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Event:
Bots de Garra 148
Date: May 04, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 6 losses; Lochlain OBrien! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 12 losses; Felix Suarez!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Paulo Santos and Daniel Cesar.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL#
OBrien pushes Suarez up against the ropes in a clinch.
Suarez tries to pull guard but OBrien forces him back to his feet, against the ropes.#TD2#
Suarez jumps guard and drags OBrien to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
OBrien pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Suarez is keeping the position for now.
OBrien controls from within his opponent's guard.
Suarez looking for a sweep. Not yet Suarez, not yet.
OBrien will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
OBrien showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
OBrien wants to control from the top but Suarez keeps moving.
Suarez looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T1#
Suarez keeping full guard, as OBrien tries to pass. #SUB2#
Suarez has his foot on OBrien's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. OBrien works his way back into a safe position though.
OBrien sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Suarez's guard.
OBrien wants to pass the guard but Suarez is defending well.
Well, if OBrien 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.
Suarez is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
OBrien controlling the action here.
Suarez is trying to get back to full guard.#T2#
OBrien seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
OBrien has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
OBrien wants to take a breather but Suarez is having none of it.
Suarez trying to control but OBrien postures up.
OBrien is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Suarez trying to control from the bottom.
Still in half guard, OBrien seems content to control.
Suarez trying to control but OBrien postures up.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with OBrien in particular looking to stall.#T3#
OBrien is trying to control. Suarez wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
OBrien content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
OBrien wants to pass to mount but Suarez is defending the position. #T4#
OBrien is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: OBrien (3) vs (0) Suarez
Suarez tries to reverse the position but OBrien maintains control.
OBrien definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
OBrien looking to control but Suarez is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
OBrien looking to control and managing it successfully.
OBrien trying to control but Suarez is having none of it.
OBrien content just to control the position here.
OBrien prevents Suarez from getting the reversal.
OBrien controlling from the full mount.
Suarez is trying desperately to improve position.#T5#
OBrien can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Suarez is looking to escape.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
OBrien controlling from the full mount.
OBrien can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Suarez is looking to escape.
OBrien controlling the pace for now.
OBrien tries to control but Suarez wriggling away. #T6#
OBrien looking to control and managing it successfully.
Suarez sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Suarez won't allow OBrien to pass to mount.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Still in half guard, OBrien seems content to control.
OBrien is pressing down on Suarez's thigh, looking to free his foot. Suarez is holding on for now.
Suarez wants to improve his position but OBrien is controlling well.
Suarez won't allow OBrien to pass to mount. #T7#
Suarez wants to improve his position but OBrien is controlling well.
OBrien perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
OBrien wants to pass the guard but Suarez is defending well.
OBrien is trying to control. Suarez wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
OBrien with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
OBrien seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Suarez for as long as he can get away with.
Suarez wants to improve his position but OBrien is controlling well.
#T8#
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with OBrien in particular looking to stall.
OBrien wants to free his trapped foot but Suarez is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Suarez wants to control but OBrien is keeping busy.
OBrien slows the pace down in half guard. #T9#
Suarez is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
OBrien trying to pass the guard but Suarez defending well.
OBrien is working hard here to advance position.
Still in half guard, OBrien seems content to control.
Suarez is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
OBrien prevents Suarez from improving his position.#T10#
OBrien tries to pass to full mount but Suarez defends it.
OBrien sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Suarez is trying to maintain the position but OBrien is very close to passing his half guard.
OBrien wants to free his trapped foot but Suarez is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Suarez tries to get to full guard but OBrien has control of the leg.
OBrien wants to take a breather but Suarez is having none of it. #T11#
OBrien tries to pass the half guard into mount. Suarez knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
OBrien trying to control from Suarez's half guard. Suarez has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
OBrien wants to control from the top but Suarez keeps moving.
OBrien tries to free his leg and advance position but Suarez is retaining full guard.
OBrien slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
OBrien preventing the sweep.
OBrien seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
OBrien trying to control the position from guard on top but Suarez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T12#
OBrien is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
OBrien tries to free his leg and advance position but Suarez is retaining full guard.
Suarez working a defensive guard here.
OBrien stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Suarez swivels though and keeps the full guard.
OBrien controlling from the top position.
OBrien stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Suarez swivels though and keeps the full guard.
OBrien trying to control the position from guard on top but Suarez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T13#
Suarez tries to land a sweep but no joy.
OBrien wants to control from the top but Suarez keeps moving.
OBrien engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
OBrien wants to pass the guard but Suarez is keeping the position.
OBrien not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Suarez looking to control.
#T14#
Suarez can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as OBrien controls the pace.
This is a sustained period of stalling by OBrien.
OBrien trying to control but Suarez is working from the bottom.
OBrien looking to pass the guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
OBrien trying to control the position from guard on top but Suarez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Suarez working a defensive guard here.
And that's the end of the fight!
OBrien takes the fight on points by 3 to 0.
An out of breath Lochlain OBrien 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:
Bots de Garra 147
Date: May 01, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 11 losses; Felix Suarez! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 109 wins and 58 losses; Donovan Trumpinov!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Matheus Silva and Mauricio Rocha.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL#
Suarez has taken the fight to the clinch.
#TD#
Suarez manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Trumpinov tries to free his leg and advance position but Suarez is retaining full guard.
Trumpinov preventing the sweep.
Suarez is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Suarez (2) vs (0) Trumpinov
Suarez wants to pass the guard but Trumpinov is defending well.
Trumpinov has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Suarez is working away from the top position though.#SUB#
Suarez is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Trumpinov has managed to free his arm - good work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Trumpinov tries to roll over but Suarez keeps him under control.
Suarez wants to pass the guard but Trumpinov is defending well. #T1#
Trumpinov is pressing down on Suarez's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Trumpinov seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Trumpinov can't keep his opponent in guard - Suarez advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Suarez prevents Trumpinov from improving his position.#SUB#
Suarez seems to be looking for submissions.
Trumpinov has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Suarez is working away from the top position though.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Suarez is looking to pass Trumpinov's guard but actually Trumpinov recovers to full guard.
Our spies down at at Alpha Brasil inform us that Trumpinov has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?#T2#
Suarez trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Trumpinov 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.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Suarez trying to control the position from guard on top but Trumpinov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Trumpinov looking to control.
Suarez looking to pass the guard.
Suarez slips nicely into half guard.
Trumpinov trying to hold on to Suarez's head to control him but Suarez postures up.
Suarez is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard. #T3#
Suarez won't allow Trumpinov to sweep him here.
Trumpinov wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Trumpinov looking for a sweep. Not yet Trumpinov, not yet.
Suarez trying to control but Trumpinov is working from the bottom.
Trumpinov controls Suarez momentarily but Suarez frees himself.
Suarez trying to control the position from guard on top but Trumpinov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Trumpinov is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Suarez (2) vs (2) Trumpinov#T4##SUB#
Suarez working for submissions but it's allowed Trumpinov to get to half guard.
Trumpinov is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#SUB#
Suarez actively working from the bottom here.
The fighters are battling for position here. Suarez manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Trumpinov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Trumpinov trying to control the position from guard on top but Suarez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T5#
Trumpinov pushing down on Suarez's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Suarez wants to get back to full guard.
Trumpinov controlling the action here.
Suarez wants to improve his position but Trumpinov is controlling well.
Suarez is working hard here to advance position.
Trumpinov is looking to advance position but Suarez won't allow it. #T6#
Suarez wants to improve his position but Trumpinov is controlling well.
Trumpinov looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Suarez is doing well to control the position and prevent Trumpinov from advancing to side control.
Suarez wants to get back to full guard.
Trumpinov trying to pass the guard but Suarez defending well.
Trumpinov prevents Suarez from improving his position.#T7#
Trumpinov controlling the pace.
Trumpinov is trying to control. Suarez wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Suarez tries to roll over but Trumpinov keeps him under control.
Suarez is staying active underneath Trumpinov, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Suarez moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Trumpinov is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #T8#
Suarez keeping moving, preventing Trumpinov from controlling successfully.
Suarez is trying to control the position but Trumpinov postures up.
Suarez keeping moving, preventing Trumpinov from controlling successfully.
Suarez looking to hit a scissor sweep but Trumpinov is one step ahead there.
Trumpinov not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #T9#
Suarez trying to control the position.
Trumpinov trying to control but Suarez is working from the bottom.
Trumpinov stays in close to Suarez's body and controls the position.
Trumpinov looking to pass the guard. #T10#
Suarez wants to sweep here but Trumpinov controlling him for the moment.
Suarez keeping moving, preventing Trumpinov from controlling successfully.
Trumpinov advances to half guard.
Trumpinov with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Trumpinov trying to control from half guard but Suarez is working away. #T11#
Suarez is looking for a sweep. Trumpinov is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Trumpinov in particular looking to stall.
Trumpinov is looking to take a break and control but Suarez is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Suarez is looking for a sweep. Trumpinov is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Trumpinov is trying to control. Suarez wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Suarez trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Trumpinov manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Suarez (2) vs (5) Trumpinov#T12#
Suarez is looking to improve his position but Trumpinov isn't that keen on the idea.
Trumpinov tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Trumpinov wants to control the pace but Suarez is squirming around nicely.
Suarez is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Trumpinov tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T13#
Suarez is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Trumpinov wants to control the pace but Suarez is squirming around nicely.
Suarez tries to hold on but Trumpinov postures up.
Suarez reaches up to try and control the position but Trumpinov seems to have an arm triangle now! Uh oh! Suarez rolls and tries to escape and now Trumpinov has his back!
Score +3 for taking back: Suarez (2) vs (8) Trumpinov
Suarez prevents Trumpinov from getting a body triangle.
Suarez trying to control the hands but Trumpinov won't let him. #T14#
Suarez tries to roll but Trumpinov sticks to his back.
Trumpinov keeps control of the position easily here as Suarez tries to buck him off.
Trumpinov trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Suarez trying to control the hands but Trumpinov breaks the grip.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
You can see the frustration on Suarez's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Trumpinov not allowing Suarez to control his hands.
And that's the end of the fight!
Trumpinov wins on points by 8 to 2.
After winning the bout, Donovan Trumpinov 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:
Bots de Garra 144
Date: Apr 20, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 59 wins and 39 losses; Ivan Kamenev! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 10 losses; Felix Suarez!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Leandro Rodrigues and Seu Braga.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Suarez defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Kamenev.#TD#
Kamenev darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Kamenev (2) vs (0) Suarez
Kamenev trying to mount his opponent but Suarez defends it.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Suarez preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Suarez trying to control but Kamenev postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Suarez wants to get back to full guard but Kamenev has mounted him! Score +3 for passing guard: Kamenev (5) vs (0) Suarez
Suarez is trying to escape the mount.
Kamenev controlling his opponent. #T1#
Kamenev prevents Suarez from getting the reversal.#SUB#
Kamenev working for a guillotine from mount but Suarez is in no mood to give up.
Kamenev controlling from the full mount. #T2#
Suarez tries to hold on but Kamenev postures up.
Suarez keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Suarez keeps trying to improve his position.
Suarez wants to control but Kamenev is having none of it.
Suarez is wriggling around trying to escape.
#T3##SUB#
Suarez reaches up to try and pull Kamenev in and control his posture, but Kamenev latches on to an arm and pivots quickly for an armbar! Suarez taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Ivan Kamenev!
Ivan Kamenev decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
Bots de Garra 143
Date: Apr 17, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 10 losses; Felix Suarez! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 40 wins and 30 losses; Ze Jiurgite!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Edson Gomes and Daniel Cesar.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Suarez darts in and clinches Jiurgite up against the ropes.
Jiurgite fails to pull guard.
#TD#
Suarez pulls guard successfully.
Jiurgite has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Alpha Brasil. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Suarez is adopting a defensive guard.
Jiurgite is stalling in the full guard.
Suarez managing to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Suarez trying to keep a closed guard but Jiurgite is proving a slippery customer.
#T1#
Suarez looking for a sweep. Not yet Suarez, not yet.
Jiurgite controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Jiurgite wants to control from the top but Suarez keeps moving.
Suarez looking to hit a scissor sweep but Jiurgite is one step ahead there.
Suarez is working hard here to advance position.
Suarez looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#T2#
Jiurgite wants to control from the top but Suarez keeps moving.
Suarez looking for a sweep. Not yet Suarez, not yet.
Jiurgite controls from within his opponent's guard.
Suarez looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Jiurgite puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Suarez wants to get back to full guard.
Jiurgite is looking to take a break and control but Suarez is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T3#
Suarez trying to hold on to Jiurgite's head to control him but Jiurgite postures up.
Jiurgite keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Suarez is not content to let Jiurgite control the position.
Well, if Jiurgite 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.
Suarez is looking for a sweep. Jiurgite is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T4#
Suarez wants to control but Jiurgite is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Suarez is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Jiurgite is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Suarez is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Suarez is trying to get back to full guard.
Jiurgite controlling the action here.
Suarez wants to get back to full guard.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.#T5#
Jiurgite is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Suarez! Score +3 for passing guard: Suarez (0) vs (3) Jiurgite
Jiurgite can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Suarez is looking to escape.
Suarez bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Suarez (2) vs (3) Jiurgite
Jiurgite wants to sweep here but Suarez controlling him for the moment.
Jiurgite seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Suarez trying to control the position from guard on top but Jiurgite is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jiurgite trying to control the position.
#T6#
Suarez trying to control but Jiurgite is working from the bottom.
Jiurgite keeping full guard, as Suarez tries to pass.
Suarez trying to control the position from guard on top but Jiurgite is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Suarez passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Suarez (5) vs (3) Jiurgite
Suarez is looking to take a break and control but Jiurgite is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T7#
Jiurgite tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Suarez wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Jiurgite prevents Suarez from improving position.
Suarez has knee on belly momentarily but Jiurgite bucks him off and regains half guard. #T8#
Suarez trying to control from half guard but Jiurgite is working away.
Jiurgite is trying to maintain the position but Suarez is very close to passing his half guard.
Suarez passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Suarez (8) vs (3) Jiurgite
Jiurgite is wriggling around here but as he tries to escape, Suarez has taken his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Suarez (11) vs (3) Jiurgite
Jiurgite is keeping busy.
#T9##SUB#
Suarez working for a choke but Jiurgite is defending well.
Jiurgite trying to control the position but Suarez manages to sink in the hooks.
Jiurgite looking very determined here, making life difficult for Suarez.
Suarez is trying to control but Jiurgite is trying to escape here - he's now mounted.
Suarez fails to move to back control.
Jiurgite is desperately trying to improve his position but Suarez has a good base and remains in mount.
Suarez wants to take his opponent's back but Jiurgite doesn't allow it. #T10##SUB#
Suarez goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Jiurgite turns into him and now he's in Suarez's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Suarez (11) vs (5) Jiurgite
Suarez wants to control but Jiurgite passes easily into half guard.
Jiurgite controlling the action here.
Jiurgite wants to lay and pray for a moment but Suarez keeps working. #T11#
Jiurgite is thwarting Suarez's attempts to control the position.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Jiurgite looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Jiurgite is trying to control the action in half guard but Suarez is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Suarez is looking to improve his position.
Suarez trying to control but Jiurgite postures up.
#T12#
Jiurgite sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Suarez slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Suarez wants to sweep here but Jiurgite controlling him for the moment.
Suarez lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Suarez (13) vs (5) Jiurgite
Jiurgite has his hands on Suarez's head, controlling the position. #T13#
Suarez looking to sit in guard and control but Jiurgite gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Suarez (13) vs (7) Jiurgite
Jiurgite wants to pass the guard but Suarez is keeping the position.
Jiurgite advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Suarez (13) vs (10) Jiurgite
Suarez is trying to control Jiurgite's posture but Jiurgite avoids it.
