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Event:
DMMA 101: Johnson vs Outback 2
Date: Apr 24, 2022 |
#R1##CL#
Bright forces Gracie back against the cage and clinches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bright. #TD2#
Gracie jumps guard and drags Bright to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back. #SUB2#
Gracie has his foot on Bright's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Bright works his way back into a safe position though.
Gracie looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Gracie looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Bright in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #SUB2#
Gracie has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Bright can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Gracie is trying to control the position but Bright postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Bright looking to improve position, pressing down on Gracie's thigh with his hand. Gracie seems to be working to lock up a guilotine though... is Bright paying attention? Apparently not! He's locked it up tight! Bright's face has turned purple! Will he tap? Will he! YES! He's tapped! Gracie picked his opening and made it count! Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Anderson Gracie!
An out of breath Anderson Gracie 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:
DMMA 81: Kofel vs Risin
Date: Feb 06, 2022 |
#R1#
Rua lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Bright tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Rua manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Bright fails with an attempt to clinch.
#CL#
Bright closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Bright misses with a short punch on the inside.
Bright misses with a short punch on the inside. #TD2#
Rua has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Bright uses from the top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Rua pushes a forearm under Bright's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Bright is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Semba Rua!
Semba Rua 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:
DMMA 75: Account vs Ignatov
Date: Jan 16, 2022 |
#R1##CL2#
Bright instigates a clinch.
Bright lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Rua backwards.
Rua blocks a punch to the side of the head.
#TD#
Rua decides to pull guard. #SUB#
Rua working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Bright doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Bright manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Rua utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #SUB#
Rua working for a triangle but Bright defends it easily.
Bright working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Bright postures up and lands a big shot to Rua's brow.
Rua wants to sweep here but Bright controlling him for the moment.
Bright working some strikes from top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rua working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Bright.
Bright scoring with some ground and pound. #SUB#
Bright avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Bright working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Bright lands a couple of decent looking shots.#T1#
Bright won't allow Rua to sweep him here. #SUB#
Bright has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Rua to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Bright is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Rua pulls down on the head and he's put Bright to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Semba Rua!
After winning the bout, Semba Rua 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:
DMMA 72: Abarai vs Ekelund
Date: Jan 05, 2022 |
#R1#
Bright keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Navarro.
Bright wants to clinch up but Navarro keeps it at a distance.
Navarro ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Bright tries to clinch there but Navarro circles away.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!#CL2#
Bright closes the distance and clinches.
Navarro gets through Bright's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Bright misses with a punch on the inside.
Bright throws a punch but it's blocked by Navarro.
Bright lands with a short shot to the head.
Bright misses with a punch on the inside.
Bright throws a head punch that misses.
Navarro works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Bright swings away with an uppercut that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bright.
Navarro working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Navarro letting Bright take a breather here.
Navarro 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.
Navarro gets through Bright's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bright's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Navarro blocking some punches.
Navarro scores with a shoulder strike.
Bright misses with a punch on the inside.
A short right from Navarro. #T1#
A shot in the inside from Navarro.
Navarro lands a right hand.
Navarro lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Navarro.
Navarro works on Bright's body with a couple of short punches.
Bright looks winded!
Bright fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bright working aggressively here.
Bright tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A short right from Navarro.
Navarro lands a left hand that snaps the head of Bright backwards.
Navarro lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A short body shot lands from Navarro as the two fighters clinch.
Bright swings away with an uppercut that misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Navarro scores with a nice hook to the head.
Bright misses with a punch on the inside.
Navarro lands a body punch in the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bright.
Bright misses with a short punch on the inside.
Bright swings away with an uppercut that misses.
#BC#
Navarro escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Bright 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.
Bright tries to clinch up
and Navarro counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T2#
Navarro throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Navarro drops Bright with a big left hand! Bright is injured, injured bad! Navarro jumps in and finished him with strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jimmy Navarro! |
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Event:
DMMA 63: Pinkman vs Kofel
Date: Dec 04, 2021 |
#R1##CL#
Bright takes the fight into the clinch.
Scappy Do scores with a knee to the head.
#CUT2#It looks like Desmond Bright has been cut.
Bright has a couple of punches blocked by Scappy Do.
Bright misses with a short punch on the inside.
Scappy Do blocks an uppercut.
Bright fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bright on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Bright misses with the head strike.
Scappy Do looking to throw knees to the head but Bright is blocking nicely.
#TD2#
Scappy Do jumps guard.
Bright trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Bright has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Bright with a nice head shot there.
Scappy Do working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Bright.
Scappy Do preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #SUB2#
Scappy Do has his foot on Bright's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Bright works his way back into a safe position though.
Bright is in close to Scappy Do's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Bright loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Scappy Do avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Bright postures up in Scappy Do's guard and throws a big left but Scappy Do blocks it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bright works over Scappy Do with some ground and pound from guard.#SUB2#
Scappy Do is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Bright defends well.#T1#
Scappy Do preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Bright preventing the sweep.
Bright pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Scappy Do is keeping the position for now.
Scappy Do wants to stand up but Bright is controlling him.
Scappy Do working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Bright.
Bright loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #SUB2#
Scappy Do looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB2#
Scappy Do is looking for a triangle but Bright pushes his legs off easily.
Bright scoring with some ground and pound. #SUB2#
Scappy Do looking for a guillotine here but Bright defends easily.
Bright throws a big elbow that misses. #T2#
Bright postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #ES2#
Scappy Do pushes Bright off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there. #CL#
Bright rushes Scappy Do and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Scappy Do blocks an uppercut.
Bright throws a head punch that misses.
Scappy Do throws a knee to the head but misses.
Bright working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Bright has a couple of punches blocked by Scappy Do.
Bright throws a head punch that misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Scappy Do blocks an uppercut.
Bright misses with some punches.
Knees to the body from Scappy Do.
Bright takes a knee to the side of the body.
Bright is breathing heavily.
Scappy Do with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Scappy Do blocking some punches.
Scappy Do blocking some punches.
#TD2#
Scappy Do jumps guard and drags Bright to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back. #T3#
Bright throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Bright chips away with some ground and pound.#SUB2#
Bright avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Scappy Do has momentary wrist control but Bright slips an elbow through the middle.
Bright scoring with punches to the head and body.
Bright distracts Scappy Do with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Bright preventing the sweep.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bright postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Bright preventing the sweep.
