Halli is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Burnham can do to turn this around?
Halli pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Burnham is keeping the position for now.
Halli stops Burnham from standing up.
Halli trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Halli prevents Burnham from getting back to his feet.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.#T2#
Halli pushing down on Burnham's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Halli missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Halli misses with a head shot. Burnham uses the momentum to regain guard.
Burnham wants to stand up but Halli is controlling him. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Burnham looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Halli misses with a straight left.
Halli connects with a nice looking jab.
Halli scores with a shot to the body.
#T3#
Halli swings for the body but Burnham moves out of range.
Burnham loads up on a big right hand but Halli slips the punch.
Burnham with a nice cross.#TD#
Halli shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Burnham napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Halli scores with a couple of short elbows.
Reijo Halli is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Halli prevents Burnham from escaping the position.
Lester Burnham has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Halli passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Burnham!
Halli trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Burnham is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
#T4#
Burnham is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Burnham is squirming around, avoiding Halli's attempts to control the action.
Burnham is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Halli sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Burnham is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Halli misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Halli wants to control but Burnham has made it back to half guard. Nice work.
And that's the end of the fight!
Reijo Halli showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Halli 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 Damien Edna scores the fight 30:27
Judge Topper Green scores the fight 30:27
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Reijo Halli!
After winning the bout, Reijo Halli 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:
RFC Sydney March 28th
Date: Mar 28, 2020 |
#R1#
Chang takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Chang uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Halli.
Halli is looking to score with low kicks.
A slow jab from Chang misses its intended target.
A jab from Halli misses.
A slow jab from Chang misses its intended target.
Halli swings away with a body shot that misses
and Chang counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Chang throws a jab but it's blocked by Halli.
Halli wants to clinch.
Halli throws a series of punches but Chang avoids them all with ease.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Halli takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Halli misses with a kick to the body.
A little jabbing left from Chang on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A bone on bone clash there as Chang blocks the leg kick.
Chang takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.#CL#
Halli instigates a clinch.
Chang swings away with an uppercut that misses.
#T1#
Chang misses with a short punch on the inside.
Chang blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Chang goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Halli takes a shot to the head.
Halli throws a punch but it's blocked by Chang.
Halli drops down looking for an ankle pick but Chang pulls his leg out and moves away.
That kick from Halli tenderised Chang's leg. Chang is trying to keep his angry face on.
Chang throws the left hand but Halli avoids the punch easily.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Chang working aggressively here.
Halli goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Chang has a couple of punches blocked by Halli.
Chang gets underhooks to prevent Halli's takedown attempt.
Halli lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Halli on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
#T2#
Chang blocks a body shot from Halli.
Halli lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Halli lands a hook that snaps the head of Chang backwards.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Chang.
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!#BC2#
Chang's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Chang throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Reijo Halli seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Chang throws a poor cross that misses
#TD#
and Halli counters with a shoot takedown. Chang fights it but they end up in guard. #ES2#
Chang pushes Halli off and scrambles back to his feet.
Chang blocks a low kick nicely.
Bruce Chang is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Chang fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Halli lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Nice defenses there by Halli.
A looping hook to the body misses from Chang. Halli does a little dance to reset his feet.
Good work by Chang as he checks the leg kick.
Chang lands with an overhand left.
Halli throws a low kick, looking for Chang's leg but Chang calmly moves out of range. #T3#
Chang throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
As Chang backs away, Halli returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Chang throws a jab but it's blocked by Halli.
Halli drops down looking for a counter takedown but Chang sprawls and moves away.
Halli misses the shot to the body.
Halli blocks a leg kick.
Halli takes a swing at Chang's ribcage but misses.
Chang throws a jab when Halli was well out of range.
Halli fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Chang looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Chang looks to throw the jab but Halli is out of range.
Decent striking displayed by Chang there.
Chang moves into range and connects with a jab.
Halli misses with a body shot.
Chang looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Halli throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Chang throws out a counter right but Halli avoids it with no problem.
Halli throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
A little jabbing left from Chang on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Halli jabs Chang right on the nose. Chang blinks but takes it well.
Halli looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Chang flicks out a counter leg kick but Halli steps away.
Halli shoots in looking for a takedown. Chang tries to sprawl out of it but Halli keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Chang manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Reijo Halli. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T4#
Halli shoots in for a takedown but Chang shows good takedown defense.
Halli looks for the body kick but Chang saw that one coming.
Chang misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Halli.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A telegraphed right hand from Chang misses the target. #TD#
Chang gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Halli to score an easy takedown into full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Halli throwing strikes but missing.
Halli working some strikes from top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Chang is pulling down on Halli's head to control his posture.
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 Reijo Halli will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Chang has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Chang there as he acknowledges the shot.
Halli thuds his right hand into Chang's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Chang uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Halli has time to react.
Halli throws a leg kick
letting Chang counter with a right hand.
Halli misses with a leg kick.
A countering left hand to the body from Chang misses.
Chang lands a nice looking body shot.
Halli throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Good shot there by Chang.
Halli takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Chang throws a lazy right hand but Halli sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Bruce Chang seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Halli.
Halli throws a leg kick but Chang sees it coming and moves out of range.
Halli with a poor takedown
and Halli takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Chang keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Chang unleashes a big counter combination but Halli bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.#T1#
Chang scores with a sloppy right hand. Halli should have avoided that one.
Chang tries to bum rush Halli with a series of wild strikes but Halli uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Chang tests Halli's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Halli throws a head kick that misses.
Halli walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Halli thows a left - swing and a miss!
Chang misses with a body shot.
Halli was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Nice defenses there by Halli.
Chang misses with a straight right.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Chang.
Chang checks the leg kick nicely there.
Chang looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Chang swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Halli is looking to counter punch.
Chang avoids the head kick by Halli.
Halli misses with a hook
letting Chang counter with a right hand.
Halli has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Chang finds it's way round the side to connect with Halli's head. #T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Chang misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Chang wants to slow Halli down by chopping away at his legs.
Halli lands a jab to the nose.
Good shot there by Halli.
Chang gets cracked there but stands up to it.
A telegraphed right hand from Halli misses the target.
Halli takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Chang cracks Halli with an open hand slap.
Halli misses with a low kick as Chang jumps back.
Chang throws a jab when Halli was well out of range.
Chang connects with a crisp jab.
Halli connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Chang lands a head shot.
Halli slips a jab from Chang.#T3#
Chang scores with a nice head shot.
Some wild striking there from Halli.
Halli looks to throw a body kick
and Chang counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Halli thinking.
Chang throws a shot from downtown. Halli moves away and avoids it.
Halli takes one on the button.
Chang avoids the body shot from Halli.
Chang swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Halli throws a shot from downtown. Chang moves away and avoids it.
Chang keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
#TD2#
Chang shoots in and gets a takedown into Halli's guard.
Halli trying to control the position.
Halli has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Chang tries to stand but Halli is controlling from the bottom.
Halli looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T4##SUB#
Halli looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Halli is on top in guard.
#REVR#
Reijo Halli overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Halli pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Chang is keeping the position for now.
Chang pulls Halli in close to prevent any damage.
Halli passes Chang's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Halli thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Chang's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bruce Chang showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Halli misses with a body shot.
Nice defenses there by Halli.
Decent striking displayed by Chang there.
Halli throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Chang scores with a shot to the body.
Halli throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Chang sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Halli is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Chang.
Halli tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Chang paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Halli looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Chang ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Halli moves away.
It looked like Halli wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#TD#
Halli scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Halli is chipping away with strikes.
Halli working the ground and pound but Chang is defending the strikes.
Chang gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Chang blocking the ground and pound. #T1#
Halli punching from mount but Chang doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Halli looking to finish with strikes here!
Halli unloads with some shots from mount but Chang bucks and avoids them well.
We've been hearing that Halli has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Halli throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Poor strikes thrown by Halli there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Chang tries to hold on but Halli pushes him away.
Halli sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Halli looking to ground and pound but Chang is blocking nicely.
Halli misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
#T2#
Halli unloads with some shots from mount but Chang bucks and avoids them well.
Halli looking to ground and pound but Chang is blocking nicely.
Chang is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Halli raining down shots from the mount!
Chang wants to hold on but Halli pushes him away.
