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Event:
GC 453: Simmons VS Chambers
Date: Aug 20, 2022 |
#R1#
Daddy gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Morino counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Daddy thinking. #CL2#
Morino closes the distance and pushes Daddy back into the cage.
Daddy takes a shot to the head.
Morino lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Morino scores with a shot to the side of Daddy's head.
Daddy drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Morino gets the underhooks and prevents it.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch. #BC2#
Morino escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Daddy fails with the takedown
and Morino counters with a left and a right that stings Daddy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Big Daddy. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Good standup being displayed there by Morino as he connects with a hook.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nice shot by Morino.
Morino is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Morino lands the left hand.#T1#
No luck for Daddy with that takedown attempt.
Daddy has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.#TD#
Daddy closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Morino did well to prevent Daddy getting side control.
Morino kicks Daddy off and gets back to his feet.
Left hook, right uppercut from Morino.
Daddy shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Morino counters with a lovely straight right hand!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Daddy has his takedown stuffed
and Morino connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Daddy shoots in but Morino avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Daddy misses with a takedown attempt
and Morino counters with a left and a right that stings Daddy. #T2#
Daddy has his takedown stuffed
and Morino counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Morino lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Daddy at a distance.
Daddy fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Morino avoids it really well and circles away.
Morino lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Daddy misses with a takedown attempt
and Morino counters with a two punch combo.
Bobby Morino is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Morino scores with a shot to the body.
Morino stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.#CL2#
Morino gets a clinch. #BC2#
Morino breaks the clinch.
Morino with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Daddy has his takedown stuffed
letting Morino counter with a right hand. #T3#
Daddy doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Morino counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Morino lands a jab.
Daddy has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Morino finds it's way round the side to connect with Daddy's head.
Morino stuffs the takedown.
Daddy gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Morino counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Morino is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Morino uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Daddy has time to react.
Daddy shoots and misses
and Morino cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Daddy fails with the takedown#CL2#
and Morino counters by moving into the clinch. #T4#
Morino prevents the takedown attempt.
Morino lands with a right to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A short right from Morino.
Morino stalls.
Morino lands a body shot in the clinch.
Morino has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Daddy is breathing heavily.
Daddy goes for a takedown attempt but Morino pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
#CL2#
Morino clinches up with Daddy and pushes him back against the cage.
Morino lands a hook that snaps the head of Daddy backwards.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A short uppercut from Morino.
The referee is keeping an eye on Morino - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Daddy tries for a takedown but Morino manages to get underhooks.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Bobby Morino dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Daddy has his takedown stuffed
and Morino counters with a three punch combo that has Daddy backing up. Daddy nods at Morino to acknowledge the strikes.
Morino scores with a three punch combo!
Morino feints a jab promting Daddy to slip. Morino then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Daddy slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.#KD2#
Morino lands a left and a right that send Daddy crashing to the mat, dazed. Morino thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#ROC2#Daddy is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Morino jabs at Daddy's body.
Oh Daddy is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Daddy misses with a takedown
and Morino makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Good shot there by Morino.
Daddy walks into a straight right hand from Morino.
Daddy with a lazy takedown attempt
and Morino counters with a straight that turns Daddy's legs to rubber! Morino pushes forward with more strikes and Daddy goes down, battered and bloody! That's a wrap folks!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bobby Morino! |
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Event:
GC 440: Mollen VS Roth
Date: Jul 02, 2022 |
#R1#
Sakurai tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Daddy paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Sakurai is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Sakurai connects with a high kick. #CUT2#It looks like Big Daddy has been cut.
Sakurai chopping away at his opponent's legs.
#TD#
Daddy closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Sakurai to the mat! Sakurai manages to get full guard.
Sakurai utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Daddy chips away with some ground and pound.
Daddy passes into half guard.
Daddy has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Daddy trying to control from Sakurai's half guard. Sakurai has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Daddy might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Daddy trying to move into half guard but instead Sakurai has managed to sweep!#REVB#
Daddy is trying to control the position but Sakurai postures up.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sakurai wanted to stand there but Daddy had control of the position. #T1##SUB#
Daddy is looking to cinch up a triangle. Sakurai throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Daddy's body to avoid the submission. Daddy has instead reached around Sakurai's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Daddy arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Big Daddy!
Big Daddy decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
GC 434: Hall VS McGuire
Date: Jun 04, 2022 |
#R1#
Nice shot by Camble.
Camble looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Daddy shoots and misses
and Camble counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Camble cracks Daddy with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Daddy has his takedown stuffed
and Camble counters with a nice body shot.