Scappy Do preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Bright throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Scappy Do works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Scappy Do is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB##SU2#
Scappy Do stands up and beckons Bright to join him on the feet. #CL#
Bright instigates a clinch.
Scappy Do putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Bright in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.#T4#
Scappy Do using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Bright has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Scappy Do blocks an uppercut.
Bright misses with the head strike.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bright scores with a shot to the side of Scappy Do's head.
Scappy Do blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Bright tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #TD2#
Scappy Do pulls guard.
Bright throws an elbow that misses. Scappy Do uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Bright's guard. Nice move by Scappy Do!#REVB#
Bright tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Bright striking off his back, scoring a few points.
Bright is striking from the bottom but Scappy Do uses the opportunity to pass into half guard.
Scappy Do blocks the strikes from Bright.
#SU2#
Scappy Do stands up from half guard.
Scappy Do lands a high kick!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Just Fight Scappy Do will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Desmond Bright's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2##CL#
Bright gets a clinch. #TD2#
Scappy Do jumps guard.
Bright makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Bright throwing strikes from guard but Scappy Do blocks nicely.
Bright is in close to Scappy Do's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Bright throws a big right hand that misses.
Scappy Do not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Bright keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Scappy Do's head.#SUB2#
Scappy Do has his foot on Bright's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Bright works his way back into a safe position though.
Bright throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Scappy Do works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Bright throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Scappy Do not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Bright throws a big right hand that misses.
Bright pushing down on Scappy Do's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Scappy Do trying to control from the bottom.
#SUB2#
Scappy Do looking for submissions off his back.
Bright looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Scappy Do with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. #T1#
Scappy Do slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Bright content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Bright throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Scappy Do works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Bright throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Scappy Do works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #SUB2#
Bright got a little sloppy there for a moment and Scappy Do has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Bright has managed to get both his arms back between Scappy Do's legs - danger averted.
Bright trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Bright scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
We've been hearing good reports from Bright'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.
Bright throwing strikes from guard but Scappy Do blocks nicely.
Bright with a nice head shot there.
Scappy Do avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Bright throws a big right hand that misses.
Bright throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #ES2#
The fighters are working up against the cage. Scappy Do manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.#T2#
Scappy Do landing knees to the head.
Bright working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Scappy Do with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Scappy Do landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Still in the clinch, Bright scores with a nice short uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Scappy Do. #TD2#
Scappy Do jumps guard and drags Bright to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Scappy Do is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Bright punching from the bottom.
Bright misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Scappy Do blocks the strikes from Bright.
Bright tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Bright flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
#SUB2#
Scappy Do is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Bright defends it well.
Bright landing rabbit punches to the side of Scappy Do's head. Not doing much damage but still scoring a few points. #T3##SU2#
Scappy Do decides to stand up.
Scappy Do throws a head kick that misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Bright misses the target.#CL#
Bright moves into the clinch.
Bright lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Bright scores with an uppercut up the middle.#TD2#
Scappy Do jumps into guard, dragging Bright to the mat.
Scappy Do looking to hit a scissor sweep but Bright is one step ahead there.
Scappy Do not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Scappy Do is breathing heavily.
Bright content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Scappy Do not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Scappy Do is on top in guard.
#REVB#
Scappy Do trying to control but Bright is working from the bottom.
Bright trying to strike off his back.
Bright throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
#T4##SU2#
Scappy Do stands up and waves to Bright to follow him. #CL#
Scappy Do gets tackled into the cage by Bright. Bright maintains the clinch.
Bright misses with some punches.
Bright pushes Scappy Do back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Scappy Do throws a knee to the head but misses.
Bright misses with the head strike.
Scappy Do lands a knee to the body.
Bright throws a punch but it's blocked by Scappy Do.
Scappy Do tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Bright avoids it.
Scappy Do tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Bright misses with a short punch on the inside.
Bright takes a knee right on the jaw!
Scappy Do looking to throw knees to the head but Bright is blocking nicely.
Bright fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Scappy Do tries to land knees in the clinch but Bright avoids the damage to the body.
Scappy Do blocking some punches.
Bright fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
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 Desmond Bright will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Desmond Bright's cut.
That's time! Bright's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. And we move into the final round!#R3#
Scappy Do throws a head kick but Bright moves out of range.
#CL2#
Scappy Do pushes Bright up against the cage in a clinch.
Scappy Do tries a knee to the head but Bright blocks it.
Scappy Do blocking some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Bright fails to land.
Scappy Do with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Scappy Do blocking some punches.
Scappy Do blocking some punches.
Bright lands a left hand.
Scappy Do misses with a knee strike.
Scappy Do lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Bright misses with a punch on the inside.
Bright scores with a nice hook to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bright misses with some punches.
Scappy Do tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Bright avoids it.
Scappy Do looking to throw knees to the head but Bright is blocking nicely.
Scappy Do blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Scappy Do takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Bright swings wildly with an uppercut but Scappy Do uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bright misses with the head strike.
#T1#
Scappy Do blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Scappy Do tries to land a knee to the head but Bright blocks with his arms.
Bright has a couple of punches blocked by Scappy Do.
#TD2#
Scappy Do ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Scappy Do no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Bright scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Bright scoring with some ground and pound. #SUB2#
Scappy Do looking for a guillotine here but Bright defends easily.
Bright lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Scappy Do is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Bright throwing strikes but missing.
Bright lands a couple of digs.
Scappy Do wants to stand up but Bright is controlling him.
Bright works over Scappy Do with some ground and pound from guard.#T2#
Bright postures up and lands a big shot to Scappy Do's brow. #CUT#It looks like Just Fight Scappy Do has been cut.
Bright postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. #ROC#Scappy Do is rocked!
Just Fight Scappy Do has got the better of the ground game so far.
Bright postures up and lands a big shot to Scappy Do's brow.
Scappy Do is still in real trouble! Can Bright finish him?
Bright makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#SUB2#
Scappy Do looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Bright gets to his feet and stands over Scappy Do, holding his ankles. He dives in with a big left hand that connects! Scappy Do felt that one! Bright unloads more punches and elbows and this one is over! The ref has dived in to save Scappy Do from any more punishment!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:43 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Desmond Bright!
