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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 04, 2024 |
#R1##TD#
Smith drives through with a takedown into guard.
Smith sitting in guard here, content to control.
Choi really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Smith. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Smith forces his way into half guard.#SUB#
Smith is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Choi is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). George Smith!
George Smith 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:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 17, 2024 |
#R1##TD2#
Smith shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Richards is trying to defend but Smith finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Richards is refusing to be controlled, as Smith sits in half guard.
Smith passes to side control.
Smith working away.
Richards tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Smith wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Smith tries to move to mount but Richards blocks the move with his legs.
Smith advances to mount.
Smith mounts Richards! Really nice guard pass there!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Smith working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Richards really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Richards definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Richards tries to improve his position but instead Smith has taken his back! #T1#
Richards tries to roll but Smith sticks to his back.
Richards trying to control the hands but Smith won't let him.
Well, with Smith on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Richards is tapping out... Can he escape the position?#SUB2#
Smith is working for the choke. I would put my money on him to finish from this position. He's rolled onto his back and has dragged Richards with him. Richards is trying to defend but Smith has an arm under the chin now! Richards grimaces and is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). George Smith!
George Smith 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:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 18, 2023 |
#R1##TD2#
Smith fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Ulatov sprawls well initially but Smith persists and gets the takedown into half guard. #SUB2#
Smith seems to be working for a kimura but Ulatov defends the submission attempt.
Ulatov definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#SUB2#
Smith is trying to work for a kimura but Ulatov is defending well.
Ulatov gets full guard.
Smith advances to half guard. #SUB2#
Smith seems to be working for a kimura but Ulatov defends the submission attempt.
Smith wants to control but Ulatov is keeping him busy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ulatov slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Smith trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ulatov keeping moving, preventing Smith from controlling successfully. #T1#
Smith tries to free his leg and advance position but Ulatov is retaining full guard.
Ulatov is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Smith is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB2#
Smith looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Ulatov is trying to control the action in half guard but Smith is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Ulatov tries to pass to full mount but Smith defends it.
The fighters are battling for position here. Smith manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Smith 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.
Ulatov trying to control the position from guard on top but Smith is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2#
Ulatov won't allow Smith to sweep him here.
Smith keeping moving, preventing Ulatov from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Smith looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Smith keeping moving, preventing Ulatov from controlling successfully.
Smith managing to control the position.
Ulatov trying to control the position from guard on top but Smith is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Smith is on top in guard.
#REVB#
Smith forces his way into half guard.
Smith is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Ulatov reverses the position - he's now on top in Smith's guard.
Smith wants to sweep here but Ulatov controlling him for the moment.
Smith keeping moving, preventing Ulatov from controlling successfully.
Smith is trying to keep Ulatov in close.
Ulatov trying to control but Smith is working from the bottom. #T4#
Smith controls Ulatov momentarily but Ulatov frees himself.
Smith keeping moving, preventing Ulatov from controlling successfully.
Smith working a defensive guard here.
Smith keeping moving, preventing Ulatov from controlling successfully.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Ulatov avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Smith looking for a sweep. Not yet Smith, not yet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but George Smith will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Ulatov shoots in for a takedown but Smith shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Smith stuffs the takedown attempt from Ulatov. Ulatov gets slowly back to his feet.
George Smith seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ulatov throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Smith's waist but Smith gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Ulatov off to one side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sergei Ulatov. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2#
Smith drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Smith trying to control the position but Ulatov is working away. #SUB2#
Smith is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Ulatov has escaped the position, nice work there.
Smith trying to control the action but Ulatov is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ulatov regains half guard.#T1##SUB2#
Smith is looking for a kimura here.
Ulatov trying to hold on to Smith's head to control him but Smith postures up.
#SUB2#
Smith is trying to work for a kimura but Ulatov is defending well.
Ulatov is refusing to be controlled, as Smith sits in half guard.
Smith is pressing down on Ulatov's thigh, looking to free his foot. Ulatov is holding on for now.
Smith has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#SUB2#
Smith is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Ulatov has managed to free his arm - good work. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Smith wants to take a breather but Ulatov is having none of it. #SUB2#
Smith is looking for a kimura but Ulatov is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Smith to get the leverage. #SUB2#
Smith is looking for a kimura but Ulatov is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Smith to get the leverage.
Smith passes the guard and advances to mount!
Smith prevents Ulatov from getting the reversal.#T3#
Smith wants to control the pace but Ulatov is squirming around nicely.
Ulatov has given up his back.
You can see the frustration on Ulatov's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
#T4#
Smith is trying to stick to Ulatov's back but Ulatov is turning into Smith. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Smith's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Ulatov.
Ulatov postures up.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Smith is on top in guard.
#REVB#
Smith wants to control from the top but Ulatov keeps moving.
Smith tries to free his leg and advance position but Ulatov is retaining full guard.
Ulatov 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.
Smith pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ulatov is keeping the position for now.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Smith wants to control from the top but Ulatov keeps moving.
Smith trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Ulatov manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVR#
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
George Smith 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! And we move into the final round!#R3##TD2#
Smith decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Ulatov is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Smith's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Smith's back!
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.
#SUB#
Ulatov is looking for a choke. Smith gets to his feet with his opponent on his back and slams him to the mat. Smith manages to squirm out of the attempted choke and turns into his opponent's guard.
Smith passes into half guard. #SUB#
Ulatov actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Smith is trying to work for a kimura but Ulatov is defending well.
#T1#
The fighters are battling for position here. Ulatov manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Smith trying to control the position from guard on top but Ulatov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Smith stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ulatov swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Ulatov wants to sweep but no luck.
Smith looking to sit in guard and control but Ulatov gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Ulatov wants to control from the top but Smith keeps moving.
George Smith has got the better of the ground game so far.
Smith is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T2#
Smith bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Ulatov's guard. #REVB#
Smith looking to pass the guard.
Smith is pushing down on Ulatov's leg trying to pass to half guard. Ulatov is fighting to maintain full guard but Smith has managed to sneak the leg through.#SUB2#
Ulatov is defending against the submission attempts here by Smith.
Ulatov is trying to control but can't.
#SUB2#
Smith wants to work for an arm triangle but Ulatov is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Smith frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. #T3##SUB2#
Smith with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Smith seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Ulatov is holding on tight.
Sergei Ulatov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#SUB2#
Smith is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Ulatov has managed to escape the submission attempt.
#SUB2#
Smith has control of Ulatov's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Ulatov regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Smith is trying to control here but Ulatov has managed to regain half guard.
George Smith is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T4##SUB2#
Smith is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Ulatov has managed to free his arm - good work.
Smith prevents Ulatov from improving his position.
Smith slows the pace down in half guard.
Ulatov wants to improve his position but Smith is controlling well.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Smith 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!
George Smith comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Smith 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 Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 27:30
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... George Smith!
George Smith bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it. |
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Event:
TWGC 40 (145lbs, D1): Finals - Round 2
Date: Sep 12, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 22 wins and 15 losses; John McCain! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 8 losses; George Smith!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, James Atkins and Chris Edwards.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Smith goes for a double leg but McCain avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as McCain continues to drive forward.#TD2#
Smith decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: McCain (0) vs (2) Smith
Smith trying to control the action but McCain is working from the bottom.
Smith frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: McCain (0) vs (5) Smith
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McCain is squirming around, avoiding Smith's attempts to control the action.
Smith is trying to take his opponent's back.
#SUB2#
Smith goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now McCain is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: McCain (2) vs (5) Smith
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith looking for a sweep. Not yet Smith, not yet.
Smith looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but McCain puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Smith wants to control but McCain is keeping busy.
Smith 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.#T1#
McCain wants to pass to mount but Smith is defending the position.
Smith is looking to get back to full guard here but McCain has managed to pass to side control instead. Score +3 for passing guard: McCain (5) vs (5) Smith
Smith regains half guard.#SUB2#
Smith looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Smith is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
McCain trying to control the pace.
McCain trying to mount his opponent but Smith defends it.
McCain 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.
Smith is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of McCain's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take McCain's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: McCain (5) vs (9) Smith#T2#
Smith is riding his opponent, not letting McCain buck him off.
McCain tries to escape but Smith has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Smith struggling to keep hold of the position.
Smith is not going to allow McCain to sit and survive in this position. #SUB2#
McCain is having to fend off submission attempts from Smith, who is looking to sink in the choke. Smith doesn't have the hooks in though and McCain manages to reverse position! He's now on top, in his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: McCain (7) vs (9) Smith
McCain stays in close to Smith's body and controls the position.
Smith trying to keep a closed guard but McCain is proving a slippery customer.
#T3#
Smith can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as McCain controls the pace.
Smith tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Smith has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but McCain has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: McCain (10) vs (9) Smith
The referee asks McCain politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. McCain prefers to stall for the moment though.
Smith is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
McCain trying to control the action but Smith is working from the bottom.
Smith is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
McCain wants to lay and pray for a moment but Smith keeps working. #T4#
Smith manages to work his way to half guard, despite McCain's best efforts.
McCain wants to lay and pray for a moment but Smith keeps working.
McCain is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Smith is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Smith won't allow McCain to pass to mount.
Smith trying to hold on to McCain's head to control him but McCain postures up.
Smith is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T5#
Smith is trying to control but can't.
McCain has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: McCain (13) vs (9) Smith
McCain can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Smith is looking to escape.
Smith looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back! Score +3 for taking back: McCain (16) vs (9) Smith
Smith is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
I really don't envy Smith right now.
#T6#
McCain is not going to allow Smith to sit and survive in this position.
Smith wants to escape the position but for the time being he's just trying to control the pace.
McCain is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Smith breaks McCain's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: McCain (16) vs (11) Smith
Smith wants to pass the guard but McCain is keeping the position.#SUB#
McCain working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Smith doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Smith manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T7#
McCain bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Smith's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: McCain (18) vs (11) Smith
Smith can't keep his opponent in guard - McCain advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
McCain is thwarting Smith's attempts to control the position.
Smith moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
McCain is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
McCain might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Smith working a defensive guard here.
#SUB2#
Smith escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. McCain gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #T8#
McCain sitting in guard, not really doing much.
McCain advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: McCain (21) vs (11) Smith
Smith tries to improve position but can't.
McCain advances nicely into full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: McCain (23) vs (11) Smith
Smith is squirming around, avoiding McCain's attempts to control the action.
Smith is trying to escape the mount.
#T9#
McCain avoids the attempt from Smith to control.
Smith is desperately trying to improve his position but McCain has a good base and remains in mount.
Smith is still trying to improve position.
Smith looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back! Score +3 for taking back: McCain (26) vs (11) Smith
Smith tries to break free.
I would not like to be Smith right now.
#T10#
Smith tries to roll but McCain sticks to his back.
Smith tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
McCain controlling his opponent.
McCain prevents Smith from getting the reversal.
McCain tries to control but Smith wriggling away.
Smith tries to reverse the position but McCain maintains control.
McCain controlling the position easily from mount. #T11#
Smith is trying to escape the mount.
Smith is controlling an arm, preventing McCain from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Smith can't escape the position.
McCain trying to control but Smith is having none of it.
McCain content just to control the position here.
Smith is looking to improve his position but McCain isn't that keen on the idea.#T12#
McCain looking to control but Smith is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Smith looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back! Score +3 for taking back: McCain (29) vs (11) Smith
McCain gets his hands free as Smith looks to control.
Smith rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Smith tries to roll over but McCain keeps him under control.
Smith trying to control but McCain postures up.
McCain is keen to just control but Smith is a slippery customer.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with McCain in particular looking to stall.#T13##SUB#
McCain is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
McCain prevents Smith from improving his position.
McCain seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Smith does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #SUB#
McCain is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Smith defends it well.
Smith trying to control here.
Smith makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Smith.
McCain sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T14#
Smith is trying to keep McCain in close.
McCain stopping the sweep attempt from Smith.
Smith pulls McCain in close to his closed guard and prevents McCain from doing any damage or advancing position.
McCain slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
McCain takes the fight on points by 29 to 11.
An out of breath John McCain 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 40 (145lbs, D1): Finals - Round 1
Date: Sep 11, 2023 |
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 3 wins and 1 losses; Spar Lad! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 8 losses; George Smith!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Steven Brown and Daniel Bishop.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Smith closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Lad did well to prevent Smith getting side control. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Lad (0) vs (2) Smith
Smith is looking to take a break and control but Lad is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB2#
Smith is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Lad defends it well.
Smith wants to pass to mount but Lad is defending the position. #SUB2#
Smith seems to be looking for submissions.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Smith trying to pass the guard but Lad defending well.
Smith is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lad looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Smith wants to control from the top but Lad keeps moving. #T1#
Smith forces his way into half guard.
Lad is not content to let Smith control the position.#SUB2#
Smith seems to be working for a kimura but Lad defends the submission attempt.
Lad wants to improve his position but Smith is controlling well.
Smith trying to control the action but Lad is working from the bottom.
Smith trying to pass the guard but Lad defending well. #T2#
Lad is controlling Smith's trapped leg to prevent Smith from advancing to side control.
Smith tries to pass to full mount but Lad defends it. #SUB2#
Smith is looking for a kimura but Lad is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Smith to get the leverage. #SUB2#
Lad is defending against the submission attempts here by Smith.
Smith frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Lad (0) vs (5) Smith
Lad is looking to get to half guard.#SUB2#
Smith goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Lad turns into him and now he's in Smith's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lad (2) vs (5) Smith#T3#
Smith has Lad pulled in close to control his posture.
Smith manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Lad manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lad (2) vs (7) Smith
Lad 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: Lad (4) vs (7) Smith
Smith tries to roll over but Lad keeps him under control.
Smith keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Lad trying to mount his opponent but Smith defends it. #T4#
Smith is controlling Lad's trapped leg to prevent Lad from advancing to side control.
Lad seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Smith does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Smith wants to improve his position but Lad is controlling well.
Lad seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Smith does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Smith is looking to control Lad's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Smith avoid being mounted?
Smith is trying to get back to full guard.
Smith is still trying to improve position.
Smith 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.#T5#
Smith trying to control from the bottom.
Smith is trying to get back to full guard.
Lad is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Smith is not content to let Lad control the position.
Lad is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Smith is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Smith controlling the position for now.
Lad looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #T6#
Lad has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Lad (7) vs (7) Smith
Smith tries to hold on but Lad postures up.
Smith is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Lad content just to control the position here.
Smith is desperately trying to improve his position but Lad has a good base and remains in mount.
Lad sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T7#
Smith 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: Lad (7) vs (9) Smith
Smith tries to free his leg and advance position but Lad is retaining full guard.
Lad looking to hit a scissor sweep but Smith is one step ahead there.
Smith trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Lad wants to sweep here but Smith controlling him for the moment.
Smith pushes down on Lad's leg and manages to get into half guard.#T8#
Smith looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
The fighters are battling for position here. Lad manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Smith stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lad swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Smith pushing down on Lad's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Lad trying to control here.
Lad is looking for a sweep. Smith is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Smith in particular looking to stall.
Lad works his way to full guard. Good work.#T9#
Smith is pushing down on Lad's leg trying to pass to half guard. Lad is fighting to maintain full guard but Smith has managed to sneak the leg through.
Lad makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Lad.
Lad has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Smith forces his way into half guard.
Smith is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Lad (7) vs (12) Smith
Lad tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Smith wants to take Lad's back here but Lad is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
#T10##SUB2#
Smith working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Lad is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Lad is looking to improve his position but Smith isn't that keen on the idea.
Smith wants to take Lad's back here but Lad is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
#SUB2#
Smith looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Smith wants to take Lad's back but he can't do it this time.
Smith looking to control but Lad is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #T11#
Lad is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Smith can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Lad is looking to escape. #SUB2#
Smith swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Lad is now in Smith's guard. A big mistake from Smith there, giving up the dominant position! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lad (9) vs (12) Smith
Smith seems keen to control Lad's posture.
Smith looking for a sweep. Not yet Smith, not yet. #T12#
Lad looking to pass the guard.
Smith can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Lad controls the pace.
Lad pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Smith is keeping the position for now.
Lad trying to control but Smith is working from the bottom.
Smith wants to sweep here but Lad controlling him for the moment.
Lad is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Lad preventing the sweep. #T13#
Lad tries to free his leg and advance position but Smith is retaining full guard.
Smith wants to sweep here but Lad controlling him for the moment.
Lad 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.
Smith trying to keep a closed guard but Lad is proving a slippery customer.
Lad looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Smith looking to hit a scissor sweep but Lad is one step ahead there.
Lad sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T14#
Lad wants to pass the guard but Smith is keeping the position.
Lad passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Lad (12) vs (12) Smith
Lad taking a breather here.
Smith regains half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lad trying to control from half guard but Smith is working away.
Smith is trying 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 Smith gets a bonus point for attempting more subs.
Smith wins on points by 13 to 12.
George Smith 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:
TWGC 40 (145lbs, D1): Los Angeles Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Sep 02, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 8 losses; George Smith! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Rat Man!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Man gets caught flat footed, as Smith shoots in with a quick takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Smith (2) vs (0) Man
Man 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.
Smith looking to pass the guard.
Man is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Smith wants to pass the guard but Man is keeping the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Man wants to sweep but no luck.
Man looking to control.
#T1#
Smith being controlled here momentarily.
Smith preventing the sweep.
Man trying to control the position.
Smith slips nicely into half guard.
Man has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Smith is working away from the top position though.
The fighters are battling for position here. Man manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Smith won't allow Man to sweep him here.
Smith pushes down on Man's leg and manages to get into half guard.#SUB#
Smith is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Smith prevents Man from improving his position.#T2##SUB#
Smith seems to be working for a kimura but Man defends the submission attempt.
Man is looking for a sweep. Smith is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Smith is thwarting Man's attempts to control the position.
Man is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Smith moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Smith (5) vs (0) Man
Man tries to improve position but can't.
Man manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Smith prevents Man from improving his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Smith is thwarting Man's attempts to control the position.#T3#
Smith prevents Man from improving his position.
Man is still trying to improve position.
Smith wants to pass the guard but Man is defending well.
Man wants to control but Smith is keeping busy.
#SUB#
Smith is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Man doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Smith.
Man works his way to full guard. Good work.
Man trying to control the position.
Smith passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Smith (8) vs (0) Man#T4##SUB#
Smith is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Man knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Man 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.
Smith tries to advance to mount but can't.
Man is trying to get back to half guard.
Smith will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Smith wants to control but Man is keeping him busy.
Man sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Man is doing well to control the position and prevent Smith from advancing to side control.
Smith trying to control from half guard but Man is working away. #T5#
Man trying to hold on to Smith's head to control him but Smith postures up.
Man wants to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Smith is working for a submission of some sort.
Smith moves into full mount! Man won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Smith (11) vs (0) Man
Man is looking to get to half guard.
Man keeps trying to improve his position.
Smith fails to take his opponent's back. #T6#
Man is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Man is trying to escape the mount.
Man tries to hold on but Smith postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Man tries to reverse the position but Smith maintains control.
Smith wants to take Man's back but he can't do it this time.
Man is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #SUB#
Smith wants to finish this one by submission but Man is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Smith.
Man is trying to reverse the position but instead Smith has taken his back - oops! Score +3 for taking back: Smith (14) vs (0) Man
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.
#SUB#
Smith patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?#T7#
Smith is hanging on to Man's back as he tries to escape.
Man breaks Smith's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Smith (14) vs (2) Man
Smith not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Smith looking for a sweep. Not yet Smith, not yet.
Man wants to pass the guard but Smith is keeping the position.
Man forces his way into half guard.#SUB2#
Man wants to work for an arm triangle but Smith is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Smith is trying to get back to full guard.
Man trying to mount his opponent but Smith defends it. #SUB2#
Man seems to be looking for submissions.
#T8#
Man wants to pass the guard but Smith is defending well.
Man is trying to control the action in half guard but Smith is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Man prevents Smith from improving his position.
Man is pressing down on Smith's thigh, looking to free his foot. Smith is holding on for now.
Man prevents Smith from improving his position.
Smith is working hard here to advance position.
Smith trying to control but Man postures up.
Man is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Smith (14) vs (5) Man#T9#
Smith is controlling an arm, preventing Man from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Smith regains half guard.
Man tries to pass to full mount but Smith defends it.
Man uses his free foot to push down on Smith's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Smith. Score +3 for passing guard: Smith (14) vs (8) Man#SUB2#
Man with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Smith is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Smith is wriggling around trying to escape.
Smith wants to control but Man is having none of it.
Smith is trying to escape the mount.
#T10#
Smith is squirming around, avoiding Man's attempts to control the action.
Man is trying to take his opponent's back.
#SUB2#
Man is working for a guillotine from mount but Smith frees his head quite easily.
Smith tries to hold on but Man postures up.
Smith 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.
Smith is pressing down on Man's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#SUB#
Smith looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB2#
Man drops back looking for a leg! Smith is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Smith manages to kick Man off! Man jumps back into Smith's guard.
Man passes Smith's left leg - he's now in half guard. #T11#
Man is trying to control. Smith wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #SUB2#
Man is looking for a kimura but Smith is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Man to get the leverage.
Smith works his way to full guard. Good work.
Man stopping the sweep attempt from Smith.
Smith wants to improve his position but instead Man has moved into half guard.
Man is trying to control. Smith wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Man wants to pass to mount but Smith is defending the position. #SUB2#
Man is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Smith doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Man. #T12##SUB2#
Man is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Smith is trying to get back to full guard.
Smith is staying active underneath Man, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Man looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #T13#
Smith wants to control but Man is keeping busy.
Smith regains full guard. Nicely done.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Smith holds on and takes a little breather.
Smith is trying to control the position but Man postures up.
Man tries to free his leg and advance position but Smith is retaining full guard.
Man slips nicely into half guard.
Smith tries to get to full guard but Man has control of the leg.
Man moves into full mount! Smith won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Smith (14) vs (11) Man
Man is looking to work his way around to Smith's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position. #T14#
Smith is wriggling around trying to escape.
Smith regains half guard.
Smith gets back to full guard.
Man pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Smith is keeping the position for now.
Man stopping the sweep attempt from Smith.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Man tries to free his leg and advance position but Smith is retaining full guard.
Man trying to control but Smith is working from the bottom.
Smith is trying to control the position from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Smith takes the fight on points by 14 to 11.
A less than humble George Smith 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 398
Date: Jul 16, 2023 |
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 13 wins and 46 losses; Arm Breaker! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 8 losses; George Smith!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Stewart Dunkirk and Frank Dennis.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Breaker shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Smith's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Breaker (2) vs (0) Smith
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.
Smith is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Breaker 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.
Smith keeping moving, preventing Breaker from controlling successfully.
Smith is trying to control the position but Breaker postures up.
Breaker wants to control from the top but Smith keeps moving.
Breaker tries to free his leg and advance position but Smith is retaining full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Breaker trying to control but Smith is working from the bottom.
Breaker stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Smith swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T1#
Breaker advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Breaker (5) vs (0) Smith#SUB#
Breaker is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Smith is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Smith is looking for a sweep.#SUB#
Breaker looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Smith is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Breaker off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Breaker (5) vs (4) Smith
Breaker trying to control the position but Smith manages to sink in the hooks.
Smith is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish. #T2#
Breaker breaks Smith's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Breaker (7) vs (4) Smith
Breaker looking to sit in guard and control but Smith gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Breaker (7) vs (6) Smith
Breaker wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Smith controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
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.#SUB#
Breaker is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #T3##SUB#
Breaker is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Smith is aware though and is defending well.
Breaker is trying to keep Smith in close.
#SUB#
Breaker escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Smith gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Breaker might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#SUB#
Breaker looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#T4#
Smith controlling from the top position. #SUB#
Breaker is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Breaker not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#SUB#
Breaker is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #T5#
Breaker trying to keep a closed guard but Smith is proving a slippery customer.
#SUB#
Breaker looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Smith trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB#
Breaker has his foot on Smith's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Smith works his way back into a safe position though.
Breaker wants to sweep here but Smith controlling him for the moment. #T6#
Smith is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Breaker keeping full guard, as Smith tries to pass.
Breaker manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Smith manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Breaker (9) vs (6) Smith#T7#
Smith looking for a sweep. Not yet Smith, not yet.
Breaker tries to free his leg and advance position but Smith is retaining full guard.
Breaker wants to control from the top but Smith keeps moving.
Smith pulls Breaker in close to prevent any damage.
Breaker looking to sit in guard and control but Smith gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Breaker (9) vs (8) Smith#SUB#
Breaker looking for a guillotine here but Smith defends easily.
#SUB#
Breaker has his foot on Smith's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Smith works his way back into a safe position though.#T8##SUB#
Breaker has an active guard here but Smith has managed to pass into half guard.
Smith with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Smith is trying to control. Breaker wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T9#
Smith content to control rather than advance.
Smith is trying to control. Breaker wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Well, if Smith 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.
Breaker manages to get to full guard.
#T10#
Smith trying to control the position from guard on top but Breaker is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Breaker wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB#
Breaker looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB#
Breaker throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Smith escapes and throws Breaker's legs to the side, diving into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Breaker (9) vs (11) Smith
You can see the frustration on Breaker's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T11#
Smith is looking to take a break and control but Breaker is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Breaker struggling a bit here.#T12#
Smith wants to control but Breaker is keeping him busy.
Smith working away.
Breaker sneaks back into half guard.
Breaker wants to control but Smith is keeping busy.
Smith not doing much here.
#T13#
Breaker is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Smith's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Smith's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Breaker (13) vs (11) Smith
Breaker doesn't have the hooks in and Smith manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Breaker (13) vs (13) Smith
Breaker looking for a sweep. Not yet Breaker, not yet.
Smith trying to control but Breaker is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Breaker throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Smith escapes and throws Breaker's legs to the side, diving into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Breaker (13) vs (16) Smith#T14#
Breaker is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Smith's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Smith is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Smith has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Breaker (13) vs (19) Smith
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Breaker gets back to half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Smith wins on points by 19 to 13.
After the fight, George Smith 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 394 Bremner vs Marden
Date: Jul 02, 2023 |
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 18 wins and 17 losses; Nuri Jafar! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 8 losses; George Smith!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Wesley Smith and Chris Downing.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL2#
Jafar gets tackled into the ropes by Smith. Smith maintains the clinch.
Jafar gets underhooks to prevent Smith's takedown attempt.
#TD2#
Smith manages to pull guard.
Jafar is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Rabid Dog that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Jafar looking to pass the guard.
Jafar pushing down on Smith's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Jafar moves into full mount! Smith won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Jafar (3) vs (0) Smith
Jafar controlling from mount.
Jafar can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Smith is looking to escape.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
#T1#
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.
Jafar controlling from mount.
Jafar has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Smith wants to control but Jafar is having none of it.
Smith is working to get back to half guard.
Jafar can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Smith is looking to escape.
Jafar content just to control the position here. #T2#
Smith is squirming around, avoiding Jafar's attempts to control the action.
Smith is in all sorts of trouble here.
Jafar trying to control but Smith is having none of it.
Jafar looking to control and managing it successfully.
Jafar trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Jafar fails to advance to Smith's back. #T3#
Jafar looking to control but Smith is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Jafar is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Smith is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Smith wants to control but Jafar is having none of it.
Jafar looking to control but Smith is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Smith tries to hold on but Jafar postures up.
Jafar trying to control but Smith is having none of it.
Smith tries to get back to half guard but can't. #T4#
Jafar takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Smith is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Jafar is looking to take Smith's back but instead Smith gets back to half guard. Nice work.
Jafar is looking to take a break and control but Smith is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Jafar is really struggling to control Smith but he's trying to hold on to the position.#T5#
Jafar is looking to stall here but Smith recovers full guard.
Jafar trying to control but Smith is working from the bottom.
Jafar wants to pass the guard but Smith is keeping the position.
Smith is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Jafar pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Smith is keeping the position for now. #T6#
Smith seems keen to control Jafar's posture.
Jafar wants to control from the top but Smith keeps moving.
Smith managing to control the position.
Jafar trying to control but Smith is working from the bottom. #T7#
Smith is pulling down on Jafar's head. It's preventing any offense from Jafar, at least for the moment.
Jafar is looking to advance position but Smith has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Jafar (3) vs (4) Smith
Smith tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Jafar tries to hold on but Smith pushes him away.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#T8#
Jafar is trying desperately to improve position.
Jafar is working hard here to advance position.
Smith controlling from mount.
Smith prevents Jafar from getting the reversal.
Jafar wants to control but Smith is having none of it.
Jafar is trying to escape the mount.
#T9#
Smith takes his opponent's back. Perhaps a chance to lock up a rear naked choke here.
Score +3 for taking back: Jafar (3) vs (7) Smith
Smith 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.
Jafar is trying to break free.
Smith tries to get the hooks in deep but Jafar pushed the leg off. #T10#
Jafar just trying to survive but Smith is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
You can see the frustration on Jafar's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Smith trying to control momentarily.
Jafar is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Smith.
Let's hope that Smith 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.#T11#
Jafar trying to control the hands but Smith breaks the grip.
Smith is riding his opponent, not letting Jafar buck him off.
Jafar is keeping busy.
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.#SUB2#
Jafar is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
#T12#
Jafar breaks Smith's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Jafar (5) vs (7) Smith
Jafar trying to control but Smith is working from the bottom.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Smith holds on and takes a little breather.
Smith keeping moving, preventing Jafar from controlling successfully. #T13#
Smith looking for a sweep. Not yet Smith, not yet.
Smith has control of Jafar's left arm, preventing Jafar from doing any damage.
Jafar slips nicely into half guard.
Jafar prevents Smith from improving his position.#T14#
Jafar trying to control the pace.
Jafar is just content to waste time from the top position. Smith takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Jafar trying to control the position from guard on top but Smith is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jafar trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Smith looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jafar postures up.
Jafar wants to control from the top but Smith keeps moving.
Smith is trying to control the position but Jafar postures up.
And that's the end of the fight!
Smith wins on points by 7 to 5.
George Smith was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
The defeated Nuri Jafar had this to say: 'He did not follow the script'. |
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Event:
CWC 388
Date: Jun 18, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 7 losses; George Smith! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 5 losses; Bulla Marden!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, Russell Pearce and Eddie Farnsworth.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD2#
Smith gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Marden to score an easy takedown into full guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Smith (0) vs (2) Marden
Marden looking to pass the guard.
Marden pushes down on Smith's leg and manages to get into half guard.#SUB2#
Marden is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith tries to roll over but Marden keeps him under control.#T1##SUB2#
Marden is looking for a kimura but Smith is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Marden to get the leverage.
Marden looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #SUB2#
Marden is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Smith trying to control from the bottom.
#T2#
Smith is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB2#
Marden is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Smith still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Smith 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: Smith (4) vs (2) Marden
Smith taking a breather here.
You can see the frustration on Marden's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Marden tries to bench press Smith off him but Smith keeps the position. #T3#
Marden is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Smith off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Smith (4) vs (6) Marden
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Smith preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Marden. #SUB2#
Marden looking to finish the fight with a rear naked choke. Smith is controlling Marden 's left arm and he spins nicely into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Smith (6) vs (6) Marden#SUB2#
Marden looking for a guillotine here but Smith defends easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Smith is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #T4#
Smith being controlled here momentarily.
Smith postures up.
#SUB2#
Marden looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Smith trying to control but Marden is working from the bottom.
Marden has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Smith has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Smith (9) vs (6) Marden#T5#
Marden is looking to regain half guard here but Smith keeps moving and retains side control.
Marden is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Marden gets back to half guard.
Marden is trying to get back to full guard.
Marden 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.
Marden is still trying to improve position.#SUB2#
Marden looking for submissions off his back.#T6##SUB2#
Marden looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Marden looking for a kimura from the bottom but Smith passes into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Smith (12) vs (6) Marden
You can see the frustration on Marden's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Marden is not content to let Smith control the position.
Marden tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T7#
Marden keeps trying to improve his position.
You can see the frustration on Marden's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Marden tries to bench press Smith off him but Smith keeps the position.
You can see the frustration on Marden's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Marden tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Smith wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T8#
You can see the frustration on Marden's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Marden tries to bench press Smith off him but Smith keeps the position.
Marden can't do much from the bottom here.
Marden tries to bench press Smith off him but Smith keeps the position. #T9#
Marden is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Smith's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Marden makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Marden.
Marden looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Smith pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Marden is keeping the position for now.
Marden lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Smith (12) vs (8) Marden
Smith wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #T10#
Marden preventing the sweep. #SUB2#
Marden drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Smith dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Smith (14) vs (8) Marden
Marden is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Marden might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Smith haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Marden tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T11#
Marden not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#SUB2#
Marden working for a triangle but Smith defends it easily.
#SUB2#
Marden is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Smith frees his head nicely. Oh but Marden has switched to an armbar! Smith is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 11:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Bulla Marden!
Bulla Marden thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
CWC 382
Date: May 28, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 31 wins and 44 losses; Pavel Savkov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 7 losses; George Smith!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Don Winkell and Jack Bonds.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Smith shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Savkov is trying to defend but Smith 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: Savkov (0) vs (2) Smith
We've been hearing good reports from Savkov's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Smith perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Savkov is looking to improve his position.
#SUB#
Savkov is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Smith pulls his head out easily.
Savkov wants to improve his position but Smith is controlling well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith tries to pass to full mount but Savkov defends it. #T1#
Savkov has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Smith is working away from the top position though.#SUB#
Savkov looking for submissions off his back.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Savkov keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Savkov is trying to get back to full guard.#T2##SUB#
Savkov looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Savkov actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Smith is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Savkov defends it well.
Savkov wants to get back to full guard.#T3#
Smith is taking a breather. Savkov 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.
Savkov trying to control from the bottom.
Smith stalling.
Savkov has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Smith is working away from the top position though.
Savkov wants to get back to full guard.#T4#
Savkov trying to control from the bottom.
#SUB#
Savkov looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Smith not doing much here.
Smith passes into side control, despite Savkov's attempt to control the position.
Score +3 for passing guard: Savkov (0) vs (5) Smith
Smith happy to just control the position for now. #T5#
Savkov is looking for a sweep.
Savkov is working hard here to advance position.
Savkov is trying to control Smith's posture but Smith avoids it.
Savkov is looking to regain half guard here but Smith keeps moving and retains side control.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Smith working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.#T6#
Smith controls the position.
You can see the frustration on Savkov's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Smith in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Savkov tries to improve position but can't. #T7#
Smith slows the pace down.
Let's hope that Smith 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.