Big Daddy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Daddy shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Daddy takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Mike Camble has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Big Daddy.
Daddy takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Daddy fails with the takedown
and Camble counters with a right hand to the body.
Daddy changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Camble tries to avoid it but Daddy manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Camble to the ground. Camble escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Daddy shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
enabling Camble to counter with a crisp jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Daddy takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Camble tests Daddy's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Mike Camble is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1#
Daddy drops his hands momentarily and Camble takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Camble scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Camble scores with a shot to the body.
Daddy doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Camble cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Camble cracks Daddy with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Camble is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Camble catches Daddy with a right, a left, a right. It's raining punches and Daddy forgot an umbrella! Another punch and he's down. This one is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Mike Camble!
Our winner, Mike Camble, 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:
GC 424: Raczynski VS Daddy
Date: Apr 02, 2022 |
#R1#
Daddy has his takedown stuffed
and Raczynski counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Daddy throws a body kick that misses.
Daddy closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Nice jab there from Raczynski.
Daddy fails with the takedown
and Raczynski counters with a nice body shot.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Raczynski. Daddy shrugs it off though.
No luck for Daddy with that takedown attempt.
Jan Raczynski has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Big Daddy.
Daddy tries for a takedown but Raczynski circles away easily#KD#
and Raczynski counters with a crisp right hand that drops Daddy! Raczynski lets Daddy back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Daddy gets caught by a big overhand right and goes down! Raczynski gets on top of him and starts throwing some serious punches until the ref intervenes and stops the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jan Raczynski!
In his post fight interview, Jan Raczynski started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception. |
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Event:
GDL 142: The Final Showdown
Date: Feb 26, 2022 |
#R1##TD#
Daddy dives in and scores a takedown into Oysten's guard.#SUB#
Daddy is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Oysten wants to sweep here but Daddy controlling him for the moment.
Daddy stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Oysten swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Oysten manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Daddy manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
Oysten passes Daddy's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Daddy is not content to let Oysten control the position.#SUB#
Daddy actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Daddy looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Oysten is looking to advance position but Daddy won't allow it.
Daddy wants to control but Oysten is keeping busy.
#T1#
Oysten wants to pass to mount but Daddy is defending the position.
Daddy tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Daddy won't allow Oysten to pass to mount. #SUB#
Daddy looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Oysten works his foot free and advances to mount.
Daddy bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Daddy looking to pass the guard.
Daddy forces his way into half guard.
Oysten tries to roll over but Daddy keeps him under control.#T2##SUB#
Daddy seems to be working for a kimura but Oysten defends the submission attempt.
Daddy wants to pass the guard but Oysten is defending well. #SUB#
Daddy is looking for a kimura here.
Daddy wants to free his trapped foot but Oysten is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Oysten regains full guard. Nicely done. #SUB#
Daddy drops back looking for a leg! Oysten is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Oysten manages to kick Daddy off! Daddy jumps back into Oysten's guard.
Daddy pushing down on Oysten's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Oysten works his way to full guard. Good work.#T3#
Daddy wants to pass the guard but Oysten is keeping the position.
Our spies down at at Rabid Dog inform us that Oysten has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Oysten wants to sweep here but Daddy controlling him for the moment. #SUB2#
Oysten throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB#
Daddy drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Daddy jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Daddy wants to control from the top but Oysten keeps moving. #SUB#
Daddy thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB2#
Oysten had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Daddy defends it easily.#SUB2#
Daddy got a little sloppy there for a moment and Oysten has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Daddy has managed to get both his arms back between Oysten's legs - danger averted.#SUB#
Daddy 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.
Daddy looking to pass the guard. #T4##SUB#
Daddy thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Oysten looking for a sweep. Not yet Oysten, not yet. #SUB#
Daddy thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Daddy preventing the sweep.
Daddy throwing strikes from guard but Oysten blocks nicely.
Daddy is pushing down on Oysten's leg trying to pass to half guard. Oysten is fighting to maintain full guard but Daddy has managed to sneak the leg through.#SUB#
Daddy is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Oysten is just riding it out for now. Daddy eventually gives up the hold. #SUB#
Daddy seems to be working for a kimura but Oysten defends the submission attempt.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Daddy is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Oysten defends it well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Big Daddy dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2##TD2#
Oysten shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Daddy napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Daddy prevents Oysten from improving position.
Daddy is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.#SUB2#
Oysten is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Daddy is just riding it out for now. Oysten eventually gives up the hold.
Big Daddy overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB#
Daddy is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Oysten pulls his head out easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Daddy looking for submissions off his back.