Our winner, Desmond Bright, 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:
TWGC 35 (185lbs, D3): Finals - Round 1
Date: Sep 20, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Desmond Bright! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Josie Saltzman!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Richard Clark and Sam Margolis.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD#
Bright throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Saltzman was covering up waiting for the punch and Bright finishes the takedown easily into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Bright (2) vs (0) Saltzman#SUB2#
Saltzman throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Bright got a little sloppy there for a moment and Saltzman has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Bright has managed to get both his arms back between Saltzman's legs - danger averted.
Bright slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #SUB2#
Saltzman looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bright slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Bright postures up.
#T1##SUB2#
Saltzman is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB#
Bright drops back looking for a leg! Saltzman is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Saltzman manages to kick Bright off! Bright jumps back into Saltzman's guard.
Bright trying to control the position from guard on top but Saltzman is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bright stays in close to Saltzman's body and controls the position.
Bright wants to control from the top but Saltzman keeps moving.
Bright stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Saltzman swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB2#
Saltzman working for a triangle but Bright defends it easily.
#T2#
Bright trying to control the position from guard on top but Saltzman is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bright won't allow Saltzman to sweep him here. #SUB2#
Saltzman is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Saltzman pulls Bright in close to his closed guard and prevents Bright from doing any damage or advancing position.
Bright is looking to advance position but Saltzman has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Bright (2) vs (4) Saltzman
Bright regains half guard.#T3##SUB#
Bright is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Saltzman pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Bright actively working from the bottom here.
Saltzman is trying to control the action in half guard but Bright is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #SUB2#
Saltzman is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Bright sees it coming and defends easily.
Saltzman trying to control the action but Bright is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Bright looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Saltzman looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
#T4#
Bright makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Bright.
Saltzman trying to control but Bright is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Bright is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB#
Bright is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Saltzman defends well.#SUB#
Bright is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Saltzman is aware though and is defending well.#T5#
Saltzman trying to control but Bright is working from the bottom.
Saltzman passes into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bright is refusing to be controlled, as Saltzman sits in half guard. #SUB2#
Bright is defending against the submission attempts here by Saltzman.
Bright tries to get to full guard but Saltzman has control of the leg. #T6#
Saltzman wants to free his trapped foot but Bright is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Bright is trying to control but can't.
#SUB#
Bright looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Saltzman is working for a submission of some sort.
#SUB#
Bright looking for submissions off his back.#T7#
Saltzman is just content to waste time from the top position. Bright takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard. #SUB#
Bright is looking for a triangle but Saltzman pushes his legs off easily.
Bright keeping moving, preventing Saltzman from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Bright throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Saltzman escapes and throws Bright's legs to the side, diving into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Bright (2) vs (7) Saltzman
Saltzman wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bright keeps working. #T8#
Bright is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Saltzman's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.#SUB#
Bright looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Bright looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Bright is in trouble now - Saltzman has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Bright (2) vs (10) Saltzman
Bright is looking to get to half guard.
Bright wants to control but Saltzman is having none of it.#T9#
Bright is trying desperately to improve position.
Saltzman trying to control but Bright is having none of it. #SUB2#
Saltzman is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Bright has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Bright is looking to improve his position but Saltzman isn't that keen on the idea.
Bright knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Saltzman on the ground.#T10#
Bright controls the position.
Saltzman trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Bright is looking to get to half guard.#SUB2#
Saltzman goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Bright is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bright (4) vs (10) Saltzman
Saltzman trying to control the position.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Saltzman holds on and takes a little breather.
Bright won't allow Saltzman to sweep him here. #T11#
Bright stays in close to Saltzman's body and controls the position.
Bright tries to free his leg and advance position but Saltzman is retaining full guard.
Bright looking to sit in guard and control but Saltzman gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bright (4) vs (12) Saltzman#SUB#
Bright is looking for a triangle here but Saltzman uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Bright (4) vs (15) Saltzman
Bright tries to get back to half guard but can't.
You can see the frustration on Bright's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Bright is trying to improve his position.#T12##SUB2#
Saltzman tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Saltzman has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Bright is looking to reverse the position.
Saltzman wants to control but Bright is keeping him busy. #SUB2#
Saltzman is trying to get an arm triangle but Bright is defending well.
Bright regains half guard.#T13##SUB2#
Saltzman is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Bright is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Saltzman seems to be looking for submissions.
Bright tries to get to full guard but Saltzman has control of the leg. #SUB#
Bright is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Saltzman pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Saltzman is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Bright doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Saltzman. #T14##SUB2#
Saltzman 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.
Bright is trying to control but can't.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Bright is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Saltzman pulls his head out easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Saltzman wins on points by 15 to 4.
Josie Saltzman 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 35 (185lbs, D3): Las Vegas Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Sep 11, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Desmond Bright! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Chie Satonaka!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Wesley Smith and Tiny Johnson.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Bright clinches. #TD#
Bright has picked Satonaka up - he's going for a ride! Bright dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Bright (2) vs (0) Satonaka#SUB#
Bright seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Satonaka is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Desmond Bright!
An out of breath Desmond Bright 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:
DMMA 9: Jurisic vs Pinks
Date: May 15, 2021 |
#R1##TD#
Bright scores with a takedown into Yoshida's guard.
Bright trying to control the position from guard on top but Yoshida is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bright passes Yoshida's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Yoshida wants to get back to full guard.
Bright wants to take a breather but Yoshida is having none of it.
Yoshida looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Bright is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Yoshida has managed to free his arm - good work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Yoshida tries to roll over but Bright keeps him under control.#T1#
Yoshida is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Bright jumps into side control!
Bright trying to control the action but Yoshida is working from the bottom.
Yoshida tries to bench press Bright off him but Bright keeps the position.
Bright avoids the strikes from the bottom by Yoshida.
Yoshida is looking to reverse the position.
Yoshida is still trying to improve position.#SUB#
Bright swings around for an armbar but Yoshida sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Bright's guard.#SUB#
Bright is looking for a triangle but Yoshida pushes his legs off easily.
Yoshida throwing strikes from guard but Bright blocks nicely. #T2#
Bright has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Yoshida missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #SUB#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Bright is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Yoshida defends well.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Yoshida accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #SUB#
Bright looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Yoshida has picked Bright up and slammed him! Bright can't keep hold of the triangle and Yoshida manages to pass to side control!
Yoshida wants to control but Bright is keeping him busy.