Savkov tries to improve position but can't. #T8#
Smith in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Savkov manages to work his way to half guard, despite Smith's best efforts.#SUB#
Savkov looking for a kimura from the bottom but Smith passes into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Savkov (0) vs (8) Smith
Smith takes a little break here. Savkov wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.#T9#
Savkov tries to bench press Smith off him but Smith keeps the position.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Savkov is trying to improve his position.
Smith working away.#T10#
The referee asks Smith politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Smith prefers to stall for the moment though.
Savkov tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Savkov can't do much from the bottom here. #T11#
Savkov is looking to regain half guard here but Smith keeps moving and retains side control.
The referee asks Smith politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Smith prefers to stall for the moment though.
Savkov manages to get back to half guard.#T12##SUB#
Savkov looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Smith controlling the action here.
Savkov tries to roll over but Smith keeps him under control.#T13#
Savkov tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Smith has advanced to mount. Uh oh. Score +3 for passing guard: Savkov (0) vs (11) Smith
Smith looking to control and managing it successfully.
Smith fails to advance to Savkov's back. #T14#
Smith controlling the position easily from mount.
Savkov tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Savkov reaches up to try and control the position but Smith seems to have an arm triangle now! Uh oh! Savkov rolls and tries to escape and now Smith has his back!
Score +3 for taking back: Savkov (0) vs (14) Smith
And that's the end of the fight!
Smith wins on points by 14 to 0.
A less than humble George Smith 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 374
Date: May 07, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 6 losses; George Smith! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 5 losses; Dan Macker!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Yves DeLean and Ian Loll.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Macker clinches. #TD2#
Macker has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Smith regains guard immediately. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Smith (0) vs (2) Macker
Smith can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Macker controls the pace.
Macker works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Smith is looking to improve his position.
Macker stalling.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Macker wants to pass the guard but Smith is defending well. #T1#
Macker sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Macker trying to pass the guard but Smith defending well.
Smith is looking to improve his position.
Macker sitting and controlling from the half guard. #T2##SUB2#
Macker is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Smith doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Macker.
Macker trying to pass the guard but Smith defending well.
Smith has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Macker is working away from the top position though.#T3#
Smith is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Macker jumps into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Smith (0) vs (5) Macker
Macker tries to advance to mount but can't. #SUB2#
Macker is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Smith is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Macker wants to lay and pray for a moment but Smith keeps working.
Macker controlling the position. #T4#
Smith is holding Macker down, trying to stall.
Macker taking a breather here.
You can see the frustration on Smith's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T5#
Smith is looking to reverse the position.
Smith is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Macker is one step ahead and moves to full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Smith (0) vs (7) Macker
Smith is working to get back to half guard.
Macker tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Macker trying to control but he's not successful this time. #T6#
Smith wants to control but Macker is having none of it.
Macker fails to advance to Smith's back.
Smith is desperately trying to improve his position but Macker has a good base and remains in mount.
Macker content just to control the position here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Macker looking for a guillotine from mount but Smith is having none of it.
Smith tries to reverse the position but Macker maintains control.#T7#
Macker tries to control but Smith wriggling away.
Macker controlling from mount.
Smith tries to lock up and control but Macker gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Macker controlling the position easily from mount.
Smith prevents any damage by holding on tight.#T8#
Macker pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Smith is working to get back to half guard.
Macker controlling from the full mount.
Macker tries to control but Smith wriggling away. #T9#
Macker takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Macker trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Macker takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Smith is desperately trying to improve his position but Macker has a good base and remains in mount.
Macker controlling the position easily from mount. #T10#
Smith working to try and regain half guard.
Macker moves to back control. Score +3 for taking back: Smith (0) vs (10) Macker
Macker looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Macker really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Smith.
Well, with Macker on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Smith is tapping out... Can he escape the position?
Smith is in bad spot here.
#T11#
I would not like to be Smith right now.
#SUB2#
Macker has the hooks in and he's looking for a rear naked choke here. Smith is defending well but eventually Macker manages to get an arm under the chin and he's locked on the RNC! Smith has no choice but to tap now! He does! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 12:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Dan Macker!
Dan Macker 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 371.1
Date: Apr 30, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 5 losses; George Smith! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 2 losses; Ultimate Warrior!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Don Winkell and Percy O'Donnell.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL#
Smith gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#TD2#
Warrior wants the takedown. Smith is fighting it off but Warrior persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Smith's guard against the cage. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Smith (0) vs (2) Warrior
Warrior works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Smith trying to control from the bottom.
#SUB2#
Warrior is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Smith has managed to free his arm - good work.
Warrior trying to control the action but Smith is working from the bottom.
Warrior trying to pass the guard but Smith defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Warrior seems to be working for a kimura but Smith defends the submission attempt.
Warrior is pressing down on Smith's thigh, looking to free his foot. Smith is holding on for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Warrior looking for a submission but Smith manages to get full guard, putting an end to that submission attempt.
Warrior slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Smith (0) vs (5) Warrior
Smith prevents Warrior from improving position.
Smith wants to control but Warrior postures up.#T2#
Smith gets back to half guard.
Warrior seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Smith does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Warrior is thwarting Smith's attempts to control the position.
Warrior wants to free his trapped foot but Smith is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Smith keeping control of the position.
Warrior looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Warrior moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Smith (0) vs (8) Warrior
Warrior tries to move to mount but Smith blocks the move with his legs.
Warrior looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#T3##SUB2#
Warrior is trying to get an arm triangle but Smith is defending well.
Warrior working away.
Smith stops Warrior from passing to mount.
Smith is trying to improve his position.#T4##SUB2#
Warrior goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Smith has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Warrior but great work by Smith. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Smith (4) vs (8) Warrior
A lull in the action here.
Warrior tries to bench press Smith off him but Smith keeps the position.
Warrior is still trying to improve position.
Warrior is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Smith sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Warrior wants to get back to full guard.#T5#
Warrior tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Smith has advanced to mount. Uh oh. Score +3 for passing guard: Smith (7) vs (8) Warrior
Warrior tries to reverse the position but Smith maintains control.
Warrior is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
We've been hearing that Smith has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.#T6#
Smith controlling from the full mount.
Smith moves to the back. Score +3 for taking back: Smith (10) vs (8) Warrior
You can see the frustration on Warrior's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Warrior keeps trying to improve his position.
Warrior turns into Smith and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Smith (10) vs (10) Warrior
Warrior stands and throws Smith's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Smith (10) vs (13) Warrior#SUB2#
Warrior is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Smith has escaped the position, nice work there.
Warrior slows the pace down. #T7##SUB2#
Warrior tries for a kimura but Smith is defending well.
Warrior tries to advance to mount but Smith denies him.
Smith is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Warrior tries to advance to mount but can't. #SUB2#
Warrior goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Smith has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Warrior but great work by Smith. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Smith (14) vs (13) Warrior#T8#
A lull in the action here as Smith stalls from top position.
Warrior is trying to get back to half guard.
Warrior manages to get back to half guard.#T9#
Warrior is trying to control but can't.
Smith is looking to take a break and control but Warrior is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Smith takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Warrior tries to roll over but Smith keeps him under control.
The fighters are battling for position here. Warrior manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Warrior trying to control the position.
Smith has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Smith stopping the sweep attempt from Warrior.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Warrior is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Smith (14) vs (15) Warrior#T10#
Smith pulls Warrior in to control the position.
Warrior trying to control but Smith is working from the bottom.
Warrior slips nicely into half guard.
Smith keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Smith is in trouble now - Warrior has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Smith (14) vs (18) Warrior#SUB2#
Warrior moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Smith has worked his arm free - good work by Smith!
Smith tries to bench press Warrior off him but Warrior keeps the position. #T11##SUB2#
Warrior thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #SUB2#
Warrior tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Warrior has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #SUB2#
Warrior working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Smith struggling a bit here.#T12#
Warrior trying to control the position but Smith is working away.
Smith is trying to control Warrior's posture but Warrior avoids it. #SUB2#
Warrior looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Warrior passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Smith! Score +2 for reaching mount: Smith (14) vs (20) Warrior#SUB2#
Warrior jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Smith is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Smith and Warrior has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Warrior passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Smith! Score +2 for reaching mount: Smith (14) vs (22) Warrior#T13#
Warrior pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
#SUB2#
Warrior moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Smith has worked his arm free - good work by Smith!
Warrior tries to advance to mount but Smith denies him.
Smith is looking for a sweep.
Warrior tries to advance to mount but Smith instead regains half guard.
Smith gets back to full guard.
Warrior tries to free his leg and advance position but Smith is retaining full guard. #T14#
Smith tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Warrior wants to pass the guard but Smith is keeping the position.
Smith looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Warrior advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Smith (14) vs (25) Warrior#SUB2#
Warrior wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Smith, who protects the arm well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Smith manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Warrior wins on points by 25 to 14.
A less than humble Ultimate Warrior 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 368
Date: Apr 23, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 5 losses; George Smith! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 5 losses; Drake Johnson!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Johnson shoots in and gets a takedown into Smith's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Smith (0) vs (2) Johnson#SUB2#
Johnson drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Smith dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Smith (2) vs (2) Johnson
Smith trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Smith sitting in guard, not really doing much.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Johnson has his foot on Smith's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Smith works his way back into a safe position though.#T1##SUB2#
Johnson looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Smith passes into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Smith (5) vs (2) Johnson
Johnson tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Smith wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Johnson regains half guard there - taking advantage of Smith's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
Smith wants to pass the guard but Johnson is defending well.
Smith seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Johnson is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.#T2#
Johnson won't allow Smith to pass to mount.
Johnson tries to roll over but Smith keeps him under control.#SUB2#
Johnson looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Smith trying to control the action but Johnson is working from the bottom. #T3#
Smith passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Smith (8) vs (2) Johnson
Johnson tries to get back to half guard but can't.
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#
Smith wants to control the pace but Johnson is squirming around nicely.
Johnson can't escape the position.
#T5#
Smith can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Johnson is looking to escape.
Johnson is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Smith sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
We've been hearing that Smith has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.#T6#
Smith works his way to his opponent's back.
Score +3 for taking back: Smith (11) vs (2) Johnson
Smith has good solid back control here.
Smith is hanging on to Johnson's back as he tries to escape.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T7#
Johnson keeps trying to improve his position.
Smith is trying to stick to Johnson's back but Johnson is turning into Smith. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Smith's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Johnson. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Smith (11) vs (4) Johnson
Smith might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Smith trying to control the position.
#SUB2#
Johnson has gone for a leg lock! Smith slips out almost immediately though and dives into Johnson's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Smith (13) vs (4) Johnson#SUB2#
Johnson looking for a guillotine here but Smith defends easily.
#T8##SUB2#
Johnson has an active guard here but Smith has managed to pass into half guard.
Smith slows the pace down in half guard. #T9#
Johnson is not content to let Smith control the position.
Smith moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Smith (16) vs (4) Johnson
Johnson is trying to escape the position but Smith is controlling the position.
Johnson is trying to get back to half guard.#T10#
Johnson manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. #SUB2#
Johnson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Johnson is in trouble now - Smith has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Smith (19) vs (4) Johnson#T11#
Johnson is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Johnson is trying to reverse the position but instead Smith has taken his back - oops! Score +3 for taking back: Smith (22) vs (4) Johnson
Johnson turns into Smith and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Smith (22) vs (6) Johnson
Smith seems keen to control Johnson's posture.
Smith controls Johnson momentarily but Johnson frees himself. #T12##SUB2#
Johnson drops back, looking for a kneebar! Smith looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Smith looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Smith! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Smith (26) vs (6) Johnson
You can see the frustration on Johnson's face as Smith controls the position.
Johnson is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Smith off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Smith (26) vs (10) Johnson#SUB2#
Smith is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
#T13#
Smith trying to control but not successfully. #SUB2#
Johnson is persistently looking for the submission but Smith is defending it well.
#SUB2#
Smith defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
#T14#
Johnson avoiding Smith 's attempts to control his hands.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Smith is really stuck here.
#SUB2#
Johnson is looking for the choke from the back position but Smith is controlling his hands well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
I really don't envy Smith right now.
Smith trying to control the hands but Johnson won't let him.
And that's the end of the fight!
Smith takes the fight on points by 26 to 10.
George Smith 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 364
Date: Apr 16, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 5 losses; George Smith! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 18 wins and 31 losses; Vartan Esteves!
The judges for this bout are Chris Saunders, Roger Salmon and Josh West.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Smith moves into the clinch.#TD2#
Esteves gets a trip takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Smith (0) vs (2) Esteves
Esteves tries to pass the half guard into mount. Smith knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #SUB2#
Esteves seems to be looking for submissions.
Smith is refusing to be controlled, as Esteves sits in half guard. #SUB2#
Esteves is trying to work for a kimura but Smith is defending well.
Esteves is looking to take a break and control but Smith 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.
Esteves looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Esteves seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Smith does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Smith trying to hold on to Esteves's head to control him but Esteves postures up.
Esteves tries to pass the half guard into mount. Smith knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Esteves stalling away here and it's allowed Smith to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Smith controlling Esteves's posture.
Esteves sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Smith's guard.
Esteves wants to lay and pray for a moment but Smith keeps working.
Esteves is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Esteves controlling the action here.#T2##SUB2#
Esteves is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Smith wants to control but Esteves is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Esteves looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Smith keeping control of the position. #SUB2#
Esteves is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Smith doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Esteves.
Esteves trying to pass the guard but Smith defending well. #T3#
Esteves wants to take a breather but Smith is having none of it.
Smith trying to hold on to Esteves's head to control him but Esteves postures up.
Esteves is looking to pass Smith's guard but actually Smith recovers to full guard.
Smith can't keep his opponent in guard - Esteves advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Smith preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Esteves working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Smith's thigh. Smith counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Esteves wants to pass the guard but Smith is keeping the position.#T4#
Esteves wants to control from the top but Smith keeps moving.
Esteves tries to free his leg and advance position but Smith is retaining full guard.
Smith managing to control the position.
Esteves wants to pass the guard but Smith is keeping the position.
Smith is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Smith keeping full guard, as Esteves tries to pass. #T5##SUB2#
Esteves is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Smith is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Smith has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Smith (2) vs (2) Esteves
Esteves 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.
Esteves wants to hit a sweep here but Smith passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Esteves there! Score +3 for passing guard: Smith (5) vs (2) Esteves
Esteves keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
We've been hearing that Smith has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.#T6#
Esteves tries to hold on but Smith pushes him away.
Esteves is working to get back to half guard.
Smith fails to move to back control.
Smith is dominating on the ground here - he's now on his opponent's back, looking to sink in the hooks. Esteves is in real trouble.
Score +3 for taking back: Smith (8) vs (2) Esteves
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Smith's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
#T7#
Smith controlling well, preventing Esteves from escaping the position.
Esteves tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Smith controlling from the full mount.
Smith tries to control but Esteves wriggling away.
Esteves is desperately trying to improve his position but Smith has a good base and remains in mount.
Esteves 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: Smith (8) vs (4) Esteves
Esteves wants to pass the guard but Smith is keeping the position.#T8#
Esteves pushing down on Smith's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Esteves wants to lay and pray for a moment but Smith keeps working.
Esteves content to control rather than advance.
Esteves wants to pass the guard but Smith is defending well.
Smith makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Smith.
Esteves tries to free his leg and advance position but Smith is retaining full guard.
Esteves advances to half guard. #T9#
Smith wants to control but Esteves is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Esteves is looking to take a break and control but Smith is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Smith is pressing down on Esteves's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Esteves wants to control from the top but Smith keeps moving.
Smith controls Esteves momentarily but Esteves frees himself.
Esteves trying to control but Smith is working from the bottom.
Esteves looking to sit in guard and control but Smith gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Smith (10) vs (4) Esteves
Esteves manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Smith manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Smith (10) vs (6) Esteves#T10#
Esteves pushes down on Smith's leg and manages to get into half guard.#SUB2#
Esteves is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Esteves trying to advance position but Smith counters by regaining guard.
Esteves trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Esteves is looking to advance position but Smith has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Smith (14) vs (6) Esteves
Esteves is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
#T11#
Smith controlling his opponent.
Esteves is looking to get to half guard.
Esteves is wriggling around here but as he tries to escape, Smith has taken his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Smith (17) vs (6) Esteves
Smith is hanging on to Esteves's back as he tries to escape.
Smith is trying to stick to Esteves's back but Esteves is turning into Smith. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Smith's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Esteves. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Smith (17) vs (8) Esteves
Esteves wants to pass the guard but Smith is keeping the position.#T12#
Smith is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Smith keeping full guard, as Esteves tries to pass.
Esteves is looking to pass into half guard but Smith pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Smith is in guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Smith (19) vs (8) Esteves#SUB2#
Esteves had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Smith defends it easily.
Smith is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Esteves wants to improve his position but instead Smith has moved into half guard.
#T13#
Smith performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Esteves is looking to improve his position.
#SUB2#
Esteves looking for subs from the bottom but Smith mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Smith (22) vs (8) Esteves
Smith takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Esteves tries to improve his position but instead Smith has taken his back! Score +3 for taking back: Smith (25) vs (8) Esteves#T14#
Esteves trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Smith controlling well, preventing Esteves from escaping the position.
Esteves is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Smith keeps control of the position easily here as Esteves tries to buck him off.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Esteves rolls, trying to escape but Smith keeps control of the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Smith controlling the position well here. Esteves rolled but Smith kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Esteves tries to escape but Smith has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
And that's the end of the fight!
Smith takes the fight on points by 25 to 8.
In his post fight interview, George Smith started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception. |
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Event:
CWC 356
Date: Apr 02, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 4 losses; George Smith! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 4 losses; Ian Laperierre!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Gregory Folan and Ian Loll.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL2#
Smith tries to keep at a distance but Laperierre has taken the fight into the clinch.
Smith is looking for a takedown.
Smith drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Laperierre gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Smith is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Laperierre pulls him back up using the underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for George Smith. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Smith has clasped his hands together around Laperierre's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Smith (4) vs (0) Laperierre
Laperierre prevents Smith from improving position.
Laperierre struggling a bit here.
Laperierre prevents Smith from moving into mount.
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.
You can see the frustration on Laperierre's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#SUB#
Smith is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Laperierre is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
We've been hearing that Smith has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Laperierre sneaks back into half guard.#T1#
Laperierre is controlling Smith's trapped leg to prevent Smith from advancing to side control.
Smith trying to pass the guard but Laperierre defending well. #SUB#
Laperierre makes his way to full guard, as Smith worked for a kimura.
Smith trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Smith is working hard here to advance position.
Laperierre pulls Smith in close to his closed guard and prevents Smith from doing any damage or advancing position.
Smith trying to control the position from guard on top but Laperierre is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2#
Laperierre controlling the position.
Smith stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Laperierre swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Smith wants to control from the top but Laperierre keeps moving.
Smith won't allow Laperierre to sweep him here.
Smith trying to control but Laperierre is working from the bottom.
Smith stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Laperierre swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T3#
Smith trying to control but Laperierre is working from the bottom.
Smith passes Laperierre's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Smith is looking to pass Laperierre's guard but actually Laperierre recovers to full guard.
Smith won't allow Laperierre to sweep him here.
Smith sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Laperierre's guard.
Smith looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
We've been informed that Laperierre has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.#T4#
Laperierre has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Smith is working away from the top position though.
Laperierre works his way to full guard. Good work.
Smith stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Laperierre swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Smith stopping the sweep attempt from Laperierre.
Smith stands and throws Laperierre's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Smith (7) vs (0) Laperierre
Smith tries to move into full mount but can't pass Laperierre's legs. #SUB#
Smith is trying to get an arm triangle but Laperierre is defending well. #T5#
Laperierre tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Laperierre manages to work his way to half guard, despite Smith's best efforts.
Smith is looking to take a break and control but Laperierre is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Laperierre is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Smith's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Smith's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Smith (7) vs (4) Laperierre
Smith rolls, trying to escape but Laperierre keeps control of the position.
Laperierre tries to keep control of the position but Smith is staying busy.#T6#
Laperierre doesn't have the hooks in and Smith manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Smith (9) vs (4) Laperierre
Smith tries to free his leg and advance position but Laperierre is retaining full guard.
Laperierre trying to keep a closed guard but Smith is proving a slippery customer.
#SUB2#
Smith lying in Laperierre's guard like a wet fish here, stalling away. Laperierre decides he's had enough of all that nonsense - he escapes his hips and locks up an armbar! Wow, that was slick! Smith taps! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Ian Laperierre!
A very excited looking Ian Laperierre 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:
CWC 353
Date: Mar 26, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 12 wins and 10 losses; Long Schlong! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 3 losses; George Smith!
The judges for this bout are Micheangelo Fripello, Roger Salmon and Jeff Smith.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD2#
Smith closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Smith lands in his opponent's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Schlong (0) vs (2) Smith
Smith is pushing down on Schlong's leg trying to pass to half guard. Schlong is fighting to maintain full guard but Smith has managed to sneak the leg through.
Smith is controlling the pace.
Schlong is trying to control but can't.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Smith working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Smith trying to pass the guard but Schlong defending well.
Schlong wants to control but Smith is keeping busy and won't allow it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
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.
Smith wants to pass the guard but Schlong is defending well. #SUB2#
Smith is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Schlong has managed to free his arm - good work.
Smith trying to control the action but Schlong is working from the bottom. #T1#
Schlong trying to hold on to Smith's head to control him but Smith postures up.
Smith wants to control but Schlong is keeping him busy.
Schlong trying to control but Smith postures up.
Smith is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Schlong reverses the position - he's now on top in Smith's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Schlong (2) vs (2) Smith
Schlong is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Smith trying to control the position.
#T2#
Schlong 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.
Smith wants to sweep here but Schlong controlling him for the moment.
Schlong 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.
Smith keeping full guard, as Schlong tries to pass.
Smith working a defensive guard but Schlong passes into half guard.
Schlong wants to pass to mount but Smith is defending the position.
Smith is controlling Schlong's position as best he can from this difficult position.#T3#
Well, if Schlong 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.
Smith is looking to control Schlong's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Smith avoid being mounted?
Smith is trying to get back to full guard.
Smith is refusing to be controlled, as Schlong sits in half guard.
Smith trying to hold on to Schlong's head to control him but Schlong postures up.
Schlong is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Smith! Score +3 for passing guard: Schlong (5) vs (2) Smith#T4#
Smith wants to hold on but Schlong pushes him away.
Smith 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.
Smith wants to get back to full guard.
Smith is not content to let Schlong control the position.
Schlong controlling the action here.
Schlong wants to lay and pray for a moment but Smith keeps working.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Schlong trying to control the pace.
Smith wants to control but Schlong is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Schlong moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Schlong (8) vs (2) Smith
Smith is trying to work for a sweep but Schlong has mounted him! Score +2 for reaching mount: Schlong (10) vs (2) Smith#T5#
Smith can't escape the position.
Smith is squirming around, avoiding Schlong's attempts to control the action.
Smith tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Schlong controlling from the full mount.
Schlong moves to back control. Score +3 for taking back: Schlong (13) vs (2) Smith
Smith rolls, trying to escape but Schlong keeps control of the position.
Smith keeps trying to improve his position.
Smith wants to control his opponent's hands but Schlong gets his hands free.
Schlong really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Smith.
Smith prevents Schlong from getting a body triangle.#T6#
Smith trying to control the hands but Schlong breaks the grip.
Smith looking very determined here, making life difficult for Schlong.
Smith rolls, trying to escape but Schlong keeps control of the position.
Smith is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Smith is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Schlong.
Schlong has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T7#
Smith is in bad spot here.
Schlong just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Schlong trying to control momentarily.
Smith tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Schlong controlling from the full mount.
Smith is looking to improve his position but Schlong isn't that keen on the idea.
Schlong can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Smith is looking to escape. #T8#
Smith is in all sorts of trouble here.
Schlong controlling his opponent.
Schlong trying to control but Smith is having none of it.
Schlong is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Smith is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Smith regains half guard.
Schlong tries to pass the half guard into mount. Smith knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Schlong content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #T9#
Smith wants to control but Schlong is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Smith regains full guard. Nicely done. #SUB2#
Smith looking for a guillotine here but Schlong defends easily.
Smith looking for a sweep. Not yet Smith, not yet.
Schlong slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Schlong (16) vs (2) Smith
Smith is trying to improve his position.
Schlong tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Schlong is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position. #T10#
Smith tries to bench press Schlong off him but Schlong keeps the position.
A lull in the action here as Schlong stalls from top position.
Smith is looking for a sweep.
Schlong just content to control the position.
Smith is not content to let Schlong control the position.
Smith is letting Schlong control him for a moment.
Smith is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Schlong is one step ahead and moves to full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Schlong (18) vs (2) Smith#T11#
Smith looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back! Score +3 for taking back: Schlong (21) vs (2) Smith
I really don't envy Smith right now.
Smith is keeping busy.
Schlong doesn't have the hooks in and Smith manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Schlong (21) vs (4) Smith
Schlong pulls Smith in to control the position.
Smith stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Schlong swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Smith postures up.
#T12#
Schlong keeping full guard, as Smith tries to pass.
Schlong is trying to control the position but Smith postures up.
Smith must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Smith trying to control the position from guard on top but Schlong is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Schlong has his hands on Smith's head, controlling the position.
Smith trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Schlong seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Schlong pulls Smith in close to prevent any damage. #T13#
This is a sustained period of stalling by Schlong.
Smith wants to pass the guard but Schlong is keeping the position.
Smith trying to control but Schlong is working from the bottom.
Smith postures up.
Smith pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Schlong is keeping the position for now.
Schlong is pulling down on Smith's head. It's preventing any offense from Smith, at least for the moment.
Smith looking to pass the guard. #T14#
Smith advances to half guard.
Smith is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Schlong reverses the position - he's now on top in Smith's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Schlong (23) vs (4) Smith
Schlong sitting in guard here, content to control.
Smith looking to control but Schlong passes into half guard.
#SUB2#
Smith is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Schlong pulls his head out easily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Smith is trying to get back to full guard.
Schlong is looking to take a break and control but Smith is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Schlong takes the fight on points by 23 to 4.
Long Schlong 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 348
Date: Mar 19, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 1 losses; Jon Rambo! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 3 losses; George Smith!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fray, Josh West and Ryoma Takatsuka.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Smith shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Rambo (0) vs (2) Smith
Rambo is trying to control but can't.
#SUB2#
Smith is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Rambo defends it well.
Rambo slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#SUB#
Rambo looking for a guillotine here but Smith defends easily.
#SUB2#
Smith 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rambo keeping full guard, as Smith tries to pass. #T1#
Smith stands and throws Rambo's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Rambo (0) vs (5) Smith#SUB2#
Smith is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Rambo is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Rambo is trying to get back to half guard.
Rambo struggling a bit here.
Rambo manages to work his way to half guard, despite Smith's best efforts.
Rambo trying to control from the bottom.
Rambo won't allow Smith to pass to mount. #SUB2#
Smith is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Rambo defends it well. #T2#
Rambo is refusing to be controlled, as Smith sits in half guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Rambo gets back to full guard.
Rambo working a defensive guard here.
Smith looking to pass the guard.
Smith is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Smith keeps trying to improve his position.
Smith trying to control but Rambo is working from the bottom.
Smith tries to free his leg and advance position but Rambo is retaining full guard. #T3#
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Smith working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Smith must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB2#
Smith 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.
Smith looking to pass the guard.
Smith not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #T4#
Smith trying to control but Rambo is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Smith drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Rambo dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Rambo (2) vs (5) Smith
Rambo trying to control the position from guard on top but Smith is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Smith is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Rambo postures up.
Smith pulls Rambo in close to prevent any damage.
Smith 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.
Smith trying to keep a closed guard but Rambo is proving a slippery customer.
#T5#
Smith looking for a sweep. Not yet Smith, not yet.
Smith lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Rambo (2) vs (7) Smith
Rambo wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #SUB#
Smith got a little sloppy there for a moment and Rambo has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Smith has managed to get both his arms back between Rambo's legs - danger averted.
Smith sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Rambo's guard.
Smith works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Rambo (2) vs (10) Smith#SUB2#
Smith working for a guillotine from mount but Rambo is in no mood to give up.
Smith is looking to work his way around to Rambo's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position. #T6##SUB2#
Smith goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Rambo is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Rambo (4) vs (10) Smith
Rambo stopping the sweep attempt from Smith.
Smith is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Smith looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Smith is trying to control the position but Rambo postures up.
Rambo preventing the sweep. #SUB2#
Smith has his foot on Rambo's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Rambo works his way back into a safe position though.
Smith controls Rambo momentarily but Rambo frees himself. #T7#
Rambo engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Smith has his hands on Rambo's head, controlling the position.
Smith keeping full guard, as Rambo tries to pass.
Smith working a defensive guard here.
Smith has Rambo pulled in close to control his posture. #T8#
Rambo stopping the sweep attempt from Smith.
Smith can't keep his opponent in guard - Rambo advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Smith moves into full guard.
Rambo postures up.
Rambo slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Rambo preventing the sweep. #T9#
Rambo slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #SUB2#
Smith isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Rambo stacks Smith 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 Rambo! Score +3 for passing guard: Rambo (7) vs (10) Smith
Smith is being controlled here.
Smith manages to get back to half guard.
Rambo passes into side control, despite Smith's attempt to control the position.
Score +3 for passing guard: Rambo (10) vs (10) Smith
Smith is looking for a sweep.
Smith looking for a sweep but Rambo has passed into full mount! Oh no! Score +2 for reaching mount: Rambo (12) vs (10) Smith#T10#
Smith tries to hold on but Rambo postures up.
Smith is wriggling around trying to escape.
Smith is squirming around, avoiding Rambo's attempts to control the action.
Smith slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.#T11#
Smith slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Rambo passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Rambo (15) vs (10) Smith
Smith gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Smith is concentrating on defense, preventing Rambo from advancing position.
Smith moves into full guard.
Smith trying to control the position.
Rambo preventing the sweep. #SUB#
Rambo thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Rambo is breathing heavily.#T12#
Smith keeping moving, preventing Rambo from controlling successfully.
Rambo stopping the sweep attempt from Smith.
Smith trying to keep a closed guard but Rambo is proving a slippery customer.
Rambo stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Smith swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T13#
Rambo won't allow Smith to sweep him here.
Rambo trying to control the position from guard on top but Smith is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Smith 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: Rambo (15) vs (12) Smith
Smith is keen to just control but Rambo is a slippery customer.
Smith is pressing down on Rambo's thigh, looking to free his foot. Rambo is holding on for now. #SUB2#
Smith is looking for a kimura but Rambo is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Smith to get the leverage. #SUB2#
Smith is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Smith wants to pass the guard but Rambo is defending well. #T14#
Smith uses his free foot to push down on Rambo's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Rambo. Score +3 for passing guard: Rambo (15) vs (15) Smith
Rambo is wriggling around here but as he tries to escape, Smith has taken his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Rambo (15) vs (18) Smith#SUB2#
Rambo preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Smith.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Rambo prevents Smith from getting a body triangle.
Rambo is really stuck here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Smith wins on points by 18 to 15.
George Smith 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 338
Date: Mar 05, 2023 |
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; Billy Quinn! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 3 losses; George Smith!
The judges for this bout are Paul Gruel, Chris Saunders and Josh West.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Quinn rushes Smith and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Quinn has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Smith is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Smith tries for a takedown. No joy.
Smith has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Quinn is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Smith is looking to take this one to the mat.
Billy Quinn has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of George Smith.
Smith tries to score a body lock takedown but Quinn shows good agility there to stay on his feet.#TD2#
Smith has Quinn pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Smith pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Quinn tumbling to the mat - Smith dives into Quinn's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Quinn (0) vs (2) Smith
Smith trying to control but Quinn is working from the bottom.
Smith must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB#
Quinn is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Quinn is controlling Smith's posture.
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.#SUB#
Quinn had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Smith defends it easily.
Smith slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Quinn (0) vs (5) Smith#T1#
Quinn is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Quinn prevents Smith from moving into mount.
You can see the frustration on Quinn's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Quinn stops Smith from passing to mount.
Quinn is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Smith working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Quinn struggling a bit here.
Smith moves into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Quinn (0) vs (7) Smith
Quinn is looking to get to half guard.#T2#
Smith fails to advance to Quinn's back.
Quinn is desperately trying to improve his position but Smith has a good base and remains in mount.#SUB2#
Smith jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Quinn is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Quinn and Smith has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Smith trying to control the position but Quinn is working away. #SUB2#
Smith working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Quinn tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Smith wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T3#
Quinn can't do much from the bottom here. #SUB2#
Smith is trying to get an arm triangle but Quinn is defending well.
You can see the frustration on Quinn's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#SUB2#
Smith is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Quinn knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Quinn tries to bench press Smith off him but Smith keeps the position. #SUB2#
Smith wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Quinn, who protects the arm well. #SUB2#
Smith thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Quinn is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T4#
Quinn can't do much from the bottom here. #SUB2#
Smith is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Quinn knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SUB2#
Smith is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Quinn has escaped the position, nice work there.
Smith tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Quinn tries to buck Smith off but Smith is having none of it.#T5#
Smith trying to control the position but Quinn is working away. #SUB2#
Smith is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Quinn has escaped the position, nice work there. #SUB2#
Smith is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Quinn is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Quinn looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
You can see the frustration on Quinn's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Smith is trying to move to mount but Quinn reverses beautifully and ends up in Smith's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Quinn (2) vs (7) Smith
Quinn stopping the sweep attempt from Smith.
Quinn controls from within his opponent's guard. #T6#
Smith wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Quinn works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Smith tries to roll over but Quinn keeps him under control.#SUB#
Quinn 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.
Smith is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Quinn's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Quinn's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Quinn (2) vs (11) Smith
Quinn trying to control the action but Smith just sinks the hooks in.
You can see the frustration on Quinn's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
#SUB2#
Smith working for the choke. #T7#
Quinn trying to control the position but Smith manages to sink in the hooks. #SUB2#
Smith looking to break Quinn's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Quinn remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Smith will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!#SUB2#
Smith looking for the choke from the back. #SUB2#
Smith working for the choke.
Quinn just trying to survive but Smith is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Smith has the hooks in. Quinn is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Quinn is working hard here to advance position.#SUB2#
Smith looking to break Quinn's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Quinn remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Smith will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Quinn trying to control the action but Smith just sinks the hooks in. #SUB2#
Smith tightening his grip on Quinn, looking for the choke. #SUB2#
Smith is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Quinn defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined. #T8##SUB2#
Smith looking to break Quinn's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Quinn remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Smith will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!#SUB2#
Smith looking for the RNC.
Quinn tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Quinn regains half guard.