Halli thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Halli sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Halli looking to ground and pound but Chang is blocking nicely.
Halli throws a strike there. Chang manages to avoid it well and slips a leg under to get to half guard.
Halli thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #T3#
Chang has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Halli is working away from the top position though.
Halli thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Halli not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Halli missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Halli passes to full mount!
Chang is trying desperately to improve position.
Poor strikes thrown by Halli there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Halli avoids the attempt from Chang to control.#T4#
Halli lands a big elbow.
Halli cracks Chang with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Halli breaks from Chang's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Chang is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Poor strikes thrown by Halli there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Halli throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Halli throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Halli punching from mount but Chang doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Chang 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.
Chang keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Halli throws some wild stikes that Chang manages to avoid easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Reijo Halli showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Halli 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 Damien Edna scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ben Hemmingworth scores the fight 29:28
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Reijo Halli!
Reijo Halli decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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RapidFC 63
Date: Feb 15, 2020 |
#R1#
Konstantinov closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Konstantinov swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Halli counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Konstantinov definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Konstantinov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Halli sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Halli throws a big shot that misses.
Konstantinov stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Halli.
Konstantinov throws a hook to the side of Halli's head but Halli sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Konstantinov moves out of range as Halli strikes.
Nice defenses there by Konstantinov.
A little feinted left hand from Konstantinov on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Halli missing with a left hand there. Konstantinov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Konstantinov checks a leg kick.
Konstantinov misses with a looping left.
Konstantinov throws a hook but Halli blocks it.
Halli throws a lazy right hand but Konstantinov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Konstantinov 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.
Konstantinov scores with a shot to the body.
Konstantinov connects with the punch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Konstantinov slips a jab from Halli.
A head kick misses from Halli.
Konstantinov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Halli throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Konstantinov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Halli.
Halli fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Konstantinov avoids it really well and circles away.#T1#
Halli just misses with a punch to the body.
#CL#
Konstantinov has Halli up against the cage in a clinch.
A short right from Konstantinov.
Halli tries to score a body lock takedown but Konstantinov shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Konstantinov tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Konstantinov lands with a short shot to the head.
Konstantinov blocks an uppercut.
Halli struggles to land a body shot inside as Konstantinov controls his hands.
Konstantinov landing knees to the head.
A short right from Konstantinov on the inside.
Halli lands a shoulder strike.
Konstantinov with a knee to the head.
Konstantinov can't find room to land a body shot as Halli controls the action.
A short right from Halli.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Konstantinov lands an uppercut.
Konstantinov blocks a body shot from Halli.
Halli misses with a hook from the clinch.
Halli blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Konstantinov landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Konstantinov misses with a punch to the body.
Konstantinov lands a right hand that snaps the head of Halli backwards.
A hook to the body from Konstantinov.
#T2#
Halli softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Konstantinov tries a knee to the head but Halli blocks it.
Halli doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Konstantinov scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Konstantinov is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Halli is defending well for now.
Halli misses with a short punch on the inside.
Konstantinov landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Halli doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Konstantinov with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Konstantinov is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Halli is defending well for now.
Halli blocks an uppercut.
Konstantinov lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Halli misses with a punch to the body.
Halli misses with a hook from the clinch.
Halli lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Konstantinov tries to throw a body punch but Halli avoids it by throwing Konstantinov back against the cage. #TD2#
Halli has picked Konstantinov up - he's going for a ride! Halli dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Konstantinov wants to improve his position but Halli is controlling well.
Halli is thwarting Konstantinov's attempts to control the position.#T3#
Konstantinov wants to improve his position but Halli is controlling well.
Konstantinov trying to control but Halli postures up.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Halli working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.#SUB#
Konstantinov is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Halli pulls his head out easily.
Halli works his way into full mount!
Halli mounts Konstantinov! Really nice guard pass there!
Konstantinov has given up his back here. Will Halli look for the submission or keep pounding away?
#T4##SUB2#
Konstantinov showing good submission defense here.
Konstantinov just trying to survive but Halli is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Halli wants to control but Konstantinov is keeping busy.
Konstantinov wants to control his opponent's hands but Halli gets his hands free.
Konstantinov is trying to break free.
Halli not allowing Konstantinov to control his hands.
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 Vladimir Konstantinov will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Konstantinov misses the shot to the body.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Halli lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Konstantinov has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Konstantinov and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Halli thuds a left hand into Konstantinov's body.
Konstantinov wants to clinch up but Halli keeps it at a distance.
Konstantinov throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Halli on the side of the head.
Konstantinov throws out a loose jab but Halli uses good head movement to avoid it.
Halli uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Konstantinov.
Konstantinov throws an overhand right that lands on Halli's shoulder, as Halli tries to avoid the shot.
Konstantinov misses with an uppercut.
Konstantinov throws a shot to the body.
A leg kick checked by Konstantinov.
Konstantinov fails with an attempt to clinch.
Halli looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Halli looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
A slow jab from Halli misses its intended target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Halli lands a right hook to the body.
Konstantinov checks the leg kick.
Konstantinov throws a body shot but no joy.
Halli misses with an uppercut.
Halli tries to land a leg kick but Konstantinov saw it coming and moves away.
Konstantinov misses the jab.
Halli swats away the attempt to clinch by Konstantinov.#T1##CL#
Konstantinov moves into the clinch.
Konstantinov blocks a body shot from Halli.
Vladimir Konstantinov has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Halli on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Halli can't find room to land a body shot as Konstantinov controls the action.
Halli takes a knee right on the jaw!
Konstantinov missing with knees to the body.
Halli lands a right hand that snaps the head of Konstantinov backwards.
A left hand lands to the body for Halli.
Halli is trying to push Konstantinov away but Konstantinov has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
A short body shot lands from Konstantinov as the two fighters clinch.
Halli tries for a takedown. No joy.
Konstantinov throws a knee to the head but misses.
Halli scores with a hook to the body.
Konstantinov lands an uppercut.
Halli misses with a short punch on the inside.
Halli misses with the head strike.
Konstantinov misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Halli.
Halli tries to work over Konstantinov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Halli lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Konstantinov lands with a short punch from the clinch.
#T2#
Halli swings wildly with an uppercut but Konstantinov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Konstantinov misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short right from Halli on the inside.
Konstantinov lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
#BC2#
Halli breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A jab from Konstantinov misses.
Konstantinov throws a body shot but no joy.
Halli lands with a nice body punch.
Halli jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Halli takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Konstantinov tries to clinch up but Halli circles away and keeps his distance.
Vladimir Konstantinov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Halli waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Konstantinov.
Vladimir Konstantinov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Konstantinov throws a body punch but Halli moves out of range.
Halli avoids the body shot from Konstantinov.
#CL#
Konstantinov has managed to clinch.
Halli misses with a punch to the body.
Konstantinov works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Halli is trying to break the clinch but Konstantinov is controlling him.
Konstantinov takes a shot to the head. #T3#
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Halli creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Halli changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Konstantinov fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Konstantinov scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.#CL#
Konstantinov darts in and clinches Halli up against the cage.
Halli lands a right hand that snaps the head of Konstantinov backwards.
Halli lands a left hand.
A knee to the head by Konstantinov.
A shot in the inside from Halli.
Konstantinov blocks a body shot from Halli.
Halli lands a nice uppercut.
Konstantinov is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Halli is breathing heavily.
Halli scores with a shot to the side of Konstantinov's head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Konstantinov misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Halli.
Halli tries to work over Konstantinov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Konstantinov tries a body shot but Halli blocks it.
A short right from Konstantinov.
Konstantinov with a knee to the head.
Konstantinov tries to land knees in the clinch but Halli avoids the damage to the body.
Konstantinov tries a knee to the head but Halli blocks it.
#T4#
Konstantinov missing with knees to the body.
Konstantinov is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Halli is defending well for now.
Halli has a couple of punches blocked by Konstantinov.
Konstantinov misses with a knee strike.
Halli blocks a body shot from Konstantinov. #BC2#
Halli pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Konstantinov tries to clinch up.
It seemed like Halli was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Konstantinov doesn't manage to clinch there - Halli circles away.
Halli lands with a kick to the ribs.
Konstantinov looks to throw the jab but Halli is out of range.
Konstantinov throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Konstantinov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Konstantinov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Halli was well out of range. Poor timing from Konstantinov.