Bright is trying to control Yoshida's posture but Yoshida avoids it. #T3#
Yoshida throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Bright is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Yoshida controls the position.
Bright tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Yoshida wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Yoshida working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Bright tries to bench press Yoshida off him but Yoshida keeps the position.
Yoshida trying to control the position but Bright is working away.
Bright is looking for a sweep.
Yoshida cracks Bright with an elbow. That is naaassty.#T4#
Bright manages to work his way to half guard, despite Yoshida's best efforts.#SUB2#
Bright is defending against the submission attempts here by Yoshida.
Yoshida throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Bright regains full guard. Nicely done.
Bright is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Yoshida in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Yoshida chips away with some ground and pound.
Yoshida is looking to work some ground and pound but Bright has wrist control.#SUB#
Bright working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Yoshida doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Yoshida 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.
A close round but Takahiro Yoshida will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2##TD2#
Yoshida throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Bright tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Yoshida is in Bright's guard.
Bright trying to keep a closed guard but Yoshida is proving a slippery customer.
Bright 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.
Bright avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Yoshida throwing strikes but missing.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Bright is on top in guard.
#REVR#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yoshida is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Yoshida seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Bright does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T1#
Bright slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Bright is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Bright utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #SUB#
Yoshida got a little sloppy there for a moment and Bright has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Yoshida has managed to get both his arms back between Bright's legs - danger averted.
Yoshida has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Yoshida throwing strikes from guard but Bright blocks nicely. #SUB#
Bright isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Yoshida stacks Bright 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 Yoshida!
Yoshida throwing strikes but missing, from side control. #T2#
Yoshida misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Yoshida tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Yoshida moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Yoshida has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Yoshida wants to control but Bright is keeping him busy.
Sloppy strikes there by Yoshida.
Yoshida is looking to take a break and control but Bright is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB2#
Yoshida is trying to get an arm triangle but Bright is defending well. #T3#
You can see the frustration on Bright's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Yoshida gets to mount! Bright was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Bright really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Bright on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Bright tries to get out of the position.
Yoshida wants to control the pace but Bright is squirming around nicely.
Bright is in all sorts of trouble here.
#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.
Bright wants to hold on but Yoshida pushes him away.#SUB2#
Yoshida working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Bright really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Yoshida looking to ground and pound but Bright is blocking nicely.
Yoshida thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Bright regains half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bright works his way to full guard. Good work.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Takahiro Yoshida 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#
Yoshida shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.#TD#
Bright 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.
Yoshida 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.
Bright wants to pass the guard but Yoshida is keeping the position.#SUB2#
Yoshida had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Bright defends it easily.
Bright wants to pass the guard but Yoshida is keeping the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bright is working hard here to advance position.#T1##SUB2#
Yoshida looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Bright trying to control but Yoshida is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Yoshida is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Bright is aware though and is defending well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Yoshida keeping full guard, as Bright tries to pass.
Bright wants to control from the top but Yoshida keeps moving.
Bright controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Yoshida keeping moving, preventing Bright from controlling successfully.
Bright has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Bright sitting in guard, not really doing much.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Yoshida is on top in guard.
#REVB#
Yoshida sitting in guard here, content to control.
Bright utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Yoshida advances to half guard.
Bright is looking to improve his position.
#T3#
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Yoshida in particular looking to stall.
Takahiro Yoshida has got the better of the ground game so far.
Yoshida scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Yoshida trying to control from half guard but Bright is working away.
Bright is trying to maintain the position but Yoshida is very close to passing his half guard.
Bright tries to roll over but Yoshida keeps him under control.
Yoshida missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Bright wants to control but Yoshida is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
The fighters are battling for position here. Bright manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #SUB#
Bright has his foot on Yoshida's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Yoshida works his way back into a safe position though.
Yoshida wants to control from the top but Bright keeps moving. #SUB#
Bright working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Yoshida doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Yoshida manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Desmond Bright has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#SUB#
Bright is looking for a triangle but Yoshida pushes his legs off easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Yoshida pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bright is keeping the position for now. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#CL#
Yoshida gets tackled into the cage by Bright. Bright maintains the clinch.
Bright is defending well against a takedown attempt.
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 Desmond Bright.
I think Yoshida 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 Phil Schofield scores the fight 28:29
Judge James Glass scores the fight 28:29
Judge William Gold scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Takahiro Yoshida! |
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Event:
CWMMA: The Last Ride
Date: Apr 17, 2021 |
#R1#
Bright fails with the takedown
and Uchida makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Bright misses with a takedown
and Uchida counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Horrible takedown attempt by Bright or perhaps it was just good defense by Uchida, which made it look bad.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Desmond Bright. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bright looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Uchida was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Bright dives in and grabs Uchida's left leg, looking for a takedown. Uchida pushes down on Bright's head and hops out.
Bright shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Uchida as he avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Horrible takedown attempt by Bright or perhaps it was just good defense by Uchida, which made it look bad.
Bright has his takedown stuffed
and Uchida counters with a big head kick but Bright shrugs it off.
Uchida throws a shot to the body.
#T1#
Bright shoots in looking for a takedown. Uchida tries to sprawl out of it but Bright keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Uchida manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Uchida appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Bright closes the distance and clinches up with Uchida, looking for a takedown. Bright pushes Uchida against the cage but Uchida circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Bright fails to land the takedown.
Uchida connects with a leg kick.
A head kick misses from Uchida. #CL#
Bright moves into the clinch.
Uchida misses with a knee strike.
Uchida tries to land a knee to the head but Bright blocks with his arms.
Uchida using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Bright has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Uchida tries to land a knee to the head but Bright blocks with his arms.
#TD#
Bright ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Bright no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Uchida showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #SUB#
Bright is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Uchida is aware though and is defending well.
Bright keeping moving, preventing Uchida from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Uchida avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Bright not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Uchida is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Uchida stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bright swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB#
Bright is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #T3#
Uchida trying to control but Bright is working from the bottom.
Bright being controlled here, momentarily. #SUB#
Bright is looking for a triangle but Uchida pushes his legs off easily.
Uchida stays in close to Bright's body and controls the position.
Uchida trying to control but Bright is working from the bottom.
Uchida controls from within his opponent's guard. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD#
Bright drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Uchida throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Shigeru Uchida is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T4#
No luck for Bright with that takedown attempt.
Bright throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Uchida's waist but Uchida gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Bright off to one side.