Quinn is trying to maintain the position but Smith is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB2#
Smith is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Quinn defends it well.
Quinn is concentrating on defense, preventing Smith from advancing position.
Smith is looking to advance position but Quinn won't allow it. #SUB#
Quinn actively working from the bottom here.#T9#
The fighters are battling for position here. Quinn manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Quinn lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Quinn (4) vs (11) Smith
Smith looking to control.
Quinn trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Smith working a defensive guard here.
Quinn pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Smith is keeping the position for now.
Smith is adopting a defensive guard.
Smith keeping full guard, as Quinn tries to pass.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Smith is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Quinn (4) vs (13) Smith
Quinn pulls Smith in to control the position. #T10#
Smith stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Quinn swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Quinn keeping moving, preventing Smith from controlling successfully.
Smith being controlled here momentarily.
Smith wants to control from the top but Quinn keeps moving.
Smith tries to free his leg and advance position but Quinn is retaining full guard.
Smith trying to control but Quinn is working from the bottom.
Quinn has Smith pulled in close to control his posture.
Smith trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T11##SUB#
Quinn has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Smith can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Smith pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Quinn is keeping the position for now. #SUB#
Quinn has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Smith can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Quinn is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Smith stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Quinn swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Quinn has control of Smith's left arm, preventing Smith from doing any damage.
Quinn working a defensive guard here.
Smith trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T12#
Quinn is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Quinn keeping full guard, as Smith tries to pass.
Smith keeps trying to improve his position.
Quinn is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Smith trying to control but Quinn is working from the bottom.
Quinn keeping full guard, as Smith tries to pass. #T13#
Quinn seems keen to control Smith's posture.
Quinn looking to hit a scissor sweep but Smith is one step ahead there.
Quinn has Smith pulled in close to control his posture.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Smith trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Quinn 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: Quinn (6) vs (13) Smith
The fighters are battling for position here. Smith manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Smith is trying to keep Quinn in close.
Smith wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #T14#
Quinn pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Smith is keeping the position for now.
Quinn trying to control the position from guard on top but Smith is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Quinn looking to pass the guard.
Quinn passes Smith's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Smith is trying to get back to full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Quinn is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Smith wants to control but Quinn is keeping busy.
And that's the end of the fight!
Smith wins on points by 13 to 6.
George Smith 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.
Billy Quinn was interviewed post fight and said 'He got me today but run that shit back and I'll knock his ass out!'. |
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Event:
CWC 333 - Prelims
Date: Jan 15, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 2 losses; George Smith! And in the blue corner, fighting out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 13 losses; Sergei Ulatov!
The judges for this bout are Tatsuya Matsuyama, Shigeki Sano and Ren Mimura.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD2#
Ulatov drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Smith (0) vs (2) Ulatov
My spies in The Factory inform me that Ulatov has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Smith trying to control the position here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Smith has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Ulatov can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Ulatov looking to pass the guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ulatov stands and throws Smith's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Smith (0) vs (5) Ulatov
Ulatov advances to mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Smith (0) vs (7) Ulatov#T1##SUB2#
Ulatov wants to finish this one by submission but Smith is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Ulatov. #SUB2#
Ulatov working for a guillotine from mount but Smith is in no mood to give up.
Ulatov trying to control but Smith is having none of it.
Smith is controlling an arm, preventing Ulatov from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Smith tries to control the position but Ulatov now has his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Smith (0) vs (10) Ulatov
Ulatov controlling well, preventing Smith from escaping the position.
#T2#
Smith is working hard here to advance position.
Smith trying to control the action but Ulatov just sinks the hooks in. #SUB2#
Ulatov is working for a rear naked choke. Smith is not defending it well and Ulatov has tightened it up quickly! This could be all over! Smith refuses to tap and goes to sleep, forcing the referee to intervene. A little trickle of blood came out of Smith's nose as his head slumped to the floor. That is naaaasty!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Sergei Ulatov!
Sergei Ulatov thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
CWC 330 - Prelims
Date: Nov 13, 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 7 wins and 2 losses; Tyler Alvarez! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; George Smith!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Seu Braga and Emerson Jorge.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Smith has managed to clinch.
Smith wants a takedown but no success here.
Smith prevents a takedown attempt there.
#TD2#
Smith pulls guard successfully.
Smith not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Alvarez passes Smith's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Smith is controlling Alvarez's position as best he can from this difficult position.#SUB#
Alvarez is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Smith has managed to free his arm - good work.
Alvarez looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alvarez passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Alvarez (3) vs (0) Smith
Smith tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T1#
You can see the frustration on Smith's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#SUB#
Alvarez looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #SUB#
Alvarez tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Alvarez has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #SUB#
Alvarez is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Smith is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #SUB#
Alvarez working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Smith is looking for a sweep.#T2##SUB#
Alvarez tries for a kimura but Smith is defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Smith is trying to control Alvarez's posture but Alvarez avoids it. #SUB#
Alvarez goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Smith has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Alvarez but great work by Smith. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Alvarez (3) vs (4) Smith
Alvarez is trying to get back to half guard.
A lull in the action here as Smith stalls from top position.
Alvarez regains half guard there - taking advantage of Smith's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
Smith wants to take a breather but Alvarez is having none of it. #T3#
Alvarez works his way to full guard. Good work.
Smith looking to pass the guard.
Alvarez is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Alvarez looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Alvarez controls Smith momentarily but Smith frees himself.
Smith works a leg free and moves into half guard. #T4##SUB2#
Smith is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Alvarez has managed to free his arm - good work.
Alvarez is staying active underneath Smith, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Alvarez is looking for a sweep. Smith is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Smith slows the pace down in half guard.
Smith is trying to control the action in half guard but Alvarez is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Smith might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Alvarez haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Alvarez wants to improve his position but Smith is controlling well.
#T5#
Alvarez is trying to control but can't.
Alvarez wants to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Smith is looking for a kimura but Alvarez is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Smith to get the leverage.
Alvarez wants to control but Smith is keeping busy.
Smith is keen to just control but Alvarez is a slippery customer.#T6#
Alvarez won't allow Smith to pass to mount.
Smith passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Alvarez (3) vs (7) Smith#SUB2#
Smith tries for a kimura but Alvarez is defending well.
Smith wants to lay and pray for a moment but Alvarez keeps working.
Alvarez tries to buck Smith off but Smith is having none of it.#T7#
Alvarez is being controlled here.
Alvarez gets back to half guard.#SUB2#
Smith seems to be looking for submissions.
Alvarez trying to control here.
Smith is looking to take a break and control but Alvarez is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T8#
Alvarez gets back to full guard.
Smith trying to control but Alvarez is working from the bottom.
Smith must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Smith is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Alvarez has his hands on Smith's head, controlling the position. #T9#
Smith looking to sit in guard and control but Alvarez gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Alvarez (5) vs (7) Smith
Alvarez passes Smith's left leg - he's now in half guard. #SUB#
Alvarez is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Smith is looking to improve his position.
#T10#
Alvarez is pressing down on Smith's thigh, looking to free his foot. Smith is holding on for now. #SUB#
Alvarez seems to be looking for submissions.
Smith trying to control from the bottom.
Alvarez is looking to advance position but Smith won't allow it.
Alvarez passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Alvarez (8) vs (7) Smith
Smith tries to lock up and control but Alvarez gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Smith working to try and regain half guard.
#T11#
Alvarez wants to take Smith's back here but Smith is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Smith is trying to escape the mount.
Smith is trying to escape the mount but Alvarez keeps good control and instead manages to take Smith's back.
Score +3 for taking back: Alvarez (11) vs (7) Smith#SUB#
Alvarez is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Smith has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here. #SUB#
Alvarez looking for the choke but no joy. #SUB#
Alvarez looking for the RNC. #T12#
Alvarez doesn't have the hooks in and Smith manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Alvarez (11) vs (9) Smith
Alvarez keeping moving, preventing Smith from controlling successfully.
Alvarez is trying to keep Smith in close.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Smith working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Alvarez wants to sweep but no luck.
Smith tries to free his leg and advance position but Alvarez is retaining full guard. #T13#
Alvarez bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Smith's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Alvarez (13) vs (9) Smith#SUB2#
Smith has his foot on Alvarez's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Alvarez works his way back into a safe position though.
Alvarez looking to pass the guard.
Smith is trying to control the position but Alvarez postures up.
Smith tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Alvarez wants to pass the guard but Smith is keeping the position.#SUB2#
Smith is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Alvarez defends well.
Smith trying to keep a closed guard but Alvarez is proving a slippery customer.
#T14#
Alvarez tries to free his leg and advance position but Smith is retaining full guard.
Smith can't keep his opponent in guard - Alvarez advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Alvarez tries to pass the half guard into mount. Smith knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Smith is trying is best to control the position here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Smith is trying to maintain the position but Alvarez is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB#
Alvarez 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.
Alvarez wants to pass to mount but Smith is defending the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Alvarez takes the fight on points by 13 to 9.
After winning the bout, Tyler Alvarez 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 329 - Prelims
Date: Nov 06, 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 6 wins and 9 losses; Huckleberry Finn! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; George Smith!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Paulo Santos and Daniel Cesar.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD#
Finn shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Smith manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Finn (2) vs (0) Smith
Finn tries to free his leg and advance position but Smith is retaining full guard.
Smith 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: Finn (2) vs (2) Smith#SUB2#
Smith is trying to work for a kimura but Finn is defending well.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Smith working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Finn tries to roll over but Smith keeps him under control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith wants to lay and pray for a moment but Finn keeps working.
Finn wants to get back to full guard.
Finn's coaches at Oblivion Gate have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.#T1#
Smith is stalling here. Finn is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Smith seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Finn has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Finn (6) vs (2) Smith
Finn works to advance to full mount. Smith defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs. Score +2 for reaching mount: Finn (8) vs (2) Smith#SUB#
Finn goes for an armbar but Smith turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Smith. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Finn (8) vs (4) Smith
Smith wants to pass the guard but Finn is keeping the position.
Finn 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: Finn (10) vs (4) Smith#SUB2#
Smith actively working from the bottom here.#T2#
Finn trying to mount his opponent but Smith defends it. #SUB#
Smith makes his way to full guard, as Finn worked for a kimura.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Finn stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Smith swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB#
Finn drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Finn jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Finn pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Smith is keeping the position for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Smith looking for a guillotine here but Finn defends easily.
#T3#
Finn wants to pass the guard but Smith is keeping the position.#SUB#
Finn drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Finn jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB#
Finn drops back looking for a leg! Smith is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Smith manages to kick Finn off! Finn jumps back into Smith's guard. #SUB2#
Smith looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#T4#
Finn trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Finn is working hard here to advance position.
Smith trying to control the position.
Smith pulls Finn in close to his closed guard and prevents Finn from doing any damage or advancing position.
Finn passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Finn (13) vs (4) Smith#T5##SUB#
Finn has hold of Smith's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Smith seems comfortable defending it but Finn has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Smith is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Smith is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Finn couldn't care less - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Huckleberry Finn!
After winning the bout, Huckleberry Finn 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:
Sucker Punch Pro Series 195
Date: Oct 19, 2022 |
#R1#
Adee takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
A looping hook to the body misses from Adee. Smith does a little dance to reset his feet.
Smith finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Adee looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Smith takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Smith throws a lazy right hand but Adee sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Smith shoots in for a double leg but Adee sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Arriorus Adee seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD#
Smith shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Adee napping and manages to drive through into side control!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Smith controlling the position.
Smith misses with the ground and pound.
Smith wants to lay and pray for a moment but Adee keeps working.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Adee wants to get back to his feet.#T1#
Smith content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Smith is looking to take a break and control but Adee is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Smith controlling from side mount.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Smith's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#SU#
Smith stands up.
Adee attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Smith is looking to counter the offense by Adee and move into the clinch.
Smith goes for a double leg but Adee avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Adee continues to drive forward.
Adee tries to throw a body punch but Smith avoids it by throwing Adee back against the cage.
Smith wants to break the clinch but can't.
#BC#
Smith breaks from the clinch.
Smith scoring well with a low kick there.
Smith shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Adee as he avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for George Smith. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL2#
Adee rushes Smith and presses him up against the cage.
Adee misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Adee scores with an uppercut up the middle.#T3##TD#
Smith decides to pull guard.
Smith is looking to sweep but instead, Adee has passed into half guard.
It looks like Adee is going to stand back up.
Smith is trying to maintain the position but Adee is very close to passing his half guard.
My spies in Crapollas Gym inform me that Adee has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Smith is looking to get back to full guard here but Adee has managed to pass to side control instead.
Smith is trying to improve his position.#SU2#
Adee stands up and we're back to a striking position. #T4#
Smith fails with an attempt to clinch.
A lazy left from Adee finds it's target.
Smith keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Adee.
As Adee looks to move away, Smith throws a big counter combo but Adee just gets out of the way.
Smith takes a jab right on the kisser.
Adee delivers a nice body kick.
Smith shoots in and drives through. Adee sprawls well.
Adee stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Adee wants it to stay on the feet.
Adee jabs at Smith's body.
Adee moves out of range as Smith strikes.
Adee throws out a counter right but Smith avoids it with no problem.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A shot to the liver by Adee. Beautiful body shot.
Smith tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Adee throws a body shot but no joy.
Adee lands with a good body shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Arriorus Adee dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Adee lands with a nice body punch.
Smith will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Smith throws out a powerful jab.
Adee throws a nice outside leg kick.
Smith fails with a takedown attempt.
Smith shoots in but no luck this time.
Adee is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Smith rather than just go for the knockout.
Adee takes a swing at Smith's ribcage but misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Smith closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Smith is looking to stall here but Adee recovers full guard.
Smith throws an elbow that misses. Adee uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Smith's guard. Nice move by Adee!#REVB##T1##SU2#
Adee decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Smith takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Adee.
Adee throws a shot to the body.
Smith wants to clinch up but Adee keeps it at a distance.
Adee swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Adee stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Adee wants it to stay on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for George Smith. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Smith tries for a takedown but Adee sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Smith shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Adee pinned against the cage. Adee gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. #T2#
Adee throws a nice head kick!
A lazy body kick from Smith
and Adee connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Adee swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Adee thows a left - swing and a miss!
A low kick lands for Adee.
#TD#
Smith 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.
Adee won't allow Smith to pass to mount.
Smith trying to control the action but Adee is working from the bottom. #T3#
Smith stalling. #ES2#
Adee kicks off Smith and gets to his feet.
Smith fails with the takedown.
Smith tries for a takedown but Adee circles away easily
and Adee cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Smith takes a kick to the side of the head.
Adee throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Smith throws a big counter combination but Adee scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.#T4#
Smith misses with a few strikes there.
Adee pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Adee connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Smith's hands.
A slapping body kick lands there for Smith.
Adee misses the jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Smith misses with a wild combination.
Smith shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Adee as he avoids it easily.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Adee. #TD#
Adee tries to sprawl but Smith drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Adee is refusing to be controlled, as Smith sits in half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Arriorus Adee showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3##CL#
Adee gets tackled into the cage by Smith. Smith maintains the clinch.
Smith tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Adee tries to work over Smith's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Adee misses with a short punch on the inside.
Adee misses with a body punch.
Adee tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Smith presses Adee against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Adee scores with a nice hook to the head.
Adee misses with the head strike.
Smith blocks a punch to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith drops down looking for an ankle pick but Adee pulls his leg out and moves away.
Adee avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Smith doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Adee fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Smith looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.#T1#
Smith fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for George Smith. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Adee moves out of range of the body kick from Smith.
Smith throws a leg kick but Adee checks it.
A nice leg kick from Adee, right into the meat of the thigh.
Adee has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Smith will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Arriorus Adee seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Smith shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Adee as he avoids it easily.
Adee is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Adee swings for the body but Smith moves out of range.
Adee defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Smith.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Adee misses the shot to the body.
Smith appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Smith looks to land a body kick but Adee moved away.
Adee connects with a body shot that sends Smith's belly button to the back.
Adee scores with a kick to the body.
Arriorus Adee is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A solid leg kick lands there for Adee.
George Smith is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T2##CL#
Smith moves into the clinch successfully.
A nice left hand lands by Adee.
A short body shot lands from Adee as the two fighters clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Smith. #TD#
Smith successfully pulls guard.
Adee looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SU2#
Adee decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Adee defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Smith.
Smith walks forward, straight into a front kick from Adee.#T3#
Adee connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Smith momentarily.
Adee lands a head kick!
Adee displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Smith.
A looping hook to the body misses from Adee. Smith does a little dance to reset his feet.
Smith misses with a double jab.
Adee misses with a looping left.
George Smith has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Smith tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A nice side step and Adee releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Smith fails with the takedown.
Adee looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Adee throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Smith throwing a counter right hand but Adee manages to avoid it.
Adee lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Smith connects with a high kick.
Adee is looking to slow Smith down with leg kicks. #T4#
Smith takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Smith takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Adee lands a body shot.
Adee throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Smith has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Adee.
Adee lands with a thumping leg kick.
#CL2#
Adee gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Smith tries for a takedown. No joy.
Adee lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Smith.
Adee scores with a nice hook to the head.#TD#
Smith ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Smith no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard. #SUB#
Smith isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Adee stacks Smith 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 Adee!#SU2#
Adee decides to take the fight back to the feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Arriorus Adee comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Adee 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 Andrew Berry scores the fight 27:30
Judge William Gold scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Glass scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Arriorus Adee! |
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Event:
Sucker Punch Pro Series 185
Date: Sep 21, 2022 |
#R1#
Sukulaku jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Sukulaku misses with a looping left.
Smith moves out of range of the strikes.
Smith bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#CL2#
Smith moves into the clinch successfully.
Sukulaku lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Sukulaku is trying to pull guard but Smith has him pressed against the cage.#TD#
Sukulaku lands a takedown into guard.
Sukulaku trying to control the position from guard on top but Smith is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Smith is looking for a triangle but Sukulaku pushes his legs off easily.
Smith tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Sukulaku trying to control but Smith is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sukulaku sitting in guard here, content to control.
Smith is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T1#
Sukulaku sitting in guard here, content to control.
Smith not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Smith looking to hit a scissor sweep but Sukulaku is one step ahead there.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
We've been hearing good reports from Sukulaku'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.
Smith throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Smith slips a jab from Sukulaku.
Sukulaku thows a left - swing and a miss!
Smith lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Nice takedown defense from Sukulaku. No joy for Smith on that attempt. #CL2#
Smith clinches up with Sukulaku and pushes him back against the cage.
Smith fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Smith blocking some punches.
#T2#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Smith.
Sukulaku has a couple of punches blocked by Smith.
Smith just leaning against Sukulaku, taking a breather. #TD2#
Smith manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back. #SUB2#
Smith throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Sukulaku escapes and throws Smith's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Smith being controlled for a moment.
Sukulaku is looking to take a break and control but Smith is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Smith is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T3#
Smith being controlled for a moment.
Sukulaku trying to control the position but Smith is working away.
Smith is trying to control Sukulaku's posture but Sukulaku avoids it.
Sukulaku is looking to take a break and control but Smith is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sukulaku is really struggling to control Smith but he's trying to hold on to the position.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Sukulaku tries to move into full mount but can't pass Smith's legs.
Sukulaku slows the pace down.
Smith stops Sukulaku from passing to mount.
Smith is looking to regain half guard here but Sukulaku keeps moving and retains side control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sukulaku wants to control but Smith is keeping him busy.
Smith tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Sukulaku wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jyrki Sukulaku dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
A head kick misses from Sukulaku.
Smith appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Sukulaku with a hook.
Smith uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Sukulaku.
Smith tries to clinch there but Sukulaku circles away.
Smith fails with a takedown attempt.
Sukulaku throws a looping overhand right but Smith ducks down to avoid it. #CL2#
Smith closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Sukulaku is stalling here.
Sukulaku lands a right hand that snaps the head of Smith backwards. #TD#
Sukulaku pulls guard effortlessly.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Sukulaku has his foot on Smith's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Smith works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB#
Sukulaku looking for a guillotine here but Smith defends easily.
Smith wanted to stand there but Sukulaku had control of the position. #T1#
Smith preventing the sweep. #SUB#
Sukulaku looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Smith has picked Sukulaku up and slammed him! Sukulaku can't keep hold of the triangle and Smith manages to pass to side control!
Smith cracks Sukulaku with a big right hand but Sukulaku just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Sukulaku is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Smith is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Sukulaku slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Smith trying to mount his opponent but Sukulaku defends it.
Smith seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Sukulaku does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Sukulaku wants to control but Smith is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Smith perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Sukulaku is looking to improve his position.
#SUB#
Sukulaku looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T2#
Sukulaku is looking to improve his position.
#SUB#
Sukulaku looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Sukulaku trying to control from the bottom.
It looks like Smith is going to stand back up.
#SUB#
Sukulaku is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Smith pulls his head out easily.
Smith is trying to control the action in half guard but Sukulaku is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Smith prevents Sukulaku from improving his position.#SUB#
Sukulaku with the active half guard here but Smith passes nicely into side control.#T3#
Smith trying to control the position but Sukulaku is working away.
Sukulaku taking punishment in the form of punches.
Sukulaku tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Sukulaku is not content to let Smith control the position.
Sukulaku tries to bench press Smith off him but Smith keeps the position.
Sukulaku is trying to escape the position but Smith is controlling the position.
Sukulaku wants to control but Smith postures up.
Sukulaku is looking for a sweep.
Smith wants to stand but Sukulaku has his arm trapped. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Smith cracks Sukulaku with a big elbow.
Sukulaku is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.#SUB#
Sukulaku actively working from the bottom here.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Smith working his ground and pound in the gym. So far it seems to be working well.
Sukulaku tries to roll over but Smith keeps him under control.#SUB#
Sukulaku looking for submissions off his back.
Smith is keen to just control but Sukulaku is a slippery customer.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Smith trying to mount his opponent but Sukulaku defends it. #SUB#
Sukulaku looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
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 Jyrki Sukulaku 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#
Nice takedown defense from Sukulaku. No joy for Smith on that attempt.
Sukulaku is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Smith can do to turn this around?
Sukulaku throws a looping overhand right but Smith ducks down to avoid it.
Smith steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Sukulaku.
Sukulaku throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #TD2#
Smith looking to score a takedown here. Sukulaku is defending well but Smith drives through and ends up in Sukulaku's guard.
Smith tries to free his leg and advance position but Sukulaku is retaining full guard.
George Smith has got the better of the ground game so far.
Smith's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Sukulaku is looking to sweep but instead, Smith has passed into half guard.
Sukulaku makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Sukulaku.#SUB#
Sukulaku working for a triangle but Smith defends it easily.
Smith must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith postures up.
#T1##SUB#
Sukulaku working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Smith doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Smith manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Smith stands and throws Sukulaku's legs to the side, diving into side control. #SUB2#
Smith looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Sukulaku manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Smith is looking for a sweep. Sukulaku is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Smith wants to stand back up but Sukulaku manages to pass into side control.
Smith is not content to let Sukulaku control the position. #T2#
Sukulaku is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Sukulaku has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Smith!
Smith is trying to escape the mount.
Sukulaku is stalling here but it's allowed Smith to get half guard.
Sukulaku is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#T3#
Smith is holding on to half guard well.
Smith gets full guard.
George Smith has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jyrki Sukulaku is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Smith wants to sweep here but Sukulaku controlling him for the moment.
Sukulaku is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Smith looking to control but Sukulaku passes into half guard.
Smith moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Sukulaku trying to control but Smith is working from the bottom.
Sukulaku controlling from the top position.
Sukulaku trying to control but Smith is working from the bottom.
Smith keeping full guard, as Sukulaku tries to pass.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Smith working for a triangle but Sukulaku defends it easily.
Sukulaku wants to pass the guard but Smith is keeping the position.
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 Jyrki Sukulaku.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Sukulaku, 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 Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 30:27
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jyrki Sukulaku!
Jyrki Sukulaku thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
Sucker Punch Pro Series 174
Date: Aug 24, 2022 |
#R1#
Foley dodges the punch combination from Smith.
Foley scores with a jab. Smith acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Foley just misses with a punch to the body.
Smith goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
We've been told by Foley's head coaches at The Nonce Hunters that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Foley throws a hook but Smith avoids it easily.
Foley fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Smith manages to avoid it.
No luck for Smith with that takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Smith throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Foley tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Smith is in Foley's guard.
Smith not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Smith working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.#T1#
It looks like Smith 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.
Foley is looking to stand up but Smith isn't so interested in that idea.
Smith advances to half guard. #SU2#
Smith decides to stand up.
Foley avoids the head kick by Smith.
Foley scores with a body shot.
Foley stuffs the takedown.
Smith uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Foley.
Despite the aggression on Smith's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Smith takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Smith uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Foley.#T2#
Nice uppercut lands for Foley. That snapped Smith's head back.
Foley lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Smith uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Foley.
Smith tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Smith takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Smith.
Axel Foley has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of George Smith.
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!
Foley takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Foley looks to land a right hand but Smith moved out of range.#CL2#
Smith rushes Foley and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Smith looking for a takedown. #BC2#
Smith breaks from the clinch.
Smith is looking to clinch but Foley is avoiding it.
#T3#
Smith avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Foley misses the shot to the body.
Smith fails with a takedown attempt.
Foley keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Smith.
Left hook, right uppercut from Smith.
Smith throws a head kick that misses
and Foley counters with a stiff right hand.
Foley is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Smith.
Smith changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Foley looks to land a left hand but Smith moved out of range nicely.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Smith! But no joy.
Foley works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Foley throws a hook to the side of Smith's head but Smith sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Foley misses the shot to the body.
Smith will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
#T4#
Smith moves away from the strike by Foley.
Foley throws a right hand that misses
and Smith counters with a left and a right that stings Foley.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Smith changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Foley tries to avoid it but Smith manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Foley to the ground. Foley escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Foley works the jab nicely.
Foley misses the jab.
Axel Foley is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Foley lands a jab to Smith's midsection.
Foley throws a body shot but no joy.
Smith closes the distance but Foley moves to the side
and Smith takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Foley misses with a hook
and Smith counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Foley is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Good standup being displayed there by Foley as he connects with a hook.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Axel Foley dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Smith moves out of range of the strikes.
Smith misses with a wild combination.
Foley lands with a good body shot.#CL2#
Smith closes the distance and pushes Foley back into the cage.
Smith wants to stall.
#BC2#
Smith's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
George Smith is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Smith lands a nice shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Foley misses the shot to the body.
Smith throws a counter combo.
Smith tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Smith takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Smith closes this distance looking for a takedown but Foley circles away.
Foley jabbing away but nothing is landing. #T1#
Foley lands a right hook to the body.
Foley throws a looping overhand right but Smith ducks down to avoid it.
Smith shoots and misses
and Foley counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CL2#
Smith rushes Foley and presses him up against the cage.
Foley using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Smith has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Smith goes for a takedown attempt but Foley pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Axel Foley has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of George Smith.
Foley lands a nice shot that snaps Smith's head back.
#CL2#
Smith instigates a clinch.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Smith tries for a takedown but Foley manages to get underhooks.
#T2#
Smith avoiding damage as Foley throws knees to the body.
#TD2#
Smith has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Foley regains guard immediately.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Smith trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Smith prevents Foley from getting back to his feet. #SU2#
Foley is working an open guard so Smith takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Foley is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Smith.
Smith steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Smith bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Smith drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Foley defends it well.
Foley is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Smith can do to turn this around?
Foley scores with a sloppy right hand. Smith should have avoided that one. #CL2#
Smith takes the fight into the clinch.
Foley is looking to control Smith's arms but Smith gets an underhook and turns him. Now Foley has his back to the cage.
Smith avoiding damage as Foley throws knees to the body.
Smith avoiding damage as Foley throws knees to the body.
#T3#
Smith lands with a right to the head.
A short right from Foley on the inside.
Smith on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Foley misses with a knee to the head.
Foley manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Foley scores with a nice hook to the head.
Foley tries to land a knee to the head but Smith blocks with his arms.
Come on Smith - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
#BC2#
Smith pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Foley is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Smith.
Smith fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.#T4##TD2#
Smith gets the takedown into side control.
Foley tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
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!
Foley slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Foley wants to control but Smith is keeping busy.
Well, if Smith 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.
Foley is trying is best to control the position here.
Foley pushes Smith off looking to stand but Smith dives back in and keeps control.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Smith in particular looking to stall.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Axel Foley dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Foley misses with a looping right.
Smith tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Foley paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Foley swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Smith tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Foley defends well and Smith ends up having to push Foley into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Smith cracks Foley with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Foley looks to throw the jab but Smith is out of range.
Foley swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Foley throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Smith sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A shot to the liver by Foley. Beautiful body shot.
Foley missing with a left hand there. Smith was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith closes this distance looking for a takedown but Foley circles away.
Foley appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Smith fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Axel Foley has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of George Smith.
Foley throws the left hand but Smith avoids the punch easily.
Foley looks to land a left hand but Smith moved out of range nicely.#T1#
Foley lands a nice looking body shot.
Foley ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Smith moves away.
Smith now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Smith closes the distance looking to clinch
enabling Foley to counter with a crisp jab.
Smith cracks Foley with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.#TD2#
Smith shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Smith missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Smith missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Smith prevents Foley from standing back up.
#T2#
Smith is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Foley is trying to stand.
Foley knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Smith on the ground.
Foley is trying to control but can't.
Still in half guard, Smith seems content to control.
Foley pushes Smith off looking to stand but Smith dives back in and keeps control.
#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Smith avoids the body shot from Foley.
#TD2#
Smith gets a double leg takedown into Foley's guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Foley not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Foley working a defensive guard but Smith manages to pass into side control anyway.
Smith takes a little break here. Foley wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Foley tries to escape but Smith is in control.
George Smith has got the better of the ground game so far.#T3#
Smith wants to control but Foley is keeping him busy.
You can see the frustration on Foley's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Foley wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
George Smith has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Axel Foley is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Foley is looking to get back to his feet here but Smith is keeping cool and he's managed to take Foley's back.
Foley trying to get back to his feet but Smith is in full control for now.
Smith lands a punch to the side of the head from the back.
Smith throwing damaging strikes from the back! Foley could be in trouble here!
#T4#
Foley is trying to get back to his feet but Smith has full control of the position and if anything, Foley has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Smith lands with a nice looking elbow that stuns Foley.
Foley wants to get back to his feet.
Smith is hanging on to Foley's back as he tries to escape.
Smith avoiding Foley 's attempts to control his hands. #SUB2#
Smith working from the back looking to end the fight with a rear naked choke. Foley is doing well to defend. Smith seems to have got his hand under the chin though and he's sunk the choke in! Foley is forced to tap and this one is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:52 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). George Smith!
After winning the bout, George Smith 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:
Sucker Punch Pro Series 165
Date: Jul 31, 2022 |
#R1##CL2#
Smith has managed to clinch.
Dvalishvili digs a right hand into Smith's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Smith's gas tank.
Dvalishvili misses with a shot to the kidneys.
#BC2#
Smith breaks from the clinch.
Dvalishvili clobbers Smith with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Smith is looking to chop away at Dvalishvili's legs.
Nice uppercut there from Dvalishvili.
Koba Dvalishvili seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dvalishvili scores with a nice right hand.
#CL2#
Smith closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Dvalishvili tries a body shot but Smith blocks it.
Smith is trying to drag Dvalishvili to the mat but Dvalishvili just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Nice body punch from Dvalishvili.
Dvalishvili fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Dvalishvili presses Smith against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Dvalishvili tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Come on Smith - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Smith blocks a punch to the side of the head.
#T1#
Dvalishvili has a couple of punches blocked by Smith.
Smith throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Nice body punch from Dvalishvili.
Dvalishvili misses with a body punch.
Smith blocks a body shot from Dvalishvili.
Smith tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Dvalishvili smiles and moves away.
Nice defenses there by Smith.
Dvalishvili defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Smith.
Koba Dvalishvili has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of George Smith.
Smith takes a jab right on the kisser.
Smith misses with the combination.
Smith misses with the combination.
A slow jab from Dvalishvili misses its intended target. #CL#
Dvalishvili gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
I was talking to Dvalishvili's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Dvalishvili tries a body shot but Smith blocks it.
Smith blocks a body shot from Dvalishvili.
Smith misses with a knee strike.
#T2#
Dvalishvili misses with a punch to the body.
Dvalishvili lands a right hand.
Dvalishvili tries to throw a body punch but Smith avoids it by throwing Dvalishvili back against the cage.
Smith jumps guard but Dvalishvili turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. #BC2#
Smith breaks from the clinch.
Smith tries to clinch but Dvalishvili moves out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Smith circles away from the clinch attempt.
Smith feints the counter takedown.
Smith throws a right and a left that both miss.
A jab from Dvalishvili misses.
Smith connects with a high kick. #CUT2#It looks like Koba Dvalishvili has been cut.
Koba Dvalishvili is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Dvalishvili cracks Smith with a right hand to the side of the head.
Dvalishvili darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Dvalishvili shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Smith as he jumps to the side.
Dvalishvili throws a jab but it's blocked by Smith. #CL#
Dvalishvili drives through and clinches with Smith against the cage.
Smith is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.#T3#
Dvalishvili can't find room to land a body shot as Smith controls the action.
Smith tries for a takedown. No joy.
Dvalishvili lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short right from Dvalishvili. #BC2#
Smith breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Dvalishvili misses with a looping right.
Dvalishvili lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Smith circles away quickly and effectively.
Smith swats away the attempt to clinch by Dvalishvili.
Dvalishvili connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Smith's hands.
Smith fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Dvalishvili avoids it really well and circles away.
Dvalishvili throws a hook to the side of Smith's head but Smith sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Smith fails with the takedown.#T4#
Smith steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Dvalishvili.
Smith changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Smith shoots in and drives through. Dvalishvili sprawls well.
It looked like Dvalishvili wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Smith uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Dvalishvili.
Dvalishvili throws a looping overhand right but Smith ducks down to avoid it.
Dvalishvili sets himself, and Smith steps forward looking for the clinch! Dvalishvili avoids it this time.
Dvalishvili works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
A telegraphed right hand from Dvalishvili misses the target.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Smith fails with a takedown attempt.
Dvalishvili fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Smith.
Dvalishvili with a nice cross.
Smith on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.#CL#
Dvalishvili forces Smith back against the cage and clinches.