Suarez tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Jiurgite wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T14#
Jiurgite wants to control but Suarez is keeping him busy.
You can see the frustration on Suarez's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Suarez tries to buck Jiurgite off but Jiurgite is having none of it.
Suarez manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Jiurgite is keen to just control but Suarez is a slippery customer.
Suarez trying to control but Jiurgite postures up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jiurgite is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Suarez wants to improve his position but Jiurgite is controlling well.
And that's the end of the fight!
Suarez takes the fight on points by 13 to 10.
Felix Suarez thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
Bots de Garra 141
Date: Apr 10, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 9 losses; Felix Suarez! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 30 wins and 55 losses; Vartan Esteves!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Leandro Rodrigues and Alexandre Firmino.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Suarez moves into range and clinches up with Esteves.#TD#
Suarez manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Esteves slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Esteves wants to pass the guard but Suarez is keeping the position.
Esteves keeps trying to improve his position.
Suarez wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #SUB#
Suarez working for a triangle but Esteves defends it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Esteves is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Esteves wants to pass the guard but Suarez is keeping the position.#T1#
Suarez has control of Esteves's left arm, preventing Esteves from doing any damage.
Suarez not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Esteves preventing the sweep.
Esteves is stalling in the full guard.
Suarez is trying to keep Esteves in close.
#T2#
Esteves advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Suarez (0) vs (3) Esteves
Suarez tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Esteves staying calm.
Suarez is looking to reverse the position.
Suarez is working hard here to advance position.#T3#
Esteves trying to control the position but Suarez is working away.
You can see the frustration on Suarez's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Esteves trying to control the action but Suarez is working from the bottom.
Suarez tries to buck Esteves off but Esteves is having none of it.#T4#
Esteves trying to control the position but Suarez is working away.
Suarez is looking to reverse the position.
Suarez wants to control but Esteves postures up.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
The referee asks Esteves politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Esteves prefers to stall for the moment though.
Suarez struggling a bit here.
Esteves wants to take a breather but Suarez manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Esteves.
Esteves stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Suarez swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB#
Suarez has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Esteves can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #T5#
Suarez trying to control the position.
Esteves controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Esteves stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Suarez swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Esteves is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Esteves is pushing down on Suarez's leg trying to pass to half guard. Suarez is fighting to maintain full guard but Esteves has managed to sneak the leg through.#T6##SUB2#
Esteves is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Suarez defends it well.
Esteves is keen to just control but Suarez is a slippery customer.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Suarez is looking for a sweep. Esteves is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Esteves trying to control the pace.
Suarez is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Esteves performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #T7#
Esteves wants to control but Suarez is keeping him busy. #SUB2#
Esteves is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Suarez is just riding it out for now. Esteves eventually gives up the hold.
Suarez moves into full guard.
Esteves looking to pass the guard. #T8#
Esteves works a leg free and moves into half guard. #SUB#
Suarez looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Esteves is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Suarez sees it coming and defends easily.
Esteves takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Esteves looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #T9#
Esteves keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Esteves is pressing down on Suarez's thigh, looking to free his foot. Suarez is holding on for now.
Esteves trying to control the action but Suarez is working from the bottom.
Suarez is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Esteves jumps into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Suarez (0) vs (6) Esteves
Esteves taking a breather here.
Esteves wants to control but Suarez is keeping him busy. #T10#
Esteves might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Suarez haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Suarez wants to control but Esteves postures up.#SUB2#
Esteves tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Esteves wants to control but Suarez is keeping him busy. #T11#
Esteves controlling the position from side mount.
Esteves trying to control the action but Suarez is working from the bottom.
Suarez tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Esteves wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
You can see the frustration on Suarez's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Esteves controls the position. #T12#
Esteves trying to control the position but Suarez is working away.
Esteves working away.#SUB2#
Esteves swings around for an armbar but Suarez sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Esteves's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Suarez (2) vs (6) Esteves
Esteves keeping moving, preventing Suarez from controlling successfully.
Esteves working a defensive guard here.
Esteves keeping full guard, as Suarez tries to pass. #T13#
Suarez trying to control the position from guard on top but Esteves is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Suarez pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Esteves is keeping the position for now.
Esteves working a defensive guard here.
Esteves has Suarez pulled in close to control his posture.
Suarez wants to pass the guard but Esteves is keeping the position.
Suarez trying to control but Esteves is working from the bottom.
Esteves lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Suarez (2) vs (8) Esteves
Esteves trying to control but Suarez is working from the bottom. #T14#
Esteves pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Suarez is keeping the position for now.
Suarez wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Esteves stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Suarez swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Suarez looking to hit a scissor sweep but Esteves is one step ahead there.
And that's the end of the fight!
Esteves wins on points by 8 to 2.
Vartan Esteves very nearly forgot to thank Silverback Sweatshop amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you. |
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Event:
Bots de Garra 139
Date: Apr 03, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 8 losses; Felix Suarez! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Corona Virus!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Paulo Santos and Mauricio Rocha.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL2#
Virus pushes Suarez up against the ropes in a clinch.#TD2#
Virus manages to pull guard.
Suarez trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Virus is pulling down on Suarez's head. It's preventing any offense from Suarez, at least for the moment.
Virus is continuing to stall.
Suarez preventing the sweep.
Virus has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Suarez trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Virus pulls Suarez in close to prevent any damage.
Virus keeping full guard, as Suarez tries to pass. #T1#
Virus trying to keep a closed guard but Suarez is proving a slippery customer.
#SUB#
Suarez thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Virus working a defensive guard here.
Suarez wants to pass the guard but Virus is keeping the position.
Virus is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Suarez trying to control the position from guard on top but Virus is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Virus is adopting a defensive guard.
Suarez passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Suarez (3) vs (0) Virus#T2##SUB#
Suarez thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Virus tries to improve position but can't.
Virus wants to control but Suarez postures up.
Virus tries to get back to half guard but can't.#SUB#
Suarez working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Virus is trying to get back to half guard.
Virus gets back to half guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#T3#
Virus is looking for a sweep. Suarez is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Suarez looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Virus trying to control but Suarez postures up.
Suarez wants to control but Virus is keeping him busy.
Suarez prevents Virus from improving his position.
Virus keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Suarez tries to pass to full mount but Virus defends it. #T4#
The fighters are battling for position here. Virus manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Virus looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Virus pulls Suarez in close to prevent any damage.
Let's hope that Virus has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Virus lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Suarez (3) vs (2) Virus
Virus trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Virus seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Virus trying to control the position from guard on top but Suarez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T5#
Suarez looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Suarez trying to keep a closed guard but Virus is proving a slippery customer.
Virus trying to control but Suarez is working from the bottom.
Virus being controlled here momentarily.
Suarez is trying to control the position but Virus postures up.
Virus sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T6#
Virus won't allow Suarez to sweep him here.
Virus tries to free his leg and advance position but Suarez is retaining full guard.
Suarez is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Virus trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Suarez keeping moving, preventing Virus from controlling successfully.
Virus is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Virus trying to control the position from guard on top but Suarez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T7#
Suarez controls Virus momentarily but Virus frees himself.
Virus slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Virus pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Suarez is keeping the position for now.
Virus is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Suarez wants to improve his position but instead Virus has moved into half guard.
Virus with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #T8#
Suarez trying to hold on to Virus's head to control him but Virus postures up.
Virus takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Suarez is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Virus seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Suarez does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Suarez wants to control but Virus is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Virus is keen to just control but Suarez is a slippery customer.
Suarez might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Virus frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Suarez (3) vs (5) Virus
Virus controlling his opponent.
The adventures of Virus the control monster continue. Boring.#T9#
Suarez wants to control but Virus is having none of it.
Virus controlling the position easily from mount.
Suarez is looking to improve his position but Virus isn't that keen on the idea.
Suarez wants to hold on but Virus pushes him away.
Virus controlling the position easily from mount.
Virus looking to control but Suarez is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Virus tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T10#
Suarez is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Virus wants to take Suarez's back here but Suarez is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Virus takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Suarez tries to lock up and control but Virus gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Virus controlling from the full mount.
Suarez wants to control but Virus is having none of it.
Suarez is trying desperately to improve position.#T11#
Suarez is working hard here to advance position.
Suarez tries to hold on but Virus pushes him away.
Virus controlling his opponent.
Virus can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Suarez is looking to escape.
Virus looking to control and managing it successfully.
Virus seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Suarez is holding on tight.
#T12#
Suarez is looking to improve his position but Virus isn't that keen on the idea.
Virus controlling from the full mount.
Suarez is looking to get to half guard.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Virus controlling from mount.
Suarez is trying to escape the mount.
Virus wants to take his opponent's back but Suarez doesn't allow it. #T13#
Suarez wants to hold on but Virus pushes him away.
Virus tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Virus seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Suarez is holding on tight.
Suarez tries to reverse the position but Virus maintains control.
Suarez wants to hold on but Virus pushes him away.
Suarez is trying desperately to improve position.
Virus controlling from the full mount.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Virus.#T14#
Virus looking to control but Suarez is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Virus avoids the attempt from Suarez to control.
Suarez is trying desperately to improve position.
Virus is looking to work his way around to Suarez's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Virus trying to control but Suarez is having none of it.
Virus takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Suarez tries to improve his position but instead Virus has taken his back! Score +3 for taking back: Suarez (3) vs (8) Virus
And that's the end of the fight!
Virus wins on points by 8 to 3.
An out of breath Corona Virus 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:
Bots de Garra 136
Date: Mar 24, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 33 wins and 35 losses; Richard Anderson! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 7 losses; Felix Suarez!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Edson Gomes and Emerson Jorge.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Suarez moves into range and clinches up with Anderson.#TD2#
Suarez successfully pulls guard.
Anderson is stalling in the full guard.
Suarez working a defensive guard here.
#SUB2#
Suarez looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Anderson trying to control but Suarez is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anderson controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Anderson wants to control from the top but Suarez keeps moving. #T1#
Suarez not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#SUB2#
Suarez working for submissions but it's allowed Anderson to get to half guard.
Anderson is taking a breather. Suarez says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Suarez is looking to improve his position.
#T2#
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Anderson takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Suarez is trying to get back to full guard.
Anderson content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Suarez is trying to maintain the position but Anderson is very close to passing his half guard.
Anderson keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#T3#
Suarez has his hands clasped together around Anderson's back. He's all about the action.
Suarez tries to get to full guard but Anderson has control of the leg.
Suarez is trying to maintain the position but Anderson is very close to passing his half guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Anderson prevents Suarez from improving his position.
Anderson not doing much here.
#T4#
Suarez is not content to let Anderson control the position.#SUB2#
Suarez looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Suarez wants to get back to full guard.
Anderson is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Suarez! Score +3 for passing guard: Anderson (3) vs (0) Suarez
Anderson can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Suarez is looking to escape. #T5#
Suarez tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Anderson can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Suarez is looking to escape.
Suarez stops Anderson from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Suarez working to try and regain half guard.
Suarez tries to hold on but Anderson postures up.
Anderson tries to control but Suarez wriggling away. #T6#
Anderson avoids the attempt from Suarez to control.
Anderson tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Suarez is trying to reverse the position but instead Anderson has taken his back - oops! Score +3 for taking back: Anderson (6) vs (0) Suarez
Suarez wants to control his opponent's hands but Anderson gets his hands free.
Suarez tries to escape but Anderson has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Suarez is still trying to improve position.#T7#
Suarez looking very determined here, making life difficult for Anderson.
Suarez is in bad spot here.
Anderson is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Anderson keeps control of the position as Suarez tries to break free.
#SUB#
Anderson is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Suarez knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Suarez for a finish.
Suarez is trying to break free.
#T8#
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Suarez tries to roll but Anderson sticks to his back.
Anderson seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Anderson keeps control of the position easily here as Suarez tries to buck him off.
Suarez wants to control his opponent's hands but Anderson gets his hands free. #T9#
Anderson has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Suarez's body.
Anderson not allowing Suarez to control his hands.
Anderson controlling well, preventing Suarez from escaping the position.
Anderson biding his time, controlling Suarez.
Anderson is hanging on to Suarez's back as he tries to escape.
#T10#
Anderson struggling to keep hold of the position.
Anderson not allowing Suarez to control his hands.
Anderson keeps control of the position as Suarez tries to break free.
Suarez is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Anderson.
Anderson controlling well, preventing Suarez from escaping the position.
#T11#
What can Suarez do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Anderson struggling to keep hold of the position.
Suarez trying to control but not successfully.
Anderson has the hooks in. Suarez is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Suarez tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Suarez is looking to improve his position but Anderson isn't that keen on the idea.
Anderson wants to control the pace but Suarez is squirming around nicely. #T12#
Anderson is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Suarez is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Anderson tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Suarez tries to lock up and control but Anderson gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#T13#
Suarez looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back! Score +3 for taking back: Anderson (9) vs (0) Suarez
Suarez trying to control the hands but Anderson breaks the grip.
Anderson is hanging on to Suarez's back as he tries to escape.
Anderson gets his hands free as Suarez looks to control.
Anderson is riding his opponent, not letting Suarez buck him off.
Anderson has the hooks in. Suarez is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Suarez is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#T14##SUB#
Anderson looking for the RNC.
Suarez is keeping busy.
Anderson avoiding Suarez 's attempts to control his hands.
Suarez tries to escape the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Anderson has his opponent's back and is working for the choke. #SUB#
Anderson has the rear naked choke here! This is very bad for Suarez! Can he survive? No! He's out! Anderson gets to his feet and celebrates with his cornermen. He looks absolutely delighted. In the post fight interviews he takes time to thank his parents and everyone who has believed in him from the start. How sweet.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 14:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Richard Anderson!
A relieved looking Richard Anderson thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
Bots de Garra 135
Date: Mar 20, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 51 wins and 50 losses; Darragh Fiachna! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 6 losses; Felix Suarez!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Thiago Cunha and Seu Braga.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Fiachna shoots in looking for a takedown. Suarez tries to sprawl out of it but Fiachna keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the ropes. Suarez manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. #TD2#
Suarez fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Fiachna sprawls well initially but Suarez persists and gets the takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Fiachna (0) vs (2) Suarez#SUB#
Fiachna is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Suarez pulls his head out easily.
Fiachna gets full guard.
Suarez looking to pass the guard.
Suarez trying to control the position from guard on top but Fiachna is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Fiachna throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Suarez looking to pass the guard.
Fiachna looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T1#
Suarez wants to pass the guard but Fiachna is keeping the position.
Fiachna trying to control the position.
Fiachna looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Suarez wants to control from the top but Fiachna keeps moving.
Suarez stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Fiachna swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB#
Fiachna is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Suarez is aware though and is defending well.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Fiachna is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Fiachna (2) vs (2) Suarez
Fiachna controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
We've been hearing good reports from Fiachna'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.#T2#
Suarez working a defensive guard here.
Fiachna tries to free his leg and advance position but Suarez is retaining full guard.
Suarez trying to keep a closed guard but Fiachna is proving a slippery customer.
Suarez looking for a sweep. Not yet Suarez, not yet.
Fiachna trying to control the position from guard on top but Suarez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Suarez looking to hit a scissor sweep but Fiachna is one step ahead there.
Fiachna looking to pass the guard. #T3#
Fiachna stopping the sweep attempt from Suarez.
Suarez is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Fiachna looking to pass the guard.
Fiachna wants to control from the top but Suarez keeps moving.
Suarez pulls Fiachna in to control the position. #T4#
Suarez controls Fiachna momentarily but Fiachna frees himself.
Fiachna tries to free his leg and advance position but Suarez is retaining full guard.
Suarez tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Fiachna wants to pass the guard but Suarez is keeping the position.
Suarez is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Suarez keeping moving, preventing Fiachna from controlling successfully.