Bright fails with a takedown attempt.
Uchida only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Bright misses with a takedown attempt
and Uchida counters with a leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bright goes for a double leg but Uchida avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Uchida continues to drive forward.
Uchida connects with a nasty looking knee right to Bright's face.
Uchida tries to land a knee to the head but Bright blocks with his arms.
Bright takes a knee right on the jaw!
Uchida lands a knee to the head.
Uchida utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Shigeru Uchida dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Bright shoots in looking for a takedown. Uchida tries to sprawl out of it but Bright keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Uchida manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Uchida appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Uchida moves forwards but Bright connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Uchida circles away from the clinch attempt
and Uchida counters with a head kick. That will keep Bright thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Uchida tries to land a leg kick but Bright saw it coming and moves away.
Bright looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Uchida scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Bright shoots and misses
and Uchida makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Bright really felt that one!
Bright fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Uchida avoids it really well and circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Desmond Bright. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Bright takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Bright closes the distance and clinches up with Uchida, looking for a takedown. Bright pushes Uchida against the cage but Uchida circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Uchida has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Bright misses with a body shot.
Bright tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Uchida makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Desmond Bright seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Uchida throws a leg kick which misses Bright's front leg but catches the back leg as Bright tries to avoid it.
Uchida stuffs the takedown.
Bright tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Uchida counters with a low kick, right behind Bright 's knee. #TD#
Bright looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T2#
Uchida is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Uchida is still trying to improve position.
Uchida trying to control from the bottom.
#SUB#
Bright seems to be working for a kimura but Uchida defends the submission attempt.
Bright uses his free foot to push down on Uchida's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Uchida.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Uchida gets back to half guard.#T3#
Bright is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! #SUB#
Bright goes for an armbar but Uchida turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Uchida.
Uchida passes Bright's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Uchida performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Bright tries to roll over but Uchida keeps him under control.
Bright won't allow Uchida to pass to mount.
Bright works his way to full guard. Good work.#T4#
Bright can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Uchida controls the pace.
Uchida trying to control the position from guard on top but Bright is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Shigeru Uchida has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB#
Bright looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Uchida postures up.
Uchida's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Uchida advances to half guard.
Bright is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Bright wants to control but Uchida is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Well, if Uchida 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.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bright moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#SUB#
Bright looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Shigeru Uchida 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#
Bright has his takedown stuffed
and Uchida counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Bright tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Uchida swivels and escapes.
Uchida tries a quick counter leg kick but Bright is wise to it.
Uchida stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Uchida wants it to stay on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Desmond Bright. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bright tries to clinch up.#CL#
Bright fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Uchida, pushing him back against the cage.
Uchida gets underhooks to prevent Bright's takedown attempt.
Uchida throws a knee to the head but misses.
Uchida tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Uchida putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Bright in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bright takes a knee right on the jaw!
Bright tries for a takedown but Uchida manages to get underhooks.
Uchida with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Bright tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
A short left from Uchida.
Uchida lands a right hand. #T1#
Uchida misses with a knee strike.
Bright tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Bright has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Uchida is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Uchida with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Bright is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Uchida is defending well.
Bright fails to pull guard.
Uchida unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Uchida with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Shigeru Uchida seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Uchida with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
#BC2#
Uchida pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Uchida fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Bright.
Bright fails with the takedown
and Uchida counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Bright gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Uchida counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena. #T2#
Uchida throws a sloppy head kick and Bright moves out of range easily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A head kick misses from Uchida.
Bright closes the distance and clinches up with Uchida, looking for a takedown. Bright pushes Uchida against the cage but Uchida circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Bright throws an off balance right hand
and Uchida counters with an inside leg kick.
Bright shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Uchida as he jumps to the side.
Bright misses with a takedown attempt
and Uchida counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Nice takedown defense from Uchida. No joy for Bright on that attempt.
Bright takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
An inside leg kick lands from Uchida.
Bright is trying hard to land a takedown here. Uchida sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Bright tries for a takedown but Uchida sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.#T3#
Uchida scores with a leg kick.
Bright will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Uchida lands a right hook to the body.
Shigeru Uchida seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Uchida throws a head kick that Bright semi-blocks.
Shigeru Uchida is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Bright fails with the takedown
and Uchida counters with an outside leg kick.
Uchida connects with a leg kick.
Bright fails with a takedown attempt.
Uchida slaps away a takedown attempt from Bright, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Uchida follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Uchida uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bright.#T4#
Bright throws a poor cross that misses
and Uchida counters with a solid body kick. #CL#
Bright has taken the fight to the clinch.
Uchida misses with a knee strike.
Bright has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Uchida is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Desmond Bright has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Uchida with a knee to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bright tries for a takedown but Uchida manages to get underhooks.
Uchida using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Bright has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Bright is trying to pull guard but Uchida has him pressed against the cage.
Uchida lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Bright is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Bright wants to take the fight to the mat but Uchida manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Bright doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Uchida connects with a nasty looking knee right to Bright's face.
Bright misses with a hook from the clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Shigeru Uchida comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Uchida 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 Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 26:30
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 26:30
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Shigeru Uchida!
A very excited looking Shigeru Uchida 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:
ACA 19: Bright vs Keita
Date: Mar 19, 2021 |
#R1##TD#
Bright closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Keita did well to prevent Bright getting side control.#SUB#
Bright is trying to work for a kimura but Keita is defending well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bright trying to control from half guard but Keita is working away.
Keita is trying to stand up here but Bright is controlling him well. #SUB#
Bright is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Keita sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB#
Bright 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.
Bright is pressing down on Keita's thigh, looking to free his foot. Keita is holding on for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Keita looks like he's trying to stand up.
Bright wants to pass to mount but Keita is defending the position.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Bright in particular looking to stall.#T1##SUB#
Bright is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Keita has managed to free his arm - good work.
Keita wants to get back to his feet.#SUB#
Bright is looking for a kimura but Keita is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Bright to get the leverage.
Bright performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #SUB#
Bright wants to work for an arm triangle but Keita is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Bright is trying to control. Keita wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #SUB#
Bright is working for a kimura but Keita is defending it quite comfortably.
Keita is concentrating on defense, preventing Bright from advancing position. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Bright is keen to just control but Keita is a slippery customer.
Bright wants to pass the guard but Keita is defending well.