Smith drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Dvalishvili gets the underhooks and prevents it.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Koba Dvalishvili dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Koba Dvalishvili's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Smith uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Dvalishvili.#CL#
Dvalishvili rushes Smith and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#BC2#
Smith breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Dvalishvili throws a sloppy head kick and Smith moves out of range easily.
Dvalishvili turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Dvalishvili misses with a straight left.
Dvalishvili throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Dvalishvili is looking to clinch but Smith is avoiding it.
Dvalishvili throws a body shot but no joy.
Dvalishvili misses with an uppercut.
Dvalishvili looks to throw the jab but Smith is out of range.
Smith is looking to clinch.
Dvalishvili is looking to counter the offense by Smith and move into the clinch.
Koba Dvalishvili is winning the standup battle so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dvalishvili connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Dvalishvili tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Smith was well out of range. Poor timing from Dvalishvili.
Smith appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Dvalishvili thows a left - swing and a miss!
Smith lands a head shot.
Dvalishvili lands with an uppercut that bounces Smith off the cage and back into range.#T1#
Dvalishvili pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Smith moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Dvalishvili wants to clinch up but Smith keeps it at a distance.
Smith changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Dvalishvili tries to clinch there but Smith circles away.
#CL2#
Dvalishvili tries to keep at a distance but Smith has taken the fight into the clinch.
A body shot lands from Dvalishvili.
Smith looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Dvalishvili tries to work over Smith's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Smith trying to control the position but instead, Dvalishvili has worked for underhooks and has pushed Smith into the cage.
Smith is trying to push Dvalishvili away but Dvalishvili has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Dvalishvili lands a hook that snaps the head of Smith backwards.
Dvalishvili working aggressively here.
A short uppercut from Dvalishvili. #BC2#
Smith pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T2##CL#
Dvalishvili clinches.
Dvalishvili struggles to land a body shot inside as Smith controls his hands.
Dvalishvili tries to work over Smith's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #BC2#
Smith breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Dvalishvili pushes Smith away with a front kick.
Nice uppercut there from Dvalishvili.
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!
Smith dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Dvalishvili. That did some damage!#CL#
Dvalishvili gets in close and instigates a clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Dvalishvili.
Smith is trying to break the clinch but Dvalishvili has him pressed against the cage.
Dvalishvili lands a nice uppercut.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Smith blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Dvalishvili lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Smith backwards. #T3#
Dvalishvili controlling the action here for a moment.
Smith tries to break free but Dvalishvili pushes him back against the cage.
Dvalishvili missing with knees to the body.
Smith jumps guard but Dvalishvili turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Dvalishvili. #BC2#
Smith manages to break the clinch.
Dvalishvili lands the left hand.#CL#
Dvalishvili clinches.
Dvalishvili pushes Smith back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A short body shot lands from Dvalishvili as the two fighters clinch.
Smith prevents a body shot from Dvalishvili.
Smith stalling.
Dvalishvili lands a body punch.
Dvalishvili misses with a short punch on the inside.
Smith is trying to stall.
#T4#
Dvalishvili misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Dvalishvili lands a nice uppercut.
Smith is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Dvalishvili gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Dvalishvili lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Smith backwards.
Dvalishvili scores with a shoulder strike.
Dvalishvili misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dvalishvili misses with a body punch.
Dvalishvili lands a left hand.
Dvalishvili can't find room to land a body shot as Smith controls the action.
Dvalishvili throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Dvalishvili misses with a punch to the body.
Dvalishvili lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Dvalishvili.
Dvalishvili misses with a short punch on the inside.
Dvalishvili is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Koba Dvalishvili has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of George Smith.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Dvalishvili.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Koba Dvalishvili dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Koba Dvalishvili's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Smith keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Dvalishvili.#CL#
Dvalishvili closes the distance and pushes Smith back into the cage.
Dvalishvili misses with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Dvalishvili.
Dvalishvili goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Dvalishvili lands with a left to the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Dvalishvili.
Dvalishvili is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Smith can do to turn this around?
Dvalishvili lands a right hand that snaps the head of Smith backwards.
Koba Dvalishvili has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Dvalishvili goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Smith misses with a body punch.
Smith jumps guard but Dvalishvili stands there with Smith around his waist. Smith gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Dvalishvili lands a right hand that snaps the head of Smith backwards.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Smith wants a takedown but no success here.
Smith is trying to pull guard but Dvalishvili has him pressed against the cage.
Koba Dvalishvili has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of George Smith.
Smith blocks a body shot from Dvalishvili. #T1#
A short left from Dvalishvili.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Dvalishvili.
Good body shot from Smith.
Smith goes for a takedown in the clinch but Dvalishvili prevents it.
Dvalishvili lands a hook that snaps the head of Smith backwards.
Dvalishvili scores with a shoulder strike.
Dvalishvili misses with a hook from the clinch.
Smith wants to stall.
Dvalishvili misses with a hook from the clinch.
Dvalishvili tries to throw a body punch but Smith avoids it by throwing Dvalishvili back against the cage.
Smith blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Smith blocks a body shot from Dvalishvili. #TD2#
Smith lands a takedown into guard.
Dvalishvili uses the cage to get back to his feet.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Smith takes a kick to the side of the head.#T2#
Dvalishvili swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Dvalishvili works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Dvalishvili scores with a nice right hand.
Dvalishvili throws a head kick but Smith moves out of range.
Dvalishvili throws an overhand right that lands on Smith's shoulder, as Smith tries to avoid the shot.
Dvalishvili displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Smith.
A little feinted left hand from Dvalishvili on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Dvalishvili throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Smith dives in and grabs Dvalishvili's left leg, looking for a takedown. Dvalishvili pushes down on Smith's head and hops out.
Dvalishvili closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Dvalishvili cracks a nice hook into Smith's ribs.
Nice jab there from Dvalishvili.
Smith fails with a takedown attempt.
George Smith is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Smith takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T3#
Smith takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Smith tries to clinch but Dvalishvili is having none of it.
Dvalishvili is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
George Smith has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Smith moves out of range as Dvalishvili strikes.
Smith shoots for a double leg takedown but Dvalishvili sprawls well. He's pushed Smith's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Dvalishvili getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Dvalishvili misses with a head kick.
Smith misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
The crowd cheers as Dvalishvili lands an impressive looking overhand right. Smith doesn't seem phased though.#T4#
Left hook, right uppercut from Dvalishvili.
Smith misses with a wild combination.
Dvalishvili throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Smith on the side of the head.
Smith takes a jab right on the kisser.
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!
Smith tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Dvalishvili manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
It looked like Dvalishvili wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
A cross from Dvalishvili lands.
Nice jab there from Dvalishvili.
Dvalishvili takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Smith walks forward, straight into a front kick from Dvalishvili.#TD2#
Smith looking to score a takedown here. Dvalishvili is defending well but Smith drives through and ends up in Dvalishvili's guard.
Smith won't allow Dvalishvili to sweep him here.
Dvalishvili bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Smith's guard. #REVR#
And that's the end of the fight!
Koba Dvalishvili showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Dvalishvili 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 James Ackerman scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 30:27
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Koba Dvalishvili! |
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Event:
Sucker Punch Pro Series 157
Date: Jun 29, 2022 |
#R1#
Crow thows a leg kick but Cabrera checks it
and Cabrera counters with a straight right hand.
Cabrera misses with a double jab.
Crow tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
As Crow backs away, Cabrera returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Cabrera lands a nice shot to the body.
Cabrera blocks a leg kick.
Cabrera half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Cabrera misses with a series of wild punches.
Cabrera throws a head kick that misses
and Crow counters with a low kick, right behind Cabrera 's knee.
A slow jab from Crow misses its intended target.
Cabrera blocks a head kick by Crow.
Crow fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Cabrera checks it well.
Cabrera attempts a counter takedown but Crow avoids it well and moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cabrera connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Cabrera displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Crow throws out the jab.
Cabrera appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Cabrera misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Crow does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy. #T1#
Crow tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cabrera was well out of range. Poor timing from Crow.
As Crow backs away, Cabrera returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Cabrera misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Crow.
Crow is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Crow misses with a head kick.
Cabrera lands a leg kick that knocks Crow off balance momentarily.
Crow takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Cabrera throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Crow misses with a right hand
and Cabrera counters with a two punch combo.
Good work by Crow as he checks the leg kick.
Cabrera tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Crow looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Crow tries a head kick but it misses.
Red Crow is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Cabrera throws out a powerful jab.#CL#
Cabrera clinches up with Crow and pushes him back against the cage.
Cabrera blocks an uppercut.
Cabrera tries to break free but Crow pushes him back against the cage.
Cabrera misses with a punch on the inside.
Crow lands with a short punch from the clinch.
#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cabrera misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A head punch on the inside from Crow fails to land.
Cabrera lands with a right to the head.
Crow prevents Cabrera from breaking the clinch.
Cabrera gets through Crow's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Cabrera blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Crow misses with a short punch on the inside.
Cabrera tries a body shot but Crow blocks it.
Cabrera lands a body punch in the clinch.
Crow throws a punch but it's blocked by Cabrera.
Crow has a couple of punches blocked by Cabrera.
Cabrera swings wildly with an uppercut but Crow uses good head movement to avoid it.
Crow pushes Cabrera back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. #BC#
Cabrera escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
The fighters circle momentarily. Cabrera darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Crow goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Cabrera darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Crow takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
#T3#
Cabrera misses with a low kick.
Crow shapes to counter with a head kick.
Cabrera blocks a head kick by Crow.
Crow misses with a body shot.
Crow throws a head kick that misses.
Crow throws a nice inside leg kick. #CL#
Cabrera moves into the clinch.
Crow keeps control of Cabrera as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Crow.
Crow misses with some punches.
#BC#
Cabrera breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Cabrera throws a lazy uppercut
enabling Crow to counter with a crisp jab.
Cabrera tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Crow misses with a leg kick
and Cabrera counters with a thumping low kick.
Cabrera tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Crow is able to avoid easily.
Crow keeps the fight on the outside.
Crow was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Cabrera is looking to slow Crow down with leg kicks.
Herve Cabrera seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T4#
Crow misses with a wild combination.
Cabrera throws out a loose jab but Crow uses good head movement to avoid it.
Crow takes a jab right on the kisser.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Crow's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Crow duly obliges.
Cabrera throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Good exchange - Cabrera coming out on top.
Crow throws a sloppy head kick and Cabrera moves out of range easily.
Crow throws a jab but it's blocked by Cabrera.
Cabrera darts in trying to clinch
and Crow counters with a left to the body.
Cabrera closes the distance and clinches up with Crow, looking for a takedown. Cabrera pushes Crow against the cage but Crow circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Herve Cabrera dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Crow throws a leg kick #TD#
and Cabrera counters with a single leg into guard. Crow didn't expect that.
Cabrera postures up.
Cabrera trying to control the position from guard on top but Crow is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cabrera scoring with some ground and pound.
Cabrera pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Crow is keeping the position for now.
Crow looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cabrera trying to control the position from guard on top but Crow is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Crow is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#T1#
Cabrera tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A clash of legs there as Cabrera blocks the low kick.
Crow blocks a jab.
Some bone on bone action there as Crow checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Cabrera lands a nice shot to the body.
Crow throws a head kick that misses.
Crow is looking to slow Cabrera down with leg kicks.
Cabrera tries to clinch there but Crow circles away.
Cabrera fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Cabrera lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Cabrera scores with a nice strike.#CL2#
Crow clinches. #T2#
Cabrera blocking some punches.
Cabrera lands with a light punch inside.
Cabrera blocking some punches.
Crow lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Cabrera backwards.
Cabrera is leaning against Crow and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#BC2#
Crow pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Crow takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Crow scores with a nice right hand.
Crow wants to land a leg kick but Cabrera is out of range.
Cabrera works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
That kick from Cabrera tenderised Crow's leg. Crow is trying to keep his angry face on.
Crow looks to land a right hand but Cabrera moved out of range.
Good leg kick by Cabrera.
Cabrera shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Crow but Crow pushes him off and we're back to square one.#T3#
Crow throws a sloppy head kick and Cabrera moves out of range easily.
Cabrera drops down looking for a counter takedown but Crow sprawls and moves away.
Cabrera darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Cabrera throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Crow counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Herve Cabrera is winning the standup battle so far.
Crow throws a leg kick #TD#
and Cabrera counters with a takedown into side control.
Crow is trying to improve his position.
Cabrera trying to control the position but Crow is working away.
Cabrera wants to control for a moment but Crow uses the opportunity to move back to half guard. #T4#
Crow is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Crow is refusing to be controlled, as Cabrera sits in half guard.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.#SUB#
Cabrera is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SUB#
Cabrera wants to work for an arm triangle but Crow is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Herve Cabrera 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. This is the final round!#R3#
Crow gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Cabrera tries to clinch but Crow is having none of it.
Crow throws out a loose jab but Cabrera uses good head movement to avoid it. #KD2#
Crow lands a big head kick that sends Cabrera tumbling to the mat! Crow takes a step backwards and waves Cabrera back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC2#Cabrera is rocked!#CUT2#It looks like Herve Cabrera has been cut.
Cabrera throws a hook but Crow blocks it.
Crow let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Oh Cabrera is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Crow fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Crow throws a head kick but Cabrera moves out of range.
Cabrera tries to counter with a takedown but Crow is quick to defend against it.
Cabrera showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Crow.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cabrera swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Cabrera throws a leg kick but Crow sees it coming and moves out of range.
Cabrera tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Crow defends well and Cabrera ends up having to push Crow into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Crow misses with the head strike.
Crow throws a head punch that misses.
Crow prevents the takedown attempt.
Cabrera tries a body shot but Crow blocks it.
Crow lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Crow lands with a light punch inside.
Crow misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Crow fails to land.
Crow swings wildly with an uppercut but Cabrera uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cabrera blocking some punches.
#T1#
Crow is defending well against a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Herve Cabrera. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Crow prevents a body shot from Cabrera.
Crow lands with a light punch inside. #BC#
Cabrera breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Cabrera closes this distance looking for a takedown but Crow circles away.
Cabrera looks to throw the jab but Crow is out of range.
Crow tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Cabrera counters with a nice uppercut.
Cabrera missing with a left hand there. Crow was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Cabrera walks straight into a right hand from Crow - that's dropped him! Crow jumps into mount and starts pounding away - can he finish?! More strikes go undefended and the referee has to dive in to save Cabrera from any more punishment! Cabrera complains about the stoppage but falls over as he tries to stand back up, so it was clearly a good stoppage.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:30 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Red Crow!
In his post fight interview, Red Crow started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception. |
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Event:
Sucker Punch Pro Series 141
Date: May 01, 2022 |
#R1#
Man Iii looks to land a right hand but Cabrera moved out of range.
Man Iii tries to land a front kick but Cabrera steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Man Iii throws a big shot that misses.
Cabrera misses with an uppercut.
Man Iii bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Cabrera catches Man Iii with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Man Iii ducks under a wild hook from Cabrera.
Cabrera staying out of range there.
Man Iii looks to land a body kick but Cabrera moved away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Cabrera shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Man Iii napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Cabrera tries to advance to mount but Man Iii denies him.
Man Iii parries the strikes from Cabrera easily there. Cabrera is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Man Iii to escape.
Man Iii is looking to reverse the position.#T1#
Cabrera advances to mount.
Cabrera throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Man Iii because Cabrera loaded up on that one.
Cabrera with good strikes from the mount here!
Cabrera tries to push Man Iii's head away but Man Iii is holding on tight.
Cabrera scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Man Iii avoids a series of strikes thrown by Cabrera.
Cabrera 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.
Cabrera throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cabrera landing strikes from the mount.
Cabrera sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Man Iii blocking the ground and pound.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Man Iii manages to work a leg through to get back to half guard here. Good work there by Man Iii, under a barage of strikes from Cabrera.
#T2#
Cabrera not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Man Iii wants to get back to his feet.
Cabrera not landing any meaningful shots this time. #SUB2#
Cabrera 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.
Man Iii 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.
Cabrera wants to pass to mount but Man Iii is defending the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cabrera slips a nice elbow through Man Iii's hands, connecting with Man Iii's forehead.#SUB2#
Cabrera is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Man Iii has managed to free his arm - good work. #T3#
Cabrera not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Man Iii avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Cabrera.
Cabrera thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Man Iii's head. #SUB2#
Cabrera is working for a kimura but Man Iii is defending it quite comfortably.
Cabrera thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Man Iii's head.
Cabrera thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Man Iii's head.
Man Iii won't allow Cabrera to pass to mount.
Cabrera thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Man Iii is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Cabrera scores with a couple of nice shots.#T4#
Cabrera wants to pass to mount but Man Iii is defending the position.
Cabrera thows a huge punch but Man Iii dodges it nicely.
Cabrera sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Man Iii defending well though.
Cabrera throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Man Iii blocking the ground and pound attempt from Cabrera.
Cabrera missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Man Iii blocking the ground and pound attempt from Cabrera.
Man Iii is trying to get back to full guard.
Cabrera missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Cabrera not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Man Iii taking some punishment here, with Cabrera in his half guard.
Cabrera misses with a head shot. Man Iii uses the momentum to regain guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Herve Cabrera dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Man Iii looks to land a left hand but Cabrera moved out of range nicely.
And Cabrera tries to counter it with a takedown but Man Iii pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Man Iii uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Cabrera.
Man Iii looks to score with a jab to the body but Cabrera is just out of range.
Cabrera with a nice calf kick.
Cabrera cracks Man Iii with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Man Iii loads up on a big right hand but Cabrera slips the punch.
Cabrera tries to clinch but Man Iii moves out of range.
It looked like Man Iii wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
A nice leg kick from Cabrera, right into the meat of the thigh.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Man Iii lands a nice shot that snaps Cabrera's head back.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Cabrera 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 Man Iii has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Man Iii and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Man Iii misses with a hook.
Cabrera throws a leg kick but Man Iii sees it coming and checks it nicely. #T1#
Man Iii throws a looping overhand right but Cabrera ducks down to avoid it.
Man Iii backing away here, and Cabrera unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
A jab from Man Iii misses.
Herve Cabrera seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Man Iii throws a hook but Cabrera avoids it easily.
Man Iii throws a push kick but Cabrera slaps the foot to one side.
Cabrera was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Cabrera swings for the body but Man Iii moves out of range.
Man Iii throws a hook but Cabrera blocks it.
Cabrera feints the counter takedown.
Cabrera throws a low kick but Man Iii avoids it.
Man Iii throwing a counter right hand but Cabrera manages to avoid it.
Cabrera scores with a hook.
Man Iii's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Cabrera connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Man Iii scrambles back to his feet.
Man Iii throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Cabrera sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Cabrera 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.
Cabrera cracks Man Iii with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.#T2#
Cabrera scores with a three punch combo!
Jab, jab by Cabrera - just one landing.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cabrera misses with an uppercut.
It looked like Man Iii wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Man Iii takes a jab right on the kisser.
Cabrera throws a body punch but Man Iii moves out of range.
Man Iii throwing a counter right hand but Cabrera manages to avoid it.
Cabrera misses with a leg kick
and Man Iii counters with a nice uppercut.
Cabrera fails to land the takedown.
Man Iii quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Man Iii leaves Cabrera with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
The fight stays on the outside here - Cabrera looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#T3#
Cabrera shoots in looking for a takedown but Man Iii manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Cabrera's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Yip Man Iii has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Herve Cabrera.
Cabrera moves out of range as Man Iii strikes.
It seemed like Cabrera was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Man Iii ducks under a wild hook from Cabrera.
Man Iii swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Man Iii with a nice calf kick.
Cabrera with the inside leg kick.
Cabrera scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Cabrera throws a lazy right hand but Man Iii sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Cabrera throws a leg kick that misses.
Cabrera lands an overhand right.
Cabrera throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
#T4#
Cabrera finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Cabrera lands with a thumping leg kick.
Cabrera fails with the takedown
and Man Iii cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Man Iii misses with a body shot.
Cabrera throws a leg kick
and Man Iii counters with a nice uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cabrera fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Man Iii avoids it really well and circles away.
Cabrera lands a jab to the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Herve Cabrera 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. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Man Iii misses with a hook
and Cabrera counters with a straight right hand.
An inside leg kick lands from Cabrera.
Herve Cabrera seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Man Iii pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Man Iii bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Cabrera stuns Man Iii with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Cabrera throws a big shot that misses.
Cabrera lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Cabrera.
Man Iii moves out of range of the strikes.
A little feinted left hand from Man Iii on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice body punch from Cabrera.
Man Iii uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Cabrera.
It looked like Man Iii wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Cabrera walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Man Iii checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Man Iii is looking to counter punch.
Cabrera misses the jab.
Man Iii was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#T1#
Cabrera with a nice cross.
Man Iii throws a hook but Cabrera blocks it.
Cabrera shoots in but no luck this time.
Cabrera steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Man Iii.
Man Iii stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Cabrera.
Man Iii takes a jab right on the kisser.
Cabrera steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Man Iii.
A little jabbing left from Cabrera on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Man Iii ducks under a wild hook from Cabrera.
And Man Iii counters with a quick kick to the body but Cabrera blocks it.
Cabrera throws a jab but it's blocked by Man Iii.
Cabrera ducks under a wild hook from Man Iii.#TD2#
Man Iii gets caught napping as Cabrera dives in and scores a takedown. Man Iii manages to retain guard.
Yip Man Iii has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Cabrera chips away with some ground and pound.
Cabrera postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Man Iii utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Cabrera missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cabrera stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Man Iii swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Cabrera lands a couple of digs.
Cabrera stops Man Iii from standing up.
Cabrera in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Cabrera loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Cabrera throws a big right hand that misses. #T3#
Cabrera scoring with punches to the head and body.
Cabrera throwing strikes from guard but Man Iii blocks nicely.
Man Iii preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Cabrera accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Cabrera throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Cabrera is working Man Iii over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Cabrera throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Cabrera working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Cabrera trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Man Iii manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVR##SUB2#
Cabrera looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB2#
Cabrera working for a triangle but Man Iii defends it easily.
Man Iii is looking to stand up but Cabrera won't let him. #T4#
Cabrera looking for a sweep. Not yet Cabrera, not yet.
Cabrera is still trying to improve position.#SUB2#
Man Iii avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Cabrera has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#SUB2#
Cabrera has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Man Iii can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Man Iii accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #SUB2#
Cabrera has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Man Iii can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Cabrera working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Man Iii. #SUB2#
Cabrera working for a triangle but Man Iii defends it easily.
Cabrera wants to sweep but no luck.
And that's the end of the fight!
Herve Cabrera comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Cabrera 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Herve Cabrera!
Herve Cabrera thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
Sucker Punch Pro Series 134
Date: Apr 06, 2022 |
#R1#
A nice inside leg kick there by Cobain. That's going to slow Cabrera down.
Cobain bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Cabrera's head.
Cobain swings for the body but Cabrera moves out of range.
Cabrera slips under a jab from Cobain.
It looked like Cabrera was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Cobain looks to score with a jab to the body but Cabrera is just out of range.
Cobain tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Kurt Cobain seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cobain keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Nice sprawl there from Cobain as Cabrera shoots in.
Cobain ducks under a wild hook from Cabrera.
Cobain defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Cabrera.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Cobain checks a leg kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Cobain.
We've been hearing reports that Cabrera has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Cabrera misses with a hook.
Cobain has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Cabrera is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Cobain swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Cabrera cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A low kick lands for Cobain.
#T1#
Cabrera connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Cobain momentarily.
Cobain misses with a hook.
Cabrera moves out of range as Cobain strikes.
Cabrera throws a leg kick
and Cobain connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Cobain scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Cabrera avoids a punch combination nicely.
Cobain misses with a body shot.
Cobain steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Cabrera.
Cobain waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Cabrera.
Cabrera misses with a hook. Cobain ducked under it nicely.
Cobain lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Cobain works over Cabrera's head and body with a nice combination.#T2#
Cobain moves out of range as Cabrera throws a body kick.
Cabrera uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Cobain.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cobain throws a hook but Cabrera blocks it.
Cabrera feints and then cracks Cobain's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Cobain down.
Cabrera listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Cabrera misses with a leg kick
and Cobain counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Cobain connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Cabrera paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Cabrera throws an off balance right hand
letting Cobain counter with a right hand.
A low kick lands for Cabrera.
Cobain bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Cabrera's head backwards.
Cobain scores with a jab.
Cobain swings and misses with a hook to the body.
It looked like Cabrera was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.#T3#
Cabrera lands a nice leg kick that just misses Cobain's sensitive parts.
A solid leg kick lands there for Cobain.
Cabrera lands with a nice body kick.
Cabrera takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Donk. Cobain catches Cabrera right on the button with a cross.
Cabrera lands an overhand right.
Kurt Cobain is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Cobain stalks Cabrera and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Cabrera's face. Cabrera staggers backwards, shaken.
Cabrera misses with an uppercut
and Cobain counters with a stiff right hand. #ROC2#Cabrera is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cobain tried to score with a low kick but Cabrera checks it.
Cobain 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.
Oh Cabrera is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Cabrera chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Cobain can pounce on him.
Cabrera seems to have got his legs back now.
Cabrera wants to slow Cobain down by chopping away at his legs.
Cobain looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#T4#
Cobain lands a right hook to the body.
Cobain throws an overhand right that lands on Cabrera's shoulder, as Cabrera tries to avoid the shot.
Cobain throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Cabrera throwing a counter right hand but Cobain manages to avoid it.
Cobain slips a jab from Cabrera.
Cobain lands with a thumping leg kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Cabrera.
Cobain throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Cobain swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Cabrera walks into a jab.
Cobain throws an off balance right hand
and Cabrera counters with a lovely straight right hand!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A slow jab from Cobain misses its intended target.
Cabrera looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Cobain is fending him off so far but Cabrera persists. Nope, Cobain circles away and we're back to standing.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kurt Cobain dominated that round.
That's time! Cabrera's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Cobain shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Cobain throws a leg kick that misses.
Cobain scores with a punch to the head.
A jab from Cabrera misses.
Cabrera 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.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Cabrera might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Cabrera bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Cabrera drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Cabrera cracks a nice hook into Cobain's ribs.
Cobain has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Cabrera on the wrong end of a nice jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cobain misses with an uppercut. Cabrera saw that one coming.
Cabrera scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Cobain doesn't seem bothered though.
Cobain with a nice calf 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!
Cabrera lands with a kick to the ribs.
#T1#
Cobain staying out of range there.
Cobain misses with a looping right.
Cabrera feinted with a counter takedown.
Donk. Cobain catches Cabrera right on the button with a cross.
A solid leg kick lands there for Cabrera.
Cabrera keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Cobain.
A shot to the body from Cabrera misses
letting Cobain counter with a right hand.
Kurt Cobain seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Cobain throws a shot from downtown. Cabrera moves away and avoids it.
Cobain fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Cabrera manages to avoid it.
Cabrera throwing a counter right hand but Cobain manages to avoid it.
Cobain throws a lazy right hand but Cabrera sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Cobain lands a right hook to the body.
A solid leg kick lands there for Cobain.
Cabrera throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.#T2#
Cobain moves away from the strike by Cabrera.
Cabrera dives in for a single leg takedown but Cobain sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Cobain misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Cobain struggles to land a body shot inside as Cabrera controls his hands.
Cabrera misses with a shot to the kidneys.
#TD#
Cabrera has hold of one of Cobain's legs. Cobain is fighting the takedown attempt but Cabrera gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Cobain is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Cabrera dives into side control.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#REVB#
Cobain is trying to control Cabrera's posture but Cabrera avoids it.
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Cobain looking for a sweep but Cabrera has passed into full mount! Oh no!#T3#
Cobain tries to reverse the position but Cabrera maintains control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cobain regains half guard.
Cabrera throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Cabrera lands with a punch from half guard.
Cobain is concentrating on defense, preventing Cabrera from advancing position.
Cobain won't allow Cabrera to pass to mount.
Cobain tries to get to full guard but Cabrera has control of the leg. #T4#
Cobain keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Cabrera is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
The fighters are battling for position here. Cobain manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Cabrera is in close to Cobain's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Cobain trying to control the position.
Cobain bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Cabrera's guard. #REVB#
Cobain trying to control but Cabrera is working from the bottom.
Cobain engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Kurt Cobain will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! And we move into the final round!#R3#
Nice straight punches there by Cobain. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Cobain.
Herve Cabrera has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Cobain lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Cabrera misses with a right hand
and Cobain counters with a straight right hand.
Cabrera misses with a wild body shot.
Cobain scores with the left hand. Cabrera knows he should have avoided that one.
Cobain scoring well with a low kick there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cabrera misses with a hook.
Cobain scoring well with a low kick there.
No joy there for Cobain, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Cabrera throws a body kick that misses. #T1#
Cabrera throws a lazy right hand but Cobain sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Cobain throws an overhand right that lands on Cabrera's shoulder, as Cabrera tries to avoid the shot.
Cabrera checks a leg kick nicely.
Cabrera is looking for a counter combo.
Cabrera jabs Cobain to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Cobain lands a nice leg kick that just misses Cabrera's sensitive parts.
Cabrera misses with a takedown attempt - Cobain sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Cobain throws a leg kick which misses Cabrera's front leg but catches the back leg as Cabrera tries to avoid it.
Cobain throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Cabrera throws a hook to the side of Cobain's head but Cobain sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Cabrera looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Cobain misses with a looping left.#T2#
Cobain misses with a body shot
and Cabrera counters with a leg kick.
Cabrera displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Cobain throws out the jab.
Cabrera getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Cobain misses with a hook
and Cabrera counters with a low kick, right behind Cobain 's knee.
Cobain throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Cabrera on the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cobain ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Cobain throws a shot from downtown. Cabrera moves away and avoids it.
Cabrera misses with a hook.
Cobain moves out of range as Cabrera strikes.
Cobain jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Cabrera is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Cobain throws an overhand right that lands on Cabrera's shoulder, as Cabrera tries to avoid the shot.
Cobain misses with a hook.
Kurt Cobain is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T3#
Cabrera walks forward, straight into a front kick from Cobain.
Nice jab there from Cabrera.
Cobain fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Cabrera has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
An inside leg kick from Cobain misses.
Cabrera staying out of range there.
Cobain throws an ugly left hook that misses
#TD#
and Cabrera counters with a single leg into guard. Cobain didn't expect that.
Cabrera postures up.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Cabrera accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Cobain controlling Cabrera's posture. #T4#
Cabrera forces his way into half guard.#SUB#
Cabrera wants to work for an arm triangle but Cobain is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Cobain wants to control the action here but instead Cabrera manages to pass to full mount!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cabrera scoring with strikes but Cobain is staying in there.
Cabrera 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.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cobain looks out of his depth in this position - he's holding on tight.
Cobain is trying desperately to improve position.
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 Herve Cabrera.
I think Cobain 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 Yuuki Gou scores the fight 28:29
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kurt Cobain!
Kurt Cobain thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
Sucker Punch Pro Series 128
Date: Mar 16, 2022 |
#R1##TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Cabrera enables Furioto to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Cabrera manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Cabrera utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Furioto looking to pass the guard.
We've been hearing good reports from Furioto'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.#SUB2#
Cabrera looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Cabrera not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Furioto stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Cabrera swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Furioto passes Cabrera's left leg - he's now in half guard. #SUB#
Furioto is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Cabrera doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Furioto.
Furioto looks to land a strike but Cabrera avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Furioto with a flurry of punches that miss.
Cabrera wants to sweep here but Furioto controlling him for the moment. #SUB#
Furioto drops back looking for a leg! Cabrera is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Cabrera manages to kick Furioto off! Furioto jumps back into Cabrera's guard.
Cabrera 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.#T1#
Furioto works a leg free and moves into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Furioto scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Furioto thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Cabrera wants to improve his position but Furioto is controlling well.
Furioto not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Cabrera wants to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Furioto is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Cabrera defends it well.
Cabrera is pressing down on Furioto's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Cabrera 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.
Cabrera trying to control the position.
Cabrera wants to sweep but no luck.
Furioto cracks Cabrera with a solid left hand.#T2##SUB#
Furioto drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Furioto jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Cabrera wants to sweep but no luck.
Furioto connects with a couple of short punches.
Furioto keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Cabrera's head.
Furioto is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Cabrera looking to hit a scissor sweep but Furioto is one step ahead there.
Furioto loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Furioto throwing strikes but missing.
Cabrera can't keep his opponent in guard - Furioto advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Cabrera is trying to maintain the position but Furioto is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB#
Furioto is working for a submission of some sort.
Cabrera wants to get back to full guard.#T3#
Cabrera gets back to full guard.
Furioto with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.#SUB#
Furioto is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Cabrera is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Cabrera has escaped and now he's on top! #REVB##SUB#
Furioto throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Cabrera working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Furioto wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB#
Furioto looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Furioto looking for a sweep. Not yet Furioto, not yet. #SUB#
Cabrera got a little sloppy there for a moment and Furioto has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Cabrera has managed to get both his arms back between Furioto's legs - danger averted.#T4##SUB#
Furioto is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Cabrera is aware though and is defending well.
Furioto keeping full guard, as Cabrera tries to pass.
Furioto can't keep his opponent in guard - Cabrera advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Cabrera trying to control the action but Furioto is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Furioto looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Furioto trying to get back to full guard but Cabrera takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Cabrera manages to capitalize on a mistake by Furioto to take his back!
Furioto is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Maximus Furioto dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Furioto shoots in and drives through. Cabrera sprawls well.
Furioto shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Cabrera counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CUT2#It looks like Maximus Furioto has been cut.
Furioto doesn't succeed with the takedown
letting Cabrera counter with a right hand.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Maximus Furioto. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cabrera leaves Furioto with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
A little jabbing left from Cabrera on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Cabrera scores with a nice head shot.
Furioto takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Cabrera scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Furioto takes one on the button.#TD#
Furioto closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cabrera manages to get to full guard.
Cabrera has control of Furioto's left arm, preventing Furioto from doing any damage. #SUB2#
Cabrera is looking for a triangle but Furioto pushes his legs off easily.
#T1#
Furioto throwing strikes but missing. #SUB2#
Cabrera working for a triangle but Furioto defends it easily.
Cabrera trying to control the position.
Maximus Furioto overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Cabrera looking for a sweep. Not yet Cabrera, not yet. #SUB#
Furioto 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.
Furioto pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Cabrera is keeping the position for now.
Furioto distracts Cabrera with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#SUB2#
Cabrera is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Furioto defends well.#T2#
Furioto is looking to advance position but Cabrera has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!#REVB#
Cabrera landing strikes from the mount.