Fiachna stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Suarez swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T5#
Fiachna trying to control the position from guard on top but Suarez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Fiachna pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Suarez is keeping the position for now.
Fiachna slips nicely into half guard.
Fiachna wants to control but Suarez is keeping him busy.
Suarez is trying to get back to full guard.
Suarez won't allow Fiachna to pass to mount.
Fiachna controlling the pace. #T6#
Suarez is looking to improve his position.
Fiachna is looking to take a break and control but Suarez is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Suarez has a hand on Fiachna's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Fiachna takes advantage of the position though and mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Fiachna (5) vs (2) Suarez
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Suarez is desperately trying to improve his position but Fiachna has a good base and remains in mount.
Fiachna can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Suarez is looking to escape.
Suarez is working to get back to half guard.
#T7#
Fiachna fails to advance to Suarez's back.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Suarez tries to hold on but Fiachna pushes him away.
Suarez is working to get back to half guard.
Fiachna tries to control but Suarez wriggling away. #T8#
Fiachna looking to control and managing it successfully.
Fiachna looking to control but Suarez is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Suarez tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Suarez regains half guard.
Suarez is looking to improve his position.
Fiachna is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#T9#
Suarez won't allow Fiachna to pass to mount. #SUB#
Fiachna is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Suarez has managed to free his arm - good work.
Suarez wants to control but Fiachna is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Fiachna looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Suarez is concentrating on defense, preventing Fiachna from advancing position.
Suarez trying to control here.
#T10#
Suarez is looking for a sweep. Fiachna is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB#
Fiachna is working for a kimura but Suarez is defending it quite comfortably.
Fiachna is keen to just control but Suarez is a slippery customer.
Suarez wants to improve his position but Fiachna is controlling well.
Suarez is looking to control Fiachna's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Suarez avoid being mounted?#T11#
Suarez makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Suarez.
Fiachna wants to control from the top but Suarez keeps moving.
Fiachna slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Suarez is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Fiachna preventing the sweep.
Fiachna tries to free his leg and advance position but Suarez is retaining full guard.
Fiachna wants to control from the top but Suarez keeps moving. #T12##SUB2#
Suarez working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Fiachna doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Fiachna manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Suarez is trying to keep Fiachna in close.
Suarez looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Fiachna controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Fiachna pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Suarez is keeping the position for now. #T13#
Suarez is the more experienced fighter here and he's going to need to draw on some of that experience if he's going to pull this one out the bag.
Suarez trying to control the position.
Suarez looking to hit a scissor sweep but Fiachna is one step ahead there.
Suarez keeping moving, preventing Fiachna from controlling successfully. #T14#
Suarez wants to sweep but no luck.
Fiachna stays in close to Suarez's body and controls the position.
Suarez is trying to control the position but Fiachna postures up.
Fiachna trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Suarez is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Fiachna is aware though and is defending well.
Fiachna wants to control from the top but Suarez keeps moving.
And that's the end of the fight!
Fiachna takes the fight on points by 5 to 2.
An out of breath Darragh Fiachna 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:
Bots de Garra 134
Date: Mar 17, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 23 wins and 27 losses; Alexander Mesquita! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 5 losses; Felix Suarez!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Paulo Santos and Leandro Rodrigues.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Suarez moves into the clinch.#TD2#
Suarez manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back. #SUB2#
Suarez throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Mesquita trying to control but Suarez is working from the bottom.
Mesquita's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Mesquita will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Mesquita trying to control the position from guard on top but Suarez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Suarez keeping full guard, as Mesquita tries to pass.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mesquita trying to control the position from guard on top but Suarez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Suarez trying to keep a closed guard but Mesquita is proving a slippery customer.
Mesquita trying to control the position from guard on top but Suarez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1#
Suarez controls Mesquita momentarily but Mesquita frees himself.
Mesquita wants to control from the top but Suarez keeps moving.
Suarez seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Mesquita wants to control from the top but Suarez keeps moving.
Suarez is trying to control the position but Mesquita postures up.
Mesquita wants to pass the guard but Suarez is keeping the position.
Suarez is trying to control the position but Mesquita postures up. #T2#
Suarez controlling the position.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Suarez is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Suarez looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Mesquita wants to control from the top but Suarez keeps moving.
Mesquita stands and throws Suarez's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Mesquita (3) vs (0) Suarez
Suarez regains half guard.
Mesquita seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Suarez does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Mesquita content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Mesquita is pressing down on Suarez's thigh, looking to free his foot. Suarez is holding on for now. #T3#
Suarez trying to hold on to Mesquita's head to control him but Mesquita postures up.
#SUB#
Mesquita is looking for a kimura but Suarez is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Mesquita to get the leverage.
Suarez is looking to control Mesquita's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Suarez avoid being mounted?#SUB#
Mesquita seems to be working for a kimura but Suarez defends the submission attempt.
Suarez wants to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Mesquita seems to be working for a kimura but Suarez defends the submission attempt.
Mesquita is keen to just control but Suarez is a slippery customer.
Mesquita has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Mesquita (6) vs (0) Suarez#T4#
Suarez has given up his back - I don’t know if this is a deliberate ploy to try and escape or if he is just struggling down there.
Score +3 for taking back: Mesquita (9) vs (0) Suarez
Suarez tries to break free.
#SUB#
Suarez defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Mesquita's arms.
Will Mesquita go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
#SUB#
Mesquita is working for the choke. He's slipped one arm under the chin. Suarez has to defend the other arm for all he's worth... but Mesquita has managed to get that arm free too and he's tightening the choke! Suarez taps out and looks absolutely disgusted with himself. Mesquita doesn't care though - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Alexander Mesquita! |
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Event:
Bots de Garra 133
Date: Mar 13, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 4 losses; Felix Suarez! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 12 wins and 5 losses; Katelynn Arby!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Seu Braga and Thiago Cunha.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Arby shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Suarez defends it nicely.#CL#
Suarez forces Arby back against the ropes and clinches.#TD#
Suarez ties up his opponent against the ropes and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Suarez no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Arby tries to free his leg and advance position but Suarez is retaining full guard.
Suarez is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Suarez might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Arby stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Suarez swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB#
Suarez throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Suarez looking to control but Arby passes into half guard.
#T1#
Arby trying to pass the guard but Suarez defending well.
Suarez is trying to get back to full guard.
Arby is trying to control. Suarez wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Suarez is trying to maintain the position but Arby is very close to passing his half guard.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Suarez wants to get back to full guard.#T2#
Arby looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Suarez trying to control from the bottom.
Arby moves into full mount! Suarez won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Suarez (0) vs (3) Arby
Arby controlling the pace for now.
Arby trying to control but Suarez is having none of it.
Suarez wants to hold on but Arby pushes him away.#T3#
Suarez is looking to get to half guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#SUB2#
Arby looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Suarez is working to get back to half guard.
Arby controlling the position easily from mount.
Suarez wants to control but Arby is having none of it.#T4#
Suarez sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Suarez wants to get back to full guard.
Arby tries to pass to full mount but Suarez defends it.
Suarez gets full guard.
Arby trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Arby advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Suarez (0) vs (6) Arby
Suarez sneaks back into half guard.#T5#
Suarez wants to control but Arby is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Suarez is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Suarez is trying to control but can't.
Arby has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Suarez (0) vs (9) Arby
Suarez working to try and regain half guard.
Arby controlling the position easily from mount. #T6#
Suarez is trying desperately to improve position.
Suarez wants to hold on but Arby pushes him away.
Arby controlling the pace for now.
Suarez is working to get back to half guard.
Arby avoids the attempt from Suarez to control.
Arby moves to take his opponent's back. Score +3 for taking back: Suarez (0) vs (12) Arby#T7#
Arby slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Suarez is really stuck here.
Arby controls the position.
Suarez tries to break free.
Suarez trying to control the hands but Arby won't let him.
Arby is trying to control but Suarez is trying to escape here - he's now mounted.
Suarez really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
#T8#
Suarez tries to control Arby's body but Arby pushes him off. Suarez squirms to his side and now Arby has his back! Score +3 for taking back: Suarez (0) vs (15) Arby
Suarez is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Suarez is keeping busy.
Suarez trying to control the hands but Arby breaks the grip.
Suarez is keeping busy.
Arby has good solid back control here.
Suarez is really stuck here.
#T9#
Suarez surviving as best he can, preventing damage.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Arby controlling the positon.
Suarez tries to escape but Arby has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Suarez tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Suarez is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
#T10#
Arby controlling the pace for now.
Arby tries to control but Suarez wriggling away.
Arby avoids the attempt from Suarez to control.
Arby looking to control and managing it successfully. #SUB2#
Arby is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Suarez is surviving well by controlling Arby's body position as best he can.
Arby controlling from the full mount. #T11#
Suarez manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Suarez trying to control here.
Suarez keeping control of the position.
Arby prevents Suarez from improving his position.
Arby is thwarting Suarez's attempts to control the position.#T12#
Arby sitting and controlling from the half guard. #SUB2#
Arby is looking for a kimura but Suarez is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Arby to get the leverage.
Suarez trying to control from the bottom.
Suarez is doing well to control the position and prevent Arby from advancing to side control.
Suarez trying to control from the bottom.
#T13#
Suarez is not content to let Arby control the position.
Arby with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Suarez trying to control but Arby postures up.
Arby wants to take a breather but Suarez is having none of it.
Arby tries to pass to full mount but Suarez defends it.
Suarez is trying to control but can't.
#T14#
Arby content to control rather than advance.
Suarez controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Arby wants to control but Suarez is keeping him busy.
Suarez is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Suarez is looking to control Arby's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Suarez avoid being mounted?
And that's the end of the fight!
Arby wins on points by 15 to 0.
A relieved looking Katelynn Arby thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
Bots de Garra 131
Date: Mar 06, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 37 wins and 29 losses; Ze Jiurgite! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 3 losses; Felix Suarez!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Paulo Santos and Leandro Rodrigues.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Suarez defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Jiurgite.#TD#
Jiurgite shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Jiurgite (2) vs (0) Suarez
Suarez is looking to improve his position.
Still in half guard, Jiurgite seems content to control.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Suarez wants to control but Jiurgite is keeping busy and won't allow it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Suarez is looking for a sweep. Jiurgite is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Jiurgite stalling.
Suarez is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Jiurgite jumps into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Jiurgite (5) vs (0) Suarez
Jiurgite has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Jiurgite wants to control but Suarez is keeping him busy.
Suarez tries to buck Jiurgite off but Jiurgite is having none of it.
Jiurgite is looking to take a break and control but Suarez is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Suarez is looking to regain half guard here but Jiurgite keeps moving and retains side control. #T2#
Jiurgite taking a breather here.
Suarez is looking to regain half guard here but Jiurgite keeps moving and retains side control.
Jiurgite has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Suarez! Score +2 for reaching mount: Jiurgite (7) vs (0) Suarez
Jiurgite can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Suarez is looking to escape. #T3#
Jiurgite takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Suarez is wriggling around here but as he tries to escape, Jiurgite has taken his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Jiurgite (10) vs (0) Suarez
Jiurgite struggling to keep hold of the position.
Suarez rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Suarez trying to control here.
#T4#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Jiurgite looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Suarez tries to roll over but Jiurgite keeps him under control.
Jiurgite trying to pass the guard but Suarez defending well.
Jiurgite is trying to control. Suarez wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Suarez is controlling Jiurgite's position as best he can from this difficult position.#T5#
Suarez is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Jiurgite's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Jiurgite's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Jiurgite (10) vs (4) Suarez
Jiurgite tries to escape the position.
#SUB2#
Jiurgite showing good submission defense here.
Jiurgite trying to control but not successfully.
Jiurgite tries to escape but Suarez has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#SUB2#
Suarez looking for the RNC. #SUB2#
Suarez 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, Jiurgite has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
#T6#
Jiurgite looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment. #SUB2#
Jiurgite is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Jiurgite wants to control his opponent's hands but Suarez gets his hands free. #SUB2#
Suarez is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Jiurgite defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Suarez is hanging on to Jiurgite's back as he tries to escape.
#T7#
Suarez has good solid back control here.
Jiurgite looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Jiurgite is trying to break free.
#SUB2#
Jiurgite defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Suarez's arms. #SUB2#
Suarez is persistently looking for the submission but Jiurgite is defending it well.
Suarez has the hooks in. Jiurgite is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted. #T8#
Suarez avoiding Jiurgite 's attempts to control his hands. #SUB2#
Suarez is looking for a rear naked choke here but Jiurgite reverses the position brilliantly into Suarez's guard!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Jiurgite (12) vs (4) Suarez
Jiurgite trying to control but Suarez is working from the bottom.
Jiurgite postures up.
Suarez keeping full guard, as Jiurgite tries to pass.
Jiurgite trying to control the position from guard on top but Suarez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jiurgite will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T9#
Suarez 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.
Jiurgite trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Jiurgite preventing the sweep.
Jiurgite wants to control from the top but Suarez keeps moving.
Suarez is trying to keep Jiurgite in close.
Suarez looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T10#
Suarez wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Suarez looking for a sweep. Not yet Suarez, not yet.
Suarez has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Jiurgite has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Jiurgite (15) vs (4) Suarez
Suarez seems a little lost for a moment, as Jiurgite dominates the positioning.
Jiurgite working away.
Jiurgite tries to move to mount but Suarez blocks the move with his legs.
Suarez is trying to get back to half guard.#T11#
Jiurgite controlling the position from side mount.
Jiurgite wants to control but Suarez is keeping him busy.
Jiurgite is really struggling to control Suarez but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Suarez wants to control but Jiurgite postures up.
This fight is sponsored by Chainsaw 7. More blood and guts and stuff like that, in cinemas everywhere now!#T12#
Jiurgite wants to control but Suarez is keeping him busy.
Suarez sneaks back into half guard.
Jiurgite is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Jiurgite (18) vs (4) Suarez
Suarez is working to get back to half guard.
#T13#
Suarez looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back! Score +3 for taking back: Jiurgite (21) vs (4) Suarez
Jiurgite is looking to control Suarez but Suarez is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Jiurgite is hanging on to Suarez's back as he tries to escape.
#SUB#
Jiurgite tightening his grip on Suarez, looking for the choke.
Suarez tries to escape the position.
#T14#
Jiurgite tries to get the hooks in deep but Suarez pushed the leg off.
Jiurgite trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Suarez doesn't escape.
Suarez trying to control the position but Jiurgite manages to sink in the hooks.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
A lull in the action here.
Jiurgite is riding his opponent, not letting Suarez buck him off.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jiurgite takes the fight on points by 21 to 4. |
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Event:
Bots de Garra 130
Date: Mar 03, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 3 losses; Felix Suarez! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 7 losses; Mean Gean!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Mauricio Rocha and Alexandre Firmino.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Gean clinches up with Suarez and pushes him back against the ropes.#TD#
Suarez pulls guard successfully.
Gean trying to control but Suarez is working from the bottom.
Gean won't allow Suarez to sweep him here.
Gean pushing down on Suarez's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Gean is looking to advance position but Suarez won't allow it.
Suarez wants to control but Gean is keeping busy.
Gean slows the pace down in half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Suarez is trying to get back to full guard.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.#T1#
The fighters are battling for position here. Suarez manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Suarez has control of Gean's left arm, preventing Gean from doing any damage. #SUB#
Suarez has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Gean should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Suarez has tightened it up now! Gean should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Felix Suarez!
Our winner, Felix Suarez, 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:
Bots de Garra 128
Date: Feb 25, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 3 losses; Felix Suarez! And in the blue corner, fighting out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 50 wins and 47 losses; Darragh Fiachna!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Daniel Cesar and Mauricio Rocha.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#TD2#
Fiachna has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Suarez uses from the top position.
Fiachna keeping moving, preventing Suarez from controlling successfully.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Suarez pushing down on Fiachna's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #SUB#
Suarez is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Suarez seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Fiachna does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Suarez tries to pass to full mount but Fiachna defends it.