Daddy is not content to let Oysten control the position.#T1#
Oysten trying to mount his opponent but Daddy defends it.
Oysten is trying to control. Daddy wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Daddy wants to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Daddy actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Oysten is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Daddy doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Oysten.
Daddy might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#SUB#
Daddy looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Oysten is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Daddy sees it coming and defends easily.
Oysten prevents Daddy from improving his position.#SUB#
Daddy is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Oysten pulls his head out easily. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Daddy wants to improve his position but Oysten is controlling well.
#SUB2#
Oysten wants to work for an arm triangle but Daddy is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Daddy won't allow Oysten to pass to mount.
Oysten passes the guard and advances to mount!
Daddy wants to hold on but Oysten pushes him away.
Daddy is squirming around, avoiding Oysten's attempts to control the action. #SUB2#
Oysten looking to secure an arm triangle but Daddy defends it well.
Oysten takes Daddy's back. Could be looking for a rear naked choke here - either way, Daddy is in trouble.
Daddy wants to escape the position.
#T3#
Daddy wants to control his opponent's hands but Oysten gets his hands free. #SUB2#
Oysten looking for the choke but no joy.
Daddy trying to control the position but Oysten manages to sink in the hooks. #SUB2#
Daddy defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Oysten's arms.
Oysten is not going to allow Daddy to sit and survive in this position.
Daddy is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.#SUB2#
Oysten looking for the choke but no joy. #SUB2#
Daddy showing good submission defense here.
Oysten doesn't have the hooks in and Daddy manages to turn into his guard.
#T4#
Daddy passes into half guard. #SUB#
Daddy is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Daddy trying to control the action but Oysten is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Oysten looking for submissions off his back.
Oysten is looking for a sweep. Daddy is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB#
Daddy is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Oysten slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Daddy got a little sloppy there for a moment and Oysten has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Daddy has managed to get both his arms back between Oysten's legs - danger averted.#SUB#
Daddy thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Arseth Oysten showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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. And we move into the final round!#R3##TD#
Daddy shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Oysten's guard.#SUB2#
Oysten is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Daddy defends well.#SUB2#
Oysten looking for a guillotine here but Daddy defends easily.
Daddy cracks Oysten with a solid left hand.
Daddy tries to free his leg and advance position but Oysten is retaining full guard. #SUB2#
Oysten is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Daddy frees his head nicely. Oh but Oysten has switched to an armbar! Daddy is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Arseth Oysten!
In his post fight interview, Arseth Oysten gave a big smile as he said 'Tap out? again? u need to train some BJJ stupid!'. |
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Event:
GDL 138:Adlehyde VS Fortuna
Date: Jan 29, 2022 |
#R1#
Misawa tries to clinch up.#CL2#
Misawa drives through and clinches with Daddy against the cage.
Nice body punch from Misawa - that landed with a thud.
Misawa lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Misawa gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Misawa effectively controlling the action here.
Daddy tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Misawa just stands there and leans against the cage.
Misawa lands a nice elbow.
Misawa lands a damaging elbow. #TD#
Daddy lands a takedown into guard.
#SUB#
Daddy has gone for a leg lock! Misawa slips out almost immediately though and dives into Daddy's guard.#REVB#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#SUB#
Daddy has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Misawa can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB#
Daddy throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Misawa escapes and throws Daddy's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Daddy is trying to control Misawa's posture but Misawa avoids it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Misawa tries to move into full mount but can't pass Daddy's legs.
Misawa slows the pace down.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Daddy wants to control but Misawa postures up.
Daddy is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Misawa's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Daddy has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
The fighters are battling for position here. Daddy manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Misawa must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB#
Misawa is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Daddy has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Misawa is looking to defend but Daddy has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Misawa! Daddy pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Misawa taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Big Daddy!
During a confident post fight interview, Big Daddy thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
GDL 133: Adlehyde VS Hadjilis
Date: Dec 25, 2021 |
#R1#
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Daddy is defended easily by Daqt.
Daqt throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
#TD2#
Daqt closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Daqt lands in his opponent's guard.
Daddy trying to keep a closed guard but Daqt is proving a slippery customer.
Daqt trying to control but Daddy is working from the bottom.
Daddy working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Daqt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Daqt throwing strikes from guard but Daddy blocks nicely.
Daqt looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#SUB#
Daqt got a little sloppy there for a moment and Daddy has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Daqt has managed to get both his arms back between Daddy's legs - danger averted.#SUB#
Daddy had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Daqt defends it easily.#T1##SUB#
Daddy is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Daqt passes Daddy's left leg - he's now in half guard. #SUB#
Daddy is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Daqt pulls his head out easily.