Halli dips to his left and cracks Konstantinov with an uppercut!
Halli fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Halli.
Halli cracks a nice hook into Konstantinov's ribs.
Halli clobbers Konstantinov with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Konstantinov swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Halli.
A big left from Konstantinov misses.
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 Vladimir Konstantinov will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Konstantinov tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Halli paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Konstantinov misses with an uppercut
and Halli counters with a right hand to the body. #CL#
Konstantinov rushes Halli and presses him up against the cage.
Konstantinov prevents a body shot from Halli.
Halli misses with a hook from the clinch.
Halli wants a takedown but no success here.
Halli lands with a light punch inside.
Konstantinov tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Still in the clinch, Halli scores with a nice short uppercut.
Konstantinov missing with knees to the body.
Konstantinov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Halli tries a body shot but Konstantinov blocks it.
Konstantinov lands a hook that snaps the head of Halli backwards.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Halli.
Konstantinov misses with a short punch on the inside.
Halli scores with a nice hook to the head.
Konstantinov tries a knee to the head but Halli blocks it.
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!
Halli tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Konstantinov's elbow.
Konstantinov tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Halli avoids it.
Konstantinov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Konstantinov misses with a punch to the body.
#T1#
Halli doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Konstantinov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Halli prevents a body shot from Konstantinov.
Konstantinov lands a right hand that snaps the head of Halli backwards.
Konstantinov tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Halli avoids it.
Konstantinov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A right handed body shot lands from Halli.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Konstantinov.
Halli has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Konstantinov is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Konstantinov lands a nice shot to the body.
Halli takes a knee right on the jaw!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Halli lands a body shot in the clinch.
Halli pushes Konstantinov back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Konstantinov tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Halli throws a punch but it's blocked by Konstantinov.
Halli tries to throw a body punch but Konstantinov avoids it by throwing Halli back against the cage.
A right hook to the body lands for Halli.
Halli has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Konstantinov avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Vladimir Konstantinov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Reijo Halli.
Halli lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Konstantinov backwards.
A short right from Halli on the inside.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Halli throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Reijo Halli has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Konstantinov digs a right hand underneath Halli's ribcage. Halli let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Halli lands a shoulder strike.
Halli pushes Konstantinov back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Konstantinov putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Halli in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.#BC2#
Halli breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Konstantinov tries to close the distance and clinch up but Halli swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Konstantinov closes the distance looking to clinch
and Halli counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Halli moves away from the strike by Konstantinov.
Konstantinov checks a leg kick.
Halli connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Halli goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Konstantinov is looking to clinch.
Konstantinov tries to clinch but Halli is having none of it.
Halli throws out a counter right but Konstantinov avoids it with no problem.
Konstantinov misses with a body shot.
Halli throws a leg kick that is checked
and Konstantinov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Konstantinov blocks a leg kick.
Halli throws a nice outside leg kick. #T3#
Konstantinov comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Konstantinov misses with a looping right.
Halli lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Konstantinov at a distance.
Halli throws a low kick, looking for Konstantinov's leg but Konstantinov calmly moves out of range.
Halli on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Konstantinov tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Halli takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Konstantinov checks a leg kick.
Konstantinov blocks a jab.
Konstantinov fails in his attempt to clinch.
Reijo Halli seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Konstantinov scores with a hook.
A leg kick checked by Konstantinov.
A looping hook to the body misses from Halli. Konstantinov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Konstantinov listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Konstantinov defending well as Halli loads up on a big left hand.
Halli shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
The fight stays on the outside here - Konstantinov looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Konstantinov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Halli.
Konstantinov is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Konstantinov cracks Halli with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Konstantinov changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Konstantinov is looking to clinch.
Konstantinov lands with a shot to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Halli misses the target.
Konstantinov wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Konstantinov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Konstantinov moves into range and connects with a jab. #CL#
Konstantinov fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Halli, pushing him back against the cage.
Halli lands a shot to the body.
Konstantinov misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Halli.
Halli blocks an uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Halli tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Konstantinov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Halli tries to work over Konstantinov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Vladimir Konstantinov is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Halli tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Reijo Halli.
I think Konstantinov 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 Winston Howard scores the fight 29:30
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 30:27
Judge Darius Henderson scores the fight 29:29
The fight is ruled a draw!
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Event:
RapidFC Tokyo 41
Date: Jan 25, 2020 |
#R1##CL2#
Halli instigates a clinch.
Halli lands with a left to the head.
Halli lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Halli lands a body shot.
Halli throws a punch but it's blocked by Jasper.
Halli working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Halli lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Jasper or not.
Halli lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Jasper.
A short left from Halli.
Still in the clinch, Halli scores with a nice short uppercut.
Jasper has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.#BC2#
Halli breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jasper on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Jasper takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Halli throws a jab when Jasper was well out of range.
Halli throws a quick inside leg kick. #T1#
Jasper throws a hook but Halli blocks it.
Jasper misses with a straight left.
Halli looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Jasper steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Halli.
Jasper tries to bum rush Halli with a series of wild strikes but Halli uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Halli lands with a hook. Jasper tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Halli cracks Jasper with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Halli misses with a body punch
and Jasper cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A low kick from Halli is predictable there
and Jasper counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Jasper on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Halli. Halli obviously looking to wear him down.
#CL2#
Jasper tries to keep at a distance but Halli has taken the fight into the clinch.
Halli is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Jasper gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Halli misses with a hook to the ribs.
#T2#
Halli presses Jasper against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Halli has a couple of punches blocked by Jasper.
#BC2#
Halli manages to break the clinch.
Some bone on bone action there as Jasper checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
A jab from Halli finds it's way through Jasper's defenses.
Reijo Halli seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Halli steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Jasper.
Halli lands with a shot to the body.
Halli fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Halli tries to score with a low kick but Jasper moves his leg out of the way.
Jasper swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Halli takes one to the side of the head.
Jasper pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Halli lands a nice shot to the body.
Halli looks to score with a jab to the body but Jasper is just out of range.
Halli lands a lovely overhand right.#TD2#
Halli closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Jasper to the mat! Jasper manages to get full guard. #T3#
Halli is looking to pass into half guard but Jasper pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Jasper is in guard.#REVR#
Halli is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #SUB2#
Halli is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Jasper knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Halli on the ground.
Halli looking to hit a scissor sweep but Jasper is one step ahead there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4##SUB2#
Halli has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Jasper can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB2#
Halli is looking for a triangle here but Jasper uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
A lull in the action here.
Halli tries to improve position but can't.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Reijo Halli dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Jasper has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Jasper there as he acknowledges the shot.
Halli connects with a crisp jab.
A big left from Jasper misses.
Halli avoids the body shot from Jasper.
#CL2#
Halli clinches up against the cage.
Jasper is pressed up against the cage. Halli has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Jasper down to the mat. Jasper avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Jasper jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Good shot there by Halli.
Halli connects with a high kick.
Halli will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Jasper displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
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!
Jasper keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Halli jabs Jasper to the body, keeping him at a distance.#T1#
Jasper avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Jasper looks to land a right hand but Halli moved out of range.
Jasper looks to land a left hand but Halli moved out of range nicely.
Jasper misses with a wild combination.
#CL2#
Halli fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Jasper, pushing him back against the cage.
Halli working aggressively here.
Halli has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Jasper is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Halli struggles to land a body shot inside as Jasper controls his hands.
Halli misses with a hook from the clinch.
Halli misses with a hook to the ribs.
Halli goes for a takedown attempt but Jasper pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Theodore Jasper has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Reijo Halli.
Halli misses with a head kick.
Halli has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T2#
Halli uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Jasper.
Jasper has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Jasper there as he acknowledges the shot.
Jasper throws a nice looking combination but Halli bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Jasper walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Jasper throws the left hand but Halli avoids the punch easily.
Halli throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A shot to the body from Halli misses
and Jasper connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Halli has a takedown stuffed.
A swing and a miss from Halli.
Halli slips a straight right by Jasper.
Jasper throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Halli.
Nice defenses there by Jasper.
Halli throws a looping overhand right but Jasper ducks down to avoid it.
Jasper was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#T3#
Halli throws a low kick but Jasper moves out of range easily.
Reijo Halli seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Halli tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Halli lands with a shot to the body.
Halli misses with a leg kick.