Suarez works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Suarez (3) vs (0) Fiachna
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Suarez working for a submission but Fiachna is keeping him at bay.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Suarez wants to control the pace but Fiachna is squirming around nicely. #T1#
Fiachna tries to hold on but Suarez pushes him away.
Suarez wants to take his opponent's back but Fiachna doesn't allow it.
Fiachna is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Fiachna is trying desperately to improve position.
Suarez looking to control but Fiachna is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Fiachna is trying to escape the mount.
#T2#
Fiachna manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Suarez in particular looking to stall.
Fiachna has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Suarez is working away from the top position though.
Fiachna manages to get to full guard.
Suarez wants to pass the guard but Fiachna is keeping the position.
Suarez stopping the sweep attempt from Fiachna.
Suarez postures up.
#T3#
Fiachna 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.
Fiachna trying to control the position.
#SUB2#
Fiachna has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Suarez can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Fiachna keeping moving, preventing Suarez from controlling successfully.
Suarez preventing the sweep.
Suarez might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Suarez is looking to advance position but Fiachna has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Suarez (3) vs (4) Fiachna#T4##SUB2#
Fiachna working for a submission but Suarez is keeping him at bay.
Suarez tries to lock up and control but Fiachna gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Fiachna controlling the position easily from mount.
Fiachna can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Suarez is looking to escape.
Suarez is trying to escape the mount.
#T5#
Fiachna can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Suarez is looking to escape.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Fiachna working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Suarez sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Fiachna is trying to control the action in half guard but Suarez is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Suarez is looking for a sweep. Fiachna is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Fiachna trying to control from half guard but Suarez is working away. #T6#
Suarez moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Fiachna trying to control the position from guard on top but Suarez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Suarez looking for a guillotine here but Fiachna defends easily.
Suarez keeping moving, preventing Fiachna from controlling successfully.
Suarez is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Suarez (5) vs (4) Fiachna#T7#
Suarez wants to control but Fiachna is keeping him busy.
Suarez is thwarting Fiachna's attempts to control the position.#SUB#
Suarez in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Fiachna tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Suarez!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 7:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Felix Suarez!
Felix Suarez thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
Bots de Garra 126
Date: Feb 18, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 7 losses; Bráulio Etxeberria! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 2 losses; Felix Suarez!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Thiago Cunha and Alexandre Firmino.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD#
Etxeberria closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Suarez's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Etxeberria (2) vs (0) Suarez
We've been hearing that Etxeberria has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Suarez tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Etxeberria pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Suarez is keeping the position for now.
Suarez is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Etxeberria stopping the sweep attempt from Suarez.
Etxeberria is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Suarez wants to hit a sweep here but Etxeberria passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Suarez there! Score +3 for passing guard: Etxeberria (5) vs (0) Suarez
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Suarez is in all sorts of trouble here.
Suarez is still trying to improve position.#T1#
Suarez tries to hold on but Etxeberria pushes him away.
Etxeberria moves to the back position. Score +3 for taking back: Etxeberria (8) vs (0) Suarez
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
I really don't envy Suarez right now.
Suarez trying to control the position but Etxeberria manages to sink in the hooks.
Suarez tries to roll but Etxeberria sticks to his back.
Suarez is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#T2#
Suarez trying to control the position but Etxeberria manages to sink in the hooks.
Etxeberria trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Etxeberria controls the position.
Etxeberria seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Suarez for as long as he can get away with.
Suarez tries to break free.
Etxeberria just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
A lull in the action here.
#T3#
Suarez tries to escape but Etxeberria has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Suarez trying to control but not successfully.
Suarez tries to escape the position.
Etxeberria trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Suarez is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Suarez is trying to break free.
#T4#
Etxeberria has good solid back control here.
Etxeberria tries to get the hooks in deep but Suarez pushed the leg off.
Etxeberria controlling well, preventing Suarez from escaping the position.
Etxeberria tries to get the hooks in deep but Suarez pushed the leg off.
Suarez trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Etxeberria trying to control.
Etxeberria keeps control of the position as Suarez tries to break free.
#T5##SUB#
Etxeberria is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Suarez is defending well though. Etxeberria let's go of the attempt for now.
Suarez staying busy and making it hard for Etxeberria to control.
Etxeberria is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Suarez rolls, trying to escape but Etxeberria keeps control of the position.
#T6#
Will Etxeberria go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Suarez is trying to break free.
Etxeberria avoiding Suarez 's attempts to control his hands.
Suarez is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Etxeberria tries to get the hooks in deep but Suarez pushed the leg off.
Suarez rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Etxeberria prevents Suarez from improving his position.#T7#
Etxeberria is trying to control the action in half guard but Suarez is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Etxeberria controlling the action here. #SUB#
Etxeberria is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Suarez sees it coming and defends easily.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Suarez wants to get back to full guard.
Suarez trying to control here.
#T8#
Suarez is looking for a sweep. Etxeberria is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Etxeberria slows the pace down in half guard.
Etxeberria is thwarting Suarez's attempts to control the position.
Etxeberria is controlling the pace.
#T9#
Suarez tries to get to full guard but Etxeberria has control of the leg.
Suarez is trying to maintain the position but Etxeberria is very close to passing his half guard.
Suarez is staying active underneath Etxeberria, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Suarez tries to roll over but Etxeberria keeps him under control.
Etxeberria wants to pass the guard but Suarez is defending well.
Suarez trying to control from the bottom.
#T10#
Etxeberria is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Etxeberria (11) vs (0) Suarez
Etxeberria controlling from mount.
Suarez is wriggling around trying to escape.
Suarez tries to lock up and control but Etxeberria gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Suarez can't escape the position.
Etxeberria with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
#T11#
Suarez wants to control but Etxeberria is having none of it.
Etxeberria controlling the pace for now.
Suarez is trying to reverse the position but instead Etxeberria has taken his back - oops! Score +3 for taking back: Etxeberria (14) vs (0) Suarez
Suarez manages to reverse the position and now he's in Etxeberria's guard. Nice work there by Suarez.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Etxeberria (14) vs (2) Suarez#SUB2#
Suarez drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Etxeberria manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Suarez has Etxeberria in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Etxeberria (16) vs (2) Suarez
Etxeberria controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#T12#
Suarez not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Suarez looking to hit a scissor sweep but Etxeberria is one step ahead there.
Etxeberria works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Suarez is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Etxeberria's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Etxeberria's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Etxeberria (16) vs (6) Suarez
Suarez struggling to keep hold of the position.
#SUB2#
Suarez working for a choke but Etxeberria is defending well. #T13##SUB2#
Suarez is looking for a rear naked choke here but Etxeberria reverses the position brilliantly into Suarez's guard!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Etxeberria (18) vs (6) Suarez
Suarez pulls Etxeberria in to control the position.
Suarez not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#SUB2#
Suarez is looking for a triangle but Etxeberria pushes his legs off easily.
Etxeberria forces his way into half guard.#T14#
Suarez is looking for a sweep. Etxeberria is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Suarez gets full guard.
Suarez working a defensive guard here.
Suarez wants to sweep here but Etxeberria controlling him for the moment.
Etxeberria trying to control the position from guard on top but Suarez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Etxeberria sitting in guard here, content to control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Etxeberria takes the fight on points by 18 to 6.
A very excited looking Bráulio Etxeberria 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:
Bots de Garra 125
Date: Feb 14, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 29 losses; Caio Peieira! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Felix Suarez!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Alexandre Firmino and Daniel Cesar.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL2#
Suarez takes the fight into the clinch.
Suarez tries to pull guard but Peieira forces him back to his feet, against the ropes.
Peieira is looking for a takedown.#TD2#
Suarez pulls guard successfully.
Suarez not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Peieira tries to free his leg and advance position but Suarez is retaining full guard.
Suarez keeping moving, preventing Peieira from controlling successfully.
Suarez trying to control the position.
Peieira controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Suarez keeping moving, preventing Peieira from controlling successfully.
Suarez is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T1##SUB2#
Suarez is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Suarez not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Peieira wants to control from the top but Suarez keeps moving.
Suarez looking for a sweep. Not yet Suarez, not yet.
Peieira trying to control but Suarez is working from the bottom. #T2#
Suarez looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Peieira stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Suarez swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Peieira trying to control the position from guard on top but Suarez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Suarez 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.
Peieira pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Suarez is keeping the position for now. #T3#
Peieira trying to control the position from guard on top but Suarez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Suarez controlling the position.
Peieira wants to control from the top but Suarez keeps moving.
Suarez looking to hit a scissor sweep but Peieira is one step ahead there.
Peieira controls from within his opponent's guard.
Peieira seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Suarez for as long as he can get away with.#T4#
Suarez is trying to keep Peieira in close.
Suarez controlling Peieira's posture.
Peieira pushes down on Suarez's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Suarez makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Suarez.
Suarez trying to keep a closed guard but Peieira is proving a slippery customer.
#T5#
Peieira is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Peieira wants to pass the guard but Suarez is keeping the position.
Suarez has his hands on Peieira's head, controlling the position.
Peieira stopping the sweep attempt from Suarez.#SUB2#
Suarez is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Peieira is aware though and is defending well.
Peieira wants to control from the top but Suarez keeps moving. #T6#
Suarez is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Suarez keeping moving, preventing Peieira from controlling successfully.
Suarez looking for a sweep. Not yet Suarez, not yet.
Suarez is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Peieira wants to control from the top but Suarez keeps moving.
Peieira being controlled here momentarily. #T7#
Suarez 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.
Suarez wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Suarez tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T8#
Peieira engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Peieira trying to control the position from guard on top but Suarez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Peieira pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Suarez is keeping the position for now.
Peieira won't allow Suarez to sweep him here.
Suarez seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Peieira has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SUB2#
Peieira got a little sloppy there for a moment and Suarez has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Peieira has managed to get both his arms back between Suarez's legs - danger averted.#T9#
Peieira looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Peieira stopping the sweep attempt from Suarez.
Peieira pushing down on Suarez's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Suarez won't allow Peieira to pass to mount.
Suarez wants to improve his position but Peieira is controlling well.
Suarez wants to control but Peieira is keeping busy.
#T10#
Suarez is controlling Peieira's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Suarez tries to get to full guard but Peieira has control of the leg.
Peieira slows the pace down in half guard.
Suarez wants to improve his position but Peieira is controlling well.
#T11#
Suarez is trying to maintain the position but Peieira is very close to passing his half guard.
Peieira trying to control from half guard but Suarez is working away.
Suarez is trying to maintain the position but Peieira is very close to passing his half guard.
Peieira trying to control the action but Suarez is working from the bottom.
Peieira is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Suarez! Score +3 for passing guard: Peieira (3) vs (0) Suarez
Peieira controlling from the full mount.
Suarez is looking to get to half guard.#T12#
Peieira wants to control the pace but Suarez is squirming around nicely.
Peieira is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Suarez is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Peieira with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Peieira takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#T13#
Suarez is looking to improve his position but Peieira isn't that keen on the idea.
Suarez tries to hold on but Peieira postures up.
Suarez tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Peieira looking to control but Suarez is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Peieira sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Suarez is in all sorts of trouble here.
#T14#
Peieira tries to control but Suarez wriggling away.
Peieira sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Suarez gets back to half guard.#SUB#
Peieira is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Peieira is controlling the pace.
Suarez desperately trying to maintain half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Peieira takes the fight on points by 3 to 0.
A relieved looking Caio Peieira thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 07, 2024 |
#R1#
A slow jab from Suarez misses its intended target.
No joy there for Dan , who threw a few shots but didn't land.
#CL2#
Dan fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Suarez, pushing him back against the cage.
Dan blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
#TD2#
Dan has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Suarez is trying to keep an underhook but Dan manages to get the takedown into half guard.#SUB#
Suarez is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Dan pulls his head out easily.
Suarez won't allow Dan to pass to mount.
Dan not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Suarez is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Dan 's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Dan 's back!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Suarez looking to break Dan 's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Dan remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Suarez will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Dan is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Suarez off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.#SUB#
Suarez 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, Dan has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dan tries to break free.
#SUB#
Dan defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
#T1#
Dan rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Dan regains full guard. Nicely done. #SUB2#
Dan working for a triangle but Suarez defends it easily.
Suarez pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Dan is keeping the position for now.
Suarez works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Dan is trying to maintain the position but Suarez is very close to passing his half guard.
Dan is staying active underneath Suarez, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Dan punching from the bottom.
#T2#
Dan avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Suarez.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dan is looking to improve his position.
Suarez seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Dan does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.#SUB#
Suarez is looking for a kimura but Dan is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Suarez to get the leverage.
Suarez is looking to take a break and control but Dan is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Dan is trying to get back to full guard.
Dan trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Suarez manages to pass to mount!
Dan is desperately trying to improve his position but Suarez has a good base and remains in mount.
Suarez avoids the attempt from Dan to control.
Dan really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
#T3#
Dan holds on for dear life, controlling Suarez's posture momentarily.
Suarez wants to control the pace but Dan is squirming around nicely.
Suarez prevents Dan from getting the reversal.
Dan is squirming around, avoiding Suarez's attempts to control the action.
Dan regains half guard.#SUB#
Suarez wants to work for an arm triangle but Dan is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Dan tries to get to full guard but Suarez has control of the leg. #T4#
Dan is staying active underneath Suarez, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Suarez prevents Dan from improving his position.
Dan flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Dan won't allow Suarez to pass to mount.
Dan is looking to improve his position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Suarez is keen to just control but Dan is a slippery customer.
The fighters are battling for position here. Dan manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
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 Felix Suarez will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Dan shoots for a double leg takedown but Suarez sprawls well. He's pushed Dan 's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Dan takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Dan ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Dan uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Suarez.
Suarez throws a right hand that misses
#CL2#
and Dan moves into the clinch.#TD2#
Dan gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Suarez regains guard.
Dan preventing the sweep.
Suarez working a defensive guard here.
Suarez wants to hit a sweep here but Dan passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Suarez there!
Dan trying to control but Suarez is having none of it.
Suarez working to try and regain half guard.
#T1#
Suarez is squirming around, avoiding Dan 's attempts to control the action.
Dan postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Suarez looks a forlorn figure.
Dan working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Suarez is trying desperately to improve position.
Dan tries to control but Suarez wriggling away.
Dan lands a big shot there that rocks Suarez but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
#T2#
Dan controlling his opponent.
Suarez regains half guard.
Dan prevents Suarez from improving his position.#SUB2#
Dan is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Suarez tries to get to full guard but Dan has control of the leg.
Suarez slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#T3#
Dan working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Suarez wants to sweep here but Dan controlling him for the moment.
Dan wants to pass the guard but Suarez is keeping the position.
Dan is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Dan trying to control the position from guard on top but Suarez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dan is looking to work some ground and pound but Suarez has wrist control.
Suarez looking to hit a scissor sweep but Dan is one step ahead there. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Dan works over Suarez with some ground and pound from guard.
Dan pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Suarez is keeping the position for now.
Dan preventing the sweep.
Dan pushing down on Suarez's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Dan wants to free his trapped foot but Suarez is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Dan scoring with strikes to the body and head.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dan wants to take a breather but Suarez is having none of it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Sickwat Dan showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Suarez tries to score a power double leg takedown but Dan sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Suarez somewhat.
Suarez lunges at Dan with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Dan 's hand.
Dan has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#TD#
Suarez shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Suarez trying to control but Dan is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Dan looking for a guillotine here but Suarez defends easily.
Dan is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Suarez's corner is telling him to maintain position.#T1#
Suarez trying to control the position from guard on top but Dan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sickwat Dan has got the better of the ground game so far.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Dan is on top in guard.
#REVB#
Suarez looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Suarez has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Dan has passed into side control.
Suarez is looking to reverse the position.