Furioto really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Furioto slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Furioto slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Cabrera pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Furioto is keeping the position for now. #SUB#
Cabrera avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB#
Cabrera avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Furioto wants to sweep here but Cabrera controlling him for the moment. #T3#
Cabrera trying to control the position from guard on top but Furioto is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cabrera trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Furioto manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Cabrera manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Furioto throws an elbow that misses. Cabrera uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Furioto's guard. Nice move by Cabrera!#REVB#
Cabrera is working Furioto over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Furioto 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.
Cabrera won't allow Furioto to sweep him here. #SUB#
Furioto has an active guard here but Cabrera has managed to pass into half guard.
#SUB2#
Cabrera is working for a submission of some sort.
#T4##SUB#
Furioto looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Cabrera moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Furioto.
Cabrera landing a few strikes.
Furioto gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Furioto moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#SUB#
Furioto looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Cabrera passes into side control.
Cabrera trying to control the action but Furioto is working from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Herve Cabrera showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Maximus Furioto's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Furioto takes a jab right on the kisser.
A nice leg kick lands there from Cabrera.
Furioto misses with a takedown
and Cabrera counters with a low kick, right behind Furioto 's knee.
Furioto has a takedown stuffed.#TD#
Furioto scores with a takedown into Cabrera's guard.
Cabrera is trying to keep Furioto in close.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Cabrera has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Furioto can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Furioto throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Cabrera works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #T1#
Furioto trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Cabrera looking to control.
Cabrera lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Cabrera works over Furioto with some ground and pound from guard.
Cabrera missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Cabrera in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Furioto manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Cabrera manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR##SUB2#
Cabrera looking for a guillotine here but Furioto defends easily.
#SUB2#
Cabrera escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Furioto gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB2#
Cabrera working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Furioto doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Furioto manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T2##SUB2#
Cabrera has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Furioto can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Furioto throws a big elbow that misses.
Cabrera trying to control the position.
Furioto working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Furioto accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #SUB2#
Cabrera has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Furioto can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Furioto passes Cabrera's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Cabrera wants to control but Furioto is keeping busy and won't allow it. #SUB2#
Cabrera looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Furioto not landing any meaningful shots this time. #T3#
Furioto missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #SUB#
Furioto is working for a submission of some sort.
Cabrera avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Furioto.
Cabrera avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Furioto.
Cabrera regains full guard. Nicely done.
Furioto throws a big elbow that misses.
Furioto throws a big right hand that misses.
Furioto throws a big elbow that misses.
Cabrera looking to hit a scissor sweep but Furioto is one step ahead there.
Furioto throws a strike but Cabrera rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB##SUB#
Furioto had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Cabrera defends it easily.#T4#
Cabrera passes Furioto's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Furioto tries to roll over but Cabrera keeps him under control.
Cabrera working over Furioto with some ground and pound. Furioto looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Furioto works his way to full guard. Good work.#SUB#
Furioto is looking for a triangle but Cabrera pushes his legs off easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#SUB#
Furioto looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Cabrera has picked Furioto up and slammed him! Furioto can't keep hold of the triangle and Cabrera manages to pass to side control!#SUB2#
Cabrera is trying to get an arm triangle but Furioto is defending well.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Cabrera lands a decent elbow from side control.
Furioto tries to improve position but can't.
And that's the end of the fight!
Herve Cabrera comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Cabrera 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 Ren Mimura scores the fight 28:29
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Herve Cabrera!
Herve Cabrera thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
Sucker Punch Pro Series 118
Date: Feb 11, 2022 |
#R1#
Some bone on bone action there as Joseph checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Cabrera has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Joseph looks to land a combination. Cabrera sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Cabrera throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Joseph's waist but Joseph gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Cabrera off to one side.
Cabrera lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
We've been told by Joseph's head coaches at Just a bunch of gays that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Joseph checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
As Cabrera backs away, Joseph returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Cabrera scores with a punch to the head.
Joseph tries to move into range but Cabrera moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Herve Cabrera seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cabrera moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Cabrera sizes up Joseph with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Cabrera connects with a single shot there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Joseph slips a jab from Cabrera.
Joseph is looking to counter punch.
Cabrera fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Joseph has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Cabrera lands a nice looking body shot.
Cabrera moves out of range of the strikes.
Joseph rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Cabrera moves out of range and avoids them all easily.#T1#
Joseph misses with a jab, cross combination.
Cabrera motions for Joseph to come forward. Cabrera throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Cabrera scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Cabrera scores with a leg kick.
Cabrera misses with a wild body shot.
Cabrera connects with a jab.
Cabrera connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Joseph momentarily.
Cabrera with a nice calf kick.
Cabrera lands with a slapping head kick.
Cabrera with the inside leg kick.
A punch combination from Joseph misses.
Joseph thows a left - swing and a miss!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cabrera steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Joseph.
Joseph checks a low kick from Cabrera.
Cabrera lands with a nice body punch. #T2#
Joseph scores with a nice head shot.
Cabrera misses with a combination
and Joseph counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Joseph jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Joseph lands with a cross. #ROC#Cabrera is rocked!
Jihadi Joseph is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Cabrera misses with a hook.
Cabrera throws a shot from downtown. Joseph moves away and avoids it.
Joseph throwing a counter right hand but Cabrera manages to avoid it.
Joseph cracks Cabrera with a right hand to the side of the head.
Cabrera is still on wobbly legs! Can Joseph finish him?
Cabrera comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Joseph uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Cabrera.
Cabrera seems to have recovered his senses.
Cabrera has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Joseph.
Joseph on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Nice defenses there by Cabrera.
Cabrera is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.#T3#
Cabrera lands a jab.
Joseph lunges at Cabrera with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Cabrera's hand.
Cabrera is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Joseph had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Cabrera throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Joseph on the side of the head.
Cabrera takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Cabrera takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Cabrera connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Joseph swinging wildly here.
Joseph walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Cabrera is looking to chop away at Joseph's legs.
Cabrera works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cabrera lands a lovely overhand right.#T4#
Cabrera keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
A slapping leg kick lands for Joseph.
Joseph pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Joseph looks to throw the jab but Cabrera is out of range.
Cabrera blocks a jab.
Joseph misses with a wild body shot.
Cabrera lands a jab to the head.
Cabrera shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Cabrera shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Joseph defends it nicely.
Cabrera just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromJoseph.
Jihadi Joseph has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Herve Cabrera.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cabrera misses with a takedown attempt - Joseph sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Joseph is looking to counter punch.
Cabrera misses with a wild body shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Herve Cabrera dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Joseph looks to land a left hand but Cabrera moved out of range nicely.
Cabrera moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
A jab from Joseph misses.
Cabrera connects with a right hand. Joseph shakes it off.
Cabrera misses with a looping left.
Cabrera swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Cabrera moves into range and connects with a jab. #TD2#
Cabrera fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Joseph to the ground. Cabrera is now in Joseph's guard.
Cabrera postures up in Joseph's guard and throws a big left but Joseph blocks it.
Cabrera is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Joseph keeping moving, preventing Cabrera from controlling successfully.
Cabrera throws a strike but Joseph rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR##SUB2#
Cabrera is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Joseph defends well.#T1#
Joseph trying to control the position from guard on top but Cabrera is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Joseph 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.
Joseph continues to stall.
Joseph slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Joseph taking a breather here.
Cabrera sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Cabrera is looking to control Joseph's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Cabrera avoid being mounted?
Joseph passes into side control, despite Cabrera's attempt to control the position.
Joseph has control of an arm but Cabrera manages to advance to Joseph's back!
Jihadi Joseph has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Joseph wants to get back to his feet.
Joseph covering up well under a barage of strikes.
Cabrera throwing lazy shots from the back mount that aren't doing any damage.
Joseph rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Cabrera is thwarting Joseph's attempts to control the position.#T3#
Joseph is staying active underneath Cabrera, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Cabrera sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Joseph defending well though.
Cabrera is trying to control the action in half guard but Joseph is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Joseph keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Joseph is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Cabrera's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Cabrera's back!
Cabrera is trying to break free.
Cabrera breaks Joseph's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Cabrera trying to control but Joseph is working from the bottom.
Joseph being controlled here, momentarily.
Cabrera has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Joseph controlling Cabrera's posture. #T4#
Cabrera in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Cabrera throwing strikes but missing.
Cabrera scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Cabrera trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Cabrera won't allow Joseph to sweep him here.
Cabrera sitting in guard here, content to control.
Joseph has momentary wrist control but Cabrera slips an elbow through the middle.
Cabrera looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Cabrera has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Joseph keeping moving, preventing Cabrera from controlling successfully.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Herve Cabrera 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##TD2#
Cabrera looking to score a takedown here. Joseph is defending well but Cabrera drives through and ends up in Joseph's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cabrera trying to control the position from guard on top but Joseph is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Joseph has control of Cabrera's left arm, preventing Cabrera from doing any damage.
Cabrera throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Joseph works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Cabrera trying to control the position from guard on top but Joseph is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cabrera looking to sit in guard and control but Joseph gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Joseph stopping the sweep attempt from Cabrera.#SUB2#
Cabrera throws his legs up looking for a submission but Joseph uses it to pass to side control.
Joseph tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Herve Cabrera has got the better of the ground game so far.#T1#
Cabrera is looking to regain half guard here but Joseph keeps moving and retains side control.
Joseph gets to mount! Cabrera was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Cabrera regains half guard.
Joseph looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Cabrera is looking for a sweep. Joseph is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T2#
Cabrera is trying to control but can't.
Joseph performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #SUB2#
Cabrera looking for submissions off his back.
Joseph with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Joseph throwing shots but Cabrera is blocking nicely.
Cabrera wants to control but Joseph is keeping busy.
#T3##SUB2#
Cabrera looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Joseph controlling the action here.
Cabrera is pressing down on Joseph's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Joseph sitting in guard here, content to control.
Cabrera looking to control.
Joseph has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SUB2#
Joseph avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB2#
Joseph avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#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.
Joseph not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Joseph bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Joseph seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Cabrera lands with a shot to the body.
Joseph throws out a loose jab but Cabrera uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cabrera getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Cabrera misses with a body shot
and Joseph counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Cabrera slips a jab from Joseph.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
A shot to the body from Cabrera misses
and Cabrera takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Joseph tries to bum rush Cabrera with a series of wild strikes but Cabrera uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Cabrera with a poor takedown
and Joseph counters with a crisp right that sends Cabrera to the canvas! Joseph follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jihadi Joseph!
A very excited looking Jihadi Joseph 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:
Sucker Punch Pro Series 110
Date: Jan 14, 2022 |
#R1#
Cabrera takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Dankula lands with a good body shot.
Dankula drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Cabrera avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Cabrera has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
A good leg kick by Cabrera.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Dankula throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Cabrera sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Cabrera steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Dankula.
Cabrera looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Cabrera lunges at Dankula with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Dankula's hand. #TD2#
Cabrera shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cabrera looking to pass the guard.
Cabrera's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Cabrera throwing strikes but missing.
Cabrera throws a big right hand that misses.
Cabrera missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Cabrera throwing strikes from guard but Dankula blocks nicely. #T1#
Dankula keeping full guard, as Cabrera tries to pass.
Cabrera missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Cabrera is working Dankula over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Cabrera trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Cabrera controlling from the top position.
Cabrera passes easily into side control. Nice work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cabrera in side control lands a decent elbow. #T2#
Cabrera working the ground and pound but Dankula is defending the strikes.
Sloppy strikes there by Cabrera.
The ground and pound from Cabrera seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Cabrera creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Dankula sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Dankula defending against the ground and pound.
Cabrera is looking to take a break and control but Dankula is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB2#
Cabrera is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Dankula has escaped the position, nice work there.
Cabrera throwing shots but missing, from side control. #T3#
Cabrera throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Cabrera tries to score with some ground and pound. Dankula controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Cabrera wants to lay and pray for a moment but Dankula keeps working.
Cabrera tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Dankula tries to improve position but can't.
Cabrera misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Cabrera tries to move to mount but Dankula blocks the move with his legs.
The strikes coming from Cabrera are missing the target in this wave of attacks. #T4##SUB2#
Cabrera is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Dankula is trying to escape and Cabrera transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Dankula is forced to tap! Nice work there by Cabrera! Very nice indeed!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Herve Cabrera!
After winning the bout, Herve Cabrera thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
Count Dankula was interviewed post fight and said 'That shits whack. '. |
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Event:
Sucker Punch Pro Series 103
Date: Dec 17, 2021 |
#R1#
Casey throws a sloppy body shot
and Cabrera counters with a nice body shot.
A jab lands there for Cabrera.
The fighters circle momentarily. Cabrera darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Casey feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Cabreras jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Cabrera tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Cabrera throws a combination. Casey tries to block but a couple of punches get through.#CUT#It looks like Yellow Belt Casey has been cut.
Cabrera is looking to chop away at Casey's legs.
Casey lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Casey misses with a body shot
and Cabrera cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
An inside leg kick lands from Cabrera.
Casey throws a leg kick that is checked
letting Cabrera counter with a right hand.
Cabrera catches Casey with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!#ROC#Casey is rocked!
Cabrera throws a nice inside leg kick.
Casey is still on wobbly legs! Can Cabrera finish him?
Cabrera throws a series of punches but Casey moves out of range.
Casey seems to have recovered his senses.#T1#
Cabrera with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Cabrera keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Cabrera steps in with a hook that catches Casey right on the chin and knocks him to the floor! Cabrera follows him down with more strikes and that's all she wrote! Casey looks absolutely devastated.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Herve Cabrera!
Herve Cabrera thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
Sucker Punch Pro Series 95
Date: Nov 13, 2021 |
#R1#
Aalto takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Cabrera lands a slapping body shot.
Cabrera scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Cabrera loads up on a big right hand but Aalto slips the punch.
Cabrera misses with a wild body shot.
Aalto is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Some wild striking there from Cabrera.
Aalto appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
A lazy left from Cabrera finds it's target.
Cabrera tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Aalto was well out of range. Poor timing from Cabrera.
Cabrera cracks Aalto with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Aalto throws a hook but Cabrera blocks it.
Aalto has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Cabrera finds it's way round the side to connect with Aalto's head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Aalto throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Aalto takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Aalto defending well as Cabrera loads up on a big left hand.
Cabrera looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#T1#
Nice uppercut lands for Cabrera. That snapped Aalto's head back.
Aalto 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.
A swing and a miss from Aalto.
Aalto tries a head kick but it misses.
A nice inside leg kick there by Cabrera. That's going to slow Aalto down.
Nice defenses there by Cabrera.
Cabrera scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Aalto ducks right into an uppercut from Cabrera.
Aalto throws a head kick but Cabrera moves out of range.
Cabrera throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Cabrera fails to land with a series of punches.
Cabrera goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Cabrera throws a big shot that misses.
Cabrera throws the left hand but Aalto avoids the punch easily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A nice leg kick lands there from Cabrera. #T2#
Cabrera swings for the body but Aalto moves out of range.
Cabrera scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Cabrera takes a swing at Aalto's ribcage but misses.
It seemed like Aalto was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Good standup being displayed there by Cabrera as he connects with a hook.
Cabrera with the inside leg kick.
Aalto attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Aalto takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Cabrera buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Cabrera slips under a jab.
Cabrera misses with a looping left.
A head kick misses from Aalto.
Aalto's jab looks to have found its range, popping Cabrera under the eye.
Cabrera pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Cabrera is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Aalto throws a hook but Cabrera avoids it easily.#T3#
Cabrera looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Aalto uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Cabrera.
Cabrera throws a combination that misses
and Cabrera takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A slapping leg kick lands for Cabrera.
A swing and a miss from Cabrera.
Aalto throws a fast counter high kick but Cabrera manages to duck under it in time.
A swing and a miss from Cabrera.
A clash of legs there as Aalto blocks the low kick.
Aalto tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Aalto will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Cabrera lands a head kick. Aalto smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Aalto throws a leg kick which misses Cabrera's front leg but catches the back leg as Cabrera tries to avoid it.
Cabrera throws a leg kick
and Aalto counters with a stiff right hand.
A telegraphed right hand from Aalto misses the target.
Cabrera works the jab nicely.
Aalto ducks under a wild hook from Cabrera.#T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Aalto listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
The fighters circle momentarily. Cabrera darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Aalto uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Cabrera.
Cabrera swings widly with a right hand
and Aalto counters with a straight right hand.
A slapping body kick lands there for Aalto.
Aalto uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Cabrera.
Cabrera jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Cabrera looks to throw the jab but Aalto is out of range.
Cabrera looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Cabrera misses with a wild body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cabrera lands a head shot.
Cabrera throws a right and a left that both miss.
Aalto now looks to counter with a shot at the body.#KD2#
Aalto drops Cabrera with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Cabrera looks back up at him and smiles so Aalto waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
#ROC2#Cabrera is rocked!
A head kick misses from Cabrera.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Herve Cabrera dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Aalto uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Cabrera.
Aalto looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Cabrera throws a body punch but Aalto moves out of range.
Aalto is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Cabrera misses with a hook
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Cabrera throws a lazy uppercut
and Aalto connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Oh Cabrera is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Cabrera scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Cabrera misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Aalto.
Cabrera seems to have got his legs back now.
Cabrera wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Aalto keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Cabrera thuds his right hand into Aalto's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cabrera takes a swing at Aalto's ribcage but misses.
Cabrera connects with a body shot.
Aalto takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
#KD2#
Aalto sends Cabrera crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Aalto is motioning to the referee to let Cabrera up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
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!
Cabrera throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.#T1#
Aalto moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Cabrera is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Aalto can do to turn this around?
Aalto connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Cabrera momentarily.
Cabrera throws an off balance right hand
and Aalto scores with a counter punch that sends Cabrera to the canvas! Aalto smells blood - he's punishing Cabrera with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Cabrera has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:17 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Michael Aalto!
After winning the bout, Michael Aalto 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:
Sucker Punch Pro Series 89
Date: Oct 09, 2021 |
#R1#
Dismantle digs a good hook to Cabrera's body.
Cabrera slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Cabrera uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Dismantle.
Cabrera sizes up Dismantle with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Dismantle 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.
Cabrera keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Dismantle.
Cabrera throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Dismantle on the side of the head.
Cabrera connects with a leg kick.
Dismantle throws a big shot that misses.
Cabrera cracks Dismantle with a right hand to the side of the head.
Dismantle throws a hook but Cabrera avoids it easily.
The fighters circle momentarily. Cabrera darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Dismantle lands a nice hook to Cabrera's body. Cabrera takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dismantle throws a hook but Cabrera blocks it.
Dismantle slips under a jab.
Dismantle jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Cabrera ducks under a wild hook from Dismantle.
A slow jab from Dismantle misses its intended target.
Cabrera takes one to the side of the head.
Cabrera connects with the punch.
A big left from Dismantle misses.
Dismantle slips a straight right by Cabrera.
Jab from Cabrera.
Dismantle misses with a hook.#T1#
A slow jab from Dismantle misses its intended target.
A punch lands to the side of Dismantle 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Cabrera fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Dismantle on the side of the head.
Cabrera will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Dismantle throwing a counter right hand but Cabrera manages to avoid it.
Dismantle circles away from the clinch attempt.
Cabrera lands a glancing blow to the side of Dismantle's head.
Cabrera is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Dismantle had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
A jab from Cabrera finds it's way through Dismantle's defenses.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Cabrera, as that shot connected.
Herve Cabrera seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cabrera connects with an inside leg kick.
Cabrera connects with a nice looking jab.
Dismantle swats away the attempt to clinch by Cabrera.
Dismantle on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
This has been an exciting period of action!#TD2#
Dismantle gets caught flat footed, as Cabrera shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Cabrera throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Dismantle works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Cabrera stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Dismantle swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Cabrera is still trying to improve position.#T2#
Cabrera stopping the sweep attempt from Dismantle.
Cabrera trying to control but Dismantle is working from the bottom.
Cabrera stands and throws Dismantle's legs to the side, diving into side control. #SUB2#
Cabrera wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Dismantle, who protects the arm well. #T3#
Dismantle is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Cabrera is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Cabrera looking to control but Dismantle is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dismantle holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Cabrera tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Cabrera sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Dismantle's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
Dismantle is wriggling around trying to escape.
Cabrera throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Cabrera thowing shots but they're missing.
Cabrera wants to control the pace but Dismantle is squirming around nicely.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Herve Cabrera 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#
Cabrera will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Dismantle swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Dismantle pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Cabrera feints the counter takedown.
Dismantle punishes Cabrera's body with a nice straight punch.
Cabrera looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
It looked like Dismantle wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Dismantle throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Cabrera sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Cabrera swinging wildly here.
Dismantle lands a nice shot to the body.
Dismantle lands a head shot.
Dismantle swings for the body but Cabrera moves out of range.
Cabrera slips under a jab.
Dismantle misses with a hook. Cabrera ducked under it nicely.
Dismantle misses with a straight right.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cabrera is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Cabrera connects with the punch.
Dismantle takes a jab right on the kisser.
Cabrera has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cabrera throws a low kick, looking for Dismantle's leg but Dismantle calmly moves out of range.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Cabrera, as that shot connected.
#T1#
No joy there for Cabrera, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Dismantle ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cabrera moves away.
Dismantle lands a right hook to the body.
Dismantle misses with a straight right.
Cabrera was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Dismantle cracks Cabrera with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
The fighters circle momentarily. Cabrera darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Dismantle jabs Cabrera to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Dismantle throws a body shot but no joy.
Dismantle missing with a left hand there. Cabrera was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Cabrera looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A decent looking cross lands there for Dismantle.
Cabrera swats away the attempt to clinch by Dismantle.
Dismantle lands a head shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cabrera bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Dismantle throws a big shot that misses.
A jab lands there for Cabrera.
Dismantle loads up on a big right hand but Cabrera slips the punch.#T2#
Good shot there by Dismantle.
A slow jab from Cabrera misses its intended target.
Cabrera walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.#ROC#Cabrera is rocked!
Dismantle checks a leg kick nicely.
Cabrera misses with a two punch combination.
Dismantle takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Dismantle looks to land a right hand but Cabrera moved out of range.
Cabrera throws a looping overhand right but Dismantle ducks down to avoid it.
Cabrera blocks a jab.
Cabrera lands a jab.
Cabrera is looking to chop away at Dismantle's legs.
Cabrera has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
A big left from Dismantle misses.
Cabrera misses with a wild body shot.
Cabrera looks to score with a jab to the body but Dismantle is just out of range.
Dismantle throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Dismantle loads up on a big right hand but Cabrera slips the punch.
Cabrera paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Dismantle misses the jab.
Dismantle waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Cabrera.#T3#
Cabrera staying out of range there.
Mickey Dismantle is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Cabrera lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Dismantle moves forwards but Cabrera connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Dismantle misses with a jab, cross combination.
#CL2#
Cabrera has taken the fight to the clinch.
Dismantle misses with a hook to the ribs.
Dismantle tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #TD2#
Cabrera gets control of Dismantle's arms and successfully pulls guard. Cabrera will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Cabrera working for submissions but it's allowed Dismantle to get to half guard.
Cabrera has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#SUB2#
Cabrera looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Cabrera wants to improve his position but Dismantle is controlling well.
#T4#
Dismantle seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Cabrera wants to improve his position but Dismantle is controlling well.
Dismantle wants to stand up but Cabrera has a hold of him and won't allow it.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
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 Mickey Dismantle 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#
Cabrera throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A counter left hand to the body from Dismantle misses its target.
Cabrera scores with a sloppy right hand. Dismantle should have avoided that one.
Dismantle dodges the punch combination from Cabrera.
Dismantle looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Dismantle throws a shot from downtown. Cabrera moves away and avoids it.
Cabrera moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Some wild striking there from Dismantle.
Cabrera moves out of range as Dismantle strikes.
Cabrera throws a nice looking combination but Dismantle bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Dismantle looks to land a right hand but Cabrera moved out of range.
Dismantle looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.#CL#
Dismantle rushes Cabrera and presses him up against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head punch on the inside from Dismantle fails to land. #BC2#
Cabrera escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Herve Cabrera seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A looping hook to the body misses from Dismantle. Cabrera does a little dance to reset his feet.
Dismantle connects with a body shot that sends Cabrera's belly button to the back.
Dismantle throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cabrera misses with a leg kick.
Cabrera blocks the body kick.
#T1#
Cabrera shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Dismantle as he avoids it easily.
Dismantle tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cabrera was well out of range. Poor timing from Dismantle.
A nice leg kick lands there from Cabrera.
Dismantle cracks Cabrera with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Cabrera steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Dismantle.
Cabrera scores with a leg kick.
Dismantle throws a looping overhand right but Cabrera ducks down to avoid it. #CL2#
Cabrera closes the distance and pushes Dismantle back into the cage.
Dismantle is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Cabrera's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Dismantle lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Dismantle lands a hook to the side of the head.
Cabrera throws a head punch that misses.
Dismantle lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Cabrera backwards.
Cabrera lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Cabrera tries to throw a body punch but Dismantle avoids it by throwing Cabrera back against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cabrera swings wildly with an uppercut but Dismantle uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cabrera lands a body shot.
Dismantle softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Cabrera throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Dismantles head.
Cabrera tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T2#
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Cabrera as Dismantle tries to tie him up.
Dismantle scores with a shot to the side of Cabrera's head.
Dismantle has a couple of punches blocked by Cabrera.
Dismantle lands a left hand.
Dismantle lands a right hand that snaps the head of Cabrera backwards. #BC2#
Cabrera breaks from the clinch.
Dismantle waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Cabrera.
Dismantle misses with a hook. Cabrera ducked under it nicely.
Cabrera shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Dismantle defends it nicely.
Cabrera tries for a takedown but Dismantle sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Mickey Dismantle has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Herve Cabrera.
Dismantle throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Cabrera counters with a left and a right that stings Dismantle.
Cabrera lands a jab to the nose.
Dismantle throws a push kick but Cabrera slaps the foot to one side.
Dismantle needs to keep his hands up - Cabrera had a free shot at his head there.
Cabrera works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Dismantle scores with a jab. Cabrera acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Cabrera bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Dismantle's head backwards.#T3#
Cabrera takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Dismantle misses with a hook. Cabrera ducked under it nicely.
Dismantle ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Dismantle takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Cabrera digs a good hook to Dismantle's body.
Cabrera dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Cabrera thows a leg kick but Dismantle checks it
and Dismantle makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Dismantle jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Cabrera motions for Dismantle to come forward. Cabrera throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Cabrera staying out of range there.
Cabrera misses with a low kick.
Dismantle throwing a counter right hand but Cabrera manages to avoid it.
Dismantle waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Cabrera.
It seemed like Cabrera was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Cabrera connects with the punch.
Dismantle lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cabrera blocks a jab.
Cabrera uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Dismantle.
Nice cross by Cabrera.
Dismantle throws a right and a left that Cabrera avoids nicely.
Cabrera looks like he wants to counter punch here.#T4#
Cabrera jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Dismantle looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Cabrera drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Dismantle defends it well.
The crowd cheers as Cabrera lands an impressive looking overhand right. Dismantle doesn't seem phased though.
Cabrera avoids the body shot from Dismantle.
Dismantle pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Dismantle avoids the body shot from Cabrera.
Nice defenses there by Cabrera.
Dismantle looks to throw the jab but Cabrera is out of range.
A big right from Dismantle misses.
Dismantle lands a glancing blow to the side of Cabrera's head.
Dismantle tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cabrera was well out of range. Poor timing from Dismantle.
Dismantle takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Dismantle misses with a hook. Cabrera ducked under it nicely.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dismantle throws a hook to the side of Cabrera's head but Cabrera sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
And Cabrera tries to counter it with a takedown but Dismantle pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Dismantle has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Dismantle there as he acknowledges the shot.
Cabrera lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Dismantle swings away with a body shot that misses
and Cabrera counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Dismantle tries to clinch there but Cabrera circles away.
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 Mickey Dismantle.
I think Dismantle 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 Darius Henderson scores the fight 29:30
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 29:30
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Herve Cabrera!
After winning the bout, Herve Cabrera 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:
Sucker Punch Pro Series 83
Date: Sep 08, 2021 |
#R1#
Cabrera just misses with a punch to the body.
Cabrera has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Cabrera there as he acknowledges the shot.
Dismantle walks into a stiff left hand from Cabrera.
Dismantle takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Cabrera avoids the body shot from Dismantle.
Dismantle rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Cabrera moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Cabrera misses with a low kick.
Nice straight punches there by Dismantle. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Dismantle.
Mickey Dismantle seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cabrera throws a chopping leg kick but Dismantle manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Dismantle moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Dismantle lands a head shot.#ROC#Cabrera is rocked!
Dismantle throws a lazy right hand but Cabrera sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Cabrera is still on wobbly legs! Can Dismantle finish him?
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dismantle misses with a hook. Cabrera ducked under it nicely.
Cabrera steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Cabrera seems to have recovered his senses.
Cabrera misses with a leg kick
and Dismantle counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Dismantle sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Cabrera throws a right and a left that both miss.
Dismantle has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Elite MMA Training in the buildup to the fight.
Dismantle takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Dismantle dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Cabrera defending well as Dismantle loads up on a big left hand.
Cabrera with the counter takedown but Dismantle avoids it easily.
Dismantle pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Cabrera feints a counter leg kick.
Mickey Dismantle is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1#
Dismantle misses with a wild body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Dismantle. Cabrera does a little dance to reset his feet.
Cabrera dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Dismantle. That did some damage!
Cabrera misses with a body kick.
Cabrera slips under a jab.
Cabrera throws a jab but it's blocked by Dismantle.
Dismantle takes a swing at Cabrera's ribcage but misses.
A jab lands there for Dismantle.
Dismantle misses with a body shot.
Dismantle misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Cabrera.
Cabrera ducks under a wild hook from Dismantle.
A jab from Dismantle misses.
Cabrera uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Dismantle.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Dismantle misses with an uppercut.
Cabrera scores with a hook to the body. Dismantle takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Dismantle throws a lazy body kick #TD2#
and Cabrera counters with a single leg into guard. Dismantle didn't expect that.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dismantle not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Cabrera trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T2#
Dismantle keeping moving, preventing Cabrera from controlling successfully.
Dismantle keeping full guard, as Cabrera tries to pass.
Cabrera slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.#SUB2#
Cabrera tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Cabrera throwing strikes but Dismantle manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
Cabrera is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Dismantle's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.#T3##SUB2#
Cabrera looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Cabrera trying to control but Dismantle postures up.
Dismantle prevents Cabrera from improving his position.
Dismantle tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Cabrera.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cabrera works his way to full guard. Good work.#T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.#SUB2#
Cabrera has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Dismantle can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Cabrera controls Dismantle momentarily but Dismantle frees himself.
Dismantle won't allow Cabrera to sweep him here.
Cabrera not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#SUB2#
Cabrera has his foot on Dismantle's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Dismantle works his way back into a safe position though.
Dismantle would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. #SUB2#
Cabrera working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Dismantle doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Dismantle manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB2#
Cabrera working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Dismantle doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Dismantle manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
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 Mickey Dismantle will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Dismantle is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Cabrera.
Dismantle on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Dismantle throws a jab but it's blocked by Cabrera.
A slow jab from Dismantle misses its intended target.
Dismantle throws an off balance right hand
and Cabrera counters with a nice low kick that buckles Dismantle's knee momentarily.
Nice body kick from Cabrera.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Dismantle, as that shot connected.
Cabrera slips a jab from Dismantle.
Cabrera throws a low kick but it's checked well by Dismantle.
Dismantle throwing a counter right hand but Cabrera manages to avoid it.
Dismantle throws an off balance right hand
#TD2#
so Cabrera counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Cabrera wants to control from the top but Dismantle keeps moving. #SUB2#
Cabrera drops back, looking for a kneebar! Dismantle looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Dismantle looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Dismantle! #REVR#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cabrera is trying to control Dismantle's posture but Dismantle avoids it. #T1#
Cabrera is trying to get back to half guard.
Cabrera struggling a bit here.
Cabrera tries to buck Dismantle off but Dismantle is having none of it.
Cabrera can't do much from the bottom here. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Cabrera manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Cabrera has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Dismantle is working away from the top position though.
Cabrera tries to roll over but Dismantle keeps him under control.
Cabrera is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Dismantle jumps into side control!
Cabrera tries to bench press Dismantle off him but Dismantle keeps the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dismantle working away.
Cabrera manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Dismantle wants to get back to his feet.
#T3#
Cabrera sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Dismantle defending well though.
Dismantle is doing well to control the position and prevent Cabrera from advancing to side control.#SUB2#
Cabrera seems to be looking for submissions.
Cabrera stalling.
Cabrera is continuing to stall.#SUB2#
Cabrera is looking for a kimura but Dismantle is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Cabrera to get the leverage. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Dismantle is pressing down on Cabrera's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Cabrera 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.
Cabrera looking to pass the guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Dismantle holds on and takes a little breather.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Herve Cabrera showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
Dismantle misses with a lunging right hand
#TD2#
and Cabrera counters with a takedown into side control. #SUB2#
Cabrera is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Dismantle has escaped the position, nice work there.
Cabrera wants to lay and pray for a moment but Dismantle keeps working.
Sloppy strikes there by Cabrera.
Cabrera tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Cabrera tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SUB2#
Cabrera looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #T1##SUB2#
Cabrera swings around for an armbar but Dismantle sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Cabrera's guard.#SUB2#
Cabrera looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB2#
Cabrera looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Dismantle passes into side control.
Cabrera is looking to reverse the position.
Cabrera is trying to control Dismantle's posture but Dismantle avoids it.
Cabrera is looking to regain half guard here but Dismantle keeps moving and retains side control. #T2#
Cabrera gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Dismantle wants to stand but Cabrera has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
Cabrera manages to get to full guard.
Cabrera looking to control.
#T3#
Dismantle would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. #SUB2#
Cabrera looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Dismantle won't allow Cabrera to sweep him here. #SUB2#
Cabrera looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SUB2#
Cabrera looking for a guillotine here but Dismantle defends easily.
Cabrera trying to keep a closed guard but Dismantle is proving a slippery customer.
Dismantle tries to stand but Cabrera is controlling from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Mickey Dismantle is winning the standup battle so far.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Dismantle misses with an uppercut.
Cabrera misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Cabrera takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Dismantle connects with the punch.
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 Mickey Dismantle.