Halli misses with a shot to the body
and Halli takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Theodore Jasper is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#TD2#
Halli shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Jasper manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Halli passes Jasper's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Jasper tries to kick Halli off but Halli keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Jasper avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Halli.
Halli moves nicely into side control. #T4#
Halli tries to move into full mount but can't pass Jasper's legs.
Halli moves into full mount! #SUB2#
Halli has control of Jasper's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Jasper regains control of the situation pretty easily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#SUB2#
Halli with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Halli takes his opponent's back. Perhaps a chance to lock up a rear naked choke here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Reijo Halli showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3#
Halli lands a jab to Jasper's midsection.
Halli lands a glancing blow to the side of Jasper's head.
Halli uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Jasper.
Jasper takes a jab right on the kisser.
Jasper uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Halli.
Halli looks to score with a jab to the body but Jasper is just out of range.
Halli scores with a punch to the head.
A slapping leg kick lands for Halli.
Jab, jab by Halli - just one landing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Halli swings for the body but Jasper moves out of range.
Jasper appears to be looking for a big counter.
Jasper looks to land a left hand but Halli moved out of range nicely.
Halli scores with a hook.
Halli throws a solid leg kick but Jasper takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Halli.#T1#
Jasper blocks the body kick.
Halli closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Jasper gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Halli.
Halli throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Jasper sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Jasper appears to be looking for a big counter.
Jasper throws a hook but Halli avoids it easily.
Jasper walks into a stiff left hand from Halli.
Jasper fails to land with a series of punches.
Halli lands the left hand.
Jasper is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Halli scores with a body shot.
Halli throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Jasper stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Halli moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Jasper throws a left and a right that both miss
and Halli counters with a nice uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Halli cracks Jasper with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Halli looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.#T2#
Jasper has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Halli finds it's way round the side to connect with Jasper's head.
Halli connects with a jab.
Halli throws a lazy uppercut
and Jasper counters with a right hand to the body.
Halli jabs Jasper to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Halli throws a leg kick
and Jasper counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Halli connects with a nice looking jab.
Halli takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
A big left from Jasper misses.
A telegraphed right hand from Jasper misses the target.
Jasper uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Halli.
Jasper throwing a counter right hand but Halli manages to avoid it.
Jasper throws a big shot that misses.#T3#
Halli throws a leg kick
enabling Jasper to counter with a crisp jab.
Halli connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Theodore Jasper is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Halli swings for the body but Jasper moves out of range.
Jasper throws a big counter combination but Halli scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Halli ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jasper moves away.
Halli gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Jasper counters with a stiff right hand.
Reijo Halli is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Decent striking displayed by Halli there.
Jasper loads up on a big right hand but Halli slips the punch.
Jasper missing with a left hand there. Halli was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Good leg kick by Halli there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Halli works the jab nicely.
Jasper slips a jab from Halli.
Halli uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Jasper.
Jasper doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Theodore Jasper has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
Jasper uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Halli.
Jasper smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
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!
Jasper connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Halli momentarily.
Jasper chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Halli can pounce on him.
Halli turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Halli throws a hook to the side of Jasper's head but Jasper sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Halli bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Halli throws a head kick that Jasper semi-blocks.
Jasper is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Halli.
Jasper throws a right hand that Halli ducks under and follows up with a left that Halli also avoids with ease.
Halli looks to land a right hand but Jasper moved out of range.#TD2#
Halli shoots in and gets a takedown into Jasper's guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Halli pushes down on Jasper's leg and manages to get into half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Reijo Halli comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Halli 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 Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 27:30
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Reijo Halli!
A very excited looking Reijo Halli made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Event:
RapidFC 59
Date: Jan 11, 2020 |
#R1#
Nice defenses there by Werthers.
Nice body punch from Werthers.
Halli thuds his right hand into Werthers's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Werthers misses with a wild combination.
Halli was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Werthers looks to land a left hand but Halli moved out of range nicely.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#TD2#
Werthers turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Werthers manages to end up in side control.
Halli is looking for a sweep.
Werthers landing a few strikes.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Halli is trying to improve his position.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Werthers tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Werthers is working Halli over with some ground and pound from side control.
Halli wants to control but Werthers postures up.
An elbow from Werthers crashes against the mat.
Halli is trying to improve his position.#T1#
Werthers working the head with strikes.
Halli tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Werthers looks up at the clock and then as Halli takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Werthers smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
The referee asks Werthers politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Werthers prefers to stall for the moment though.
Halli is looking for a sweep.
Werthers content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Werthers lands a nice forearm strike.
Halli manages to work his way to half guard, despite Werthers's best efforts.#SUB2#
Werthers is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Halli tries to get to full guard but Werthers has control of the leg. #T2##SUB#
Halli looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Halli is staying active underneath Werthers, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Werthers thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Halli's head.
Werthers thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Werthers wants to take a breather but Halli is having none of it. #SUB#
Halli looking for submissions off his back.
Werthers throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Werthers wants to control but Halli is keeping him busy.
Halli manages to get to full guard.
Werthers cracks Halli with a solid left hand.#T3#
Halli lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Werthers is trying to keep Halli in close.
Halli passes Werthers's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Halli is looking to advance position but Werthers won't allow it.
Halli is thwarting Werthers's attempts to control the position.
Werthers is doing well to control the position and prevent Halli from advancing to side control.
Werthers trying to control but Halli postures up.
#SUB#
Halli seems to be looking for submissions.
#T4#
Werthers keeping hold of Halli's head, controlling as best he can.
Halli trying to pass the guard but Werthers defending well.
Halli is thwarting Werthers's attempts to control the position.
Halli tries to pass to full mount but Werthers defends it.
Halli works his foot free and advances to mount.
Halli wants to take Werthers's back here but Werthers is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Del Werthers will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Werthers throws a jab but it's blocked by Halli.
Werthers swinging wildly here.
Halli is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Werthers.
Werthers jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Some wild striking there from Werthers.
Halli throws an overhand right that lands on Werthers's shoulder, as Werthers tries to avoid the shot.
No joy there for Werthers, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Werthers connects with a good right hand that stumbles Halli. Halli circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Jab, jab by Halli - just one landing.
Halli tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Werthers defends well and Halli ends up having to push Werthers into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Despite the aggression on Werthers's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Werthers swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Halli scores with a shot to the body.
Halli takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Halli misses with a straight right.
Werthers tests Halli's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Werthers throws a looping overhand right but Halli ducks down to avoid it.
Halli swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Del Werthers seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Halli throws an overhand right that lands on Werthers's shoulder, as Werthers tries to avoid the shot. #T1#
Werthers looks to land a left hand but Halli moved out of range nicely.
Halli is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Del Werthers is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Halli takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Horrible takedown attempt by Halli or perhaps it was just good defense by Werthers, which made it look bad.
Werthers fails to land with a series of punches.
A left and a right from Werthers both land. Nice combination.
Halli showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Werthers.
Werthers misses with a hook. Halli ducked under it nicely.
Halli scores with a shot to the body.
#CL#
Halli fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Werthers, pushing him back against the cage.
Halli blocks an uppercut.
#TD#
Halli decides to pull guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Werthers preventing the sweep.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Werthers postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Werthers slips nicely into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Halli is refusing to be controlled, as Werthers sits in half guard. #T2#
Halli slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#SUB#
Halli looking for a guillotine here but Werthers defends easily.
Werthers wants to control from the top but Halli keeps moving.
Halli wants to sweep but no luck.
Halli seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Werthers cracks Halli with a solid left hand.
Werthers is looking to advance position but Halli has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!#REVR#
Halli with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Reijo Halli overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T3##SUB#
Halli jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Werthers manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Halli passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Werthers!
Werthers tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Halli fails to move to back control.
Halli looking to control but Werthers is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Werthers 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.
Halli looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Halli passes the guard and advances to mount! #T4#
Halli fails to advance to Werthers's back.
Werthers wants to hold on but Halli pushes him away.
Halli moves to the back.
Werthers trying to control the hands but Halli won't let him.
Werthers tries to escape but Halli has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Halli not allowing Werthers to control his hands.
Werthers might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Halli haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#SUB#
Halli is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Werthers defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Del Werthers will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Werthers misses with a hook.
Halli scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.#CL#
Halli pushes Werthers up against the cage in a clinch.