Suarez parries the strikes from Dan easily there. Dan is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Suarez to escape.
Dan trying to control the action but Suarez is working from the bottom. #T2#
Dan in side control lands a decent elbow.
Dan grinds an elbow into Suarez's temple.
Dan wants to lay and pray for a moment but Suarez keeps working.
Dan scores with a couple of short elbows.
Dan remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
A bit of a lull in the action here.
Suarez is looking to reverse the position.#T3#
Suarez holds on to Dan 's head and controls the position momentarily.
Dan looks up at the clock and then as Suarez takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Dan smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
An elbow from Dan crashes against the mat.
Dan landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Dan wants to control but Suarez is keeping him busy.
Suarez struggling a bit here.
Suarez holds on tight, trying to prevent any damage.#T4#
Dan creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Suarez sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Suarez gets back to half guard.
Dan not landing any meaningful shots this time. #SUB#
Suarez looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Suarez trying to hold on to Dan 's head to control him but Dan postures up.
Dan looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Dan is looking to take a break and control but Suarez is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sickwat Dan comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Dan 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sickwat Dan ! |
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Event:
SMASH: Bispen vs Thai
Date: Oct 29, 2023 |
#R1#
Suarez thows a left - swing and a miss!
Suarez scores with a jab.#CL#
Suarez rushes Krawlee and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#BC2#
Krawlee breaks the clinch.
Krawlee changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Krawlee cracks a nice hook into Suarez's ribs.
Suarez lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Krawlee drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
A looping hook to the body misses from Krawlee. Suarez does a little dance to reset his feet.#TD#
Suarez drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Krawlee wants to get back to his feet but Suarez passes into half guard.
Krawlee 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.
Krawlee won't allow Suarez to pass to mount.
Suarez throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Suarez with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #T1#
Suarez prevents Krawlee from improving his position.
Krawlee gets full guard.
Krawlee working a defensive guard here.
Suarez wants to control from the top but Krawlee keeps moving.
Krawlee tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Suarez working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Suarez is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Suarez stopping the sweep attempt from Krawlee.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Suarez stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Krawlee swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Suarez not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Suarez postures up.
Suarez trying to control the position from guard on top but Krawlee is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Suarez might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Suarez connects with a couple of short punches.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Krawlee can't keep his opponent in guard - Suarez advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Krawlee wants to control but Suarez is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Suarez looks to land a strike but Krawlee avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Suarez advances to half guard.
Suarez seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Krawlee does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T3#
Krawlee tries to roll over but Suarez keeps him under control.
Suarez not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Krawlee blocking the ground and pound attempt from Suarez. #SUB#
Suarez seems to be looking for submissions.
Krawlee wants to get back to full guard.
Krawlee is controlling Suarez's position as best he can from this difficult position.#SUB#
Suarez is working for a kimura but Krawlee is defending it quite comfortably.
Suarez looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#SUB#
Suarez is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Krawlee defends it well.
Suarez wants to control but Krawlee is keeping him busy.
Krawlee has his hands clasped together around Suarez's back. He's all about the action.
Krawlee is looking to improve his position.
Krawlee wants to get back to his feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Suarez seems to be looking for submissions.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Felix Suarez 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#
Krawlee throws a big shot that misses.
Suarez walks into a jab.
Kree P Krawlee seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Krawlee misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Suarez.
Krawlee takes a swing at Suarez's ribcage but misses.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Suarez fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Krawlee throws a jab but it's blocked by Suarez.
Krawlee throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Krawlee walks into a stiff left hand from Suarez.
Krawlee misses with a straight right. #TD#
Krawlee tries to sprawl but Suarez drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Krawlee pushes Suarez off but Suarez dives into side control.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#SUB#
Suarez is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Krawlee knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SUB#
Suarez tries for a kimura but Krawlee is defending well.
Krawlee tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Suarez wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T1##SUB#
Suarez is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Krawlee knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Krawlee manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. #SUB#
Suarez is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Krawlee defends it well.
Krawlee wants to improve his position but Suarez is controlling well.
Suarez controlling the pace.
Suarez is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Krawlee can do to turn this around?
Krawlee wants to get back to full guard.#T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Suarez trying to control from half guard but Krawlee is working away.
Suarez thows a huge punch but Krawlee dodges it nicely.
Krawlee slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Suarez in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Suarez throwing strikes but missing.
Felix Suarez overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Suarez landing some decent shots from guard.
Krawlee trying to keep a closed guard but Suarez is proving a slippery customer.
Suarez trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #T3#
Krawlee 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.
Suarez slips nicely into half guard.
Krawlee is staying active underneath Suarez, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Krawlee tries to kick Suarez off but Suarez keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Suarez is looking to take a break and control but Krawlee is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Suarez prevents Krawlee from improving his position.
Suarez wants to take a breather but Krawlee is having none of it.
Suarez is stalling here. Krawlee is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Suarez seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Krawlee has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. #SUB2#
Krawlee is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Suarez knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #T4##SUB2#
Krawlee tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Krawlee has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #SUB2#
Krawlee wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Suarez, who protects the arm well.
Suarez wants to control but Krawlee postures up.
Suarez tries to improve position but can't. #SUB2#
Krawlee wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Suarez, who protects the arm well.
Suarez sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Krawlee tries to pass to full mount but Suarez defends it.
Suarez tries to kick Krawlee off but Krawlee keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Kree P Krawlee will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Krawlee jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Jab by Suarez.
Suarez darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Krawlee is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Suarez.
Krawlee misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Suarez.
Krawlee takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Suarez blocks a jab.
Krawlee misses with an uppercut.
Krawlee throws a big shot that misses.
Krawlee looks to land a right hand but Suarez moved out of range.
Suarez ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.#CL#
Suarez moves into the clinch.
Krawlee takes a shot to the head. #TD#
Suarez has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Krawlee clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Suarez has his opponent trapped and is landing shots. Not a good position for Krawlee.
Suarez cracks Krawlee with a big shot to body and one to the head - really punishing Krawlee from the back mount here, looking to soften him up.
Krawlee is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Suarez off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.#SUB#
Krawlee showing good submission defense here.
#SUB#
Suarez is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
#T1#
Krawlee is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
#SUB#
Suarez is working for the choke. It looks like he might have got it... has he...? Yes! Krawlee is tapping out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:41 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Felix Suarez!
During a confident post fight interview, Felix Suarez thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
SMASH: Erdogan vs Barkley
Date: Oct 01, 2023 |
#R1#
Victor misses with a straight left.
Suarez shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Victor as he jumps to the side.
Victor tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Suarez throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Victor stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Victor moves out of range of the strikes.
Victor now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Suarez lands a really nice looking cross but Victor seems unphased.
Victor thows a left - swing and a miss!
We've been informed that Victor has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Suarez jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Suarez scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.#TD#
Suarez shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Suarez was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Victor gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard. #SUB#
Suarez is working for a kimura but Victor is defending it quite comfortably.
Victor wants to improve his position but Suarez is controlling well.
#T1#
Victor trying to control here.
#SUB2#
Victor looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Victor actively working from the bottom here.
Suarez missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
#SUB#
Suarez is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Suarez is looking to take a break and control but Victor is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.#SUB#
Suarez is working for a kimura but Victor is defending it quite comfortably.
Suarez missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #SUB#
Suarez is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Victor is just riding it out for now. Suarez eventually gives up the hold.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Victor tries to roll over but Suarez keeps him under control.
Victor is not content to let Suarez control the position.#T3##SUB#
Suarez wants to work for an arm triangle but Victor is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Suarez is pressing down on Victor's thigh, looking to free his foot. Victor is holding on for now. #SUB#
Suarez is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Victor has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB#
Suarez is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Victor wants to control but Suarez is keeping busy and won't allow 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#
Suarez is looking for a kimura but Victor is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Suarez to get the leverage. #SUB#
Suarez is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Victor has managed to free his arm - good work.
Victor moves into full guard.
Victor is trying to control the position but Suarez postures up.
Victor wants to sweep but no luck.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Suarez trying to control the position from guard on top but Victor is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Victor 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.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Felix Suarez dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Suarez closes the distance and clinches up with Victor, looking for a takedown. Suarez pushes Victor against the cage but Victor circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.#CL#
Suarez instigates a clinch. #TD#
Suarez gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground. #SUB2#
Victor is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Victor keeping moving, preventing Suarez from controlling successfully.
Victor 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#
Victor wants to free his trapped foot but Suarez is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Felix Suarez overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Suarez wants to control but Victor is keeping busy.
#T1#
Victor trying to pass the guard but Suarez defending well.
Suarez tries to get to full guard but Victor has control of the leg.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Victor wants to pass to mount but Suarez is defending the position.
Suarez wants to improve his position but Victor is controlling well.
#SUB2#
Victor is working for a submission of some sort.
#SUB2#
Victor is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Suarez sees it coming and defends easily.#T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Suarez trying to control here.
Suarez has his hands clasped together around Victor's back. He's all about the action.#SUB2#
Victor 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.
Suarez gets back to full guard.
Victor trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T3#
Victor advances to half guard.
Suarez moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Victor wants to pass the guard but Suarez is keeping the position.
Victor is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Suarez is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Victor can do to turn this around?
Victor won't allow Suarez to sweep him here.
Suarez is looking to stand up but Victor isn't so interested in that idea.
Victor tries to free his leg and advance position but Suarez is retaining full guard.
Suarez is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #T4#
Victor passes into half guard.
Victor works his foot free and advances to mount.
Suarez working to try and regain half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Victor wants to take his opponent's back but Suarez doesn't allow it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Caio Victor showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3#
Victor circles away from the clinch attempt.
Suarez steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Victor.
Victor throws an overhand right that lands on Suarez's shoulder, as Suarez tries to avoid the shot.
Suarez shoots for a takedown but Victor saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Suarez cracks Victor with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Suarez fails with an attempt to clinch.
Suarez fails with the takedown
and Victor counters with a straight right hand.
Suarez gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily #TD2#
and Victor decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Suarez's guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Felix Suarez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Victor passes easily into side control. Nice work.#SUB2#
Victor thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Suarez is trying to control Victor's posture but Victor avoids it. #T1#
Victor tries to advance to mount but can't.
Suarez is looking for a sweep.
Suarez struggling a bit here.
Suarez is trying to get back to half guard.
Victor tries to advance to mount but Suarez denies him. #SUB2#
Victor is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Suarez knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SUB2#
Victor tries for a kimura but Suarez is defending well. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Suarez tries to get back to half guard but can't.#SUB2#
Victor is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Suarez has escaped the position, nice work there.
Suarez tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Suarez stops Victor from passing to mount. #T3#
Suarez is in a bad spot here and he knows it... just holding on for now.
Victor tries to advance to mount but can't.
Suarez wants to control but Victor postures up.
Victor tries to advance to mount but can't.
Suarez tries to bench press Victor off him but Victor keeps the position. #SUB2#
Victor working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #SUB2#
Victor looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Suarez wants to control but Victor postures up.
Victor tries to move to mount but Suarez blocks the move with his legs. #SUB2#
Victor is trying to get an arm triangle but Suarez is defending well.
Victor tries to advance to mount but Suarez denies him.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Suarez wants to control but Victor postures up.
And that's the end of the fight!
Caio Victor comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Victor 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 Ron Honeybunn scores the fight 28:29
Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight 28:29
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Caio Victor!
An out of breath and clearly excited Caio Victor thanked PWNAGE Elite for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him). |
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Event:
SMASH: Bartz vs Thai
Date: Aug 27, 2023 |
#R1#
Aengus is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Suarez.
Suarez lands the left hand.
Suarez throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Felix Suarez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Suarez looks to land a right hand but Aengus moved out of range.
Suarez lands with a right hand.
Suarez connects with a body shot that sends Aengus's belly button to the back.#TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Suarez.
Suarez wants to control but Aengus is keeping him busy.
Suarez scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Aengus to see if he's OK.
Suarez fails to land a wild elbow strike.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Aengus parries the strikes from Suarez easily there. Suarez is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Aengus to escape.
#SUB#
Suarez working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #SUB#
Suarez tries for a kimura but Aengus is defending well. #T1#
Suarez is looking to take a break and control but Aengus is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Aengus looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Aengus wants to control but Suarez postures up.
Aengus tries to control the position but he's not in luck - Suarez easily slips into full mount!
Aengus wants to control but Suarez is having none of it.
Suarez 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.
Suarez thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Suarez controlling the position easily from mount. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Aengus tries to hold on but Suarez postures up.
Suarez controlling from the full mount.
Aengus taking shots to the head.
Aengus tries to lock up and control but Suarez gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Aengus is squirming around, avoiding Suarez's attempts to control the action. #T3##SUB#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Suarez working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet. #SUB#
Suarez wants to finish this one by submission but Aengus is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Suarez.
Suarez controlling his opponent.
A nice elbow there by Suarez.
Suarez trying to control but Aengus is having none of it. #SUB#
Aengus defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Suarez. #T4#
Suarez with shots to the head and body - Aengus looks very uncomfortable down there.
Suarez avoids the attempt from Aengus to control.
Suarez trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Aengus trying desperately to get to his feet.
Aengus tries to lock up and control but Suarez gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Suarez lands a big shot there that rocks Aengus but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
#SUB#
Suarez has hold of Aengus's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Aengus manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Suarez tries to control but Aengus wriggling away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Felix Suarez 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#
Aengus loads up on a big right hand but Suarez slips the punch.
Aengus throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Suarez defending well as Aengus loads up on a big left hand.
Suarez punishes Aengus's body with a nice straight punch.
Suarez throws the left hand but Aengus avoids the punch easily.
Suarez walks into a jab.
Aengus misses with a looping right.
A big right from Aengus misses.
It looked like Suarez wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Suarez displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Aengus throws out the jab.
Suarez is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Aengus can do to turn this around?
A big left from Aengus misses.
It looked like Suarez was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Aengus.#CL#
Suarez closes the distance and pushes Aengus back into the cage.
Suarez tries for a takedown. No joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aengus wants to break free but Suarez has control.
Suarez lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Aengus backwards.
Suarez has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Aengus is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Aengus looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Suarez misses with a shot to the kidneys.
#T1#
Suarez tries for a takedown. No joy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Felix Suarez. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Suarez tightens his grip and picks Aengus up, before dumping him to the ground. Aengus manages to land in guard.
Aengus is pulling down on Suarez's head. It's preventing any offense from Suarez, at least for the moment.
Aengus keeping moving, preventing Suarez from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Aengus looking for a guillotine here but Suarez defends easily.
#SUB#
Suarez 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#
Suarez postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Aengus is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Suarez, into his guard. #REVB#
Suarez bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Aengus's guard. #REVR#
Aengus can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Suarez controls the pace.
Suarez with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.#SUB#
Suarez drops back, looking for a kneebar! Aengus looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Aengus looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Aengus! #REVB#
Suarez regains half guard.#T3#
Suarez trying to control but Aengus postures up.
Suarez is controlling Aengus's trapped leg to prevent Aengus from advancing to side control.
Suarez wants to control but Aengus is keeping busy.
Suarez has his hands clasped together around Aengus's back. He's all about the action.
Suarez slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Suarez is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4##SUB#
Suarez is working for a submission of some sort.
Suarez wants to lay and pray for a moment but Aengus keeps working. #SUB#
Suarez is working for a kimura but Aengus is defending it quite comfortably.
Suarez is looking to advance position but Aengus won't allow it.
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 Felix Suarez will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Suarez scores with a jab to the jaw.#TD#
Suarez closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Aengus to the mat! Aengus manages to get full guard.
Aengus is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Suarez scores with a hook to the body.
Suarez drops down looking for an ankle pick but Aengus pulls his leg out and moves away.