Keita tries to kick Bright off but Bright keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. #SUB#
Bright is looking for a kimura here.
#SUB#
Bright is looking for a kimura here.
#SUB#
Bright is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Keita sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB#
Bright 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.
Bright has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Bright is looking for a kimura here.
#T3##SUB#
Bright seems to be looking for submissions.
#SUB#
Bright is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Keita doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Bright.
Bright seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Bright is trying to control. Keita wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #SUB#
Bright wants to work for an arm triangle but Keita is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Keita won't allow Bright to pass to mount. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Bright trying to control the action but Keita is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Bright is looking for a kimura here.
#SUB#
Bright is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Bright perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Bright has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. #SUB#
Bright working for a submission but Keita is keeping him at bay.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Keita tries to hold on but Bright pushes him away. #SUB#
Bright is working for a guillotine from mount but Keita frees his head quite easily.
#SUB#
Bright with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Desmond Bright dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Bright fails with the takedown.
Keita stuffs the takedown.
Bright ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Keita moves away.#TD#
Bright decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Keita has one foot on Bright's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Keita scores with a jab to the head.
A nice combination there by Keita.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#CL#
Bright forces Keita back against the cage and clinches.#TD#
Bright jumps into guard, dragging Keita to the mat.
Keita is looking to stand up but Bright won't let him. #SUB#
Bright working for a triangle but Keita defends it easily.
#SUB#
Bright looking for a guillotine here but Keita defends easily.
#SUB#
Keita got a little sloppy there for a moment and Bright has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Keita has managed to get both his arms back between Bright's legs - danger averted.
Bright is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Keita can do to turn this around?#T1#
Bright manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Keita manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Bright passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Keita prevents Bright from improving position.
Bright is working hard here to advance position.
Keita is not content to let Bright control the position.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet. #SUB#
Bright is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Keita knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SUB#
Bright looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #T2##SUB#
Bright is trying to get an arm triangle but Keita is defending well. #SUB#
Bright is trying to get an arm triangle but Keita is defending well.
You can see the frustration on Keita's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Keita is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Bright is staying active.
Bright happy to just control the position for now.
Bright has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#SUB#
Bright looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #T3##SUB#
Bright is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Keita has escaped the position, nice work there. #SUB#
Bright thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Bright prevents Keita from escaping the position.#SUB#
Bright is trying to get an arm triangle but Keita is defending well. #SUB#
Bright tries for a kimura but Keita is defending well.
Bright wants to control but Keita is keeping him busy. #SUB#
Bright looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#SUB#
Bright is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Keita has escaped the position, nice work there. #SUB#
Bright thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #SUB#
Bright is trying to get an arm triangle but Keita is defending well.
Bright working away.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Keita prevents Bright from moving into mount. #SUB#
Bright wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Keita, who protects the arm well. #SUB#
Bright tries for a kimura but Keita is defending well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Desmond Bright 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.#R3#
Keita looks to land a combination. Bright sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.#CUT2#It looks like Desmond Bright has been cut.
Sloppy strikes from Keita. Those never looked like landing. #CL#
Bright moves into the clinch successfully.
#TD#
Bright pulls guard successfully.
#SUB#
Bright is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Keita must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Bright not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Keita is looking to stand up but Bright won't let him. #SUB#
Bright is looking for a triangle but Keita pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB#
Bright escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Keita gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Keita avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Bright is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#T1#
Keita wants to stand and escape but instead Bright has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVR#
Bright sitting in guard here, content to control.
Keita wants to get back to his feet but Bright is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Bright wants to pass the guard but Keita is keeping the position.
Bright trying to control but Keita is working from the bottom.
Bright sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Keita's guard.
Bright tries to pass to full mount but Keita defends it.
Bright stops Keita from getting back to his feet.
Keita is refusing to be controlled, as Bright sits in half guard.
Keita wants to get back to his feet.
#T2##SUB#
Bright seems to be looking for submissions.
Bright trying to mount his opponent but Keita defends it. #SUB#
Bright is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Keita has managed to free his arm - good work.
Keita is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.#SUB#
Bright is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Keita defends it well. #SUB#
Bright is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#SUB#
Keita is defending against the submission attempts here by Bright.
#SUB#
Bright is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Keita doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Bright. #T3#
Keita is trying to stand back up but Bright is controlling him
#SUB#
Bright seems to be looking for submissions.
#SUB#
Bright is looking for a kimura but Keita is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Bright to get the leverage. #SUB#
Bright is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Keita doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Bright. #SUB#
Bright is working for a kimura but Keita is defending it quite comfortably.
Keita wants to get back to his feet.
#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.
Keita is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Bright tries to pass the half guard into mount. Keita knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Bright seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Keita does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #SUB#
Bright wants to work for an arm triangle but Keita is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB#
Bright wants to work for an arm triangle but Keita is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB#
Bright 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.
Keita is trying to stand back up but Bright is controlling him
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Desmond Bright clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Desmond Bright's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R4#
Keita fails to land with a series of punches.
#TD#
Bright fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Keita to the ground. Bright is now in Keita's guard.#SUB#
Bright thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Bright wants to control from the top but Keita keeps moving.
Bright stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Keita swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB#
Bright thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Bright postures up.
Keita keeping moving, preventing Bright from controlling successfully.
Bright works a leg free and moves into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Keita is staying active underneath Bright, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Keita wants to get back to full guard.
Keita is trying to maintain the position but Bright is very close to passing his half guard.
Bright works his foot free and advances to mount. #T1##SUB#
Bright is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Keita is surviving well by controlling Bright's body position as best he can. #SUB#
Bright is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Keita has managed to escape the submission attempt.
#SUB#
Keita defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Bright. #SUB#
Bright jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Keita manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Keita pushes Bright away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Bright gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.#SUB#
Bright wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Keita, who protects the arm well. #SUB#
Bright is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Keita is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#SUB#
Bright thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #SUB#
Bright tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SUB#
Bright is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Keita has escaped the position, nice work there.
You can see the frustration on Keita's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#SUB#
Bright working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #T3##SUB#
Bright is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Keita has escaped the position, nice work there.
A lull in the action here as Bright stalls from top position.
Keita wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!#SUB#
Bright tries for a kimura but Keita is defending well.