Daddy trying to control here.
#SUB#
Daddy looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Daqt not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Daddy tries to roll over but Daqt keeps him under control.
Daqt trying to control the action but Daddy is working from the bottom. #T2##SUB#
Daddy looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Daddy avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Daqt.
Daqt prevents Daddy from improving his position.
Daqt looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Daddy trying to control here.
Daddy tries to get to full guard but Daqt has control of the leg.
Daqt wants to control but Daddy is keeping him busy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Daqt is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SUB#
Daddy is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Daqt pulls his head out easily. #T3##SUB2#
Daqt is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#SUB#
Daddy is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Daqt pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Daqt is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#SUB2#
Daqt is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Daddy defends it well.
Daqt looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #SUB#
Daddy is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Daqt pulls his head out easily. #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.#SUB#
Daddy actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Daqt is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Daddy doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Daqt. #SUB2#
Daqt is working for a submission of some sort.
#SUB2#
Daqt 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.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Daddy tries to roll over but Daqt keeps him under control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Robin Daqt dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Daddy looks for a takedown but Daqt sprawls well.#TD#
Daddy dives in and scores a takedown into Daqt's guard.
Daqt bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Daddy's guard. #REVB##SUB#
Daddy is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Daddy keeping moving, preventing Daqt from controlling successfully.
Daddy working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Daqt. #SUB#
Daddy is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Daqt defends well.#SUB#
Daddy escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Daqt 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#
Daddy looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#T1#
Daddy is trying to keep Daqt in close.
Robin Daqt has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB2#
Daqt drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Daqt jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Daqt takes a decent strike to the side of the head.
Daddy keeping moving, preventing Daqt from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Daddy is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Daqt is aware though and is defending well.#SUB#
Daddy is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Daqt is aware though and is defending well.#SUB#
Daddy working for a triangle but Daqt defends it easily.
#SUB2#
Daqt 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. #T2##SUB#
Daddy is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Daqt trying to control but Daddy is working from the bottom.
Daqt stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Daddy swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB#
Daddy is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Daqt throws a big elbow that misses. #SUB#
Daddy is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Daqt defends well.
Daddy keeping moving, preventing Daqt from controlling successfully. #T3#
Daqt in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #SUB2#
Daqt drops back, looking for a kneebar! Daddy looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Daddy looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Daddy! #REVR##SUB#
Daddy is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Daqt knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SUB#
Daddy is trying to get an arm triangle but Daqt is defending well. #SUB#
Daddy goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Daqt rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Daddy's guard! Nice work there by Daqt! #SUB#
Daddy throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Daqt passes easily into side control. Nice work.#T4#
Daqt postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Daqt misses with the ground and pound.#SUB2#
Daqt is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Daddy is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Daddy is looking for a sweep.
Daddy wants to control but Daqt postures up.
Daqt wants to lay and pray for a moment but Daddy keeps working.
Daddy sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Daqt not landing any meaningful shots this time. #SUB#
Daddy actively working from the bottom here.
Daddy is trying to maintain the position but Daqt is very close to passing his half guard.
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 Big Daddy will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Nice takedown defense from Daqt. No joy for Daddy on that attempt.
Daddy takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Daqt lands a jab to the head.
Daqt scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction. #TD#
Daddy closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Daqt did well to prevent Daddy getting side control.
Daqt is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
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!
Daddy is trying to control. Daqt wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #SUB#
Daddy is looking for a kimura here.
Daqt is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Daqt is defending against the submission attempts here by Daddy.
#SUB#
Daddy is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#T1#
Daqt moves into full guard.
Daddy trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Daddy postures up in Daqt's guard and throws a big left but Daqt blocks it.
Daqt 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#
Daqt wants to control but Daddy is keeping him busy.
Daqt might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Daddy haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Daqt not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #SUB#
Daddy is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Daqt pulls his head out easily.
Daqt trying to control from half guard but Daddy is working away. #T2#
Daddy has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Daqt is working away from the top position though.#SUB2#
Daqt is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Daddy is just riding it out for now. Daqt eventually gives up the hold.
Daddy manages to get to full guard.
#SUB#
Daddy working for a triangle but Daqt defends it easily.
#SUB#
Daddy has his foot on Daqt's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Daqt works his way back into a safe position though.#T3##SUB2#
Daqt 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.
Daqt working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #SUB#
Daddy throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB#
Daddy working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Daqt doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Daqt manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Daqt throwing strikes but missing.
Daqt is looking to work some ground and pound but Daddy has wrist control.
Daqt wants to pass the guard but Daddy is keeping the position.