Suarez shoots for a takedown but Aengus saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Aengus loads up on a big right hand but Suarez slips the punch.
Suarez misses with a straight left.
Suarez misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Felix Suarez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Suarez misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#TD#
Aengus gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Suarez to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Aengus not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#T1#
Suarez throwing strikes from guard but Aengus blocks nicely.
Aengus is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Aengus keeping moving, preventing Suarez from controlling successfully.
Aengus utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Aengus is trying to keep Suarez in close.
Suarez is pushing down on Aengus's leg trying to pass to half guard. Aengus is fighting to maintain full guard but Suarez has managed to sneak the leg through.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Aengus is trying to stand back up but Suarez is controlling him
Aengus wants to control but Suarez is keeping busy.
Aengus wants to get back to his feet.
Aengus blocking the ground and pound attempt from Suarez. #SUB#
Suarez is looking for a kimura but Aengus is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Suarez to get the leverage. #SUB2#
Aengus actively working from the bottom here.
Suarez trying to control from half guard but Aengus is working away. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Suarez wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Suarez staying out of range there.
Suarez attempts a counter takedown but Aengus avoids it well and moves away.#TD#
Suarez feints and as Aengus raises his hands in defense, Suarez changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.#T3#
Aengus trying to control the position here. #SUB#
Suarez thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Suarez loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Suarez wants to control from the top but Aengus keeps moving.
Suarez tries to free his leg and advance position but Aengus is retaining full guard.
Aengus seems keen to control Suarez's posture.
Suarez lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#SUB#
Suarez drops back, looking for a kneebar! Aengus looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Aengus looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Aengus! #REVB#
You can see the frustration on Suarez's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Suarez tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Aengus wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Aengus staying calm.
Suarez looks to move to half guard but instead Aengus has passed into mount! Damn!
Caelan Aengus has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Felix Suarez is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Aengus throwing strikes here but Suarez is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
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 Felix Suarez.
Well Suarez has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Topper Green scores the fight 30:27
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Dean scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Felix Suarez!
During a confident post fight interview, Felix Suarez thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
SMASH:Kentas vs Mcgee
Date: Jul 30, 2023 |
#R1#
Jab, jab by Krawlee - just one landing.
Suarez lands with a good body shot.
Suarez 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.
Krawlee throws a shot from downtown. Suarez moves away and avoids it.
Krawlee lands an overhand right.
Krawlee throws an off balance right hand
#TD2#
and Suarez decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Krawlee's guard.
Suarez throwing strikes but missing.
Suarez throws a strike but Krawlee rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Krawlee tries to free his leg and advance position but Suarez is retaining full guard.
Krawlee is fighting to break Suarez's control of his arms but Suarez is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Suarez has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Krawlee pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Suarez is keeping the position for now.
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!
Krawlee has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Suarez can't keep his opponent in guard - Krawlee advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #T1#
Krawlee has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Suarez prevents Krawlee from taking his back.
Suarez is desperately trying to improve his position but Krawlee has a good base and remains in mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Suarez gets back to half guard.
Suarez wants to improve his position but Krawlee is controlling well.
Krawlee will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Krawlee is looking to advance position but Suarez won't allow it.
Krawlee is working hard here to advance position.#T2#
Suarez is looking to improve his position.
Suarez controlling the position for now.
Suarez trying to control from the bottom.
Krawlee is looking to advance position but Suarez won't allow it.
Suarez slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Krawlee pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Suarez is keeping the position for now.
Suarez managing to control the position.
Krawlee passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Suarez regains half guard.#T3#
Suarez is looking for a sweep. Krawlee is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Krawlee is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Suarez!
Suarez regains half guard.
Suarez manages to get to full guard.
Krawlee tries to free his leg and advance position but Suarez is retaining full guard.
Suarez is controlling Krawlee's posture.
Krawlee stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Suarez swivels though and keeps the full guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Suarez is on top in guard.
#REVB#
Krawlee is trying to control the position but Suarez postures up.
Suarez wants to control from the top but Krawlee keeps moving.
Krawlee seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.#T4#
Krawlee is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Krawlee looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Suarez moves into full guard.
Suarez keeping full guard, as Krawlee tries to pass.
Krawlee passes easily into side control. Nice work.#SUB#
Krawlee thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
I wouldn't like to be where Suarez is right now.
Suarez is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Krawlee off and has taken his back!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#SUB2#
Suarez looking for the RNC.
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 Kree P Krawlee 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#
Krawlee lands an overhand right.
Krawlee misses with a jab to the body
and Suarez counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Krawlee drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Krawlee throws a poor cross that misses
and Suarez counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Krawlee cracks Suarez with a right hand to the side of the head.#TD2#
Suarez is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Krawlee's half guard.
Krawlee is looking to improve his position.
Krawlee gets full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Suarez's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Suarez trying to control but Krawlee is working from the bottom.
Kree P Krawlee overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Krawlee is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Suarez trying to control but Krawlee is working from the bottom. #T1#
Suarez looking to pass the guard.
Suarez trying to control but Krawlee is working from the bottom.
Krawlee tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Suarez sitting in guard, not really doing much. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Krawlee is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Suarez displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Krawlee throws out the jab.
Jab, jab by Suarez - just one landing. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#TD2#
Krawlee gets caught flat footed, as Suarez shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Suarez working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Krawlee trying to keep a closed guard but Suarez is proving a slippery customer.
Krawlee keeping moving, preventing Suarez from controlling successfully.
Krawlee controls Suarez momentarily but Suarez frees himself.
Krawlee keeping moving, preventing Suarez from controlling successfully.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T3#
Suarez misses with a hook. Krawlee ducked under it nicely.
Krawlee half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Kree P Krawlee is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Suarez wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.#TD2#
Suarez shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Suarez was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Krawlee is not content to let Suarez control the position.
Krawlee is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Suarez trying to control the action but Krawlee is working from the bottom.
Suarez controls the position.#T4#
Krawlee tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Suarez wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Krawlee wants to control but Suarez postures up.#SUB2#
Suarez working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Krawlee is trying to improve his position.#SUB2#
Suarez working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
You can see the frustration on Krawlee's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Felix Suarez showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
Suarez takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
A big right from Krawlee misses.
Suarez slips a jab from Krawlee.
A jab from Krawlee misses.
Suarez uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Krawlee.
Suarez fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Suarez lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.#TD2#
Suarez shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Krawlee napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Krawlee explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Felix Suarez seems to be getting the better of the standup.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Krawlee fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Krawlee misses with a hook.
Krawlee throws a lazy right hand but Suarez sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
A jab from Krawlee misses.
Krawlee throws out a powerful jab.
Krawlee throws an overhand right that lands on Suarez's shoulder, as Suarez tries to avoid the shot.
It seemed like Suarez was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Suarez bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Krawlee uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Suarez.#TD2#
Krawlee gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Suarez to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Suarez postures up and lands a big shot to Krawlee's brow. #T1#
Suarez looking to pass the guard.
Suarez showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Krawlee trying to keep a closed guard but Suarez is proving a slippery customer.
Krawlee looking for a sweep. Not yet Krawlee, not yet.
Suarez looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Krawlee is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Suarez trying to control but Krawlee is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Krawlee is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Suarez makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Suarez working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Suarez wants to control from the top but Krawlee keeps moving.
Krawlee is looking to stand up but Suarez isn't so interested in that idea. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T3##TD2#
Krawlee gets caught napping as Suarez dives in and scores a takedown. Krawlee manages to retain guard.
Krawlee avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Krawlee being controlled here, momentarily.
Suarez scoring with punches to the head and body.
Suarez is stalling in the full guard.
Suarez passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Suarez tries to advance to mount but can't. #T4#
Suarez misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Krawlee is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.#SUB2#
Suarez is working for a submission of some sort.
Suarez trying to control the action but Krawlee is working from the bottom.
Suarez stalling.
Krawlee looks like he's trying to stand up.
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 Kree P Krawlee.
I think Krawlee 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 Elvis Blanc scores the fight 29:28
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 29:28
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Kree P Krawlee!
Kree P Krawlee managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Ma Balls Is Hot Clothing, into his post fight interview. |
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Event:
SMASH: Frewin vs Nacimento 3
Date: Jun 18, 2023 |
#R1#
Suarez throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Tonon walks into a left hand.
Tonon works the jab nicely.
A lazy left from Tonon finds it's target.
Tonon lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Tonon.
Suarez slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
We've been informed that Suarez has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
A combination from Tonon does no damage.
Tonon connects with the punch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Suarez moves away from the strike by Tonon.
Tonon shoots for a double leg takedown but Suarez sprawls well. He's pushed Tonon's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Suarez dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Tonon scores with a nice head shot.
Suarez paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.#TD2#
Suarez throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Tonon tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Suarez is in Tonon's guard.
Suarez preventing the sweep. #SUB2#
Suarez drops back looking for a leg! Tonon is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Tonon manages to kick Suarez off! Suarez jumps back into Tonon's guard.
We've been hearing good reports from Tonon'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.
Suarez postures up in Tonon's guard and throws a big left but Tonon blocks it. #T1#
Suarez pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Tonon is keeping the position for now.
Tonon is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB#
Tonon is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Suarez is aware though and is defending well.
Suarez cracks Tonon with a solid left hand.
Tonon is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Tonon keeping moving, preventing Suarez from controlling successfully.
Tonon keeping full guard, as Suarez tries to pass.
Tonon has Suarez pulled in close to control his posture.
Tonon trying to keep a closed guard but Suarez is proving a slippery customer.
#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Suarez trying to control but Tonon is working from the bottom.
Suarez keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Tonon's head.
Tonon wants to sweep here but Suarez controlling him for the moment.
Suarez advances position into side control!
Tonon manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Tonon controlling the action here.
Tonon wants to free his trapped foot but Suarez is holding on for dear life with his legs. #T3#
Tonon working over Suarez with some ground and pound. Suarez looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Suarez is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Tonon trying to mount his opponent but Suarez defends it.
Tonon not doing much here.
Tonon works his way into full mount!
Tonon wants to control the pace but Suarez is squirming around nicely. #T4#
Suarez tries to hold on but Tonon postures up.
Tonon trying to control but Suarez is having none of it.
Tonon is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Suarez is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Suarez really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
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 Damian Tonon will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Suarez lands with a cross. #TD#
Tonon changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Suarez looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Tonon trying to control the action but Suarez is working from the bottom.
Suarez is looking for a sweep.
An elbow from Tonon crashes against the mat.
Tonon trying to control the action but Suarez is working from the bottom.
Tonon taking a breather here.
Tonon is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Suarez can do to turn this around?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Suarez takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.#T1#
Suarez is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Tonon is looking to take a break and control but Suarez is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Well, if Tonon 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.
Damian Tonon overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB#
Tonon is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Suarez doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Tonon.
Tonon works his foot free and advances to mount. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Tonon sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Suarez tries to reverse the position but Tonon maintains control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tonon controlling the pace for now.
Suarez tries to lock up and control but Tonon gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Tonon trying to control but Suarez is having none of it. #T3#
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Tonon cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Tonon tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Tonon looking to control but Suarez is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tonon breaks from Suarez's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Tonon controlling the position easily from mount.
Tonon looking to control but Suarez is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #T4#
Suarez is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Tonon trying to control but Suarez is having none of it.
Suarez wants to control but Tonon is having none of it.
Tonon can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Suarez is looking to escape.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Tonon takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Damian Tonon dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3##TD2#
Suarez feints and as Tonon raises his hands in defense, Suarez changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Suarez is fighting to break Tonon's control of his arms but Tonon is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Suarez wants to pass the guard but Tonon is keeping the position.
Suarez passes Tonon's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #SUB2#
Suarez is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Tonon sees it coming and defends easily.
Tonon wants to control but Suarez is keeping busy and won't allow it. #SUB2#
Suarez is working for a submission of some sort.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Suarez prevents Tonon from improving his position.#T1##SUB2#
Suarez is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Tonon has managed to free his arm - good work.
Tonon trying to hold on to Suarez's head to control him but Suarez postures up.
Tonon is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Tonon wants to get back to full guard.
Tonon is controlling Suarez's position as best he can from this difficult position.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#SUB2#
Suarez wants to work for an arm triangle but Tonon is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Tonon manages to get to full guard.
Tonon is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Tonon controlling Suarez's posture.
Suarez postures up.
#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#T3#
Suarez throws a shot to the body.
Suarez throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Tonon throws a shot to the body.
Suarez stuffs the takedown.
Suarez lands a jab.
Tonon closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Tonon takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Suarez throws out a powerful jab.
Damian Tonon is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Tonon has a takedown stuffed.
Suarez throws out a counter right but Tonon avoids it with no problem.
Tonon has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Tonon there as he acknowledges the shot.
Suarez lands an overhand right.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Suarez looks to land a right hand but Tonon moved out of range.
Tonon looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Damian Tonon. That's going to take a lot out of him.
No luck for Tonon with that takedown attempt. #T4#
Suarez throws a body shot but no joy.
Suarez lands with an overhand left.
Tonon scores with a hook.
Suarez scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Tonon doesn't seem bothered though.
Suarez has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Tonon finds it's way round the side to connect with Suarez's head.
Tonon moves out of range of the strikes.
Tonon shoots in for a double leg but Suarez sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Suarez lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
#TD#
Tonon fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Suarez to the ground. Tonon is now in Suarez's guard.
Suarez keeping moving, preventing Tonon from controlling successfully.
Felix Suarez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#SUB2#
Suarez had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Tonon defends it easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Felix Suarez comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Tonon 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 Elvis Blanc scores the fight 29:28
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 29:28
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Damian Tonon!
After the big win, Damian Tonon made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors FUClothing and telling the interviewer how much he loves him. |
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Event:
SMASH: Hasselhoff vs Tantor
Date: May 21, 2023 |
#R1#
Suarez slips under a jab from Egyptian.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Suarez has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Egyptian pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Egyptian waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Suarez.
A big left from Suarez misses.
Egyptian stuns Suarez with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Egyptian is looking to slow Suarez down with leg kicks.
A telegraphed right hand from Egyptian misses the target.
Egyptian throws the kick towards the body but Suarez avoids it.
Suarez has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Suarez there as he acknowledges the shot.
Suarez missing with a left hand there. Egyptian was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Egyptian looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Egyptian lands a nice looking body shot.
#CL#
Egyptian closes the distance and clinches.
Suarez lands a body shot in the clinch.
Suarez lands a right hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Suarez tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Egyptian is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Suarez working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Suarez takes a shot to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Suarez fails to land.
Suarez lands a nice shot to the body. #T1#
Suarez lands with a right to the head.
Egyptian misses with a punch to the body.
Suarez lands a left hand.
A right hook to the body lands for Suarez.
Egyptian is breathing heavily.
Suarez lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Egyptian or not.
Suarez goes for a takedown attempt but Egyptian pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
#TD2#
Suarez scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Egyptian parries the strikes from Suarez easily there. Suarez is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Egyptian to escape.
Suarez cracks Egyptian with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Check out the look on Suarez's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
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!
Suarez is looking to take a break and control but Egyptian is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Egyptian trying to remain calm as Suarez controls from the top position.#T2##SUB2#
Suarez tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Suarez has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Suarez wants to control but Egyptian is keeping him busy.
Egyptian dodges the ground and pound from Suarez.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Suarez tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Suarez has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #T3#
Egyptian is looking to reverse the position.#SUB2#
Suarez working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Egyptian is not content to let Suarez control the position.
Egyptian pushes Suarez away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Suarez gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Suarez works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Suarez happy to just control the position for now. #SUB2#
Suarez tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Suarez has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Suarez passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Egyptian!
Suarez landing strikes, looking to finish! #SUB2#
Suarez working for a guillotine from mount but Egyptian is in no mood to give up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Felix Suarez dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Egyptian avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Suarez throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Egyptian counter with a right hand.