Bright is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Keita's shoulder. That is not cool. #SUB#
Bright is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Keita has escaped the position, nice work there. #SUB#
Bright working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #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.#SUB#
Bright is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Keita knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Keita is looking for a sweep.#SUB#
Bright tries for a kimura but Keita is defending well. #SUB#
Bright tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Bright has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Keita seems a little lost for a moment, as Bright dominates the positioning.
Keita can't do much from the bottom here.
Keita prevents Bright from moving into mount.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Desmond Bright had his way with Abdullah Keita in that round.
The cut man is working on Desmond Bright's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R5##CL#
Bright takes the fight into the clinch. #TD#
Bright has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Keita uses from the top position.
Bright on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Bright tries to get out of the position.#SUB#
Bright working for a triangle but Keita defends it easily.
#SUB#
Bright has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Keita can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SU2#
Keita gets to his feet - Bright follows without any prompting.
Keita feints a jab promting Bright to slip. Keita then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Bright slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Keita throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Keita lands a lovely overhand right.
Keita looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Keita misses with a jab, cross combination.
Bright slips a jab and a cross from Keita.
Keita is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#TD#
Bright fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Keita to the ground. Bright is now in Keita's guard.
Bright passes into half guard. #T1##SUB#
Bright is looking for a kimura here.
Desmond Bright overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Bright is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Keita!
Bright controlling the pace for now. #SUB#
Bright is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Keita to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Keita shrugs it off. #SUB#
Bright is working for a guillotine from mount but Keita frees his head quite easily.
#SUB#
Bright has hold of Keita's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Keita manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Bright works his way to his opponent's back.
#T2#
Keita is trying to stand back up. #SUB#
Bright is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Keita defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Bright keeps control of the position as Keita tries to break free.
#SUB#
Bright has the hooks in and he's looking for a rear naked choke here. Keita is defending well but eventually Bright manages to get an arm under the chin and he's locked on the RNC! Keita has no choice but to tap now! He does! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:54 of round 5, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Desmond Bright!
Desmond Bright 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:
ACA 15: Bastard vs Cisse
Date: Feb 19, 2021 |
#R1##TD#
Bright bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Toledo tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck.
Toledo wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
Bright takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Bright can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Toledo is looking to escape.
Bright will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#SUB#
Bright goes for an armbar but Toledo turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Toledo. #SUB#
Bright looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Toledo passes into half guard.
Toledo tries to pass the half guard into mount. Bright knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #T1##SUB2#
Toledo is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Bright has managed to free his arm - good work.
Bright is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Toledo's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Toledo's back!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Bright is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Toledo tries to escape but Bright has the hooks in and won't let him break free. #SUB#
Bright has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Toledo has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Toledo wants to escape the position.
#T2##SUB#
Bright is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Bright controls the action.#SUB#
Bright looking for the choke from the back. #SUB#
Toledo fending off the submission attempt from Bright. #SUB#
Toledo showing good submission defense here.
#SUB#
Bright has his opponent's back and is working for the choke. #T3#
Toledo wants to get back to his feet. #SUB#
Bright patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Toledo is trying to get back to his feet but Bright has full control of the position and if anything, Toledo has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Bright doesn't have the hooks in and Toledo manages to turn into his guard.
#SUB#
Bright is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Toledo trying to control the position from guard on top but Bright is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T4#
Toledo won't allow Bright to sweep him here.
Toledo wants to stand but Bright is controlling his posture from full guard.
Toledo advances position into side control!
Toledo throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bright looking for a sweep but Toledo has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Bright working to try and regain half guard.
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 Desmond Bright will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2##TD#
Bright shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.#SUB#
Bright is looking for a kimura here.
#SUB#
Bright is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Toledo has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB#
Bright is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Toledo sees it coming and defends easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#ES2#
Toledo pushes Bright off and gets back to his feet.#CL#
Bright closes the distance and pushes Toledo back into the cage.
Bright keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Toledo's efforts to push away.#T1##BC2#
Toledo breaks from the clinch.
#TD#
Bright fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Toledo sprawls well initially but Bright persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Bright wants to control but Toledo is keeping him busy.
Bright looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #SUB#
Bright is looking for a kimura here.
#SUB#
Bright is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Toledo is trying to stand.
#T2##SUB#
Bright is working for a kimura but Toledo is defending it quite comfortably.
Toledo is looking to control Bright's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Toledo avoid being mounted?
Toledo makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Toledo.
Bright wants to control from the top but Toledo keeps moving.
Bright tries to free his leg and advance position but Toledo is retaining full guard.
Toledo wants to get back to his feet but Bright is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #T3#
Bright trying to control the position from guard on top but Toledo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#TD#
Bright looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Toledo!
Bright trying to control the action but Toledo is working from the bottom.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Toledo wants to get back to his feet.
Toledo is not content to let Bright control the position.
Toledo manages to work his way to half guard, despite Bright's best efforts.#T4#
Toledo won't allow Bright to pass to mount. #SUB#
Bright is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Toledo doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Bright.
Bright stops Toledo from getting back to his feet.
Bright trying to mount his opponent but Toledo defends it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bright wants to lay and pray for a moment but Toledo keeps working. #SUB#
Bright looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Desmond Bright dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Bright swings for the body but Toledo moves out of range.
Toledo throws a shot to the body.
Bright ducks under a wild hook from Toledo.
Bright shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Toledo but Toledo pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Toledo lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Toledo throws out a loose jab but Bright uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bright misses the shot to the body.
Toledo moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Bright seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.#TD#
Toledo gets caught flat footed, as Bright shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Toledo keeping moving, preventing Bright from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Toledo looking for a guillotine here but Bright defends easily.
#SUB2#
Toledo working for a triangle but Bright defends it easily.
Toledo wants to stand up but Bright is controlling him.
Desmond Bright overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T1##ES2#
The fighters are working up against the cage. Toledo manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Bright fails to pull guard.
Toledo is pressed up against the cage. Bright has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Toledo down to the mat. Toledo avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Desmond Bright. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Bright changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Toledo looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Toledo throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Toledo changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Toledo misses with a combination
and Bright counters with a nice uppercut.
Toledo misses with a double jab
#TD#
and Bright counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. #T2##SUB#
Bright is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Toledo is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Bright's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Bright's back!
Toledo takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Bright tries to break free.
#SUB2#
Toledo tightening his grip on Bright, looking for the choke. #SUB2#
Toledo working for a choke but Bright is defending well. #SUB2#
Toledo working for a choke but Bright is defending well. #T3#
Bright just looking to survive in the bad position.