Daqt with a flurry of punches that miss. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Daqt wants to control from the top but Daddy keeps moving. #SUB#
Daddy is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Daqt 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.#SUB#
Daddy looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Daqt wants to control from the top but Daddy keeps moving.
Daqt trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Daqt wants to control from the top but Daddy keeps moving. #SUB2#
Daqt is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Daddy is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Daqt defends well.#SUB#
Daddy is looking for a triangle but Daqt pushes his legs off easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Robin Daqt.
I think Daqt 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 Cecil Peabody scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 28:29
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Robin Daqt!
Robin Daqt spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant. |
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Event:
GDL 127: Daddy VS Raczynski
Date: Nov 13, 2021 |
#R1#
Raczynski lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook. #CUT2#It looks like Big Daddy has been cut.#TD#
Raczynski gets caught napping as Daddy dives in and scores a takedown. Raczynski manages to retain guard.
Raczynski keeping full guard, as Daddy tries to pass.
Daddy trying to control the position from guard on top but Raczynski is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Daddy stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Raczynski swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Raczynski looking to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Raczynski 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.
Raczynski keeping moving, preventing Daddy from controlling successfully.
Raczynski seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Raczynski keeping moving, preventing Daddy from controlling successfully.
Raczynski 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#
Raczynski with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Daddy trying to control here.
Raczynski sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Daddy defending well though.
Daddy wants to control but Raczynski is keeping busy.
Daddy is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Raczynski is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.#T2##SUB#
Daddy looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Daddy actively working from the bottom here.
Raczynski content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #SUB#
Daddy is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Raczynski pulls his head out easily.
Daddy wants to control but Raczynski is keeping busy.
#SUB#
Daddy is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Raczynski pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Daddy looking for submissions off his back.#T3#
Daddy is trying to get back to full guard.
Raczynski is trying to control the action in half guard but Daddy is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #SUB#
Daddy looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Raczynski trying to control from half guard but Daddy is working away. #SUB#
Daddy looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Raczynski trying to control the pace. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#SUB#
Raczynski moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Daddy.
Daddy can't do much from the bottom here.
Raczynski trying to control the position but Daddy is working away.
Daddy is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Daddy sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Raczynski prevents Daddy from improving his position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jan Raczynski dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Big Daddy'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.#R2#
Daddy has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Raczynski finds it's way round the side to connect with Daddy's head.
Daddy misses with a takedown attempt #KD2#
and Raczynski counters with a crisp right hand that drops Daddy! Raczynski lets Daddy back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Daddy misses with a takedown
and Raczynski counters with a lovely straight right hand!#ROC2#Daddy is rocked!
Daddy fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Raczynski avoids it really well and circles away.
Raczynski is looking for the big counter here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Big Daddy. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Daddy gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily #KD2#
and Raczynski counters with a nice right hand that sends Daddy toppling to the canvas! Daddy scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Raczynski finish him?!
Oh Daddy is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
It's a brutal combination of punches from Raczynski! Daddy is backing up but he can't get away as Raczynski lands with one final shot to the jaw that drops Daddy and ends the fight. Great knockout.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:44 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Jan Raczynski!
Jan Raczynski is the new welterweight champion!
After the fight, Jan Raczynski was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly. |
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Event:
GDL 124: Daddy VS Fouchi II
Date: Oct 23, 2021 |
#R1#
Daddy fails to land the takedown.
Big Daddy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jab, jab by Fochi - just one landing. #CL2#
Fochi moves into range and clinches up with Daddy.
Daddy tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
#TD#
Daddy gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Fochi regains guard.
Daddy slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Fochi regains half guard.#SUB#
Daddy is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Fochi has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB#
Daddy trying to work for an americana but Fochi has managed to regain full guard.
#SUB2#
Fochi is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Fochi working a defensive guard here.
#T1#
Daddy wants to pass the guard but Fochi is keeping the position.#SUB#
Daddy drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Fochi manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Daddy has Fochi in his guard.#REVB#
Daddy is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fochi advances to half guard.
Fochi trying to pass the guard but Daddy defending well.
Daddy is not content to let Fochi control the position.
Daddy tries to get to full guard but Fochi has control of the leg. #SUB#
Daddy actively working from the bottom here.#T2#
Fochi passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Daddy!
Fochi tries to control but Daddy wriggling away.
Daddy might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Daddy really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Fochi trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Daddy regains half guard.#T3#
Daddy desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Daddy tries to roll over but Fochi keeps him under control.#SUB#
Daddy looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Fochi is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Fochi is looking to take a break and control but Daddy is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Daddy manages to get to full guard.