Egyptian uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Egyptian waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Suarez.
Egyptian just misses with a punch to the body.
Suarez throws out a counter right but Egyptian avoids it with no problem.
Suarez lands a nice shot that snaps Egyptian's head back.
Suarez waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Egyptian.
Suarez throws a shot from downtown. Egyptian moves away and avoids it.
Suarez has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Suarez shoots in looking for a takedown. Egyptian tries to sprawl out of it but Suarez keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Egyptian manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Egyptian throws a looping overhand right but Suarez ducks down to avoid it.
Suarez takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Osiris Egyptian is winning the standup battle so far.
Egyptian pivots, looking for a leg kick but Suarez is out of range and Egyptian settles back down.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A looping hook to the body misses from Suarez. Egyptian does a little dance to reset his feet.
A good leg kick by Egyptian.
Egyptian throws a combination that misses
and Suarez connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Egyptian takes a swing at Suarez's ribcage but misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Egyptian lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Suarez at a distance.
#TD2#
Suarez shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Egyptian manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Suarez stays in close to Egyptian's body and controls the position. #T1#
Suarez makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Egyptian is trying to keep Suarez in close.
Suarez trying to control the position from guard on top but Egyptian is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Suarez is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Suarez trying to control but Egyptian is working from the bottom. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Egyptian wants to stand and escape but Suarez is having none of it.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Egyptian tries to land a sweep but no joy. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Egyptian just misses with a punch to the body.
Good shot there by Suarez.
Suarez looks to land a combination but Egyptian avoids it well.
Suarez bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Egyptian's head backwards.
A combination from Suarez does no damage.
Egyptian staying out of range there.
Nice body punch from Suarez.
Egyptian scores with a jab to the body.
Egyptian looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Suarez throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Egyptian counters with a left to the body.
Osiris Egyptian is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Egyptian displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Suarez throws out the jab.
Egyptian throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Egyptian connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.#T3#
Egyptian is looking to slow Suarez down with leg kicks.
A swing and a miss from Suarez.
Suarez moves out of range of the strikes.
Egyptian tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Suarez throws a shot from downtown. Egyptian moves away and avoids it.
Good exchange - Suarez coming out on top.
Egyptian lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Egyptian throws a big shot that misses.
A little jabbing left from Suarez on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Egyptian scores with a leg kick.
Suarez throws a hook but Egyptian avoids it easily.
Suarez cracks a nice hook into Egyptian's ribs.
Suarez moves out of range of the strikes.
Egyptian throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Egyptian steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Suarez.
Egyptian misses with a wild body shot.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Suarez! But no joy.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Suarez uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Egyptian.
Suarez scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Egyptian lands the left hand.
Egyptian throws out a loose jab but Suarez uses good head movement to avoid it. #T4#
Egyptian has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Egyptian there as he acknowledges the shot.
Suarez throws a lazy right hand but Egyptian sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Egyptian thows a left - swing and a miss!
Suarez might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Egyptian throws a body punch but Suarez moves out of range.
Jab, jab by Suarez - just one landing.
Egyptian keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Suarez lands with a hook. Egyptian tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
A leg kick checked by Suarez.
Suarez misses with a low kick.
Suarez moves out of range of the body kick from Egyptian.
Egyptian misses with a body kick.
Egyptian tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Suarez is able to avoid easily.
Egyptian bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.#TD2#
Suarez scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Egyptian is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Suarez's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Suarez's back!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Egyptian seems like he's trying to stand.
Felix Suarez has got the better of the ground game so far.
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 Osiris Egyptian 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. This is the final round!#R3#
Suarez uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Egyptian.
Egyptian thows a left - swing and a miss!
Egyptian takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Egyptian misses the jab.#TD2#
Suarez looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Egyptian is refusing to be controlled, as Suarez sits in half guard.
Well, if Suarez 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.
Egyptian is trying to maintain the position but Suarez is very close to passing his half guard.
Egyptian has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Suarez is working for a kimura but Egyptian is defending it quite comfortably.
#T1#
Suarez perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Suarez's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Egyptian has hold of Suarez's hands but Suarez slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Egyptian tries to get to full guard but Suarez has control of the leg.
Suarez missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #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.
Suarez missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Suarez is trying to control the action in half guard but Egyptian is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #SUB2#
Suarez is working for a kimura but Egyptian is defending it quite comfortably.
#SUB2#
Suarez is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Egyptian defends it well. #SUB2#
Suarez is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Suarez with the ground and pound but Egyptian uses the opportunity to regain guard. #T3#
Suarez stops Egyptian from standing up.
Egyptian will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Suarez trying to control but Egyptian is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Suarez works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.#TD2#
Suarez closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Suarez lands in his opponent's guard.
Egyptian utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #T4#
Suarez wants to control from the top but Egyptian keeps moving.
Suarez is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Suarez works a leg free and moves into half guard. #SUB2#
Suarez is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Egyptian defends it well. #SUB2#
Suarez is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Suarez stalling away here and it's allowed Egyptian to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Felix Suarez comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Suarez 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 Darius Henderson scores the fight 28:29
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 28:29
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Felix Suarez!
Felix Suarez 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:
ENIGMA 159
Date: Mar 12, 2023 |
#R1#
Meine pushes Suarez away with a front kick.
Meine takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Suarez uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Meine.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Suarez has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Suarez throws a big shot that misses.
Nice jab there from Meine.
Suarez tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Meine was well out of range. Poor timing from Suarez.
Meine throws a hook but Suarez avoids it easily.
Meine tries to close the distance and clinch up but Suarez swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Suarez takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Meine is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
A big left from Suarez misses.
Meine ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Suarez moves away.
Suarez scores with the left hand. Meine knows he should have avoided that one.
Suarez dives in and grabs Meine's left leg, looking for a takedown. Meine pushes down on Suarez's head and hops out.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Suarez takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Suarez loads up on a big right hand but Meine slips the punch.
Meine misses with a hook
and Meine takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Suarez darts in looking for a takedown but Meine gets double underhooks and turns Suarez into the cage.
Meine wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Suarez throws out a loose jab but Meine uses good head movement to avoid it.
Meine is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Suarez. #T1#
Suarez fails to land the takedown.
Rudolf Meine has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Felix Suarez.
Meine throws out a leg kick but Suarez moves out of range and Meine only half commits.
Suarez looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Meine is fending him off so far but Suarez persists. Nope, Meine circles away and we're back to standing.
Suarez steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Meine.
Suarez lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
A good leg kick by Meine.
Meine throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Meine misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Suarez.
Meine lands a nice leg kick that just misses Suarez's sensitive parts.
Meine takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Suarez lands a jab to the head.
Meine takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Meine looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Meine pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Meine lunges at Suarez with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Suarez's hand.
Meine takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Meine avoids the body shot from Suarez.
#T2#
Meine throws a leg kick that misses.
Suarez lands with a thumping leg kick.
Suarez uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Meine.
Suarez throws out a counter right but Meine avoids it with no problem.
Rudolf Meine is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Suarez checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Suarez looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Suarez defending well as Meine loads up on a big left hand.
Meine misses with a body kick.
Suarez lunges at Meine with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Meine's hand.
Suarez slips a jab and a cross from Meine.
Meine tries a low kick but Suarez avoids it.
Meine uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Suarez.
Meine wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Suarez shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Meine sprawls well. Meine wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Suarez gets slowly back to his feet.
Suarez has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Meine jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Meine tries to score with a low kick but Suarez moves his leg out of the way.
Suarez misses with a looping right.
Meine misses with a straight right.
Meine on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.#T3##TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Suarez.
Meine struggling a bit here.
Meine is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Hammer House of Horror, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Meine is looking to regain half guard here but Suarez keeps moving and retains side control.
Meine struggling a bit here.
Suarez is looking to take a break and control but Meine is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Meine is trying to get back to half guard.
Meine struggling a bit here.#T4#
Meine is trying to get back to half guard.
Suarez tries to score with some ground and pound. Meine controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Meine wants to control but Suarez postures up.
Suarez trying to control the action but Meine is working from the bottom.
Suarez is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Meine sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Felix Suarez will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Meine thows a left - swing and a miss!
Meine throws a right hand that Suarez ducks under and follows up with a left that Suarez also avoids with ease.
Meine misses with a two punch combination.
Suarez swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Meine displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Suarez throws out the jab.
Rudolf Meine is winning the standup battle so far.
An inside leg kick lands from Suarez.
Suarez looks for a takedown but Meine sprawls well.
Suarez scores with a jab to the jaw.
Meine connects with a leg kick.
Suarez slips a jab from Meine.
Suarez tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Suarez blocks a low kick nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Meine scoring well with a low kick there.
Meine with a nice calf kick.
Suarez keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Suarez misses the shot to the body.
Suarez lands a jab to the nose.#TD2#
Suarez manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Meine on his heels. He'll look to pass Meine's guard now, I'm sure.#T1#
Suarez pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Meine is keeping the position for now.
Suarez's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Meine trying to control the position.
Suarez wants to pass the guard but Meine is keeping the position.
Meine is controlling Suarez's posture.
Suarez trying to control the position from guard on top but Meine is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Suarez misses with an uppercut. Meine saw that one coming.
Suarez goes for a double leg but Meine avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Meine continues to drive forward.
Suarez throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Meine sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Suarez misses with a looping right.
Suarez throws a body punch but Meine moves out of range.
Meine is looking to counter the offense by Suarez and move into the clinch.
Suarez throws a jab when Meine was well out of range.
Meine throws a sloppy head kick and Suarez moves out of range easily.
Suarez moves out of range as Meine strikes.
Suarez throws a big shot that misses.
Meine ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Suarez moves away.
Meine misses with a body kick.
Meine takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Meine lands with a slapping head kick. #TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Meine enables Suarez to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Meine manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Meine is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T3#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Suarez looking to pass the guard.
Meine is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Meine keeping moving, preventing Suarez from controlling successfully.
Meine is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Meine misses with a hook. Suarez ducked under it nicely.
Suarez just misses with a punch to the body.
Suarez moves out of range of the strikes.
Suarez lunges at Meine with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Meine's hand.
Suarez just misses with a punch to the body.
#TD2#
Suarez shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Meine looking to control.
Meine seems keen to control Suarez's posture.
Felix Suarez has got the better of the ground game so far.
Meine trying to control the position.
Suarez stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Meine swivels though and keeps the full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Felix Suarez showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
A jab lands there for Suarez.
A jab from Suarez misses.
Meine defending well as Suarez loads up on a big left hand.
Suarez throws a hook but Meine avoids it easily.
Suarez circles away from the clinch attempt.
A good leg kick by Meine.
A slow jab from Meine misses its intended target.
A jab from Suarez finds it's way through Meine's defenses.
Meine throws a good cross that connects.
Meine doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Meine displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Suarez throws out the jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A bone on bone clash there as Suarez blocks the leg kick.
Meine thows a left - swing and a miss!
Suarez lands with a straight right. Meine didn't see that one coming.
Suarez connects with a body shot that sends Meine's belly button to the back.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Suarez dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Meine with a hook.#T1#
Meine on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Meine takes a shot to the body in his stride.
#TD2#
Suarez manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Meine on his heels. He'll look to pass Meine's guard now, I'm sure.
Suarez trying to control but Meine is working from the bottom.
Suarez pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Meine is keeping the position for now.
Meine is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Suarez controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Meine controls Suarez momentarily but Suarez frees himself. #T2#
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.#SUB#
Meine throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Suarez escapes and throws Meine's legs to the side, diving into side control! #SUB2#
Suarez working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Suarez scoring with punches and elbows. #T3#
Suarez landing a few strikes.
Meine is not content to let Suarez control the position.
Meine struggling a bit here.
Suarez postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Meine looks to move to half guard but instead Suarez has passed into mount! Damn!
Suarez content just to control the position here.
Meine is in all sorts of trouble here.
#T4#
Meine is working hard here to advance position.
Meine tries to hold on but Suarez postures up.
Suarez takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Suarez with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Meine wants to hold on but Suarez pushes him away.
Felix Suarez is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Meine bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Rudolf Meine has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Meine trying to control but Suarez is working from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Felix Suarez comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Suarez 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 James Glass scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Felix Suarez!
Felix Suarez decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little. |
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Event:
ENIGMA 151
Date: Feb 05, 2023 |
#R1#
Nice body punch from Khalidovic. #TD#
Suarez shoots in and gets a takedown into Khalidovic's guard.
Khalidovic pushes Suarez off and gets back to his feet.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Suarez staying out of range there.
Suarez slips under a jab from Khalidovic.
Khalidovic lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Khalidovic pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Suarez back to the cage. Khalidovic follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Suarez throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Suarez moves away from the strike by Khalidovic.
Khalidovic walks into a stiff left hand from Suarez.
Suarez shoots and misses
and Khalidovic counters with a straight right hand.
Suarez tests Khalidovic's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Khalidovic slips a straight right by Suarez.
Suarez throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Khalidovic scores with a hook to the body. Suarez takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Khalidovic feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Suarezs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Suarez throws a body punch but Khalidovic moves out of range.
Suarez blocks a low kick nicely.#TD#
Suarez dives in and scores a takedown into Khalidovic's guard.
Suarez stopping the sweep attempt from Khalidovic.
Khalidovic wants to stand but Suarez is controlling the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Khalidovic keeping moving, preventing Suarez from controlling successfully.
Suarez slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Suarez stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Khalidovic swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB#
Suarez 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.
Khalidovic keeping full guard, as Suarez tries to pass.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.#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.#ES2#
Khalidovic scrambles and gets back to his feet.
A punch combination from Khalidovic misses.
Khalidovic throws a body shot but no joy.
Suarez is looking to counter punch.
A nice leg kick from Khalidovic, right into the meat of the thigh.
Mamed Khalidovic is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Suarez throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Suarez tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Khalidovic was well out of range. Poor timing from Suarez.
Suarez takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Suarez looks to land a right hand but Khalidovic moved out of range.
Khalidovic throws a push kick but Suarez slaps the foot to one side.
Khalidovic throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Suarez checks the leg kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Suarez misses the target.
Khalidovic connects with a looping right hand.
Khalidovic tests Suarez's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Khalidovic lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Khalidovic misses the shot to the body.
Suarez swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Khalidovic has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Good standup being displayed there by Khalidovic as he connects with a hook.#T3#
Suarez shoots for a double leg takedown but Khalidovic sprawls well. He's pushed Suarez's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Suarez misses the jab.
Suarez scores with a nice head shot.
Khalidovic throws a body kick that misses.
Khalidovic attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Suarez scores with a jab to the body.
Khalidovic takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Khalidovic lunges at Suarez with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Suarez's hand.
Suarez throws a hook but Khalidovic avoids it easily.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Khalidovic.
Khalidovic misses with a body shot.
#TD#
Suarez gets the takedown into side control.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Khalidovic wants to control but Suarez postures up.#SUB#
Suarez thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Khalidovic is trying to get back to half guard.#T4#
Suarez laying and praying for a moment but Khalidovic takes advantage and regains half guard.
Khalidovic works his way to full guard. Good work.
Suarez trying to move into half guard but instead Khalidovic has managed to sweep!#REVB#
Khalidovic trying to control the position from guard on top but Suarez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#SUB#
Suarez is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Mamed Khalidovic dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Khalidovic scores with a one two! Suarez had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Khalidovic throws out a powerful jab.
Suarez misses with a double jab.
Khalidovic looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Suarez scores with a jab to the head.
Suarez with a jab.#TD#
Suarez scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. #SUB#
Suarez seems to be looking for submissions.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#SUB#
Suarez is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Khalidovic doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Suarez.