A short right from Halli.
Halli working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Halli working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Halli scores with a shot to the side of Werthers's head. #BC2#
Werthers breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Werthers scores with a jab to the body.
Werthers takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Werthers misses with a hook
and Halli cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Werthers throws a hook but Halli avoids it easily.
Werthers throws a body shot but no joy.
Halli misses with a wild body shot.
Werthers scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Halli slips a jab and a cross from Werthers.
Werthers throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Halli.
Werthers will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
#T1#
Werthers misses with a double jab
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Del Werthers seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Werthers throws a big shot that misses.
Halli avoids the body shot from Werthers.
Werthers misses with a series of wild punches.
Werthers misses with the combination.
Werthers takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Halli connects with a crisp jab.
A punch lands to the side of Werthers 's head but he takes it in his stride.#CL#
Halli instigates a clinch.
Halli lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Werthers backwards.
Halli stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Halli pushes Werthers back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Halli lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Werthers backwards.
Werthers misses with a hook to the ribs.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A short uppercut from Werthers.
Reijo Halli has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2##BC2#
Werthers breaks from the clinch.
Werthers scores with a decent looking hook.
Werthers throws a right hand that Halli ducks under and follows up with a left that Halli also avoids with ease.
Werthers lands with a good body shot.
Halli ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Werthers moves away.
Werthers moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Werthers takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Werthers misses with a jab, cross combination.
A combination from Werthers does no damage.
Werthers displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Halli throws out the jab. #CL#
Halli has Werthers up against the cage in a clinch.
Halli misses with a body punch.
Halli lands a right hand.
Del Werthers is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Halli working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Halli lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #BC2#
Werthers breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T3#
Werthers misses with a straight left.
Werthers misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Halli ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Halli fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Werthers avoids it really well and circles away.
Halli throws a leg kick that is checked
enabling Werthers to counter with a crisp jab.
Werthers uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Halli.
Werthers rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Halli moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Werthers avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Halli takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Halli shoots in but no luck this time.
Werthers misses with the combination.
Halli tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Werthers defends well and Halli ends up having to push Werthers into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Reijo Halli. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Danga de danga de dang - Werthers scores with a four punch combination!#T4#
Werthers misses with a hook.
Halli appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Halli throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Werthers sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Del Werthers is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
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!
Jab, jab by Werthers - just one landing.
Halli slips a straight right by Werthers.
Werthers connects with a good right hand that stumbles Halli. Halli circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Werthers throws a body shot but no joy.
It looked like Halli wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
The fighters circling - Halli throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Werthers throws a right and a left that both miss.
It looked like Halli wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Werthers keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Halli.
Werthers looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Werthers scores with a shot to the body.
Halli throws a low kick but Werthers moves out of range easily.
Halli tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Halli misses with a looping left.
Halli doesn't manage to clinch there - Werthers circles away.
Halli takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Werthers displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Halli throws out the jab.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Del Werthers.
I've got Werthers winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 John Mangel scores the fight 28:30
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ben Watson scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Del Werthers!
Del Werthers 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:
RapidFC Tokyo 37
Date: Dec 14, 2019 |
#R1#
Halli pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Halli misses with a looping right.
Halli swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Mandrill tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Halli with a hook.
Mandrill doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Mandrill takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
A swing and a miss from Halli.
Halli rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Halli takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Mandrill throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Halli on the side of the head.
We've been hearing reports that Halli has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Halli misses with a low kick.
Mandrill looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Halli is fending him off so far but Mandrill persists. Nope, Halli circles away and we're back to standing.
Mandrill looks to score with a jab to the body but Halli is just out of range.
Halli 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.
Mandrill's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Halli connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Mandrill scrambles back to his feet.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#TD2#
Mandrill throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Halli tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Mandrill is in Halli's guard.
Halli wants to improve his position but instead Mandrill has moved into half guard.
#T1#
Halli is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Mandrill's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Mandrill's back!
Mandrill is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Halli off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.#SUB#
Halli is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
#SUB#
Halli working for a choke but Mandrill is defending well. #SUB#
Halli has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Mandrill has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
#SUB#
Halli working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet. #T2#
Halli gets his hands free as Mandrill looks to control. #SUB#
Mandrill showing good submission defense here.
Mandrill tries to escape the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Mandrill defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
#SUB#
Halli working for the choke. #T3#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Mandrill turns into Halli and is now in his guard.
Halli is trying to keep Mandrill in close.
#SUB#
Halli is looking for a triangle but Mandrill pushes his legs off easily.
Halli keeping full guard, as Mandrill tries to pass.
Mandrill is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Mandrill with a nice head shot there.
Mandrill landing some decent shots from guard.
Mandrill won't allow Halli to sweep him here. #SUB#
Halli has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Mandrill can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #T4#
Mandrill controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Mandrill looking to pass the guard.
Mandrill is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Mandrill scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Mandrill throwing strikes but missing.
Mandrill with a nice head shot there.#SUB#
Halli is looking for a triangle but Mandrill pushes his legs off easily.
Mandrill trying to control but Halli is working from the bottom.
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 Reijo Halli will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Mandrill sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Halli ducks right into an uppercut from Mandrill. #TD2#
Mandrill drives through with a takedown into Halli's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Mandrill scoring with some ground and pound.
Halli manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Mandrill manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Halli trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Halli advances to half guard.
Halli trying to mount his opponent but Mandrill defends it. #SUB#
Halli seems to be looking for submissions.
Mandrill tries to roll over but Halli keeps him under control.#T1#
Mandrill is still trying to improve position.
Halli trying to mount his opponent but Mandrill defends it.
Mandrill moves into full guard.
Halli stands and throws Mandrill's legs to the side, diving into side control. #SUB#
Mandrill is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Halli's leg. Oh but that's left an opportunity for Halli! He's got an arm triangle... it looks tight! He's rotating and Mandrill has tapped! This one is allllll over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Reijo Halli!
A very excited looking Reijo Halli made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Event:
RapidFC Tokyo 35
Date: Nov 30, 2019 |
#R1#
Halli's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Jones connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Halli scrambles back to his feet.
Jones misses with a looping right.
Halli jabs Jones right on the nose. Jones blinks but takes it well.
Halli takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Halli misses with a right hand
and Jones counters with a low kick, right behind Halli 's knee.
We've been hearing reports that Halli has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Halli avoids the head kick by Jones.
Halli throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Jones stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.#CL2#
Jones moves into range and clinches up with Halli.
Halli blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
#BC#
Halli pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Halli tries for a takedown but Jones sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Jones throws out a counter right but Halli avoids it with no problem.
Halli misses with an attempted mid kick.
Jones wants to clinch up but Halli keeps it at a distance.
A telegraphed right hand from Halli misses the target.
Halli smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
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!
Jones misses with a double jab.
Halli swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Jones tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Halli moves out of range of the body kick from Jones.
Jones misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Halli.
Halli half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Halli ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Jones misses the jab.
Halli pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #T1#
Halli displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Jones throws out the jab.
Jones throws a hook to the side of Halli's head but Halli sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Halli appears to be looking for a counter takedown.#TD#
Halli shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Jones manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Halli stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Jones swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Halli slips nicely into half guard.
Jones is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Halli tries to pass the half guard into mount. Jones knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jones gets full guard.
Halli slips nicely into half guard.
Jones regains full guard. Nicely done. #T2#
Halli stopping the sweep attempt from Jones.
Jones is still trying to improve position.#SUB2#
Jones is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Halli is aware though and is defending well.
Halli works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Jones wants to get back to full guard.
Halli trying to mount his opponent but Jones defends it.
Jones is looking to improve his position.
Jones punching from the bottom.
Jones is staying active underneath Halli, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Jones moves into full guard.
Halli advances position into side control!#T3#
Jones is looking to regain half guard here but Halli keeps moving and retains side control.
Halli has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Jones is wriggling around trying to escape.
#SUB#
Halli is working for a guillotine from mount but Jones frees his head quite easily.
Jones tries to get back to half guard but can't. #T4##SUB#
Halli working for a submission but Jones is keeping him at bay.
Halli is looking to work his way around to Jones's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position. #SUB#
Halli with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Jones tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Halli is looking to work his way around to Jones's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Jones tries to buck Halli off but he can't manage it.