Daddy trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#SUB#
Fochi is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Daddy has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Fochi is looking to defend but Daddy has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Fochi! Daddy pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Fochi taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Big Daddy!
Big Daddy retains his welterweight title!
A very excited looking Big Daddy 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:
GDL 121: Daddy VS Fochi
Date: Oct 02, 2021 |
#R1##CL2#
Fochi rushes Daddy and presses him up against the cage.
Fochi throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Daddys head.
Daddy goes for a takedown in the clinch but Fochi prevents it.
#TD2#
Fochi pulls Daddy into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Daddy trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB2#
Fochi looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Fochi is trying to control the position but Daddy postures up.
Daddy looking to pass the guard. #SUB2#
Fochi is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB2#
Fochi is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Fochi working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Daddy doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Daddy manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Daddy is in close to Fochi's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Daddy might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Daddy looking to pass the guard. #T1#
Daddy passes Fochi's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Fochi wants to improve his position but Daddy is controlling well.
#SUB#
Daddy is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Daddy prevents Fochi from improving his position.#SUB2#
Fochi actively working from the bottom here.
Fochi wants to improve his position but Daddy is controlling well.
#SUB#
Daddy wants to work for an arm triangle but Fochi is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB#
Daddy is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Fochi doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Daddy.
Fochi felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.#SUB#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Daddy is looking for a kimura but Fochi is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Daddy to get the leverage. #T2#
Fochi tries to roll over but Daddy keeps him under control.#SUB#
Daddy 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.
Fochi gets full guard.
Fochi keeping full guard, as Daddy tries to pass. #SUB2#
Fochi looking for a guillotine here but Daddy defends easily.
#SUB2#
Fochi looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#T3#
Fochi lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB##SUB#
Daddy looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Fochi advances to half guard.
Daddy moves into full guard.
#SUB#
Daddy looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Fochi wants to control from the top but Daddy keeps moving. #SUB#
Daddy throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Fochi pushes down on Daddy's leg and manages to get into half guard.#SUB2#
Fochi is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#T4##SUB2#
Fochi seems to be working for a kimura but Daddy defends the submission attempt.
Daddy wants to get back to full guard but Fochi has mounted him!
Daddy tries to hold on but Fochi postures up.
Daddy is trying desperately to improve position.
Daddy prevents Fochi from taking his back.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Fochi goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Daddy is on top in guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fochi not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Michael Fochi dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2##TD#
Daddy darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.#SUB2#
Fochi looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Fochi tries to get to full guard but Daddy has control of the leg.
Daddy works his way into full mount!
Fochi is in all sorts of trouble here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fochi manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Daddy wants to pass the guard but Fochi is defending well.
Big Daddy overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB2#
Fochi actively working from the bottom here.
Fochi wants to get back to full guard.#T1##SUB#
Daddy is trying to work for a kimura but Fochi is defending well.
Fochi is trying to maintain the position but Daddy is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB#
Daddy is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Fochi has managed to free his arm - good work.
Fochi is trying to maintain the position but Daddy is very close to passing his half guard.
Fochi is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Fochi wants to get back to full guard but Daddy has passed into side control.
Fochi gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Fochi tries to roll over but Daddy keeps him under control.#T2##SUB#
Daddy is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Fochi defends it well.
Daddy moves into full mount! Fochi won't be happy about that!
Fochi tries to get back to half guard but can't. #SUB#
Daddy is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Fochi has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Fochi! #SUB#
Daddy is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Fochi trying to control but Daddy is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Daddy is looking for a triangle but Fochi pushes his legs off easily.
#T3#
Fochi looking to pass the guard.
Fochi slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.#SUB2#
Fochi thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Daddy manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Fochi looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Daddy is looking for a kimura but Fochi is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Daddy to get the leverage.
Fochi gets back to full guard.
Daddy slips nicely into half guard.#SUB2#
Fochi looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T4#
Daddy tries to pass to full mount but Fochi defends it.
Fochi gets back to full guard.
#SUB#
Daddy drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Fochi manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Daddy has Fochi in his guard.#REVB##SUB#
Daddy is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Fochi is aware though and is defending well.
Fochi wants to control from the top but Daddy keeps moving.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Daddy had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Fochi defends it easily.#SUB#
Daddy looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Big Daddy dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R3#
Daddy with a lazy takedown attempt
and Fochi counters with a nice uppercut. #TD2#
Fochi looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Daddy works his way to full guard. Good work.#SUB#
Daddy has his foot on Fochi's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Fochi works his way back into a safe position though.