I think Dismantle 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 Francis DeMontford scores the fight 28:29
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 29:28
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Mickey Dismantle!
Our winner, Mickey Dismantle, 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:
Sucker Punch Pro Series 78
Date: Aug 14, 2021 |
#R1#
Cabrera scores with a sloppy right hand. Thompson should have avoided that one.
Cabrera misses with a left hand
enabling Thompson to counter with a crisp jab.
Thompson throws a body punch but Cabrera moves out of range.
Thompson avoids the body shot from Cabrera.
Thompson moves forwards but Cabrera connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Cabrera avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Thompson throws a big shot that misses.
Cabrera throws out a loose jab but Thompson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cabrera 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.
Thompson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Thompson misses with an uppercut.
Cabrera misses with a low kick.
Thompson misses the shot to the body.
Thompson takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Thompson tests Cabrera's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Cabrera takes a swing at Thompson 's ribcage but misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cabrera with the inside leg kick.
Cabrera misses with a body shot
and Thompson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Cabrera darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Thompson throws a big shot that misses.
Cabrera lands with a nice body punch. #T1#
Thompson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
It looked like Thompson was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Cabrera.
Thompson missing with a left hand there. Cabrera was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Cabrera throws a hook to the side of Thompson 's head but Thompson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Thompson throws a big shot that misses.
Cabrera swings away with a body shot that misses
and Thompson counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Cabrera ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Thompson moves away.
Thompson is looking to counter punch.
A big left from Cabrera misses.
Thompson misses with a body shot.
Thompson lands with a cross.
Cabrera tests Thompson 's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Thompson staying out of range there.
Cabrera takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Cabrera moves out of range of the strikes.
Nice shot lands for Cabrera.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Thompson throws a looping overhand right but Cabrera ducks down to avoid it.
A little jabbing left from Cabrera on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Cabrera throws a body shot but no joy.
Thompson just misses with a punch to the body.
Thompson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cabrera was well out of range. Poor timing from Thompson .#T2#
Cabrera uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Thompson .
Thompson cracks Cabrera with a right hand to the side of the head.
Thompson avoids the body shot from Cabrera.
Thompson misses the shot to the body.
Thompson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Cabrera.
Thompson ducks under a wild hook from Cabrera.
Thompson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Cabrera.
Cabrera throws a jab but it's blocked by Thompson .
Thompson misses with a jab, cross combination.
Nice defenses there by Cabrera.
Thompson 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.
Thompson takes a swing at Cabrera's ribcage but misses. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Cabrera lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Thompson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Cabrera is trying to break the clinch but Thompson is controlling him.
A short uppercut from Cabrera.
Thompson lands on the inside with an uppercut. #T3#
Cabrera throws a punch but it's blocked by Thompson .
Cabrera fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Thompson swings wildly with an uppercut but Cabrera uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cabrera misses with a short punch on the inside.
Thompson working aggressively here.
Cabrera misses with a short punch on the inside.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Thompson creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Thompson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Thompson tries to throw a body punch but Cabrera avoids it by throwing Thompson back against the cage.
A short right from Cabrera on the inside.
Cabrera swings wildly with an uppercut but Thompson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Thompson misses with a punch to the body.
Thompson lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Cabrera or not.
A head punch on the inside from Cabrera fails to land.
Thompson prevents Cabrera from breaking the clinch.
Cabrera lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Thompson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T4#
Thompson stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Thompson lands a body punch.
Thompson gets through Cabrera's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#BC2#
Cabrera escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A jab from Cabrera does it's job there.
Thompson misses with a wild combination.
Cabrera misses with a low kick.
Thompson on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Cabrera. Cabrera obviously looking to wear him down.
Thompson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cabrera was well out of range. Poor timing from Thompson .
Thompson loads up on a big right hand but Cabrera slips the punch.
Cabrera lands a right hook to the body.
Cabrera is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Thompson had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Cabrera lands a slapping body shot.
Thompson throws a body punch but Cabrera moves out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cabrera stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Cabrera punishes Thompson 's body with a nice straight punch.
Cabrera misses with an uppercut. Thompson saw that one coming.
Thompson misses with a wild body shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Herve Cabrera will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Thompson throws a shot to the body.
Cabrera throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Cabrera lands a head shot.
Cabrera wants to slow Thompson down by chopping away at his legs.
Cabrera misses the shot to the body.
Cabrera slips a jab from Thompson .
Thompson looks to land a combination but Cabrera avoids it well.
Herve Cabrera seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Thompson tries to bum rush Cabrera with a series of wild strikes but Cabrera uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Cabrera cracks Thompson with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Cabrera throws a right hand that Thompson ducks under and follows up with a left that Thompson also avoids with ease.
Thompson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Cabrera throws out the jab.
Thompson was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Cabrera bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Thompson 's head backwards.
Cabrera connects with a leg kick.
Thompson is looking to clinch but Cabrera is avoiding it.
Cabrera throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Thompson counters with a straight right hand.
Herve Cabrera seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Thompson lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Thompson ducks right into an uppercut from Cabrera.
Cabrera lands a nice leg kick that just misses Thompson 's sensitive parts. #T1#
Cabrera moves out of range as Thompson strikes.
Tyson Thompson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Thompson throws a nice looking combination but Cabrera bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A combination from Thompson does no damage.
No joy there for Thompson , who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Cabrera looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Cabrera swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
The fighters circling - Thompson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
No joy there for Thompson , who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Thompson with a jab.
Thompson lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Thompson misses with an uppercut. Cabrera saw that one coming.
Cabrera fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Thompson manages to avoid it.
Thompson ducks under a wild hook from Cabrera.
Thompson throws a nice looking combination but Cabrera bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Cabrera looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cabrera misses with a wild body shot.
Thompson is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Thompson takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Cabrera misses with a body shot
and Thompson counters with a left to the body. #T2#
A looping hook to the body misses from Cabrera. Thompson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Cabrera swings for the body but Thompson moves out of range.
Cabrera avoids a punch combination nicely.
Thompson looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Cabrera has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Thompson throws the left hand but Cabrera avoids the punch easily.
Thompson fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
A shot to the body from Thompson misses
letting Cabrera counter with a right hand.
Cabrera throws a hook to the side of Thompson 's head but Thompson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Thompson misses with the combination.
Thompson lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Thompson .
Thompson catches Cabrera with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Thompson fails with an attempt to clinch.
Thompson swinging wildly here.
#T3#
Thompson misses with a combination
and Cabrera counters with a one-two to the body.
Cabrera misses with a hook
and Thompson counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Cabrera thinking.
Thompson takes one to the side of the head.
Donk. Thompson catches Cabrera right on the button with a cross.
Thompson stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Cabrera.
Cabrera shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
A low kick from Cabrera is predictable there
and Thompson counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Cabrera lands with a thumping leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Thompson . Cabrera does a little dance to reset his feet.
Thompson throws a body punch but Cabrera moves out of range.
Cabrera avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Cabrera misses with a body shot.
Thompson lands a head shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Thompson avoids the body shot from Cabrera.
Thompson dips to his left and cracks Cabrera with an uppercut!#T4#
Cabrera throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Cabrera will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Danga de danga de dang - Thompson scores with a four punch combination!
Cabrera is looking to chop away at Thompson 's legs. #CL#
Thompson gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Thompson throws a punch but it's blocked by Cabrera.
Thompson working aggressively here.
#BC2#
Cabrera pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Thompson checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Thompson is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
The fighters circling - Cabrera throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Cabrera ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Cabrera tries to score with a low kick but Thompson moves his leg out of the way.
Cabrera fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Thompson looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Thompson misses with a straight right.
Cabrera misses the shot to the body.
Cabrera misses with an uppercut.
Cabrera keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tyson Thompson 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#
Cabrera scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Thompson doesn't seem bothered though.
Cabrera looks to score with a jab to the body but Thompson is just out of range.
Sloppy strikes from Thompson . Those never looked like landing.
Some bone on bone action there as Thompson checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Cabrera scores with a nice head shot.
Cabrera with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Thompson takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Thompson 's jab looks to have found its range, popping Cabrera under the eye.
A looping hook to the body misses from Cabrera. Thompson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Thompson throwing a counter right hand but Cabrera manages to avoid it.
Thompson connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Sloppy strikes from Thompson . Those never looked like landing.
Thompson throws a lazy right hand but Cabrera sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Cabrera lands a nice shot to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A punch combination from Thompson misses.
Cabrera is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Thompson on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Thompson misses the jab.
Cabrera scores with a nice strike.#T1#
Thompson misses with the combination.
Cabrera is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Cabrera thuds his right hand into Thompson 's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Cabrera misses with a body shot.
Cabrera moves out of range of the strikes.
Cabrera connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Thompson 's hands.
A combination from Thompson does no damage.
Cabrera throws out a counter right but Thompson avoids it with no problem.
Cabrera scores with the left hand. Thompson knows he should have avoided that one.
Cabrera blocks a jab.
Cabrera takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Thompson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Thompson is looking for a counter combo.
Cabrera misses with a hook.
Thompson misses with a straight right.
Thompson throws a body punch but Cabrera moves out of range.
Cabrera lands a nice looking body shot.
#T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cabrera throws a body punch but Thompson moves out of range.
A big right from Thompson misses.
Thompson falls off balance throwing a combination
and Cabrera counters with a nice body shot.
Cabrera misses the jab.
Thompson checks a leg kick nicely.
A shot to the liver by Cabrera. Beautiful body shot.
Cabrera misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Thompson .
Thompson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Cabrera uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Thompson .
Cabrera connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Cabrera swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Cabrera avoids the body shot from Thompson .
Cabrera jabs Thompson to the body, keeping him at a distance.
A telegraphed right hand from Cabrera misses the target.
Cabrera rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Thompson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.#T3#
Nice uppercut there from Thompson .
Cabrera ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Thompson moves away.
Thompson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Cabrera motions for Thompson to come forward. Cabrera throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Cabrera throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Cabrera changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Cabrera lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Thompson misses the jab.
Cabrera throws out a counter right but Thompson avoids it with no problem.
Thompson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Cabrera sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Cabrera lands with a hook. Thompson tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Thompson misses the shot to the body.
Cabrera throws a leg kick
and Thompson counters with a three punch combo that has Cabrera backing up. Cabrera nods at Thompson to acknowledge the strikes.
Thompson checks a leg kick.
Cabrera fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Thompson on the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Thompson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cabrera was well out of range. Poor timing from Thompson .
Thompson with a hook.#T4#
A swing and a miss from Cabrera.
Cabrera throws a low kick, looking for Thompson 's leg but Thompson calmly moves out of range.
Cabrera throws the left hand but Thompson avoids the punch easily.
Cabrera misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Thompson .
Cabrera changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Cabrera throws a looping overhand right but Thompson ducks down to avoid it.
Thompson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Cabrera misses with an uppercut.
Thompson throws a right and a left that Cabrera avoids nicely.
Thompson is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Cabrera swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Thompson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Cabrera.
Cabrera ducks under a wild hook from Thompson .
A little jabbing left from Cabrera on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Thompson takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Cabrera pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Thompson misses with an uppercut.
Cabrera swats away the attempt to clinch by Thompson .
And that's the end of the fight!
Herve Cabrera comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Cabrera 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 Summer Carpenter scores the fight 29:29
Judge Darius Henderson scores the fight 29:29
Judge Ron Honeybunn scores the fight 28:29
The fight is ruled a majority draw! |
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Event:
Sucker Punch Pro Series 71
Date: Jul 10, 2021 |
#R1#
Cabrera jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Cabrera chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Joseph can pounce on him.
A looping hook to the body misses from Joseph. Cabrera does a little dance to reset his feet.
Cabrera slips under a jab from Joseph.
Jihadi Joseph seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Joseph looks to throw the jab but Cabrera is out of range.
Nice defenses there by Cabrera.
Joseph misses with a head kick.
Joseph throws out a loose jab but Cabrera uses good head movement to avoid it.
Joseph lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Cabrera avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Cabrera uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Joseph.
A little jabbing left from Cabrera on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Cabrera misses with a straight left.
Cabrera tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Joseph was well out of range. Poor timing from Cabrera.
Joseph throws a hook but Cabrera blocks it.
Joseph thows a left - swing and a miss!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cabrera throws a hook but Joseph avoids it easily.
Joseph tries a low kick but Cabrera avoids it.
Cabrera stuns Joseph with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Some wild striking there from Cabrera.
Joseph walks into a stiff left hand from Cabrera.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Cabrera has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.#T1#
Cabrera throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Joseph misses with a body shot.
Cabrera throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Cabrera checks a leg kick.
Joseph dodges the punch combination from Cabrera.
Joseph appears to be looking for a big counter.
Joseph scores with a crisp jab that stopped Cabrera in his tracks.
Joseph finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Cabrera misses the shot to the body.
Joseph ducks under a wild hook from Cabrera.
Cabrera staying out of range there.
Joseph misses the shot to the body.
Joseph keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Cabrera.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Cabrera avoids the body shot from Joseph.
Cabrera swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Cabrera throws a low kick but Joseph avoids it.
Cabrera closes the distance and clinches up with Joseph, looking for a takedown. Cabrera pushes Joseph against the cage but Joseph circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Jihadi Joseph is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Joseph sizes up Cabrera with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Joseph with a nice cross.
Nice cross by Cabrera.
Cabrera throws a hook to the side of Joseph's head but Joseph sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cabrera jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Joseph moves into range and connects with a jab.
Joseph feints and then cracks Cabrera's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Cabrera down.
Joseph throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Cabrera throws a low kick but Joseph moves out of range easily.
Cabrera throws a nice outside leg kick.
Cabrera throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Cabrera lands a jab to Joseph's midsection.
Cabrera lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Nice defenses there by Joseph.
Cabrera takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
A lazy left from Cabrera finds it's target.
Joseph loads up on a big right hand but Cabrera slips the punch.
Cabrera loads up on a big right hand but Joseph slips the punch.
Joseph throws an overhand right that lands on Cabrera's shoulder, as Cabrera tries to avoid the shot.
Cabrera changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Joseph lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Joseph misses with a looping right.
Joseph thuds his shin into the meat of Cabrera's side.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Cabrera.#T3#
Cabrera looks to score with a jab to the body but Joseph is just out of range.
Joseph looks to throw the jab but Cabrera is out of range.
Joseph wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Cabrera missing with a left hand there. Joseph was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Joseph punishes Cabrera's body with a nice straight punch.
Joseph turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Joseph is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Cabrera.
Cabrera throws a shot from downtown. Joseph moves away and avoids it.
A cross from Cabrera lands.
Joseph throws a jab when Cabrera was well out of range.
Joseph looks to land a right hand but Cabrera moved out of range.
Cabrera throws a body punch but Joseph moves out of range.
Cabrera fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Cabrera fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Jihadi Joseph has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Herve Cabrera.
Joseph misses with a straight right.
Donk. Cabrera catches Joseph right on the button with a cross.#CL#
Joseph closes the distance and clinches.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Joseph gets underhooks to prevent Cabrera's takedown attempt.
Cabrera prevents a body shot from Joseph. #T4#
Joseph blocks an uppercut.
Joseph throws a head punch that misses. #TD2#
Cabrera is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Joseph can't fight it off and eventually Cabrera manages to take the fight to the floor. Joseph looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Joseph working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Cabrera.
Cabrera passes into half guard.
Cabrera works his foot free and advances to mount.
Joseph manages to regain half guard. Good work.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Cabrera wants to pass the guard but Joseph is defending well.
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 Jihadi Joseph will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Joseph fails with an attempt to clinch.
Cabrera lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Joseph circles away quickly and effectively.
Joseph avoids the body shot from Cabrera.
Cabrera 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.
Joseph blocks a jab.
Joseph thows a left - swing and a miss!
Cabrera with a jab.
Joseph throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Cabrera slips under a jab from Joseph.
Cabrera staying out of range there.
Joseph scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
A nice inside leg kick there by Joseph. That's going to slow Cabrera down.
Joseph throws a looping overhand right but Cabrera ducks down to avoid it.
A left lands for Cabrera.
Cabrera jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Joseph misses with a straight left.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cabrera walks into a stiff left hand from Joseph.
Cabrera throws a jab but it's blocked by Joseph.
Joseph keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Cabrera.
Cabrera uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Joseph.
Joseph throws a big shot that misses.#T1#
Cabrera misses with a looping left.
Cabrera bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Joseph's head backwards.
Joseph is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Cabrera.
Joseph swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Cabrera misses the shot to the body.
Jihadi Joseph is winning the standup battle so far.
Joseph turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Joseph throws a chopping leg kick but Cabrera manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Cabrera looks to throw the jab but Joseph is out of range.
Joseph waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Cabrera.
Cabrera connects with a body shot that sends Joseph's belly button to the back.
Joseph scoring well with a low kick there.
Cabrera throws a hook to the side of Joseph's head but Joseph sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Joseph moves out of range as Cabrera strikes.
Cabrera throws the left hand but Joseph avoids the punch easily.
Cabrera throws a hook to the side of Joseph's head but Joseph sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Cabrera blocks a jab.
A telegraphed right hand from Cabrera misses the target.
Joseph throws a nice outside leg kick.
Joseph misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Cabrera.
#T2#
Joseph tries to clinch #TD2#
and Cabrera counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cabrera looking to sit in guard and control but Joseph gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Joseph controlling from the top position.
Cabrera 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.
Joseph slips nicely into half guard.
Cabrera is trying to get back to full guard.
Joseph takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3##SUB2#
Cabrera looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Cabrera is looking for a sweep. Joseph is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Still in half guard, Joseph seems content to control.#SUB2#
Cabrera looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Joseph controlling the action here.
Cabrera gets back to full guard.
#SUB2#
Cabrera working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Joseph doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Joseph manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#SUB2#
Cabrera had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Joseph defends it easily.#SUB2#
Cabrera escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Joseph gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Joseph pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Cabrera is keeping the position for now. #SUB2#
Cabrera looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Herve Cabrera has got the better of the ground game so far.
Joseph is stalling in the full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Herve Cabrera will probably get the nod - 10:9.
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#
Cabrera throws a leg kick but Joseph checks it.
Joseph is looking to counter the offense by Cabrera and move into the clinch.
Joseph's corner calls for a 1-2. Joseph obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Cabrera fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Cabrera throws a jab when Joseph was well out of range.
Joseph tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cabrera was well out of range. Poor timing from Joseph.
Cabrera thows a leg kick but Joseph checks it
and Joseph counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Cabrera thinking.
Cabrera avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Nice shot by Joseph.
Joseph scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Cabrera doesn't seem bothered though.
Cabrera's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Joseph throws a sloppy head kick and Cabrera moves out of range easily.
Joseph throws a leg kick that misses.
Joseph misses with a hook.
Cabrera is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Joseph.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Joseph tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Cabrera shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Joseph as he jumps to the side.
Joseph blocks a jab.
Cabrera walks into a jab.
Joseph throws a hook but Cabrera blocks it.#T1#
Cabrera blocks a low kick nicely.
Cabrera throws out a loose jab but Joseph uses good head movement to avoid it.
A quick step to the side and Joseph tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Joseph throws a quick inside leg kick.
Joseph walks into a stiff left hand from Cabrera.
Cabrera tests Joseph's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Nice takedown defense from Joseph. No joy for Cabrera on that attempt.
Jihadi Joseph has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Herve Cabrera.
Joseph lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Joseph throws an off balance right hand
and Cabrera counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Cabrera will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Joseph misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Cabrera.
Cabrera throws a jab but it's blocked by Joseph.
A solid leg kick lands there for Joseph.
Cabrera takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Nice defenses there by Joseph.
Cabrera with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Joseph to score with a decent uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cabrera misses with a looping right.
Cabrera staying out of range there.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Joseph, as that shot connected.
Joseph lands a slapping body shot.
#T2#
Joseph avoids the body shot from Cabrera.
Joseph feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Joseph connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Cabrera throws the left hand but Joseph avoids the punch easily.
Cabrera keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Nice body kick there by Joseph.
Joseph throws out a loose jab but Cabrera uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cabrera throws out a loose jab but Joseph uses good head movement to avoid it.
Joseph misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Cabrera.
Cabrera uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Joseph.
Cabrera misses with a hook.
Cabrera keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Joseph throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Cabrera throws a hook but Joseph avoids it easily.
Joseph scores with a leg kick.
Joseph throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Joseph missing with a left hand there. Cabrera was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Joseph looks to throw the jab but Cabrera is out of range.
Cabrera takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.#T3#
Joseph lands a nice hook to Cabrera's body. Cabrera takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Joseph throws out a leg kick but Cabrera moves out of range and Joseph only half commits.
Joseph throws a body shot but no joy.
Cabrera misses the shot to the body. #CL#
Joseph closes the distance and clinches.
Cabrera misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Cabrera.
Cabrera looking for a takedown.
A hook to the body from Cabrera.
Cabrera lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Cabrera tries to pull guard but Joseph holds him up against the cage and eventually Cabrera drops back down to his feet.
Cabrera misses with the head strike.
Cabrera working aggressively here.
#BC2#
Cabrera breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Cabrera on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Cabrera uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Joseph.
Joseph tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cabrera was well out of range. Poor timing from Joseph.
Joseph misses with a hook. Cabrera ducked under it nicely.
Cabrera sizes up Joseph with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. #T4#
Cabrera uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Joseph.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cabrera chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Joseph can pounce on him.
Joseph uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Cabrera.
Joseph uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Cabrera.
Cabrera bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Joseph's head.
A bone on bone clash there as Cabrera blocks the leg kick.
Joseph scores with a crisp jab that stopped Cabrera in his tracks.
Joseph throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Joseph misses the shot to the body.
Joseph looks to land a left hand but Cabrera moved out of range nicely.
Joseph with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Cabrera to score with a decent uppercut.
Joseph swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Joseph takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Joseph misses the jab.
Cabrera fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Joseph manages to avoid it.
Cabrera slips a straight right by Joseph.
Joseph slips under a jab from Cabrera.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Joseph connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Cabrera's hands.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jihadi Joseph showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Joseph 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 Francis DeMontford scores the fight 30:27
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Dean scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Jihadi Joseph!
A relieved looking Jihadi Joseph 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:
Sucker Punch Pro Series 63
Date: Jun 02, 2021 |
#R1#
Jean Baptiste pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Cabrera drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Jean Baptiste defends it well.
Cabrera defending well as Jean Baptiste loads up on a big left hand.
Cabrera is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Cabrera uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Jean Baptiste.
Cabrera throws a good cross that connects.
Jean Baptiste lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Cabrera connects with a looping right hand.
Jean Baptiste cracks Cabrera with a good jab.
Cabrera throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Cabrera, as that shot connected.
A punch lands to the side of Jean Baptiste 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Cabrera pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #TD2#
Cabrera shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Jean Baptiste manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jean Baptiste pulls Cabrera in close to prevent any damage.
Cabrera trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Cabrera stopping the sweep attempt from Jean Baptiste.
Jean Baptiste looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Jean Baptiste not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Cabrera trying to control but Jean Baptiste is working from the bottom.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Cabrera wants to pass the guard but Jean Baptiste is keeping the position.
Cabrera stopping the sweep attempt from Jean Baptiste.
Jean Baptiste trying to control the position here. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Cabrera slips a jab from Jean Baptiste.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Cabrera lands a glancing blow to the side of Jean Baptiste's head.
Jean Baptiste uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Cabrera.
Jean Baptiste misses with a low kick as Cabrera jumps back.
Jean Baptiste takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Cabrera steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Jean Baptiste.
The fighters circling - Jean Baptiste throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Cabrera looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Jean Baptiste 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.
Jean Baptiste throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Cabrera takes a swing at Jean Baptiste's ribcage but misses.
Jean Baptiste keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jean Baptiste just misses with a punch to the body.
Jean Baptiste throws an overhand right that lands on Cabrera's shoulder, as Cabrera tries to avoid the shot.
Jean Baptiste throws a front kick aimed at Cabrera's knee but Cabrera avoids it well.
Cabrera lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Jean Baptiste at a distance.
Jean Baptiste connects with a crisp jab.
Cabrera throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Jean Baptiste sees it coming and avoids it easily.
As Cabrera looks to move away, Jean Baptiste throws a big counter combo but Cabrera just gets out of the way.
A nice leg kick lands there from Jean Baptiste.
Cabrera misses with a body shot.
Cabrera keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Jean Baptiste.
Jean Baptiste throws a hook to the side of Cabrera's head but Cabrera sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#T3#
Cabrera avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Cabrera misses with a right hand
and Jean Baptiste counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Jean Baptiste defending well as Cabrera loads up on a big left hand.
Jean Baptiste throws a solid leg kick but Cabrera takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Jean Baptiste.
Cabrera rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Jean Baptiste moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Cabrera misses the shot to the body.
Nice cross by Jean Baptiste.
Cabrera gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Jean Baptiste throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Cabrera is looking for the big counter here.
Jean Baptiste ducks under a wild hook from Cabrera.
Jean Baptiste with the inside leg kick.
Cabrera throws a hook but Jean Baptiste blocks it.
Cabrera throws an overhand right that lands on Jean Baptiste's shoulder, as Jean Baptiste tries to avoid the shot.
Jean Baptiste is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Jean Baptiste turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cabrera pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Cabrera misses with a wild body shot. #T4#
Cabrera moves out of range of the leg kick from Jean Baptiste.
Cabrera misses with a takedown attempt - Jean Baptiste sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Cabrera misses the shot to the body.
Cabrera misses with a hook.
Brady Jean Baptiste is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Cabrera wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Jean Baptiste missing with a left hand there. Cabrera was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Jean Baptiste lands with a good body shot.
Cabrera takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Nice uppercut lands for Cabrera. That snapped Jean Baptiste's head back.
Jean Baptiste lands a nice hook to Cabrera's body. Cabrera takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Jean Baptiste defending well as Cabrera loads up on a big left hand.
Cabrera lands with a cross.
Jean Baptiste throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Cabrera connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Jean Baptiste takes a jab right on the kisser.
Cabrera bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A big left from Jean Baptiste misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Herve Cabrera will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Cabrera connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Jean Baptiste momentarily.
Jean Baptiste throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jean Baptiste keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Cabrera lands with a good body shot.
Cabrera blocks the body kick.
Cabrera just misses with a punch to the body.
Cabrera on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Cabrera swings for the body but Jean Baptiste moves out of range.
Nice body kick from Jean Baptiste.
Cabrera avoids the body shot from Jean Baptiste.
Cabrera swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Jean Baptiste misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Cabrera.
A head kick by Jean Baptiste misses
and Cabrera counters with a lovely straight right hand!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A thudding body kick lands there by Jean Baptiste!
A jab from Cabrera misses.
Jean Baptiste takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
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!
Jean Baptiste lands with a kick to the ribs.
Jab by Cabrera.
Jean Baptiste with a nice calf kick.
Cabrera has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.#T1#
Cabrera throws a hook but Jean Baptiste avoids it easily.
Jean Baptiste scoring well with a low kick there.
Cabrera scores with a crisp jab that stopped Jean Baptiste in his tracks.
Jean Baptiste lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Cabrera works Jean Baptiste's body with a nice hook.
Cabrera scores with a jab.
Jean Baptiste throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Jean Baptiste misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Cabrera.
Jean Baptiste throws a body shot but no joy.
Jab, jab by Cabrera - just one landing.
Jean Baptiste listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Jean Baptiste misses with an uppercut. Cabrera saw that one coming.
Jean Baptiste throws a leg kick which misses Cabrera's front leg but catches the back leg as Cabrera tries to avoid it.
Jean Baptiste moves away from the strike by Cabrera.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cabrera lands a nice shot to the body.
Cabrera throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jean Baptiste pivots, looking for a leg kick but Cabrera is out of range and Jean Baptiste settles back down.
Cabrera looks like he wants to counter punch here.#T2#
A telegraphed right hand from Cabrera misses the target.
Jean Baptiste looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Jean Baptiste thows a left - swing and a miss!
Jean Baptiste chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Cabrera ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jean Baptiste moves away.
Cabrera getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Jean Baptiste uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Cabrera.
Cabrera swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Cabrera throws out a loose jab but Jean Baptiste uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jean Baptiste keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Cabrera.
An attempted straight right counter from Jean Baptiste misses the target.
Cabrera misses the shot to the body.
Jean Baptiste feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Cabreras jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Cabrera keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Cabrera looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Nice defenses there by Jean Baptiste.
Jean Baptiste slips under a jab.
Cabrera takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Cabrera on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.#T3#
Cabrera catches Jean Baptiste with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Jean Baptiste is looking to score with low kicks.
Cabrera lands a right hook to the body.
Cabrera ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jean Baptiste moves away.
Jean Baptiste takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Cabrera scores with a crisp jab that stopped Jean Baptiste in his tracks.
Jean Baptiste takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Cabrera looks to land a right hand but Jean Baptiste moved out of range.
Jean Baptiste ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Cabrera has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Jean Baptiste.
Cabrera paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Herve Cabrera seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cabrera moves out of range of the strikes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cabrera throws a body punch but Jean Baptiste moves out of range.
Jean Baptiste lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Cabrera uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Jean Baptiste has time to react.
Cabrera misses the jab.#T4#
Cabrera looks to land a right hand but Jean Baptiste moved out of range.
Cabrera misses with an uppercut. Jean Baptiste saw that one coming.
Cabrera misses with a looping left.
Cabrera ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jean Baptiste moves away.
Jean Baptiste misses with a body kick.
Cabrera throws a hook to the side of Jean Baptiste's head but Jean Baptiste sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Cabrera's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Cabrera throws the left hand but Jean Baptiste avoids the punch easily.
And Jean Baptiste counters with a quick kick to the body but Cabrera blocks it.
Jean Baptiste turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Jean Baptiste moves out of range of the strikes.
Cabrera throws a big shot that misses.
Jean Baptiste was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Cabrera cracks Jean Baptiste with a right hand to the side of the head.
Cabrera misses the jab.
Jean Baptiste slips a jab from Cabrera.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jean Baptiste moves away from the strike by Cabrera.
As Cabrera backs away, Jean Baptiste returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Jean Baptiste stuffs the takedown.
Cabrera moves out of range as Jean Baptiste throws a body kick.
Cabrera misses with a looping left.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Herve Cabrera 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!#R3#
Cabrera catches Jean Baptiste with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Jean Baptiste misses with a hook. Cabrera ducked under it nicely.
Cabrera throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jean Baptiste does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Cabrera misses with a hook
and Jean Baptiste counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Jean Baptiste misses with a left hand
and Cabrera counters with a nice body shot.
Cabrera swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Jean Baptiste throws an overhand right that lands on Cabrera's shoulder, as Cabrera tries to avoid the shot.
Cabrera misses with a body shot.
Jean Baptiste uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Jean Baptiste throws the kick towards the body but Cabrera avoids it.
Cabrera tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Jean Baptiste misses with a straight right.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cabrera avoids the body shot from Jean Baptiste.
Cabrera swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Jean Baptiste ducks under a wild hook from Cabrera.
Jean Baptiste appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Jean Baptiste throws a half hearted mid kick.
Cabrera takes one to the side of the head.
A solid body kick from Jean Baptiste. #T1#
Cabrera shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Jean Baptiste as he avoids it easily.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Jean Baptiste, as that shot connected.
Cabrera ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jean Baptiste moves away.
Jean Baptiste ducks under a wild hook from Cabrera.
Cabrera throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Cabrera defending well as Jean Baptiste loads up on a big left hand.
Jean Baptiste throws a hook but Cabrera blocks it.
Cabrera misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jean Baptiste.
Jean Baptiste connects with a leg kick.
Cabrera throws a body shot but no joy.
A little feinted left hand from Jean Baptiste on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Jean Baptiste throws the kick towards the body but Cabrera avoids it.
Cabrera lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Cabrera misses with a looping left.
Jean Baptiste looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Cabrera jabs at Jean Baptiste's body.
Jean Baptiste throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A left lands for Cabrera.
Jean Baptiste thuds his right hand into Cabrera's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.#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!
Cabrera misses with an uppercut. Jean Baptiste saw that one coming.
Cabrera swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Jean Baptiste takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
That kick from Jean Baptiste tenderised Cabrera's leg. Cabrera is trying to keep his angry face on.
Jean Baptiste takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Jean Baptiste swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jean Baptiste scores with a leg kick.
Cabrera moves away from the strike by Jean Baptiste.
Cabrera swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Jean Baptiste digs a good hook to Cabrera's body.
Cabrera avoids the head kick by Jean Baptiste.
A swing and a miss from Cabrera.
Jean Baptiste just misses with a punch to the body.
Cabrera feints the counter takedown.
Cabrera slips under a jab.
Cabrera swings for the body but Jean Baptiste moves out of range.
Jean Baptiste misses with an uppercut. Cabrera saw that one coming.
Jean Baptiste needs to keep his hands up - Cabrera had a free shot at his head there.#T3#
Cabrera takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Jean Baptiste moves away from the strike by Cabrera.
Jean Baptiste scores with a spinning back kick!
Cabrera uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Jean Baptiste.
Jean Baptiste looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Cabrera throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Cabrera looks to throw the jab but Jean Baptiste is out of range.
Cabrera misses with a looping right.
The fighters circle momentarily. Jean Baptiste darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Jean Baptiste getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Jean Baptiste feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Cabreras jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Jean Baptiste takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Herve Cabrera seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Cabrera misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Cabrera takes a swing at Jean Baptiste's ribcage but misses.
Jean Baptiste throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Cabrera feints the counter takedown.
Cabrera takes one to the side of the head.
#T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jean Baptiste misses with a low kick.
Jean Baptiste has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Jean Baptiste there as he acknowledges the shot.
Jean Baptiste blocks a jab.
Cabrera throws an overhand right that lands on Jean Baptiste's shoulder, as Jean Baptiste tries to avoid the shot.
Jean Baptiste keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Cabrera lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Cabrera connects with a looping right hand.
Cabrera takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Cabrera jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Cabrera throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Cabrera throws out a loose jab but Jean Baptiste uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jean Baptiste fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Cabrera misses the shot to the body.
Jean Baptiste fires out a quick counter leg kick but Cabrera just manages to avoid it.
Cabrera has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Jean Baptiste.
Cabrera takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Cabrera throws a hook but Jean Baptiste blocks it.
Cabrera avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Brady Jean Baptiste did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
That's time! Back to the action!#R4#
Jean Baptiste jabs Cabrera to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Jean Baptiste slips under a jab.