Jones is in all sorts of trouble here.
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 Reijo Halli will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Halli feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Joness jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Halli just misses with a punch to the body.
Halli ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jones moves away.
Jones tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Halli walks into a straight right hand from Jones.
Jones misses with an uppercut. Halli saw that one coming.
Halli fires out a quick counter leg kick but Jones just manages to avoid it.
Jones has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Jones uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Halli.
Jones misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
#CL2#
Jones has managed to clinch.
#BC#
Halli pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Jones darts in and clinches Halli up against the cage.#BC#
Halli breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Halli throws a low kick but Jones moves out of range easily.
Jones misses with a body shot
enabling Halli to counter with a crisp jab.
Halli ducks under a wild hook from Jones.
Halli uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jones.
Halli uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jones.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A jab from Halli does it's job there.
Jones staying out of range there.
A combination from Jones does no damage. #T1#
Jones takes a swing at Halli's ribcage but misses.
Halli is looking to counter punch.
Halli attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Jones doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Jones throws the kick towards the body but Halli avoids it.
Halli connects with a right hand. Jones shakes it off.
Jones takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Jones cracks Halli with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Jones jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Jones just misses with a punch to the body.
Jones plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Halli tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jones was well out of range. Poor timing from Halli.
Jones misses with a low kick.
Halli misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jones.
Halli throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jones tries to counter with a clinch but Halli shakes him off and moves away.
Jones lands a nice looking body shot.
Dingleberry Jones is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Halli tries a low kick but Jones avoids it.
Halli misses the shot to the body.
As Halli backs off Jones throws a huge counter combo but Halli manages to avoid it all.
Halli needs to keep his hands up - Jones had a free shot at his head there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jones throws a body shot but no joy.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Halli cracks a nice hook into Jones's ribs.
Jones is looking to clinch. #T2#
Halli bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Jones's head backwards.
A telegraphed right hand from Jones misses the target.
Jones throws a body shot but no joy.
Halli scores with a jab to the body.
Halli connects with a right hand. Jones shakes it off.
Halli lunges at Jones with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Jones's hand.
Halli shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Jones defends it nicely.
Halli misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jones.
A decent looking cross lands there for Halli.
Halli scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Jones doesn't seem bothered though.
Jones wants to land a leg kick but Halli is out of range.
Good standup being displayed there by Halli as he connects with a hook.
Jones fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Halli manages to avoid it.
Halli misses with a double jab.
Halli takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Halli takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.#T3#
Jones keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A countering left hand to the body from Jones misses.
Jones connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Jones tries to clinch but Halli moves out of range.
Nice defenses there by Halli.
It looked like Halli wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
A good leg kick by Halli.
Jones misses with a wild body shot.
Jones throws a body punch but Halli moves out of range.
Reijo Halli is winning the standup battle so far.
Halli connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Jones staying out of range there.
Halli lands a slapping body shot.
Jones swings for the body but Halli moves out of range.
Halli keeps the fight on the outside.
A looping hook to the body misses from Halli. Jones does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jones lands an overhand right.
Halli lands with a hook. Jones tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Halli swats away the attempt to clinch by Jones.
Jones avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Nice jab there from Halli. #T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Halli lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Halli.
Halli turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Halli walks into a jab.
A punch lands to the side of Halli 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Jones throws a quick inside leg kick.
Halli is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Halli connects with a jab.
Halli takes one on the button.
Jones takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Halli lands a slapping body shot.
Jones will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
An inside leg kick from Halli misses.
Jones tries to clinch up.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jones lands the left hand.
Jones stuffs the takedown.
Halli connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Jones's hands.
Jones fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
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 Reijo Halli will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Jones tries to clinch up
and Halli counters with a stiff right hand.
Halli throws a front kick aimed at Jones's knee but Jones avoids it well.
Halli lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Halli throws an overhand right that lands on Jones's shoulder, as Jones tries to avoid the shot.
Halli is looking to chop away at Jones's legs.
Halli ducks right into an uppercut from Jones.
Jones wants to clinch up but Halli keeps it at a distance.
Jones misses with a wild body shot.
Jones takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
That kick from Halli tenderised Jones's leg. Jones is trying to keep his angry face on.
Halli uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jones.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jones catches Halli with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Halli ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jones moves away.
Jones tries a head kick but it misses.
Halli lands with a straight right. Jones didn't see that one 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!
Jones darts in trying to clinch
and Jones takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T1#
Halli thuds a left hand into Jones's body.
Jones misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Halli scores with a jab to the body.
Jones misses with a few strikes there.
Jones misses with a wild combination.
Halli scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Jones doesn't seem bothered though.
Jones lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Jones lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Halli backs up against the cage.
Halli avoids the body shot from Jones.
Jones misses with a body kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jones bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Jones misses with a wild combination.
Jones takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Halli jabs Jones right on the nose. Jones blinks but takes it well.#T2#
Jones misses with the combination.
Halli catches Jones with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Halli steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Jones.
Jones scores with a shot to the body.
Jones lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Halli circles away quickly and effectively.
Halli throws a solid leg kick but Jones takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Halli.
Halli jabs Jones right on the nose. Jones blinks but takes it well.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jones. Halli does a little dance to reset his feet.#TD#
Halli shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Halli showed some decent athleticism there.
Jones moves into full guard.
Jones keeping full guard, as Halli tries to pass. #T3#
Halli passes Jones's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Halli prevents Jones from standing back up.
Halli is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Jones!
Reijo Halli is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Reijo Halli overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Jones really wants to buck Halli off and get back to his feet.
Halli fails to move to back control.
Dingleberry Jones has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Halli controlling his opponent.
Jones is working to get back to half guard.
#T4#
Jones tries to hold on but Halli postures up.
Halli can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Jones is looking to escape.
Jones is trying to escape the mount but Halli keeps good control and instead manages to take Jones's back.
#SUB#
Halli has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Jones tries to escape but Halli has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
And that's the end of the fight!
Reijo Halli showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Halli, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Yuuki Gou scores the fight 30:27
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 30:27
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Reijo Halli!
A victorious Reijo Halli 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:
RapidFC 52
Date: Nov 09, 2019 |
#R1#
Nurmy throws a leg kick that is checked#TD#
and Halli counters with a single leg into guard. Nurmy didn't expect that.
Halli looking to pass the guard.
Halli is pushing down on Nurmy's leg trying to pass to half guard. Nurmy is fighting to maintain full guard but Halli has managed to sneak the leg through.
Nurmy is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Halli passes to side control. #SUB#
Halli wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Nurmy, who protects the arm well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Halli tries to advance to mount but Nurmy denies him.
Halli is working hard here to advance position.#T1##SUB#
Halli is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Nurmy knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
You can see the frustration on Nurmy's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#SUB#
Halli tries for a kimura but Nurmy is defending well.
Nurmy is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Halli scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Nurmy to see if he's OK.#T2##SUB#
Halli is trying to get an arm triangle but Nurmy is defending well. #SUB#
Halli swings around for an armbar but Nurmy sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Halli's guard.
Nurmy won't allow Halli to sweep him here.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Halli is on top in guard.
#REVR##SUB2#
Nurmy working for a triangle but Halli defends it easily.
Nurmy can't keep his opponent in guard - Halli advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #T3##SUB#
Halli wants to work for an arm triangle but Nurmy is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Nurmy trying to control but Halli postures up.
#SUB#
Halli is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SUB2#
Nurmy is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Halli pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Halli is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Nurmy sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB#
Halli 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.
#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#SUB#
Halli has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Nurmy defend it? Halli steps over the head and cranks it - Nurmy is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Halli!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Reijo Halli!
A victorious Reijo Halli 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:
RFC Showdown in Tokyo 29
Date: Oct 19, 2019 |
#R1#
Werthers scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Halli throws out a powerful jab.
Werthers throws a lazy right hand but Halli sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Halli ducks under a wild hook from Werthers.
A little feinted left hand from Halli on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Werthers ducks under a wild hook from Halli.
Halli misses with a straight left.
Werthers looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Werthers throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A big right from Werthers misses.
Halli misses with a takedown attempt - Werthers sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Werthers doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Halli ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Halli connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
No joy there for Werthers, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
#T1#
Werthers takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Werthers takes a jab right on the kisser.
Halli lands a jab.