Toledo is trying to stick to Bright's back but Bright is turning into Toledo. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Toledo's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Bright.
Mike Toledo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bright looking to pass the guard.
Toledo is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. #T4#
Bright trying to control the position from guard on top but Toledo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Toledo can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Bright controls the pace.
Bright trying to control but Toledo is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Toledo escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Bright gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Bright wants to pass the guard but Toledo is keeping the position.
Toledo wants to stand up but Bright is controlling him.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mike Toledo comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Bright 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 Steven Brown scores the fight 29:28
Judge James Glass scores the fight 29:28
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Desmond Bright!
Desmond Bright decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 11, 2020 |
#R1#
Bright tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Byers swivels and escapes.#CL2#
Bright moves into the clinch successfully.
Bright on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Bright looking for a takedown.
Byers is looking to break free of the clinch but Bright has double underhooks.
Byers throws a knee to the head but misses.
Bright looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#BC#
Byers manages to break the clinch.
Byers scores with a head kick.
Byers throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Byers leaves Bright with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Matt Byers has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Desmond Bright.
Byers stuffs the takedown.
A slapping leg kick lands for Byers.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice sprawl there from Byers as Bright shoots in.
Byers scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Bright looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Byers bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Byers scores with a leg kick.
#T1#
Bright shoots in but Byers avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Bright misses with a takedown attempt - Byers sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.#CL2#
Bright moves into range and clinches up with Byers.
Byers throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.#BC#
Byers breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Byers leaves Bright with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Byers fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Bright.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Byers is trying to break the clinch but Bright is controlling him.#BC#
Byers's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Byers slips under a jab from Bright.#T2##CL2#
Bright gets a clinch.
Byers wants to get back to striking at distance but Bright won't allow it.
#TD2#
Bright manages to pull guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Byers trying to control the position from guard on top but Bright is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Byers is looking to pass into half guard but Bright pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Bright is in guard.#REVB#
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!#SUB2#
Bright drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Bright jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Byers is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#SUB2#
Bright drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Bright jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Bright showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #SUB2#
Bright 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. #T3#
Bright wants to control from the top but Byers keeps moving.
Bright passes into half guard.
Bright is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Byers!
Bright controlling the pace for now.
Byers knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Bright on the ground.#SUB2#
Bright working for a guillotine from mount but Byers is in no mood to give up. #SUB2#
Bright is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Byers is surviving well by controlling Bright's body position as best he can. #T4##SUB2#
Bright goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Byers is on top in guard.
#SUB2#
Byers wants to stand up, so he's looking to wriggle free of Bright's closed guard. He's half up but Bright has locked on to an arm! Uh oh! Bright pivots and extends the arm, Byers falls face first to the mat and taps??... does he?? YES! He's tapping! Excellent counter grappling there by Bright! Well done that man!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Desmond Bright!
Desmond Bright decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 03, 2020 |
#R1#
Hazid throws a body kick that misses. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Bright is working for takedown but Hazid is calmly controlling the position for now.
Hazid trying to control the position but instead, Bright has worked for underhooks and has pushed Hazid into the cage.
Hazid wants to stall.
Hazid is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
#TD2#
Bright gets control of Hazid's arms and successfully pulls guard. Bright will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Bright is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Hazid is aware though and is defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hazid stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bright swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Bright is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB2#
Bright has his foot on Hazid's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Hazid works his way back into a safe position though.
Hazid has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SUB2#
Bright throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#T1##SUB2#
Bright is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Hazid is aware though and is defending well.
Bright manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Hazid manages to get himself to full guard.
Bright won't allow Hazid to sweep him here. #SUB2#
Bright thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Bright wants to control from the top but Hazid keeps moving. #SUB2#
Bright drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Bright jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Bright trying to control the position from guard on top but Hazid is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hazid is looking to sweep but instead, Bright has passed into half guard.
#T2#
Bright prevents Hazid from improving his position.#SUB2#
Bright is trying to work for a kimura but Hazid is defending well.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Bright in particular looking to stall.
Hazid is not content to let Bright control the position.
Hazid wants to sweep but Bright has passed to side control!
Bright advances to mount. #SUB2#
Bright working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet. #SUB2#
Hazid is flailing around, obviously not happy about being mounted. Bright locks hold of one of his arms and spins for an armbar. He's got it! Hazid is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Desmond Bright!
A very excited looking Desmond Bright 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:
TWGC 32 (205lbs, D4): Amsterdam Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Oct 26, 2020 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Desmond Bright! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Antero Aalto!
The judges for this bout are Paul Aken, Wagner Zegers and Radbod Blank.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Bright tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #TD#
Bright bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Bright (4) vs (0) Aalto#SUB#
Bright is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Aalto knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Aalto is not content to let Bright control the position.
Aalto struggling a bit here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aalto tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Aalto manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bright (4) vs (2) Aalto#SUB#
Bright with the active half guard here but Aalto passes nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Bright (4) vs (5) Aalto#T1#
Bright can't do much from the bottom here.
Aalto controlling the position.
Bright tries to control but end up mounted... ooooh, that's bad. Score +2 for reaching mount: Bright (4) vs (7) Aalto
Aalto prevents Bright from getting the reversal.
Aalto takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#SUB2#
Aalto has control of Bright's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Bright regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Aalto wants to take Bright's back here but Bright is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
#T2#
Aalto trying to control but Bright is having none of it.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Aalto looking to control and managing it successfully.
Aalto trying to control but he's not successful this time. #SUB2#
Aalto moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Bright has worked his arm free - good work by Bright!
Aalto trying to control the action but Bright is working from the bottom. #T3#
Bright is trying to get back to half guard.
Bright on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Bright tries to get out of the position.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Aalto tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Bright tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Aalto presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Bright (4) vs (9) Aalto
Bright is in all sorts of trouble here.
#SUB2#
Aalto looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Bright tries to get back to half guard but can't. #T4#
Bright wants to control but Aalto is having none of it.
Aalto moves to back control. Score +3 for taking back: Bright (4) vs (12) Aalto
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bright is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Aalto.
#SUB2#
Aalto sinks in the hooks and is looking for the choke. He's got it! Bright taps out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Antero Aalto!
Antero Aalto really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Finnish Elite Extreme Science logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty. |
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