Jean Baptiste quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
A telegraphed right hand from Cabrera misses the target.
Cabrera throws a body punch but Jean Baptiste moves out of range.
Jean Baptiste misses the jab.
Jean Baptiste lands a really nice looking cross but Cabrera seems unphased.
Jean Baptiste throws a hook but Cabrera blocks it.
Jean Baptiste scores with a jab to the jaw.
Jean Baptiste scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Jean Baptiste takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Jean Baptiste avoids the body shot from Cabrera.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cabrera thows a left - swing and a miss!
Cabrera looks to throw the jab but Jean Baptiste is out of range.
Cabrera misses the jab.
Jean Baptiste uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Cabrera.
It looked like Jean Baptiste wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Jean Baptiste misses with a straight left.
Jean Baptiste gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.#T1#
Good shot there by Cabrera.
A big left from Jean Baptiste misses.
Cabrera uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Jean Baptiste.
Jean Baptiste cracks Cabrera with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Jean Baptiste ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Cabrera throws a body shot but no joy.
Cabrera misses with a looping right.
A jab from Cabrera does it's job there.
Jean Baptiste walks into a straight right hand from Cabrera.
Nice body kick there by Jean Baptiste.
Cabrera misses with an uppercut. Jean Baptiste saw that one coming.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Jean Baptiste - that will leave a mark!
Cabrera uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jean Baptiste.
A shot to the liver by Jean Baptiste. Beautiful body shot.
Cabrera slips under a jab.#T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cabrera takes a swing at Jean Baptiste's ribcage but misses.
Cabrera ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Jean Baptiste's corner calls for a 1-2. Jean Baptiste obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Cabrera avoids the body shot from Jean Baptiste.
Jean Baptiste tests Cabrera's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Cabrera swings for the body but Jean Baptiste moves out of range.
Cabrera throws an ugly left hook that misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Jean Baptiste throws a hook but Cabrera avoids it easily.
Cabrera is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Cabrera slips under a jab from Jean Baptiste.
Jean Baptiste misses the jab.
Cabrera waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Jean Baptiste.
Cabrera doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Jean Baptiste misses with a hook.
Cabrera scores with a punch to the head.#T3#
Cabrera scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Cabrera throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Jean Baptiste counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Cabrera misses with a looping left.
Jean Baptiste throws a body punch but Cabrera moves out of range.
Jean Baptiste misses with a body kick.
Cabrera shoots in looking for a takedown but Jean Baptiste manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Cabrera's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
The crowd cheers as Cabrera lands an impressive looking overhand right. Jean Baptiste doesn't seem phased though.
Jean Baptiste uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Cabrera.
Jean Baptiste cracks Cabrera with a good jab.
Jean Baptiste lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Jean Baptiste bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Cabrera misses with the combination.
Cabrera rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Jean Baptiste counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cabrera pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Cabrera throws a lazy uppercut
and Jean Baptiste counters with a thumping low kick. #T4#
Jean Baptiste staying out of range there.
Jean Baptiste throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Cabrera throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Jean Baptiste steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Cabrera.
Jean Baptiste avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Jean Baptiste scores with a leg kick.
A jab from Cabrera does it's job there.
Cabrera walks forward, straight into a front kick from Jean Baptiste.
Cabrera swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jean Baptiste throws a shot from downtown. Cabrera moves away and avoids it.
Cabrera checks a low kick from Jean Baptiste.
Cabrera unleashes a big counter combination but Jean Baptiste bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Cabrera throws a looping overhand right but Jean Baptiste ducks down to avoid it.
Jean Baptiste tried to counter with a leg kick but Cabrera avoided it.
Cabrera misses with an uppercut
and Jean Baptiste counters with a big head kick but Cabrera shrugs it off.
Jean Baptiste thows a left - swing and a miss!
Jean Baptiste throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Brady Jean Baptiste had his way with Herve Cabrera in that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R5#
Jean Baptiste keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Cabrera throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Cabrera works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Jean Baptiste ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cabrera moves away.
Cabrera dips to his left and cracks Jean Baptiste with an uppercut!
Cabrera checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Cabrera throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jean Baptiste scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Cabrera doesn't seem bothered though.
A solid body kick from Jean Baptiste.
Jean Baptiste misses with a hook. Cabrera ducked under it nicely.
A leg kick checked by Cabrera.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cabrera throws a hook but Jean Baptiste blocks it.
Cabrera takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Jean Baptiste missing with a left hand there. Cabrera was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Jean Baptiste scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Jean Baptiste comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.#T1#
Cabrera slips a straight right by Jean Baptiste.
Jean Baptiste scores with a shot to the body.
Cabrera throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Cabrera throws a combination. Jean Baptiste tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Jean Baptiste takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Cabrera missing with a left hand there. Jean Baptiste was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Cabrera misses the jab.
Jean Baptiste connects with a body shot that sends Cabrera's belly button to the back.
Cabrera shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Jean Baptiste as he jumps to the side.
Jean Baptiste's jab looks to have found its range, popping Cabrera under the eye.
Cabrera steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Jean Baptiste.
Jean Baptiste takes a jab right on the kisser.
Jean Baptiste uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Cabrera has time to react.#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!
Cabrera looks to throw the jab but Jean Baptiste is out of range.
Cabrera tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Cabrera looks to land a right hand but Jean Baptiste moved out of range.
Jean Baptiste doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Cabrera looks to land a right hand but Jean Baptiste moved out of range.
Cabrera connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Jean Baptiste momentarily.
Jean Baptiste throws a lazy body kick
and Cabrera counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Cabrera misses with a left hand
enabling Jean Baptiste to counter with a crisp jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jean Baptiste. Cabrera does a little dance to reset his feet.
Cabrera takes a swing at Jean Baptiste's ribcage but misses.
A punch combination from Cabrera misses.
Jean Baptiste scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Jean Baptiste wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Jean Baptiste misses with a looping left.
Cabrera feints the counter takedown.
Jean Baptiste throws a leg kick but Cabrera sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Cabrera lands with a nice body punch. #T3#
Jean Baptiste staying out of range there.
Cabrera on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Jean Baptiste. Jean Baptiste obviously looking to wear him down.
Cabrera scores with a hook to the body. Jean Baptiste takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Cabrera tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jean Baptiste was well out of range. Poor timing from Cabrera.
Jean Baptiste changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Jean Baptiste throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Jean Baptiste pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
A decent looking cross lands there for Jean Baptiste.
Cabrera tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jean Baptiste was well out of range. Poor timing from Cabrera.
Jean Baptiste uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Cabrera.
Jean Baptiste moves out of range of the strikes.
A slapping leg kick lands for Jean Baptiste.
Jean Baptiste cracks Cabrera with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Jean Baptiste tries to land a front kick but Cabrera steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Cabrera lands with an uppercut that bounces Jean Baptiste off the cage and back into range.#T4#
Jean Baptiste lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cabrera bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Cabrera scores with a punch to the head.
Cabrera misses with an uppercut
and Jean Baptiste counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Cabrera throws a lazy right hand but Jean Baptiste sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Cabrera throws a body punch but Jean Baptiste moves out of range.
Cabrera cracks Jean Baptiste with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Cabrera throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Cabrera pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Cabrera misses with a shot to the body
and Jean Baptiste counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Cabrera swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A slow jab from Cabrera misses its intended target.
Cabrera looks to throw the jab but Jean Baptiste is out of range.
Cabrera moves out of range of the strikes.
Cabrera tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Cabrera is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Jean Baptiste.
Jean Baptiste is looking to counter punch.
Cabrera uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Jean Baptiste.
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 Brady Jean Baptiste.
I think Jean Baptiste 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Topper Green scores the fight 49:47
Judge Ben Hemmingworth scores the fight 48:47
Judge Darius Henderson scores the fight 49:47
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Brady Jean Baptiste!
Brady Jean Baptiste retains his featherweight title!
An out of breath Brady Jean Baptiste 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:
Sucker Punch Pro Series 57
Date: May 01, 2021 |
#R1#
The fighters circling - Cabrera throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Cabrera getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Cabrera takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Cabrera scores with a sloppy right hand. Craven should have avoided that one.
Cabrera steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Craven.
Craven pulls out of a head kick attempt.
The fighters circling - Cabrera throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A nice side step and Craven releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Craven swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
We've been hearing reports that Cabrera has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Cabrera throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A punch lands to the side of Craven 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Nice jab there from Cabrera. #ROC#Craven is rocked!
Cabrera throws a hook but Craven blocks it.
Craven throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Cabrera is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Craven.
Cabrera smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Craven is still on wobbly legs! Can Cabrera finish 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!
Cabrera will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Craven misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Craven seems to have recovered his senses.
Craven lands a head kick!
Craven slips under a jab from Cabrera.
Cabrera connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Craven walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.#T1#
Cabrera throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Craven stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Cabrera misses the jab.
Cabrera avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Craven defending well as Cabrera loads up on a big left hand.
Cabrera misses with a straight left.
Craven keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Craven throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A combination from Cabrera does no damage.
Cabrera lands with an uppercut that bounces Craven off the cage and back into range.
Destin Craven seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Craven missing with a left hand there. Cabrera was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Cabrera takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Craven shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Cabrera lands with a nice body punch.
Craven ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cabrera moves away.
A head kick misses from Craven.
Cabrera lands a jab to Craven's midsection.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A jab lands there for Craven.
Craven takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Good standup being displayed there by Craven as he connects with a hook.
Cabrera wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.#T2#
Cabrera keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Craven digs a good body shot into Cabrera's ribs.
Craven thows a body kick. Cabrera tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Craven moves away from the strike by Cabrera.
Craven takes a swing at Cabrera's ribcage but misses.
Cabrera ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Craven moves away.
Craven just misses with a punch to the body.
Craven takes a jab right on the kisser.
Craven thows a left - swing and a miss!
Craven swings for the body but Cabrera moves out of range.
Cabrera stuns Craven with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Craven tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cabrera was well out of range. Poor timing from Craven.
Craven just misses with a punch to the body.
Cabrera misses with a few strikes there.
A big left from Cabrera misses.
Nice sprawl there from Cabrera as Craven shoots in.
Craven tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Cabrera manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Cabrera shoots in but Craven avoids the takedown attempt easily.#T3#
Cabrera throws a series of punches but Craven moves out of range.
Cabrera takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
A nice leg kick lands there from Craven.
Cabrera takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Craven moves out of range as Cabrera strikes.
Cabrera is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Craven.
Good shot there by Cabrera.
Cabrera jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Craven slips a jab and a cross from Cabrera.
Craven steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Cabrera misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Craven.
Craven throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Craven thows a left - swing and a miss!
Cabrera keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A little feinted left hand from Cabrera on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Nice uppercut there from Craven.
Cabrera misses with a double jab
#TD2#
and Craven counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Craven thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Craven looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Cabrera with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. #SUB2#
Craven is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Cabrera has managed to free his arm - good work. #T4#
Cabrera works his way to full guard. Good work.
Craven throws a strike but Cabrera rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Cabrera stopping the sweep attempt from Craven.
Craven keeping moving, preventing Cabrera from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Craven looking for a guillotine here but Cabrera defends easily.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Craven keeping moving, preventing Cabrera from controlling successfully.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Craven is trying to keep Cabrera in close.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Herve Cabrera 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#
Craven lands a nice shot that snaps Cabrera's head back.
#TD2#
Craven closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Craven lands in his opponent's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Cabrera working for a triangle but Craven defends it easily.
#SUB#
Cabrera working for a triangle but Craven defends it easily.
Craven throwing strikes from guard but Cabrera blocks nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Craven trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #T1#
Craven tries to free his leg and advance position but Cabrera is retaining full guard.
Craven is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #SUB#
Craven throws a sloppy strike and Cabrera has hooked up an armbar on the loose arm! He's turned and extended fully! Craven is forced to tap! Great BJJ from Cabrera!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:31 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Herve Cabrera!
Herve Cabrera 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:
Sucker Punch Pro Series 51
Date: Apr 03, 2021 |
#R1#
Cabrera throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Cabrera pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Jean Baptiste scores with a leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jean Baptiste. Cabrera does a little dance to reset his feet.
Cabrera swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Cabrera lands the left hand.
Cabrera throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Cabrera keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Jean Baptiste.
The fighters circling - Cabrera throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Cabrera scores with a hook to the body. Jean Baptiste takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Cabrera takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Cabrera moves out of range as Jean Baptiste strikes.
Jean Baptiste connects with the punch.
Jean Baptiste lets loose with a powerful body kick. Cabrera will feel that in the morning.
Cabrera dives in and grabs Jean Baptiste's left leg, looking for a takedown. Jean Baptiste pushes down on Cabrera's head and hops out.
Jean Baptiste uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Cabrera.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cabrera scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Jean Baptiste doesn't seem bothered though.
Cabrera has a takedown stuffed.
Jean Baptiste appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Cabrera has been working on his balance at FF Forever, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Jean Baptiste.
Jean Baptiste ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#T1#
Cabrera loads up on a big right hand but Jean Baptiste slips the punch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jean Baptiste. Cabrera does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jab, jab by Cabrera - just one landing.
Jean Baptiste avoids the body shot from Cabrera.
Jean Baptiste with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Jean Baptiste looks to land a left hand but Cabrera moved out of range nicely.
Brady Jean Baptiste is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jean Baptiste pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Jean Baptiste avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Cabrera swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Jean Baptiste counters with a straight right hand.
Jean Baptiste avoids a punch combination nicely.
A swing and a miss from Jean Baptiste.
Cabrera scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Cabrera blocks a jab.
A jab from Cabrera misses.
Jean Baptiste throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Cabrera sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Jean Baptiste fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Jean Baptiste works Cabrera's body with a nice hook.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cabrera swings and misses with a hook to the body.
#T2#
Jean Baptiste just misses with a punch to the body.
Jean Baptiste thuds a left hand into Cabrera's body.
Cabrera throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Cabrera scores with a decent looking hook.
Cabrera fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Cabrera throws a lazy uppercut
and Jean Baptiste counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Jean Baptiste connects with a single shot there.
Cabrera throws a hook but Jean Baptiste avoids it easily.
Cabrera looks to score with a jab to the body but Jean Baptiste is just out of range.
Cabrera bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Cabrera throws a sloppy body shot
and Jean Baptiste counters with a low kick, right behind Cabrera 's knee.
Cabrera displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Jean Baptiste throws out the jab.
Jean Baptiste fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Jean Baptiste looks to score with a jab to the body but Cabrera is just out of range.
Cabrera slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Cabrera takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.#TD#
Cabrera throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Jean Baptiste tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Cabrera is in Jean Baptiste's guard.#T3#
Cabrera is looking to work some ground and pound but Jean Baptiste has wrist control.
Jean Baptiste looking to hit a scissor sweep but Cabrera is one step ahead there.
Cabrera 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.
Jean Baptiste preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Jean Baptiste is adopting a defensive guard.
Jean Baptiste is trying to keep Cabrera in close.
Jean Baptiste has his hands on Cabrera's head, controlling the position.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Jean Baptiste wants to sweep here but Cabrera controlling him for the moment.
Jean Baptiste is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Cabrera is fighting to break Jean Baptiste's control of his arms but Jean Baptiste is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Jean Baptiste throws a series of punches but Cabrera moves out of range.
Herve Cabrera seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jean Baptiste throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Cabrera loads up on a big right hand but Jean Baptiste slips the punch.
Jean Baptiste was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
A punch lands to the side of Jean Baptiste 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Jean Baptiste throws a jab when Cabrera was well out of range.
The fighters circling - Cabrera throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Cabrera takes a swing at Jean Baptiste's ribcage but misses.
Jean Baptiste throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Brady Jean Baptiste will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Jean Baptiste misses with the combination.
A swing and a miss from Jean Baptiste.
Cabrera looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Jean Baptiste is fending him off so far but Cabrera persists. Nope, Jean Baptiste circles away and we're back to standing.
A swing and a miss from Jean Baptiste.
A low kick lands for Jean Baptiste.
#TD#
Cabrera shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Jean Baptiste is trying to defend but Cabrera finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Cabrera not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Cabrera is keen to just control but Jean Baptiste is a slippery customer.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Cabrera 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.
Cabrera thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #T1#
Jean Baptiste has his hands clasped together around Cabrera's back. He's all about the action.
Cabrera throwing shots but Jean Baptiste is blocking nicely.
Jean Baptiste keeping control of the position.
Jean Baptiste wants to get back to full guard.
Jean Baptiste is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Cabrera's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Cabrera's back!
Jean Baptiste controlling the position well here. Cabrera rolled but Jean Baptiste kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
#T2#
Cabrera trying to control the action but Jean Baptiste just sinks the hooks in.
Cabrera is keeping busy.
Jean Baptiste really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Cabrera.
Cabrera tries to escape but Jean Baptiste has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Cabrera looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Cabrera is trying to break free.
#T3#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jean Baptiste controlling the position well here. Cabrera rolled but Jean Baptiste kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Jean Baptiste somehow managing to miss with a strike from the back.
Jean Baptiste 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.
Cabrera tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Jean Baptiste controlling the position easily from mount.
Cabrera really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
#T4#
Jean Baptiste trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Cabrera is trying desperately to improve position.
Jean Baptiste controlling the pace for now.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Cabrera tries to hold on but Jean Baptiste pushes him away.
Cabrera is trying to escape the mount.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Brady Jean Baptiste 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. 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#
Jean Baptiste uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Cabrera.
Herve Cabrera has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Cabrera takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Jean Baptiste scores with a leg kick.
Jean Baptiste takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Cabrera throws a looping overhand right but Jean Baptiste ducks down to avoid it.
Cabrera throws a big shot that misses.
Jean Baptiste swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Jean Baptiste misses with a low kick.
Jean Baptiste with a nice calf kick.
Cabrera takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.#CL2#
Jean Baptiste closes the distance and clinches.
Jean Baptiste swings wildly with an uppercut but Cabrera uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jean Baptiste blocking some punches.
Jean Baptiste trying to land knees to the body.
Cabrera drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Jean Baptiste gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Jean Baptiste has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Jean Baptiste lands a hook that snaps the head of Cabrera backwards.
Jean Baptiste lands a nice shot to the body. #T1#
Cabrera tries to circle away but Jean Baptiste has him pinned against the cage.
Cabrera has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Jean Baptiste prevents Cabrera from breaking the clinch.
Cabrera jumps guard but Jean Baptiste turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Cabrera wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#TD#
Cabrera has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Jean Baptiste uses from the top position.
Jean Baptiste wants to control from the top but Cabrera keeps moving.
Jean Baptiste postures up.
#SUB#
Cabrera looking for a guillotine here but Jean Baptiste defends easily.
#SUB#
Cabrera throws his legs up looking for a submission but Jean Baptiste uses it to pass to side control.
Cabrera is looking for a sweep.#T2#
The referee asks Jean Baptiste politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Jean Baptiste prefers to stall for the moment though.
Cabrera tries to bench press Jean Baptiste off him but Jean Baptiste keeps the position.
Jean Baptiste staying calm.
Let's hope that Jean Baptiste 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.
Cabrera gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Jean Baptiste wants to take a breather but Cabrera is having none of it.
Jean Baptiste is thwarting Cabrera's attempts to control the position.
Jean Baptiste trying to control the action but Cabrera is working from the bottom. #T3#
Cabrera moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Jean Baptiste sitting in guard, not really doing much. #SUB#
Cabrera is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Jean Baptiste looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Cabrera pulls Jean Baptiste in to control the position. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Jean Baptiste stopping the sweep attempt from Cabrera.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Jean Baptiste engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Jean Baptiste looks to land a body kick but Cabrera moved away.
Jean Baptiste throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A quick step to the side and Cabrera tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Cabrera lands a head shot.
Brady Jean Baptiste is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Cabrera bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Jean Baptiste's head.
Cabrera drops his hands momentarily and Jean Baptiste takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
A telegraphed right hand from Cabrera misses the target.
Jean Baptiste pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Cabrera uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Jean Baptiste has time to react.#CUT#It looks like Brady Jean Baptiste has been cut.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Cabrera rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling Jean Baptiste to counter with a crisp jab.
Jean Baptiste uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Cabrera.
Jean Baptiste lands with a thumping leg kick.
Jean Baptiste slips under a jab from Cabrera.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Brady Jean Baptiste.
Well Jean Baptiste 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 Skip Squint scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 27:30
Judge Francis DeMontford scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Brady Jean Baptiste!
Our winner, Brady Jean Baptiste, 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:
Sucker Punch Pro Series 44
Date: Feb 27, 2021 |
#R1#
Nice jab there from Cabrera.
Haa throws a chopping leg kick but Cabrera manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Cabrera swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Haa misses with a body shot.
Haa moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Cabrera jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Cabrera fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Haa does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Cabrera looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Haa misses the jab.
Haa throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Haa takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Haa showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Cabrera.
Haa tried to score with a low kick but Cabrera checks it.
Haa throws a push kick but Cabrera slaps the foot to one side.
Cabrera cracks Haa with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Haa fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Cabrera is out of range.
Cabrera connects with a nice looking jab.
Cabrera misses with a hook. Haa ducked under it nicely.
Cabrera just misses with a punch to the body.
Cabrera looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Cabrera throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Haa.
Haa scores with a head kick.
#T1#
Haa takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
A telegraphed right hand from Cabrera misses the target.
Cabrera avoids the head kick by Haa.
Haa will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Haa tries to move into range but Cabrera moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Haa just misses with a punch to the body.
A slow jab from Haa misses its intended target.
Cabrera avoids a kick to the body.
Cabrera throws a lazy right hand but Haa sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Haa drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Cabrera throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Cabrera throws a hook but Haa blocks it.
Cabrera ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Haa looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Cabrera walks into a jab.
Haa takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cabrera clobbers Haa with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Haa takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Haa slips under a jab.
A swing and a miss from Cabrera.
A solid leg kick lands there for Haa.
#T2#
Cabrera slips a jab from Haa.
Cabrera is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Haa lands with a kick to the ribs.
Cabrera lands a jab to the nose.
Haa moves out of range as Cabrera strikes.
Haa throws a leg kick but Cabrera checks it.
Haa connects with an inside leg kick.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Haa lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Haa throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Haa looking to land some kicks to the body here.
A low kick lands for Haa.
Nice uppercut lands for Haa. That snapped Cabrera's head back.
Cabrera throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Haa keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Haa only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Haa throws a leg kick that is checked
and Cabrera cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A big right from Cabrera misses.
Cabrera lands with a cross.
Cabrera slips a jab from Haa.
Good standup being displayed there by Cabrera as he connects with a hook.
An inside leg kick from Haa misses.
Haa moves out of range as Cabrera strikes.#T3#
Haa lands with a straight right. Cabrera didn't see that one coming.
Haa throws a low kick, looking for Cabrera's leg but Cabrera calmly moves out of range.
Cabrera is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Cabrera takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Haa is looking to slow Cabrera down with leg kicks.
Cabrera has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Haa finds it's way round the side to connect with Cabrera's head.
Cabrera throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Haa's waist but Haa gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Cabrera off to one side.
Cabrera scores with a hook to the body. Haa takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Heismann Haa is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Both fighters circling a little - Haa finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Heismann Haa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Haa throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Haa fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Cabrera checks it well.
Nice jab there from Cabrera.
Cabrera is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Cabrera just misses with a punch to the body.
Haa misses with a leg kick.
Cabrera gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Haa.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Good standup being displayed there by Cabrera as he connects with a hook.
A slow jab from Cabrera misses its intended target.
Haa slips a jab from Cabrera.
Haa replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Cabrera blocks it well.
Cabrera looks to throw the jab but Haa is out of range.
Cabrera ducks under a wild hook from Haa.
Haa misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Cabrera lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.#T4#
Cabrera cracks a nice hook into Haa's ribs.
Cabrera's corner calls for a 1-2. Cabrera obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Haa steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Cabrera.
Haa lands with a thumping leg kick.
Haa moves out of range as Cabrera strikes.
Cabrera takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Haa throws a push kick but Cabrera slaps the foot to one side.
Haa tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Cabrera is able to avoid easily.
Haa misses with a low kick as Cabrera jumps back.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Haa.
Cabrera throwing a counter right hand but Haa manages to avoid it.
Cabrera lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Cabrera has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Haa.
Cabrera is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Haa pushes Cabrera away with a front kick.
Haa throws a sloppy head kick and Cabrera moves out of range easily.
Haa takes a shot to the body in his stride.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Haa scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Donk. Cabrera catches Haa right on the button with a cross.
Cabrera is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Haa.
Cabrera takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Haa has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.#TD#
Cabrera looking to score a takedown here. Haa is defending well but Cabrera drives through and ends up in Haa's guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Herve Cabrera dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Cabrera misses with a straight right.
Haa let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Haa thuds a left hand into Cabrera's body.
Haa is looking to score with low kicks.
Cabrera lands a right hook to the body.
A low kick lands for Haa.
Herve Cabrera is winning the standup battle so far.
Haa fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Cabrera checks it well.
Cabrera fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Haa throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Haa tries a low kick but Cabrera avoids it.
Cabrera throws a looping overhand right but Haa ducks down to avoid it.
Haa throws a right hand that Cabrera ducks under and follows up with a left that Cabrera also avoids with ease.
Haa bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Haa might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Cabrera has got the better of the exchanges.
Cabrera chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Haa can pounce on him.
Haa feints and then cracks Cabrera's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Cabrera down.
Haa will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Haa misses the jab.
Cabrera misses with a looping right.
Cabrera throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Haa sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Haa will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Cabrera swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#T1#
Haa throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Haa staying out of range there.
Haa displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Cabrera throws out the jab.
Cabrera swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Haa with a hook.
Cabrera thows a left - swing and a miss!
The fighters circling - Haa throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Cabrera uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Haa.
Haa thumps Cabrera with a low kick.
Haa will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Haa misses with a straight right.
Cabrera swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Haa blocks a jab.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Cabrera throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Haa sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Haa throws a sloppy body shot
and Cabrera connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Cabrera fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Haa manages to avoid it.
Haa showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Cabrera.
Cabrera looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Cabrera fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.#T2#
Haa throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Cabrera counters with a nice uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
No joy there for Cabrera, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Haa is looking to chop away at Cabrera's legs.
Haa looks for the body kick but Cabrera saw that one coming.
Cabrera shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Haa as he avoids it easily.
Cabrera loads up on a big right hand but Haa slips the punch.
A swing and a miss from Cabrera.
Cabrera throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Haa pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Cabrera takes a jab right on the kisser.
Haa connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Cabrera fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Haa throws a nice inside leg kick.
Cabrera ducks under a wild hook from Haa.
Haa is looking to score with low kicks.
Cabrera misses with a two punch combination.
Cabrera blocks a jab.
Cabrera uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Haa.
#T3#
Haa throws a leg kick but Cabrera sees it coming and moves out of range.
Haa throws a leg kick which misses Cabrera's front leg but catches the back leg as Cabrera tries to avoid it.
A jab from Haa does it's job there.
A nice leg kick lands there from Haa.
Nice shot by Haa.
Haa attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Haa throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Cabrera swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Cabrera loads up on a big right hand but Haa slips the punch.
Haa looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Haa chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Haa throws a series of punches but Cabrera moves out of range.
Haa looks to land a body kick but Cabrera moved away.
Haa slips a jab from Cabrera.
Cabrera misses with a wild body shot.
Haa avoids the body shot from Cabrera.
Haa throws a nice inside leg kick.
Haa throws a half hearted mid kick.
Haa pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Haa misses with a hook.
Cabrera throws a jab but it's blocked by Haa. #T4#
Cabrera throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Haa throws a leg kick
and Cabrera counters with a left and a right that stings Haa.
Haa throws a body punch but Cabrera moves out of range.
Haa thuds his shin into the meat of Cabrera's side.
Cabrera thows a left - swing and a miss!
The fighters circling - Haa throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Haa misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Cabrera counters with a lovely shot to the body.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Haa.
Haa slaps away a takedown attempt from Cabrera, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Herve Cabrera. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Haa tries to work over Cabrera's front leg with a kick but Cabrera checks it.
A swing and a miss from Haa.
Cabrera misses with a hook. Haa ducked under it nicely.
Haa keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Cabrera.
Cabrera lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Haa misses with a straight right.
Cabrera throws a series of strikes that have Haa backpedaling.
Cabrera checks a low kick from Haa.
Haa fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Cabrera has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Heismann Haa will probably get the nod - 10:9.
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#
Cabrera lands with an overhand left.
Haa pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Cabrera looks to land a combination but Haa avoids it well.
Haa lands with a nice body kick.
Haa's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Cabrera connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Haa scrambles back to his feet.
Haa lands a jab to the nose.
Good work by Cabrera as he checks the leg kick.
Cabrera sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Cabrera shoots in for a takedown but Haa shows good takedown defense.
Haa misses with a body kick.
Cabrera appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Haa, as that shot connected.
Haa throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Haa fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Haa will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Cabrera throws a big counter combination but Haa scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Cabrera misses with a double jab.
Haa misses with a body shot.
Cabrera checks a low kick from Haa.
Cabrera throws a series of punches but Haa moves out of range.
Cabrera takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Nice shot by Haa.#T1#
Haa misses with a lunging right hand
and Cabrera counters with a straight right hand.
A looping hook to the body misses from Haa. Cabrera does a little dance to reset his feet.
A good leg kick by Haa.
Haa throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Haa throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Haa cracks Cabrera with a good jab.
Haa slips under a jab from Cabrera.
Cabrera throws a lazy right hand but Haa sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Cabrera backing away here, and Haa unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Haa throws a low kick but Cabrera avoids it.
Cabrera cracks Haa with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Haa throws a body punch but Cabrera moves out of range.
Cabrera will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Haa scores with a jab to the head.
Donk. Cabrera catches Haa right on the button with a cross.
Cabrera just misses with a punch to the body.
Haa misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Haa moves away from the strike by Cabrera.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cabrera checks a leg kick.
A bone on bone clash there as Cabrera blocks the leg kick.
#T2#
Cabrera moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Haa throws a looping overhand right but Cabrera ducks down to avoid it.
A jab from Cabrera finds it's way through Haa's defenses.
Cabrera waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Haa.
Cabrera lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Donk. Cabrera catches Haa right on the button with a cross.
Haa displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Cabrera throws out the jab.
Cabrera misses with a double jab.
Cabrera works the jab nicely.
Haa misses with a straight right.
Cabrera attempts a counter takedown but Haa avoids it well and moves away.
Cabrera throws a jab but it's blocked by Haa.
A telegraphed right hand from Haa misses the target.
Both fighters circling a little - Haa finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Haa lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Cabrera's jab looks to have found its range, popping Haa under the eye.
Haa is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
A solid leg kick lands there for Haa.
Cabrera misses the jab.
A leg kick checked by Cabrera.#T3#
Nice jab there from Cabrera.
A low kick from Haa misses #TD#
so Cabrera counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Cabrera trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Haa manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVB##SUB#
Cabrera looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Haa trying to control the position from guard on top but Cabrera is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cabrera 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.#T4##SUB#
Cabrera has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Haa should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Cabrera has tightened it up now! Haa should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:21 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Herve Cabrera!
In his post fight interview, Herve Cabrera started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception. |
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Event:
SPPS 38 - Welterweight Clash
Date: Jan 27, 2021 |
#R1#
Ehrmantraut throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Ehrmantraut throws a hook but Cabrera blocks it.
Cabrera darts in looking for a takedown but Ehrmantraut gets double underhooks and turns Cabrera into the cage.
Cabrera has Ehrmantraut pressed against the cage, preventing Ehrmantraut from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Ehrmantraut lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Ehrmantraut lands a hook that snaps the head of Cabrera backwards.
Ehrmantraut goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ehrmantraut swings wildly with an uppercut but Cabrera uses good head movement to avoid it. #BC#
Cabrera breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Cabrera uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
A slow jab from Ehrmantraut misses its intended target.
Cabrera scores with a jab.
Ehrmantraut throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
#TD#
and Cabrera decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Ehrmantraut's guard.
Our spies down at at Cope's Gym inform us that Ehrmantraut has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#SUB2#
Ehrmantraut working for a triangle but Cabrera defends it easily.
Cabrera definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#SUB2#
Cabrera avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#T1#
Cabrera trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ehrmantraut 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.
Ehrmantraut keeping moving, preventing Cabrera from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Cabrera got a little sloppy there for a moment and Ehrmantraut has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Cabrera has managed to get both his arms back between Ehrmantraut's legs - danger averted.
Ehrmantraut keeping moving, preventing Cabrera from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ehrmantraut controls Cabrera momentarily but Cabrera frees himself. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#SUB2#
Ehrmantraut throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB2#
Cabrera got a little sloppy there for a moment and Ehrmantraut has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Cabrera has managed to get both his arms back between Ehrmantraut's legs - danger averted.#SUB2#
Ehrmantraut looking for subs off his back but Cabrera has passed one foot through into half guard.
Cabrera trying to control the action but Ehrmantraut is working from the bottom.
Cabrera moves nicely into side control.
The referee asks Cabrera politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Cabrera prefers to stall for the moment though.#T3#
Cabrera working away.
Cabrera moves into full mount!
Cabrera looking to control but Ehrmantraut is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Cabrera is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Ehrmantraut can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ehrmantraut tries to hold on but Cabrera pushes him away.
Ehrmantraut is looking to get to half guard.
Cabrera trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Ehrmantraut is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
#T4#
Cabrera can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Ehrmantraut is looking to escape.
Ehrmantraut is desperately trying to improve his position but Cabrera has a good base and remains in mount.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Cabrera goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Ehrmantraut turns into him and now he's in Cabrera's guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Herve Cabrera 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#
Cabrera swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ehrmantraut scores with the left hand. Cabrera knows he should have avoided that one.
Jab from Ehrmantraut.
Cabrera lands a lovely overhand right.
A nice leg kick from Ehrmantraut, right into the meat of the thigh.
Jab by Ehrmantraut.
A big left from Ehrmantraut misses.
Good standup being displayed there by Cabrera as he connects with a hook.
Ehrmantraut fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Cabrera checks it well.
Cabrera moves out of range as Ehrmantraut strikes.
Cabrera changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Cabrera ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Ehrmantraut scores with a hook.