Halli shoots in but Werthers avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Halli scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Halli scores with a nice right hand.
Halli lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Halli tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Werthers was well out of range. Poor timing from Halli.
Werthers looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Werthers uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Halli.
Werthers walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.#T2#
Halli dips to his left and cracks Werthers with an uppercut!
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!
Halli lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Werthers takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Del Werthers is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Halli misses with a straight right.
Halli will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Reijo Halli seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Halli tries for a takedown but Werthers circles away easily
and Werthers connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Reijo Halli. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Halli throws a looping overhand right but Werthers ducks down to avoid it.
Werthers swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Halli looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Werthers ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Halli moves away.
Werthers walks into a left hand.
Halli fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.#T3##TD#
Halli dives in and scores a takedown into Werthers's guard.
Werthers tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Halli slips nicely into half guard.
Werthers is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Werthers gets full guard.
Werthers avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Werthers keeping full guard, as Halli tries to pass.
Werthers wants to stand but Halli is controlling the position. #T4#
Werthers keeping full guard, as Halli tries to pass.
Halli is working hard here to advance position.
Werthers 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.
Halli advances position into side control!
Halli tries to score with some ground and pound. Werthers controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Halli advances to mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Reijo Halli dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Halli throws out a powerful jab.
Halli swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A lazy left from Halli finds it's target.
Halli throws a nice outside leg kick.
Halli misses with a right hand
and Halli takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Werthers has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Halli is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Werthers can do to turn this around?
Halli throws a hook to the side of Werthers's head but Werthers sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Werthers looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Werthers keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Halli.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Halli connects with a jab.
Halli throws a hook but Werthers avoids it easily.
It seemed like Werthers was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Halli throws a big shot that misses.
Werthers lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Werthers throws a combination that misses
and Halli counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T1#
Werthers takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Halli tries to work over Werthers's front leg with a kick but Werthers checks it.
A nice side step and Werthers releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Halli connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Werthers momentarily.
Halli cracks Werthers with a good jab.
Reijo Halli is winning the standup battle so far.
A jab lands there for Halli.
Halli swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Werthers.
Halli tests Werthers's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Halli swings for the body but Werthers moves out of range.
It seemed like Werthers was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Werthers walks into a stiff left hand from Halli.
Halli swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Halli throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
#T2#
Werthers throws a series of punches but Halli avoids them all with ease.
An attempted straight right counter from Halli misses the target.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Halli misses with an uppercut.
Halli goes for a double leg but Werthers avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Werthers continues to drive forward.
A little jabbing left from Werthers on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Halli slips a jab from Werthers.
Halli swings away with a body shot that misses
and Werthers counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Werthers keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Werthers throws out a counter right but Halli avoids it with no problem.
Good work by Werthers as he checks the leg kick.
Del Werthers is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A low kick from Halli misses
and Werthers makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Werthers uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Halli.
A little jabbing left from Werthers on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Halli looks to land a left hand but Werthers moved out of range nicely.#T3#
Halli scores with a hook to the body. Werthers takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Werthers checks the leg kick nicely there.
Halli misses with a left hand
and Werthers counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A jab from Halli misses.
A little jabbing left from Werthers on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Halli misses with a left hand
and Werthers counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Halli moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Werthers checks the leg kick nicely there.
Halli throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Werthers sees it coming and avoids it easily.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Werthers ducks under a wild hook from Halli.
Halli connects with a right hand. Werthers shakes it off.
Werthers slips a jab from Halli.#T4#
Halli throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Werthers counter with a right hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Halli connects with a body shot.
Halli connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Halli misses with an uppercut.
Despite the aggression on Werthers's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Halli tries to clinch there but Werthers circles away.
Werthers unleashes a big counter combination but Halli bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
A lazy left from Halli finds it's target.
Halli connects with a leg kick. Werthers looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Halli is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Werthers looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Halli throws a jab when Werthers was well out of range.
Werthers looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Halli throws a low kick, looking for Werthers's leg but Werthers calmly moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Reijo Halli dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Halli jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Werthers slips a jab from Halli.
It seemed like Werthers was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Werthers avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Werthers drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Halli lands a jab to the head.
Halli slips under a jab from Werthers.
Werthers has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Halli finds it's way round the side to connect with Werthers's head.
Halli throws a low kick but Werthers moves out of range easily.
Werthers is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Halli with a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Halli is looking to clinch.
Werthers throws a counter combo.
Halli misses with a looping left.
A little jabbing left from Werthers on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Halli throws a lazy right hand but Werthers sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Werthers avoids a punch combination nicely.
Werthers swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#T1#
Halli works the jab nicely.
Halli fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Werthers unleashes a big counter combination but Halli bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Halli avoids a punch combination nicely.
Halli with a hook.
Halli loads up on a big right hand but Werthers slips the punch.
Halli lands a head shot.
Halli misses with a hook to the body
and Werthers counters with a series of strikes. Halli will be more careful next time no doubt. #T2#
A telegraphed right hand from Halli misses the target.
Werthers throws a right hand that Halli ducks under and follows up with a left that Halli also avoids with ease.
Halli jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Halli lands a head shot.
A big right from Halli misses.
Werthers looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Halli lands with a nice body punch.
Halli misses with a hook to the body
letting Werthers counter with a right hand.
Halli just misses with a punch to the body.
A little jabbing left from Werthers on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Werthers takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Werthers throws a jab but it's blocked by Halli.
Halli throws a lazy uppercut
and Werthers counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Del Werthers has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3#
Werthers waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Halli.
Werthers moves forwards but Halli connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Werthers has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Halli connects with the punch.
A telegraphed right hand from Halli misses the target.
Werthers swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#CL#
Halli gets in close and instigates a clinch. #BC2#
Werthers breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Halli comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Halli lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Werthers at a distance.
Werthers takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Halli throws out a leg kick but Werthers moves out of range and Halli only half commits.
Werthers looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Halli misses the jab.
It seemed like Werthers was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#T4#
Halli throws a leg kick that is checked
and Werthers cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Werthers scores with a nice right hand.
#ROC2#
Halli is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Halli throws a leg kick that misses.
A countering left hand to the body from Werthers misses.
Halli pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Werthers throws out a counter right but Halli avoids it with no problem.
Halli connects with a body shot.
Halli misses with a hook
and Werthers counters with a crisp right that sends Halli to the canvas! Werthers follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:36 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Del Werthers!
A victorious Del Werthers 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:
RapidFC 45
Date: Sep 21, 2019 |
#R1##TD2#
Halli gets caught napping as Managedov dives in and scores a takedown. Halli manages to retain guard.
Halli looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB#
Halli has his foot on Managedov's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Managedov works his way back into a safe position though.
Halli 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.
Managedov content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Halli wants to sweep here but Managedov controlling him for the moment.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Managedov's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #SUB#
Halli has his feet on Managedov's thighs here. He's pushed Managedov off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Managedov screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Reijo Halli!
An out of breath Reijo Halli 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:
TWGC 25 (170lbs, D2): London Qualifier - Round 2
Date: Jul 27, 2019 |
Coming up we have a welterweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Reijo Halli (ranked 6118 p4p, 0 weight class) and Willie Salazar (ranked 2446 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Reijo Halli! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 1 losses; Willie Salazar!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Chris Edwards and James Atkins.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Salazar fails with an attempt to clinch.
Salazar moves in looking to clinch but Halli pushes him off.
Halli is looking to counter the offense by Salazar and move into the clinch.
Halli shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Halli (2) vs (0) Salazar
Salazar actively working from the bottom here.
Salazar is trying to maintain the position but Halli is very close to passing his half guard.
Salazar is in trouble now - Halli has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Halli (5) vs (0) Salazar
Salazar is wriggling around trying to escape.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Salazar is still trying to improve position.
Salazar gets back to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Halli wants to pass to mount but Salazar is defending the position.
Salazar gets back to full guard.
Salazar has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Halli doesn't defend quickly enough and Salazar has managed to lock this one up! Can Halli escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Salazar on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Willie Salazar! |
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Event:
TWGC 25 (170lbs, D2): London Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Jul 26, 2019 |
Coming up we have a welterweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Reijo Halli (ranked 6123 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kaspars Petrovs (ranked 3192 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Reijo Halli! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Kaspars Petrovs!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Colin Fotheringham and Andrew Berry.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Halli changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Petrovs looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Halli (4) vs (0) Petrovs
Petrovs 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.