Fochi is pushing down on Daddy's leg trying to pass to half guard. Daddy is fighting to maintain full guard but Fochi has managed to sneak the leg through.#SUB#
Daddy actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Daddy looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Fochi performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fochi is pressing down on Daddy's thigh, looking to free his foot. Daddy is holding on for now.
Fochi is keen to just control but Daddy is a slippery customer.#T1#
Fochi wants to free his trapped foot but Daddy is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Daddy is refusing to be controlled, as Fochi sits in half guard. #SUB#
Daddy is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Fochi pulls his head out easily.
Daddy wants to control but Fochi is keeping busy.
Fochi passes to side control.
You can see the frustration on Daddy's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Fochi trying to control the action but Daddy is working from the bottom.
Daddy wants to control but Fochi postures up.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#SUB2#
Fochi is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Daddy knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SUB2#
Fochi thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Daddy manages to work his way to half guard, despite Fochi's best efforts.
Fochi is pressing down on Daddy's thigh, looking to free his foot. Daddy is holding on for now. #SUB#
Daddy looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Fochi is working for a submission of some sort.
Daddy works his way to full guard. Good work.#T3#
Fochi trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Daddy keeping moving, preventing Fochi from controlling successfully.
Fochi trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB#
Daddy has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Fochi can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Fochi slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.#SUB2#
Fochi tries for a kimura but Daddy is defending well.
Daddy can't do much from the bottom here. #SUB2#
Fochi working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #T4#
Daddy sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.#SUB#
Daddy looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Daddy actively working from the bottom here.
Fochi wants to control but Daddy is keeping him busy. #SUB#
Daddy looking for submissions off his back.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#SUB#
Daddy looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Michael Fochi really dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R4#
Fochi lands an overhand right.
Donk. Fochi catches Daddy right on the button with a cross.
Daddy's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Fochi connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Daddy scrambles back to his feet.
Daddy shoots for a takedown but Fochi saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
A nice side step and Fochi releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Fochi lands a head shot.#TD#
Daddy shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Fochi is trying to defend but Daddy finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.#SUB2#
Fochi looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Daddy is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Fochi defends it well. #SUB#
Daddy is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#T1##SUB#
Daddy seems to be looking for submissions.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Fochi is looking to control Daddy's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Fochi avoid being mounted?
Fochi is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Daddy's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Daddy's back!#SUB2#
Daddy showing good submission defense here.
#SUB2#
Fochi looking for the choke from the back.
Fochi is trying to stick to Daddy's back but Daddy is turning into Fochi. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Fochi's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Daddy.#SUB2#
Fochi looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB2#
Fochi working for a triangle but Daddy defends it easily.
#SUB2#
Fochi had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Daddy defends it easily.#T2#
Daddy sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Fochi's guard.
Daddy seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Fochi does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #SUB#
Daddy is looking for a kimura but Fochi is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Daddy to get the leverage. #SUB#
Daddy looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
#SUB#
Daddy is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Fochi sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB2#
Fochi actively working from the bottom here.#T3##SUB#
Daddy is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Fochi defends it well.
Fochi tries to get to full guard but Daddy has control of the leg.
Daddy wants to pass the guard but Fochi is defending well. #SUB#
Daddy is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Fochi doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Daddy. #SUB#
Daddy seems to be looking for submissions.
#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Fochi wants to improve his position but Daddy is controlling well.
Fochi keeps trying to improve his position.#SUB#
Daddy is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Fochi defends it well.
Daddy looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Fochi is refusing to be controlled, as Daddy sits in half guard. #SUB#
Daddy is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Fochi doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Daddy.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Fochi trying to control from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close fourth round but I would say that Big Daddy will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R5#
Daddy shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Fochi counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Daddy thinking. #TD2#
Fochi shoots in and gets a takedown into Daddy's guard.
Fochi is looking to advance position but Daddy has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!#REVR#
Fochi is working to get back to half guard.
Daddy landing punches. #SUB#
Daddy is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Fochi can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Daddy prevents Fochi from getting the reversal.
Fochi slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Fochi has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Daddy is working away from the top position though.#T1#
Fochi keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #SUB#
Daddy is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SUB#
Daddy is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Fochi doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Daddy. #SUB#
Daddy is looking for a kimura here.
Fochi wants to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Fochi looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#SUB#
Daddy is looking for a kimura here.
Fochi trying to control but Daddy postures up.
Daddy thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Fochi wants to improve his position but Daddy is controlling well.
#SUB2#
Fochi looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Daddy is working for a submission of some sort.