Ehrmantraut scores with a sloppy right hand. Cabrera should have avoided that one.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ehrmantraut slips a straight right by Cabrera.#TD#
Ehrmantraut gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.#SUB2#
Ehrmantraut working for submissions but it's allowed Cabrera to get to half guard.
Cabrera content to control rather than advance. #T1##SUB#
Cabrera is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Ehrmantraut is just riding it out for now. Cabrera eventually gives up the hold. #SUB2#
Ehrmantraut is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Cabrera pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Cabrera is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#SUB2#
Ehrmantraut is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Cabrera pulls his head out easily.
Herve Cabrera overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB2#
Ehrmantraut is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Cabrera pulls his head out easily.
Cabrera trying to pass the guard but Ehrmantraut defending well. #SUB2#
Ehrmantraut actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Cabrera is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Ehrmantraut sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB2#
Ehrmantraut actively working from the bottom here.#T3##SUB#
Cabrera is trying to work for a kimura but Ehrmantraut is defending well.
Cabrera is looking to advance position but Ehrmantraut won't allow it. #SUB2#
Ehrmantraut looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Cabrera pushes past his half guard into mount!
Ehrmantraut is trying desperately to improve position.
Cabrera tries to control but Ehrmantraut wriggling away.
Ehrmantraut wants to hold on but Cabrera pushes him away.#T4##SUB#
Cabrera looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.#SUB#
Cabrera looking to secure an arm triangle but Ehrmantraut defends it well.
Cabrera avoids the attempt from Ehrmantraut to control.
Ehrmantraut can't escape the position.
Poor strikes thrown by Cabrera there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Cabrera 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.
Cabrera throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Ehrmantraut is desperately trying to improve his position but Cabrera has a good base and remains in mount.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Herve Cabrera dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Cabrera moves out of range of the strikes.
Cabrera shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Ehrmantraut as he jumps to the side.
Cabrera throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ehrmantraut waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Cabrera.
Cabrera throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Ehrmantraut stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Mike Ehrmantraut seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Ehrmantraut misses the jab.
A telegraphed right hand from Ehrmantraut misses the target.
Cabrera uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ehrmantraut.
Cabrera ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Ehrmantraut misses with a straight right.
Cabrera throws the left hand but Ehrmantraut avoids the punch easily.
Ehrmantraut looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Ehrmantraut will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ehrmantraut takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Cabrera closes the distance and clinches up with Ehrmantraut, looking for a takedown. Cabrera pushes Ehrmantraut against the cage but Ehrmantraut circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Cabrera slips under a jab from Ehrmantraut.
A counter left hand to the body from Cabrera misses its target.
Cabrera misses with a looping right.
A looping hook to the body misses from Cabrera. Ehrmantraut does a little dance to reset his feet.
A little jabbing left from Ehrmantraut on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Ehrmantraut throws the kick towards the body but Cabrera avoids it.#T1#
A combination from Cabrera does no damage.
Mike Ehrmantraut is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Cabrera ducks under a wild hook from Ehrmantraut.
Ehrmantraut swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
It looked like Cabrera was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Ehrmantraut.
Cabrera looks to score with a jab to the body but Ehrmantraut is just out of range.
Ehrmantraut tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cabrera was well out of range. Poor timing from Ehrmantraut.
Cabrera lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Ehrmantraut lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Cabrera works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Cabrera steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ehrmantraut.
Cabrera changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Ehrmantraut is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Cabrera fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Cabrera misses the jab.
Cabrera will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
The fighters circling - Ehrmantraut throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Ehrmantraut lunges at Cabrera with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Cabrera's hand.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ehrmantraut thows a leg kick but Cabrera checks it
and Cabrera counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Cabrera takes one to the side of the head.
#T2#
Ehrmantraut slips a jab from Cabrera.
Cabrera feints a jab promting Ehrmantraut to slip. Cabrera then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Ehrmantraut slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Ehrmantraut throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Cabrera ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Ehrmantraut looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Cabrera lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Ehrmantraut throws a lazy right hand but Cabrera sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Cabrera throwing a counter right hand but Ehrmantraut manages to avoid it.
Cabrera misses with a straight right.
Cabrera slips under a jab.
Ehrmantraut uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Cabrera.
Ehrmantraut with a jab.
Ehrmantraut bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A little jabbing left from Ehrmantraut on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Cabrera gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Ehrmantraut.
Cabrera throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
It seemed like Ehrmantraut was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Cabrera misses with a looping right.
Ehrmantraut misses with a double jab.
Ehrmantraut is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Cabrera.
Ehrmantraut swings widly with a right hand
#TD#
and Cabrera counters with a nice double leg into side control. Ehrmantraut won't be happy with that. #T3#
Ehrmantraut tries to buck Cabrera off but Cabrera is having none of it.#SUB#
Cabrera looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Ehrmantraut is looking for a sweep.
Ehrmantraut is still trying to improve position.
Ehrmantraut manages to get back to half guard.#SUB2#
Ehrmantraut with the active half guard here but Cabrera passes nicely into side control.
Mike Ehrmantraut has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ehrmantraut takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Ehrmantraut prevents Cabrera from moving into mount.
Ehrmantraut struggling a bit here.#T4#
Ehrmantraut misses with a strike from the bottom.
Ehrmantraut tries to improve position but can't.
Ehrmantraut struggling a bit here.
Cabrera moves into full mount!
Cabrera tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Ehrmantraut can't escape the position.
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 Herve Cabrera.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Cabrera, 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 Ron Honeybunn scores the fight 30:27
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Herve Cabrera!
Herve Cabrera 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:
WPFA XLVIII: Christmas Clash 2
Date: Dec 25, 2020 |
#R1#
Cabrera lands with a nice body punch. #TD#
Tiernan throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Cabrera tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Tiernan is in Cabrera's guard.#SUB2#
Cabrera looking for a guillotine here but Tiernan defends easily.
Tiernan's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Cabrera keeping moving, preventing Tiernan from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Cabrera working for a triangle but Tiernan defends it easily.
Tiernan wants to control from the top but Cabrera keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Cabrera has his feet on Tiernan's thighs here. He's pushed Tiernan 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! Tiernan screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Herve Cabrera!
In his post fight interview, Herve Cabrera started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception. |
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Event:
WPFA XLIII: DeAngelo vs Fudd
Date: Nov 20, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Cristos.#TD#
Cabrera shoots in and bounces Cristos off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Cristos pulls Cabrera in close to prevent any damage. #ES2#
Cristos has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Cabrera is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Cabrera tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Cristos smiles and moves away.
A punch combination from Cristos misses.
Cabrera connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Cabrera scores with a jab. Cristos acknowledges it with a nod of the head. #TD#
Cabrera shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cabrera controlling the action here.
Cristos really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Cabrera. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Cabrera works his foot free and advances to mount. #T1##SUB#
Cabrera working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet. #SUB#
Cabrera working for a guillotine from mount but Cristos is in no mood to give up.
Cristos is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Cristos can do anything to dispel that myth.
Cristos wants to control but Cabrera is having none of it.
Cristos is looking to get to half guard.
Cristos wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
Cristos 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.
Cristos tries to hold on but Cabrera pushes him away. #T2##SUB#
Cabrera is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Cristos can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Cristos is looking to improve his position but Cabrera isn't that keen on the idea.
Cristos tries to buck Cabrera off but he can't manage it.
Cabrera lands a big elbow.
Cristos wants to get back to his feet.
Cabrera throwing strikes here but Cristos is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Cabrera punching from mount but Cristos doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Cabrera has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.#SUB#
Cristos defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Cabrera.
Cabrera trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Cristos bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!#T3#
Cabrera is controlling Cristos's posture.#SUB#
Cabrera throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Cristos wants to stand but Cabrera is controlling his posture from full guard. #SUB#
Cristos avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Cabrera is adopting a defensive guard.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Cristos preventing the sweep. #SUB#
Cabrera is looking for a triangle but Cristos pushes his legs off easily.
Cristos content to stall in guard here.
Cabrera manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Cristos manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Cristos can't keep his opponent in guard - Cabrera advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Cristos looks like he's trying to stand up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Herve Cabrera dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Cristos has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Cabrera finds it's way round the side to connect with Cristos's head.
Nice takedown defense from Cabrera. No joy for Cristos on that attempt.
Cristos fails with the takedown
and Cabrera counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Cristos gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily #TD#
and Cabrera counters with a single leg into guard. Cristos didn't expect that.
Herve Cabrera has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Manuel Cristos.
Cabrera trying to control but Cristos is working from the bottom.
Cabrera with a flurry of punches that miss.
Cristos is looking to stand up but Cabrera isn't so interested in that idea.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cabrera trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cabrera trying to control the position from guard on top but Cristos is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cabrera postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Cabrera pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Cristos is keeping the position for now. #T1#
Cabrera trying to control but Cristos is working from the bottom.
Cabrera is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Cristos is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Cabrera is controlling him. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Cristos closes this distance looking for a takedown but Cabrera circles away.
Cabrera is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Nice shot by Cabrera.
Cabrera scores with a nice right hand.
Sloppy strikes from Cabrera. Those never looked like landing.
Cristos takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Cabrera cracks Cristos with a right hand to the side of the head.
Cristos misses with a wild combination.
Cabrera connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Manuel Cristos is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T2#
Cristos with a lazy takedown attempt
and Cabrera counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Cabrera throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Manuel Cristos seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cabrera slips under a jab from Cristos.#TD#
Cabrera shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Cristos is trying to defend but Cabrera finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.#ES2#
Cristos manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Cabrera lands with a shot to the body.
Cabrera is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
No luck for Cristos with that takedown attempt.
Cristos looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Cabrera is fending him off so far but Cristos persists. Nope, Cabrera circles away and we're back to standing.
Cristos is breathing heavily.
Cristos has his takedown stuffed
and Cabrera counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Cabrera bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Cristos's head backwards.
Cristos's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Cabrera connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Cristos scrambles back to his feet.
Cabrera throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Cristos stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Cristos shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Cabrera as he avoids it easily. #T3#
Cabrera 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.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Nice shot by Cabrera.
Cabrera stuffs the takedown attempt from Cristos. Cristos gets slowly back to his feet.
Cabrera scores with a decent looking hook.
Cabrera lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Cristos backs up against the cage.
Cristos looks to land a combination but Cabrera avoids it well.
Cristos shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Cabrera as he avoids it easily.
Cabrera scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Cristos looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Cabrera is fending him off so far but Cristos persists. Nope, Cabrera circles away and we're back to standing.
Cabrera fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
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!
Cabrera scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Cabrera connects with a good right hand that stumbles Cristos. Cristos circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Cristos gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Cristos dives in and grabs Cabrera's left leg, looking for a takedown. Cabrera pushes down on Cristos's head and hops out.
Cristos with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Cabrera to score with a decent uppercut.
Cabrera scores with a hook to the body. Cristos takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. #T4#
Cabrera lands an overhand right.
Cabrera bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.#ROC#Cristos is rocked!
Cabrera lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Cristos is still on wobbly legs! Can Cabrera finish him?
Cristos misses with a takedown #KD#
and Cabrera counters with a nice right hand that sends Cristos toppling to the canvas! Cristos scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Cabrera finish him?!#TD#
Cabrera is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Cristos's half guard.
Cabrera is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Cristos can do to turn this around?
Cabrera passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Cristos! #SUB#
Cabrera is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Cristos is surviving well by controlling Cabrera's body position as best he can.
Cabrera looking to finish with strikes here!
#SUB#
Cabrera is working for a guillotine from mount but Cristos frees his head quite easily.
Cristos seems to have recovered his senses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cristos squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Herve Cabrera dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
Cristos on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Cristos's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Cabrera connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Cristos scrambles back to his feet.
Cristos has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Cristos tries for a takedown but Cabrera sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Cabrera feinted with a counter takedown.
Cristos fails to land the takedown.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Cristos.
Herve Cabrera has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Manuel Cristos.
Cristos takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Cabrera darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Cristos tries for a takedown but Cabrera sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Cabrera works the jab nicely.
Cristos dives in for a single leg takedown but Cabrera sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Cristos is trying desperately to land a takedown but Cabrera is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Cristos.
Cabrera connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Cristos takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Cabrera scores with a jab. Cristos acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
No luck with that takedown attempt from Cristos.
Cabrera lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Cristos backs up against the cage.
#CUT#It looks like Manuel Cristos has been cut.#T1##TD#
Cabrera looking to score a takedown here. Cristos is defending well but Cabrera drives through and ends up in Cristos's guard.
Cabrera trying to control the position from guard on top but Cristos is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cabrera advances position into side control!#SUB#
Cabrera working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #SUB#
Cabrera wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Cristos, who protects the arm well. #SUB#
Cabrera is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Cristos has escaped the position, nice work there.
Cabrera is looking to take a break and control but Cristos is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T2#
Cristos is looking to regain half guard here but Cabrera keeps moving and retains side control. #SUB#
Cabrera is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Cristos is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Cristos is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Cabrera advances to full mount. #T3#
Cristos can't escape the position.
#SUB#
Cabrera is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Cristos to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Cristos shrugs it off.
Cabrera looking to control but Cristos is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Cabrera misses with a head shot.
Cristos really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
#SUB#
Cristos defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Cabrera.
Cabrera won't let Cristos get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now. #T4#
Cristos is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Cabrera trying to control but Cristos is having none of it.
Cabrera tries to push Cristos's head away but Cristos is holding on tight.#SUB#
Cabrera working for a submission here. He's tucked his head under his opponent's arm, looking for an arm triangle. He's hopped off into side control, looking to tighten the submission... is it going to work? He's given up a good position looking for it. Cristos looks OK. Oh, I spoke too soon, he's out! That must have been tighter than I thought! Excellent work there by Cabrera! Submission of the night perhaps?
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:46 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Herve Cabrera!
A less than humble Herve Cabrera 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:
WPFA XL: HOWLoween Havoc 2
Date: Oct 31, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cabrera dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Nice uppercut there from Cabrera.
Cabrera misses with a hook
and Kwande connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Cabrera moves forwards but Kwande connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Cabrera throws the left hand but Kwande avoids the punch easily.
Kwande tries a low kick but Cabrera avoids it.
Kwande stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Kwande wants it to stay on the feet.
Kwande lands the left hand.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kwande. Cabrera does a little dance to reset his feet.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Cabrera ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kwande avoids a punch combination nicely.
Kwande misses with a low kick.
Cabrera shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Kwande pinned against the cage. Kwande gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Kwande pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kwande closes the distance and lands a one-two.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kwande throws a low kick but it's checked well by Cabrera.
Cabrera misses with a hook.
Oluwadare Kwande seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A lazy left from Cabrera finds it's target.
Cabrera scores with a jab. Kwande acknowledges it with a nod of the head. #T1#
Kwande keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
The crowd cheers as Kwande lands an impressive looking overhand right. Cabrera doesn't seem phased though.
Cabrera stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Kwande throws a shot from downtown. Cabrera moves away and avoids it.
Kwande throws a body punch but Cabrera moves out of range.
Kwande swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kwande misses the shot to the body.
Cabrera swings for the body but Kwande moves out of range.
Cabrera looks to score with a jab to the body but Kwande is just out of range.
Nice uppercut lands for Kwande. That snapped Cabrera's head back.
Kwande ducks under a wild hook from Cabrera.
Kwande throws a right and a left that Cabrera avoids nicely.
Cabrera avoids the head kick by Kwande.
Cabrera with the counter takedown but Kwande avoids it easily.
Kwande with a jab.
Cabrera uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kwande.
Kwande throws a jab when Cabrera was well out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A punch lands to the side of Kwande 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Kwande on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Kwande ducks under a wild hook from Cabrera.
Kwande dodges the punch combination from Cabrera.
An attempted straight right counter from Kwande misses the target.#T2#
A jab from Cabrera misses.
Cabrera scores with a one two! Kwande had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Kwande throws a poor cross that misses
and Cabrera counters with a left to the body.
Cabrera takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Kwande misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Cabrera throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Kwande lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Cabrera backs up against the cage.
Cabrera smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Cabrera with a hook.
Kwande defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Cabrera.
Oluwadare Kwande has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Herve Cabrera.
Cabrera throws a looping overhand right but Kwande ducks down to avoid it.
Kwande is looking to chop away at Cabrera's legs.
Kwande throws a leg kick but Cabrera moved away.
Cabrera lands with a hook. Kwande tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Kwande looks to score with a jab to the body but Cabrera is just out of range.
Kwande is looking to chop away at Cabrera's legs.
Kwande jabs Cabrera to the body, keeping him at a distance.#T3#
Cabrera ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Kwande cracks Cabrera with an open hand slap.
Kwande misses with an uppercut.
Cabrera moves out of range as Kwande strikes.
Kwande ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cabrera moves away.#TD2#
Cabrera drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Cabrera tries to advance to mount but Kwande denies him. #SUB2#
Cabrera has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Kwande is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Cabrera yanks on the arm and Kwande is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Cabrera.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Herve Cabrera!
Herve Cabrera 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:
WPFA XXXIII: DeAngelo vs Barne
Date: Sep 10, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cabrera moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Wesley Pipes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD2#
Pipes 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.
Pipes works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Pipes is thwarting Cabrera's attempts to control the position.
Pipes works his way into full mount!
Cabrera is trying to escape the mount.
#SUB2#
Pipes is working for a guillotine from mount but Cabrera frees his head quite easily.
Pipes takes Cabrera's back. #SUB2#
Pipes has got one arm under Cabrera's chin. This could be trouble... Cabrera trying to control the other hand but Pipes gets it free and sqeezes tight - just a matter of time now! Yep, Cabrera has tapped out! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Wesley Pipes!
Wesley Pipes is the new featherweight champion!
During a confident post fight interview, Wesley Pipes thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
WPFA XXX: Man vs Man Iii
Date: Aug 21, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cabrera moves out of range as Cristos strikes.
Cristos takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Cabrera takes a swing at Cristos's ribcage but misses.
Cabrera scores with a body shot.
A slow jab from Cristos misses its intended target.
Cabrera lands a head shot.
A swing and a miss from Cristos.
Cabrera scores with a shot to the body.
Cabrera slips a jab from Cristos.
Cristos tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cabrera was well out of range. Poor timing from Cristos.
Cabrera half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Cristos wants to slow Cabrera down by chopping away at his legs.
Cabrera connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Cristos motions for Cabrera to come forward. Cristos throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Cabrera takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cabrera fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Cristos looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Cristos throws a hook but Cabrera blocks it.
Cabrera takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Cabrera lands a slapping body shot.
#TD#
Cabrera closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Cabrera lands in his opponent's guard.
Cristos is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T1#
Cabrera looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Cristos can do anything to dispel that myth.
Cabrera slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Cabrera slows the pace down.
Cristos tries to bench press Cabrera off him but Cabrera keeps the position. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Cristos looking for a sweep but Cabrera has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Cristos is wriggling around trying to escape.
Cristos tries to hold on but Cabrera pushes him away.
Cristos can't escape the position.
Cristos blocking the ground and pound.
Cabrera avoids the attempt from Cristos to control.
Cristos is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Cabrera thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Cabrera controlling from mount.
Cristos is looking to get to half guard.
Cabrera sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T3#
Cristos wants to control but Cabrera is having none of it.
Cabrera tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Cristos slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Cristos trying to hold on to Cabrera's head to control him but Cabrera postures up.
Cristos wants to get back to his feet.
Cabrera throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Cabrera content to control rather than advance.
Cristos has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Cabrera is working away from the top position though.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Cristos wants to improve his position but Cabrera is controlling well.
Cristos is trying to stand up here but Cabrera is controlling him well.
Cabrera with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Cristos wants to get back to full guard.
Cabrera sitting and controlling from the half guard. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Cristos bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Cabrera's head backwards.
Cristos tries to bum rush Cabrera with a series of wild strikes but Cabrera uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Herve Cabrera dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Cabrera cracks Cristos with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Cabrera lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Cristos backs up against the cage.
Cabrera takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Cabrera is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Cristos can do to turn this around?
A jab from Cabrera does it's job there.
Cristos misses with a looping right.
Cristos swings for the body but Cabrera moves out of range.
Cristos missing with a left hand there. Cabrera was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A counter left hand to the body from Cabrera misses its target.
Cristos misses with a hook. Cabrera ducked under it nicely.
Cabrera looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Cristos misses with a right hand
and Cabrera counters with a stiff right hand.
Cristos looks to throw the jab but Cabrera is out of range.
Cabrera definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Cabrera blocks a jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cristos throws a hook but Cabrera avoids it easily.
Cabrera lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Cristos throws a hook but Cabrera blocks it.
A little feinted left hand from Cabrera on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Cristos takes a swing at Cabrera's ribcage but misses.
Cabrera steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Cristos.
Cristos throws an overhand right that lands on Cabrera's shoulder, as Cabrera tries to avoid the shot.
Cristos is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Cristos misses with a looping right.
Cabrera staying out of range there.#T1#
Cabrera will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Cristos misses with an uppercut. Cabrera saw that one coming.
Cristos misses with a straight left.
It looked like Cabrera wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Cristos looks to land a combination but Cabrera avoids it well.
Cristos walks into a left hand.
Cristos is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Cabrera.
Cristos looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
A looping hook to the body misses from Cabrera. Cristos does a little dance to reset his feet.
Manuel Cristos is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A jab lands there for Cabrera.
Cabrera is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Cabrera missing with a left hand there. Cristos was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Cristos misses with a hook.
Cristos just misses with a punch to the body.
Cabrera throws a body shot but no joy.
Cristos avoids the body shot from Cabrera.
Cristos is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Cabrera with a body shot.
Cristos takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Cabrera cracks Cristos with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Cabrera shoots in looking for a takedown. Cristos tries to sprawl out of it but Cabrera keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Cristos manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Cristos doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Cabrera takes one on the chin but seems OK.
#T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cabrera throws a body punch but Cristos moves out of range.
Cabrera with a nice cross.
Cabrera getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Cabrera moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Cristos keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Cabrera looks to throw the jab but Cristos is out of range.
Cristos walks into a left hand.
Cabrera moves out of range of the strikes.
Cristos lands a nice looking body shot.
Cristos throws a sloppy body shot
and Cabrera counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
A swing and a miss from Cristos.
Cabrera moves away from the strike by Cristos.
Cristos uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Cabrera.
Cabrera connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Cabrera connects with a good right hand that stumbles Cristos. Cristos circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
A big right from Cristos misses.
Cabrera just misses with a punch to the body.
Cabrera checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.#T3#
Cabrera fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Cristos on the side of the head.
Cristos misses the shot to the body.
Cabrera fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Cristos manages to avoid it.
Cabrera throws a jab but it's blocked by Cristos.
A countering left hand to the body from Cristos misses.
Cabrera lands with a straight right. Cristos didn't see that one coming.
Cristos misses with a low kick as Cabrera jumps back.
Cristos steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Cabrera.
Cabrera takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Cristos tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cabrera was well out of range. Poor timing from Cristos.
Nice defenses there by Cristos.
Cabrera keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Cristos lands a jab to Cabrera's midsection.
Cabrera uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Cristos.
Cabrera lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Cabrera throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
enabling Cristos to counter with a crisp jab.
Cristos ducks under a wild hook from Cabrera.
Cristos swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cabrera slips under a jab from Cristos.
Cristos misses with an uppercut. #T4#
Cristos misses with a left hand
and Cristos takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Cabrera scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Cristos misses with a leg kick
and Cabrera counters with a series of strikes. Cristos will be more careful next time no doubt.
Cristos throws a leg kick but Cabrera moved away.
Cabrera slips a straight right by Cristos.
Cristos on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Cristos misses with a body shot.
Cristos misses with a body shot.
Cristos has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Cristos misses with a wild body shot.
Cabrera connects with a body shot.
Cristos falls off balance throwing a combination
and Cabrera counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Herve Cabrera is winning the standup battle so far.
A big left from Cristos misses.
Manuel Cristos seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cabrera goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cabrera lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Cristos slips under a jab.#TD#
Cabrera shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Cabrera was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Cristos is trying to improve his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Herve Cabrera dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Cabrera connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Cristos momentarily.
Cabrera takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Cristos swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Cabrera throws a body punch but Cristos moves out of range.
Cabrera is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Cristos.
Cristos misses the shot to the body.
Cabrera changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Cabrera bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Cabrera was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Cristos rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Cabrera makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Nice body punch from Cabrera.
Cristos waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Cabrera.
Cristos scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Cristos throws out a loose jab but Cabrera uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cabrera ducks under a wild hook from Cristos.
Cabrera swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Cabrera throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cristos throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Cristos takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.#T1#
Cabrera bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Cristos takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Cristos punishes Cabrera's body with a nice straight punch.
Cristos takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Cabrera takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Cristos slips a straight right by Cabrera.
Cabrera uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Cristos.
Cristos throws a big shot that misses.
Cabrera on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Cabrera blocks a jab.
Cabrera moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Cabrera lands a jab-cross 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!
Cristos throws the left hand but Cabrera avoids the punch easily.
Cristos misses the jab.
Cristos on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Cristos misses with an uppercut. Cabrera saw that one coming.
Cabrera moves out of range of the strikes.
Cabrera moves out of range as Cristos strikes.#T2#
Cristos looks to score with a jab to the body but Cabrera is just out of range.#TD#
Cabrera scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Herve Cabrera overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Cabrera looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Cabrera is thwarting Cristos's attempts to control the position.
Cristos tries to get to full guard but Cabrera has control of the leg.
Cristos is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Cristos wants to improve his position but Cabrera is controlling well.
#T3#
Cabrera is controlling the pace.
Cristos preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Cabrera trying to control the pace.
Cristos trying to hold on to Cabrera's head to control him but Cabrera postures up.
#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Cristos scores with a nice right hand.
#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Cristos misses with a body shot.
Cabrera throws a big counter combination but Cristos scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Cristos scores with the left hand. Cabrera knows he should have avoided that one.
Cristos throws a jab when Cabrera was well out of range.
Cristos dodges the punch combination from Cabrera.
A left lands for Cristos.
Nice defenses there by Cabrera.
Cabrera is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
A jab from Cristos misses.
Manuel Cristos has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Cabrera moves out of range as Cristos strikes.
A punch combination from Cabrera misses.
A big right from Cristos misses.
Cristos throws a jab when Cabrera was well out of range.
Cabrera throws a shot to the body.
Some wild striking there from Cristos.
Cristos throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Cabrera keeping a good distance there, avoiding the 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 Herve Cabrera.
Well Cabrera 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 Donald Grub scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Glass scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Herve Cabrera!
After the fight, Herve Cabrera 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:
WPFA XXVIII: New Blood
Date: Aug 07, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cabrera lands a really nice looking cross but Varlamov seems unphased.
Nice straight punches there by Cabrera. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Cabrera.
Cabrera moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Varlamov fails with a takedown attempt.
Cabrera seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Cabrera catches Varlamov with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Cabrera fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Cabrera clobbers Varlamov with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Varlamov darts in looking for a takedown but Cabrera gets double underhooks and turns Varlamov into the cage.
Cabrera lets his hands go wild with a nice combination. Left! Right! Uppercut! Spinning backfist! Varlamov goes down and covers up as Cabrera starts wailing on him! The ref watches the action closely before stepping in and putting a stop to the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Herve Cabrera!
Herve Cabrera 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:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 18, 2020 |
#R1#
The crowd cheers as Cabrera lands an impressive looking overhand right. Haagman doesn't seem phased though.
Haagman will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Haagman pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Cabrera blocks a head kick by Haagman.
Haagman takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
#CL2#
Cabrera clinches up with Haagman and pushes him back against the cage.
Haagman wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Cabrera has him pressed against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Cabrera.
Cabrera scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Haagman has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Cabrera after a bit of a struggle.
Haagman is looking to control Cabrera's arms but Cabrera gets an underhook and turns him. Now Haagman has his back to the cage.
Cabrera has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Haagman after a bit of a struggle.
Cabrera softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Cabrera scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Haagman tries to stall but Cabrera uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Cabrera working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cabrera lands a hook that snaps the head of Haagman backwards.
Haagman tries to pull guard but Cabrera won't allow it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Arnold Haagman. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Haagman takes a shot to the head. #T1#
Cabrera lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Cabrera lands a right hand that snaps the head of Haagman backwards.
Cabrera working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Haagman is trying to force a seperation but Cabrera has the dominant position.#TD2#
Cabrera gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cabrera wants to control from the top but Haagman keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Cabrera got a little sloppy there for a moment and Haagman has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Cabrera has managed to get both his arms back between Haagman's legs - danger averted.
Cabrera controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Cabrera stops Haagman from standing up. #T2#
Haagman trying to control the position here.
Cabrera is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Cabrera trying to control but Haagman is working from the bottom.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Cabrera stopping the sweep attempt from Haagman.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Haagman tries to move into range but Cabrera moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.#CL2#
Cabrera moves into the clinch successfully.
#T3##BC2#
Cabrera manages to break the clinch.
Cabrera lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Cabrera scores with a hook to the body. Haagman takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Cabrera fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Haagman on the side of the head.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Cabrera scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Haagman throws a head kick that misses.
Haagman takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Cabrera pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Haagman back to the cage. Cabrera follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A punch lands to the side of Haagman 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Cabrera with a jab.
Cabrera tests Haagman's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Cabrera scores with a jab to the body.
Haagman misses with a low kick as Cabrera jumps back.
Haagman throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Cabrera's waist but Cabrera gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Haagman off to one side. #CL2#
Cabrera closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Cabrera working hard to break the clinch.
Cabrera lands with a short shot to the head. #T4#
Haagman can't get the takedown.
Cabrera stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Haagman jumps guard but Cabrera turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Cabrera lands a hook to the side of the head.
Cabrera has Haagman pressed against the cage, preventing Haagman from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Cabrera digs a right hand into Haagman's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Haagman's gas tank.
Haagman can't break the clinch.
Cabrera pushes Haagman back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Cabrera has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Haagman is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Cabrera to keep the fight standing.
Haagman is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Cabrera is defending well.
Good body shot from Cabrera.
#BC2#
Cabrera manages to break the clinch.
Haagman looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Herve Cabrera seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Cabrera clinches with his opponent.
#BC2#
Cabrera breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#TD2#
Haagman tries to sprawl but Cabrera drives through with a takedown into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Herve Cabrera 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#
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Cabrera.
Cabrera lands with a right hand.
Jab from Cabrera.
Haagman doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Cabrera counters with a one-two to the body.
Haagman takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Herve Cabrera seems to be getting the better of the standup.#TD2#
Cabrera shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Haagman's guard.
Cabrera controls from within his opponent's guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Haagman seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Haagman working a defensive guard here.
#T1#
Cabrera stays in close to Haagman's body and controls the position.
Haagman wants to stand up but Cabrera is controlling him.
Cabrera 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.
Cabrera is fighting to break Haagman's control of his arms but Haagman is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.#SUB#
Cabrera avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Herve Cabrera has got the better of the ground game so far.
Cabrera trying to control but Haagman is working from the bottom. #T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Cabrera controls from within his opponent's guard. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Cabrera closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Cabrera connects with a body shot.
Cabrera keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Cabrera bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Haagman's head.
Haagman walks into a stiff left hand from Cabrera.
Haagman fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Cabrera avoids it really well and circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Arnold Haagman. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T3#
Haagman misses with a head kick.
Nice shot lands for Cabrera.
Haagman throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #TD2#
Cabrera closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Haagman quickly recovers to half guard.
Cabrera is trying to control the action in half guard but Haagman is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Haagman has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Cabrera is working away from the top position though.
Haagman is refusing to be controlled, as Cabrera sits in half guard. #T4##REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Cabrera shoots for a double leg takedown but Haagman sprawls well. He's pushed Cabrera's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Haagman tries for a takedown but Cabrera sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Arnold Haagman is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Cabrera avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Haagman doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Cabrera counters with a series of strikes. Haagman will be more careful next time no doubt.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Haagman takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Haagman throws a leg kick
and Cabrera counters with a three punch combo that has Haagman backing up. Haagman nods at Cabrera to acknowledge the strikes.
Cabrera lands a nice shot that snaps Haagman's head back.
Cabrera lands a slapping body shot.
Cabrera has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Cabrera jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Haagman takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Cabrera scores with a jab. Haagman acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Herve Cabrera 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#
A decent looking cross lands there for Cabrera.
Haagman tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Cabrera swivels and escapes.
Nice uppercut there from Cabrera.
Jab, jab by Cabrera - just one landing.
Cabrera throws a good cross that connects.
Haagman is trying hard to land a takedown here. Cabrera sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Haagman doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Cabrera connects with a good right hand that stumbles Haagman. Haagman circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Cabrera lands with a hook. Haagman tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Haagman throws a sloppy head kick
and Cabrera counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Cabrera works over Haagman's head and body with a nice combination.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A bone on bone clash there as Cabrera blocks the leg kick.
Haagman misses with a takedown
and Cabrera counters with a one-two to the body.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Arnold Haagman. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Haagman shoots and misses
and Cabrera counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CL2#
Cabrera rushes Haagman and presses him up against the cage.#TD2#
Cabrera works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Haagman is looking to stand back up but Cabrera counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Haagman.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1##REVR#
Haagman trying to control from the bottom.
Cabrera is trying to control the action in half guard but Haagman is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Cabrera stalling. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Cabrera is trying to control. Haagman wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Haagman won't allow Cabrera to pass to mount.
Haagman is doing well to control the position and prevent Cabrera from advancing to side control.
Cabrera seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Haagman does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Haagman tries to kick Cabrera off but Cabrera keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Haagman fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Cabrera checks it well.
Cabrera scores with a crisp jab that stopped Haagman in his tracks.
Cabrera stuffs the takedown.#T3##CL2#
Cabrera darts in and clinches Haagman up against the cage.
A hook to the body from Cabrera.
Cabrera prevents Haagman from breaking the clinch.#TD2#
Cabrera gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Haagman regains guard.
Cabrera stopping the sweep attempt from Haagman.#SUB#
Haagman is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Cabrera slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. #T4#
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Haagman looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Cabrera blocks a head kick by Haagman.
Cabrera cracks a nice hook into Haagman's ribs.
Cabrera lands a jab to the nose.
Nice straight punches there by Cabrera. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Cabrera.
Cabrera wants to clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Herve Cabrera comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Cabrera 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 Radbod Blank scores the fight 27:30
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 27:30
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Herve Cabrera!
A less than humble Herve Cabrera 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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