Petrovs tries to bench press Halli off him but Halli keeps the position.
Halli trying to control the position but Petrovs is working away.
Petrovs tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Petrovs is still trying to improve position.
Petrovs wants to control but Halli postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Halli tries to move into full mount but can't pass Petrovs's legs.
Petrovs holds on to Halli's head and controls the position momentarily.
Petrovs tries to improve position but can't.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Petrovs can't do much from the bottom here.
Petrovs tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Halli is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Petrovs is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Petrovs is trying to get back to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Halli working away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Petrovs is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Halli tries to move into full mount but can't pass Petrovs's legs.
Petrovs gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Petrovs has his hands clasped together around Halli's back. He's all about the action.
Halli is just content to waste time from the top position. Petrovs takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Halli trying to control but Petrovs is working from the bottom.
Petrovs is looking for a triangle but Halli pushes his legs off easily.
Petrovs looking for a guillotine here but Halli defends easily.
Petrovs working a defensive guard but Halli manages to pass into side control anyway.
Score +3 for passing guard: Halli (7) vs (0) Petrovs
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Halli looking to control but instead Petrovs has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
Halli is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Halli forces his way into half guard.
Halli moves into full mount! Petrovs won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Halli (10) vs (0) Petrovs
Petrovs 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: Halli (10) vs (2) Petrovs
Halli tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Halli keeping moving, preventing Petrovs from controlling successfully.
Petrovs passes into half guard.
Petrovs trying to control from half guard but Halli is working away.
Petrovs is working for a kimura but Halli is defending it quite comfortably.
Petrovs seems to be looking for submissions.
Halli is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Halli trying to control but Petrovs postures up.
Petrovs is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Halli sees it coming and defends easily.
Halli is trying to maintain the position but Petrovs is very close to passing his half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Petrovs trying to control the action but Halli is working from the bottom.
Petrovs trying to control the pace.
Petrovs is working for a kimura but Halli is defending it quite comfortably.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Halli is refusing to be controlled, as Petrovs sits in half guard.
Petrovs looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Petrovs moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Halli (10) vs (5) Petrovs
Halli wants to control but Petrovs postures up.
Petrovs tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Halli is not content to let Petrovs control the position.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Petrovs tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Petrovs has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Petrovs tries for a kimura but Halli is defending well.
Petrovs wants to control but Halli is keeping him busy.
Petrovs looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Petrovs working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Halli gets back to half guard.
Halli manages to get to full guard.
Petrovs stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Halli swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Petrovs keeps trying to improve his position.
Petrovs passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Halli (10) vs (8) Petrovs
Petrovs tries to move into full mount but can't pass Halli's legs.
Halli is trying to improve his position.
Petrovs advances to mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Halli (10) vs (10) Petrovs
Petrovs controlling his opponent.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Petrovs jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Halli is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Halli and Petrovs has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Petrovs is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Halli is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
A lull in the action here as Petrovs stalls from top position.
Petrovs trying to control the action but Halli is working from the bottom.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Petrovs is trying to get an arm triangle but Halli is defending well.
Petrovs wants to control but Halli is keeping him busy.
Petrovs goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Halli rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Petrovs's guard! Nice work there by Halli! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Halli (12) vs (10) Petrovs
Petrovs throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Halli passes into half guard.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Halli passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Halli (15) vs (10) Petrovs
Halli is trying to take his opponent's back.
Petrovs is looking to get to half guard.
Petrovs has given up his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Halli (18) vs (10) Petrovs
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Petrovs 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 Halli gets his way!
Petrovs can't escape the position.
Halli struggling to keep hold of the position.
Petrovs is trying to break free.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Petrovs is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Petrovs is having to fend off submission attempts from Halli, who is looking to sink in the choke. Halli doesn't have the hooks in though and Petrovs manages to reverse position! He's now on top, in his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Halli (18) vs (12) Petrovs
And that's the end of the fight!
Halli takes the fight on points by 18 to 12.
During a confident post fight interview, Reijo Halli thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 28, 2018 |
#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.
Haarmann uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Halli.
Haarmann ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Haarmann uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Halli.
Halli tries to clinch but fails miserably #TD2#
and Haarmann counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Halli! #SUB2#
Haarmann looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Haarmann thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #T1#
Halli is looking to reverse the position.
Halli gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard. #SUB2#
Haarmann is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Halli defends it well.
Haarmann moves nicely into side control.
Halli sneaks back into half guard.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Haarmann is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Haarmann wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Haarmann moves to the back. #SUB2#
Haarmann looking for the choke but no joy.
Halli is trying to break free.
#T3#
Haarmann doesn't have the hooks in and Halli manages to turn into his guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Halli slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Halli tries to move to mount but Haarmann blocks the move with his legs.
Haarmann is looking to regain half guard here but Halli keeps moving and retains side control.
Halli has control of an arm but Haarmann manages to advance to Halli's back!#T4#
Haarmann is hanging on to Halli's back as he tries to escape.
#SUB2#
Halli showing good submission defense here.
Halli rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Haarmann really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Halli. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Haarmann tries to pass to full mount but Halli defends it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Haarmann 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.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Fritz Haarmann 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#
Haarmann avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Haarmann has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Halli closes the distance but Haarmann moves to the side #TD2#
and Haarmann counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Halli wants to get back to full guard.
Halli slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Haarmann drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Halli manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Haarmann has Halli in his guard.#REVR##SUB2#
Haarmann working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Halli doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Halli manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T1##SUB2#
Haarmann looking for a guillotine here but Halli defends easily.
Halli trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Halli trying to control the position from guard on top but Haarmann is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Fritz Haarmann has got the better of the ground game so far.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Halli slips nicely into half guard.
Haarmann tries to roll over but Halli keeps him under control.
Halli wants to pass the guard but Haarmann is defending well.
Halli wants to take a breather but Haarmann is having none of it.
Halli is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Haarmann!
Haarmann wants to control but Halli is having none of it.#T3#
Haarmann prevents Halli from taking his back.
Haarmann is squirming around, avoiding Halli's attempts to control the action.
Haarmann prevents any damage by holding on tight.
Halli can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Haarmann is looking to escape.
Haarmann can't escape the position.
#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Halli fails to advance to Haarmann's back.
Haarmann regains half guard.#SUB2#
Haarmann looking for submissions off his back.
Halli is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Haarmann working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Halli doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Halli manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
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 Reijo Halli 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. This is the final round!
#R3#
A big right from Halli misses.
Haarmann feints the counter takedown.
Halli wants to clinch up but Haarmann keeps it at a distance.
Haarmann is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Halli throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Haarmann drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Halli defends it well.
Halli throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Haarmann tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Halli misses with a lunging right hand
#TD2#
and Haarmann counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. #SUB2#
Haarmann is trying to work for a kimura but Halli is defending well.
#SUB2#
Haarmann wants to work for an arm triangle but Halli is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#T1#
Halli trying to control from the bottom.
Halli works his way to full guard. Good work.
Halli has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Haarmann has passed into side control.
Halli tries to bench press Haarmann off him but Haarmann keeps the position.
Halli sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Halli is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Haarmann's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Haarmann's back!#SUB#
Halli is looking for the choke from the back position but Haarmann is controlling his hands well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Haarmann rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Haarmann is looking for a sweep. Halli is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Halli is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Haarmann keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Haarmann tries to hold on but Halli postures up.#T3#
Haarmann is trying to escape the mount but Halli keeps good control and instead manages to take Haarmann's back.
Haarmann has his hands over his head blocking the strikes from Halli.
Haarmann trying to control but not successfully. #SUB#
Halli looking for the RNC.
Haarmann manages to reverse the position and now he's in Halli's guard. Nice work there by Haarmann.
Haarmann wants to pass the guard but Halli is keeping the position.#T4##SUB#
Halli working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Haarmann doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Haarmann manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Halli is on top in guard.
#REVR#
Halli in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Haarmann is looking for a triangle but Halli pushes his legs off easily.
Halli trying to control the position from guard on top but Haarmann is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that's the end of the fight!
Reijo Halli showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Halli 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 Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 29:28
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 29:28
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Reijo Halli!
A very excited looking Reijo Halli made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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