Fochi blocking the ground and pound attempt from Daddy. #T3##SUB#
Daddy is working for a submission of some sort.
#SUB#
Daddy is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#SUB#
Daddy is working for a submission of some sort.
Fochi is looking to improve his position.
Fochi moves into full guard.
#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Daddy loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Fochi wants to sweep here but Daddy controlling him for the moment.
Fochi keeping moving, preventing Daddy from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Fochi is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Daddy is aware though and is defending well.
Daddy pushes down on Fochi's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Fochi works his way to full guard. Good work.#SUB#
Daddy has gone for a leg lock! Fochi slips out almost immediately though and dives into Daddy's guard.#REVB#
Fochi wants to pass the guard but Daddy is keeping the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Daddy had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Fochi defends it easily.
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 Big Daddy.
I think Daddy has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 48:47
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 48:48
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 48:48
The fight is ruled a majority draw!
Big Daddy retains his title. It's always disappointing when a championship fight ends as a draw but that's what happens when you leave the fight in the judges hands! |
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Event:
GDL 114: Camble VS Daddy
Date: Aug 14, 2021 |
#R1##TD#
Camble drives through with a takedown into Daddy's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.#SUB2#
Daddy has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Camble can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB2#
Daddy looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Camble is defending well. Daddy quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Camble has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Daddy celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Big Daddy!
Big Daddy is the new welterweight champion! |
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Event:
GDL 105: BIRTHDAY BASH
Date: Jun 20, 2021 |
#R1#
Daddy takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Big Daddy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD#
Daddy scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Fochi is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Daddy is controlling him well.
Daddy in side control, throwing shots but Fochi defends.
Fochi keeping his opponent close.
Daddy working away.#SUB#
Daddy working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Daddy is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Fochi knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fochi is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #SUB#
Daddy is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Fochi knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #T1#
Daddy trying to control the position but Fochi is working away.
Fochi is trying to control Daddy's posture but Daddy avoids it.
Fochi is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Daddy is staying active.#SUB#
Daddy working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Fochi is looking to reverse the position.#SUB#
Daddy is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Fochi is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Fochi tries to bench press Daddy off him but Daddy keeps the position. #SUB#
Daddy wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Fochi, who protects the arm well. #SUB#
Daddy is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Fochi is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Daddy gets to mount! Fochi was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Fochi sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Daddy is thwarting Fochi's attempts to control the position.#SUB#
Daddy is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Fochi defends it well. #T3#
Daddy moves into full mount! Fochi won't be happy about that!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Daddy working for a submission but Fochi is keeping him at bay.
Fochi is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #SUB#
Daddy is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Fochi has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Fochi tries to hold on but Daddy postures up.
Fochi felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Fochi is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
#SUB#
Daddy looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Daddy trying to control but Fochi is having none of it. #T4##SUB#
Daddy working for a guillotine from mount but Fochi is in no mood to give up.
Fochi is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Fochi regains half guard.#SUB#
Daddy is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Fochi is just riding it out for now. Daddy eventually gives up the hold. #SUB#
Daddy looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Daddy is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Big Daddy dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2##TD2#
Daddy gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Fochi must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB#
Daddy looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Fochi trying to control the position from guard on top but Daddy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Daddy pulls Fochi in close to prevent any damage. #SUB#
Daddy is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Fochi rolls with it to try and escape but Daddy cranks on the arm and Fochi is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Big Daddy! |
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Event:
GDL 100: CHAMPIONS
Date: Jun 05, 2021 |
#R1#
Anthony throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Daddy stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Anthony digs a good hook to Daddy's body.
#TD#
Anthony closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Daddy's guard.
Anthony working some strikes from top position.#SUB2#
Daddy is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Anthony is aware though and is defending well.
Anthony works over Daddy with some ground and pound from guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Daddy working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Anthony doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Daddy is tightening it up a little... Anthony has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Anthony reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Anthony taps out! Nice BJJ there by Daddy!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Big Daddy! |
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Event:
GDL 92: Coppola VS Hunt
Date: Apr 24, 2021 |
#R1##TD2#
Daddy gets the takedown into side control. #SUB2#
Daddy has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Mohammed is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Daddy yanks on the arm and Mohammed is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Daddy.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Big Daddy! |
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Event:
Madness LOM Week 2
Date: Feb 20, 2021 |
#R1#
Nguyen stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Nguyen wants it to stay on the feet.
Nguyen connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Daddy's hands.
Nguyen throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Nguyen throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Daddy's head.
Ohhhhhhhhhh, brutal head kick from Nguyen! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Troy Nguyen!
After winning the bout, Troy Nguyen 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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