Suarez prevents Khalidovic from improving his position.#T1#
Khalidovic works his way to full guard. Good work.
Khalidovic 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.
Khalidovic keeping moving, preventing Suarez from controlling successfully.
Suarez stays in close to Khalidovic's body and controls the position.
Suarez trying to control but Khalidovic is working from the bottom.
Suarez stops Khalidovic from standing up. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Khalidovic looks to land a left hand but Suarez moved out of range nicely.
Khalidovic moves out of range of the strikes.
Khalidovic throws a shot to the body.
A slapping leg kick lands for Khalidovic.
Khalidovic throws a good cross that connects.
Suarez jabs Khalidovic to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Khalidovic lands a leg kick that knocks Suarez off balance momentarily.
Khalidovic has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Khalidovic connects with a leg kick.
Suarez throws a body punch but Khalidovic moves out of range.
Khalidovic throws out a counter right but Suarez avoids it with no problem.
Suarez throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Suarez connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Khalidovic throws a nice outside leg kick.
Khalidovic lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Khalidovic misses with a lunging right hand
and Khalidovic takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Suarez closes this distance looking for a takedown but Khalidovic circles away.
Suarez comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Khalidovic getting the better of the striking in that exchange.#TD#
Suarez scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Mamed Khalidovic has got the better of the ground game so far.#T3##SUB#
Suarez looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Both fighters take a look at the clock.#SUB#
Suarez tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Suarez has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Khalidovic can't do much from the bottom here. #SUB#
Suarez is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Khalidovic has escaped the position, nice work there. #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.
You can see the frustration on Khalidovic's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Khalidovic tries to get back to half guard but can't.#SUB#
Suarez wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Khalidovic, who protects the arm well.
Suarez working away.#SUB#
Suarez is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Khalidovic has escaped the position, nice work there.
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 Felix Suarez will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Suarez waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Khalidovic.
Khalidovic slips a jab from Suarez.
Khalidovic lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Donk. Khalidovic catches Suarez right on the button with a cross.
Suarez misses with a looping right.
Suarez moves out of range of the leg kick from Khalidovic.
Suarez fails with the takedown.
Khalidovic connects with an inside leg kick.
A jab from Khalidovic finds it's way through Suarez's defenses.
Suarez uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Khalidovic.#TD#
Suarez shoots in and gets a takedown into Khalidovic's guard.
Khalidovic is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Suarez dives into side control.
#REVB#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Khalidovic is looking to reverse the position.#SUB#
Suarez working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #T1#
Suarez tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Khalidovic wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!#ES2#
Khalidovic throws Suarez to one side and escapes!
Khalidovic throws an overhand right that lands on Suarez's shoulder, as Suarez tries to avoid the shot.
Suarez swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Khalidovic displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Suarez throws out the jab.
Khalidovic scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Khalidovic pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #T2#
A looping hook to the body misses from Khalidovic. Suarez does a little dance to reset his feet.
It looked like Suarez was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Suarez shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Khalidovic pinned against the cage. Khalidovic gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Suarez misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Khalidovic.
Suarez takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Suarez throws a shot from downtown. Khalidovic moves away and avoids it.
Suarez avoids a kick to the body.
Khalidovic scoring well with a low kick there.
Khalidovic dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Khalidovic takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Khalidovic scores with the left hand. Suarez knows he should have avoided that one.
Khalidovic lands a glancing blow to the side of Suarez's head.
Suarez shoots in but Khalidovic avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Felix Suarez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Khalidovic bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Khalidovic staying out of range there.
Khalidovic throws out a counter right but Suarez avoids it with no problem.
The crowd cheers as Khalidovic lands an impressive looking overhand right. Suarez doesn't seem phased though.
Khalidovic blocks a jab.#T3#
Khalidovic thumps Suarez with a low kick.
Suarez throws a looping overhand right but Khalidovic ducks down to avoid it.
Suarez lands with a hook. Khalidovic tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Suarez misses with a hook.
Suarez looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Khalidovic ducks under a wild hook from Suarez.
Khalidovic closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Khalidovic wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Khalidovic throws a leg kick which misses Suarez's front leg but catches the back leg as Suarez tries to avoid it.
Mamed Khalidovic seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Suarez stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Khalidovic.
Suarez staying out of range there.
Suarez keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
An attempted straight right counter from Suarez misses the target.
Khalidovic lands a leg kick that knocks Suarez off balance momentarily.
A combination from Khalidovic does no damage.
Khalidovic throws a body punch but Suarez moves out of range.
Suarez blocks a low kick nicely.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Khalidovic jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Suarez swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Suarez walks into a stiff left hand from Khalidovic.
Suarez tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Khalidovic defends well and Suarez ends up having to push Khalidovic into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Suarez is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Khalidovic is defending well.#T4#
Khalidovic throws a head punch that misses.
Suarez has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Khalidovic is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Khalidovic throws a punch but it's blocked by Suarez.
Khalidovic lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Khalidovic throws a punch but it's blocked by Suarez.
Khalidovic tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Suarez is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Khalidovic misses with a short punch on the inside.
Khalidovic softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Khalidovic fails to land.
A frustrated look appears on Suarez's face as he tries to break the clinch. #BC2#
Khalidovic's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Khalidovic defending well as Suarez loads up on a big left hand.
Suarez misses the jab.
Suarez looks to throw the jab but Khalidovic is out of range.
Khalidovic's jab looks to have found its range, popping Suarez under the eye.
Khalidovic scores with a hook to the body. Suarez takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Khalidovic throws a right hand that misses
and Khalidovic takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Khalidovic throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mamed Khalidovic comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Khalidovic 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 Gwen Towbar scores the fight 28:29
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 28:29
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mamed Khalidovic!
During a confident post fight interview, Mamed Khalidovic thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
ENIGMA 146
Date: Jan 01, 2023 |
#R1#
Suarez throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Suarez tries to score a power double leg takedown but Sitsongrit sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Suarez somewhat.
Suarez avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Suarez looks to score with a jab to the body but Sitsongrit is just out of range.
The fighters circling - Sitsongrit throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A telegraphed right hand from Suarez misses the target.
Nice shot lands for Suarez.
Sitsongrit misses with a hook. Suarez ducked under it nicely.
Suarez has been working on his boxing with his coaches at The Rubber Guard Emporium in the buildup to the fight.
Suarez scores with a leg kick.
Suarez takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
A nice leg kick from Suarez, right into the meat of the thigh.
Jab, jab by Sitsongrit - just one landing.
Sitsongrit 's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Suarez connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Sitsongrit scrambles back to his feet.
Sitsongrit swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sitsongrit slips under a jab.
Sitsongrit throws the left hand but Suarez avoids the punch easily.#TD#
Sitsongrit gets caught napping as Suarez dives in and scores a takedown. Sitsongrit manages to retain guard.
Sitsongrit wants to get back to his feet but Suarez passes into half guard.
#REVB##SUB#
Suarez is looking for a kimura but Sitsongrit is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Suarez to get the leverage. #T1#
Suarez prevents Sitsongrit from improving his position.#SUB#
Suarez is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Suarez content to control rather than advance. #SUB#
Suarez is looking for a kimura but Sitsongrit is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Suarez to get the leverage.
Suarez wants to free his trapped foot but Sitsongrit is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Sitsongrit is controlling Suarez's trapped leg to prevent Suarez from advancing to side control.
Suarez looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Sitsongrit is concentrating on defense, preventing Suarez from advancing position.
Sitsongrit pushes Suarez off looking to stand but Suarez dives back in and keeps control.
Suarez controlling the action here.
Suarez prevents Sitsongrit from improving his position.#SUB#
Suarez seems to be looking for submissions.
#SUB#
Suarez seems to be working for a kimura but Sitsongrit defends the submission attempt.
Sitsongrit 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.
Sitsongrit is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Suarez sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Sitsongrit defending well though. #SUB#
Suarez wants to work for an arm triangle but Sitsongrit is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Sitsongrit can do anything to dispel that myth.
Sitsongrit is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB#
Suarez is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Sitsongrit is just riding it out for now. Suarez eventually gives up the hold.
Well, if Suarez 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.
#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#SUB#
Suarez is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Sitsongrit is just riding it out for now. Suarez eventually gives up the hold. #SUB#
Suarez is trying to work for a kimura but Sitsongrit is defending well.
Sitsongrit is refusing to be controlled, as Suarez sits in half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Suarez is working for a kimura but Sitsongrit is defending it quite comfortably.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Felix Suarez dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Sitsongrit motions for Suarez to come forward. Sitsongrit throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Suarez is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Sitsongrit can do to turn this around?
Sitsongrit looks to throw the jab but Suarez is out of range.
Sitsongrit sizes up Suarez with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Sitsongrit thuds a left hand into Suarez's body.
Suarez ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sitsongrit moves away.
Sitsongrit looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Suarez scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Suarez lands with an overhand left.
A nice inside leg kick there by Suarez. That's going to slow Sitsongrit down. #TD#
Suarez scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
This has been an exciting period of action!#SUB#
Suarez tries for a kimura but Sitsongrit is defending well.
Sitsongrit looks to move to half guard but instead Suarez has passed into mount! Damn!
Suarez trying to control but Sitsongrit is having none of it. #T1#
Suarez tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Sitsongrit keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Suarez wants to control the pace but Sitsongrit is squirming around nicely. #SUB#
Suarez looking to secure an arm triangle but Sitsongrit defends it well.
Suarez avoids the attempt from Sitsongrit to control.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Felix Suarez overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Suarez wants to control the pace but Sitsongrit is squirming around nicely.
Suarez controlling the pace for now.
Suarez tries to control but Sitsongrit wriggling away. #SUB#
Suarez swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Sitsongrit is now in Suarez's guard. A big mistake from Suarez there, giving up the dominant position!
Sitsongrit slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.#T3#
Suarez is trying to improve his position.
Sitsongrit wants to lay and pray for a moment but Suarez keeps working.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sitsongrit tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Sitsongrit wants to control but Suarez is keeping him busy.
Sitsongrit has knee on belly momentarily but Suarez bucks him off and regains half guard.
Suarez is trying to get back to full guard.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Sitsongrit works his way into full mount!
Sitsongrit really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Suarez. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Suarez working to try and regain half guard.
Suarez manages to regain half guard. Good work.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sitsongrit controlling the action here.
Suarez trying to hold on to Sitsongrit 's head to control him but Sitsongrit postures up.
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 Felix Suarez will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Sitsongrit misses with a hook. Suarez ducked under it nicely.
Sitsongrit throws a shot to the body.
Thongthailek Sitsongrit seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Sitsongrit throws a leg kick
and Suarez makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Suarez avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Sitsongrit walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Suarez scores with a nice head shot.
Sitsongrit swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Sitsongrit walks into a jab.
Sitsongrit paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Suarez misses with an uppercut. Sitsongrit saw that one coming.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Suarez throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Suarez shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Sitsongrit sprawls well. Sitsongrit wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Suarez gets slowly back to his feet.
A jab from Suarez misses.
Sitsongrit throws an overhand right that lands on Suarez's shoulder, as Suarez tries to avoid the shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Suarez tries for a takedown but Sitsongrit sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Sitsongrit misses with a looping right.
Suarez scores with a nice strike.
Suarez on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Sitsongrit . Sitsongrit obviously looking to wear him down.
#T1#
Suarez misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sitsongrit .
Nice body punch from Sitsongrit .
Sitsongrit uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Suarez.
A jab from Sitsongrit does it's job there.
Sitsongrit wants to slow Suarez down by chopping away at his legs.
Suarez throws a hook but Sitsongrit blocks it.
Suarez cracks Sitsongrit with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Some bone on bone action there as Suarez checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
A telegraphed right hand from Sitsongrit misses the target.
Sitsongrit doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Thongthailek Sitsongrit is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Suarez just misses with a punch to the body.
Sitsongrit avoids the body shot from Suarez.
Sitsongrit throws a body punch but Suarez moves out of range.
Sitsongrit misses with an uppercut. Suarez saw that one coming.
A little feinted left hand from Suarez on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Sitsongrit connects with the punch.
Suarez throws a big shot that misses.
Sitsongrit loads up on a big right hand but Suarez slips the punch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#TD#
Suarez shoots in and gets a takedown into Sitsongrit 's guard.#SUB#
Suarez thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #T2#
Suarez wants to pass the guard but Sitsongrit is keeping the position.
Suarez forces his way into half guard.
Suarez sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Sitsongrit has his hands clasped together around Suarez's back. He's all about the action.
Suarez looks to score some points with some ground and pound.#T3##SUB#
Suarez is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Suarez wants to pass to mount but Sitsongrit is defending the position.
Sitsongrit trying to control here.
Sitsongrit regains full guard. Nicely done.
Sitsongrit working a defensive guard here.
Suarez landing with the ground and pound.
Suarez wants to control from the top but Sitsongrit keeps moving. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Suarez not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Sitsongrit is adopting a defensive guard.
Suarez is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Suarez seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Sitsongrit for as long as he can get away with.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Felix Suarez is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Suarez misses with a looping right.
A slow jab from Suarez misses its intended target.
Suarez throws a body shot but no joy.
Thongthailek Sitsongrit has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Suarez lands a really nice looking cross but Sitsongrit seems unphased.
And that's the end of the fight!
Felix Suarez showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Suarez has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 30:27
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 30:27
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Felix Suarez!
Felix Suarez really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Vegan Gains logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty. |
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Event:
ENIGMA 137
Date: Nov 27, 2022 |
#R1#
Meine throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Suarez has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Suarez there as he acknowledges the shot.
Suarez throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Meine sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Suarez scores with a nice strike.
Suarez moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Suarez lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Suarez shoots in but no luck this time.
Suarez waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Meine.
Suarez getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Suarez shoots in for a takedown but Meine shows good takedown defense.
Meine wants to counter the offense by Suarez and move into the clinch position.
Meine misses with a body kick.
Meine missing with a left hand there. Suarez was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Meine misses the jab.
Meine moves out of range of the leg kick from Suarez.
Meine ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Meine throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Suarez avoids a kick to the body.
Meine throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Suarez takes a swing at Meine's ribcage but misses.
Meine wants to counter the offense by Suarez and move into the clinch position.
Meine looks to land a right hand but Suarez moved out of range.#T1#
Suarez fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Meine.
Suarez throws a big shot that misses.
Meine wants to counter with a clinch but Suarez pushes him away.
Suarez fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Meine manages to avoid it.#TD#
Suarez closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Meine tries to bench press Suarez off him but Suarez keeps the position. #SUB#
Suarez tries for a kimura but Meine is defending well. #SUB#
Suarez is trying to get an arm triangle but Meine is defending well. #SUB#
Suarez is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Meine has escaped the position, nice work there. #SUB#
Suarez is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Meine is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #T2##SUB#
Suarez goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Meine has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Suarez but great work by Meine.
Suarez stops Meine from passing to mount. #SUB2#
Meine wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Suarez, who protects the arm well.
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!
Suarez tries to improve position but can't. #SUB2#
Meine tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Meine has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #T3#
Meine is trying to move to mount but Suarez reverses beautifully and ends up in Meine's guard.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Suarez looking to pass the guard. #SUB2#
Meine working for a triangle but Suarez defends it easily.
Suarez controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#T4#
Suarez trying to control the position from guard on top but Meine is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Meine is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Suarez is aware though and is defending well.
Suarez trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Meine working a defensive guard here.
Meine is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Suarez trying to control but Meine is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Meine looking for a guillotine here but Suarez defends easily.
Suarez wants to control from the top but Meine keeps moving.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Felix Suarez dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Suarez moves out of range of the body kick from Meine.
#TD#
Suarez looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Meine!#SUB#
Suarez is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Meine is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Suarez works to advance to full mount. Meine defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs. #SUB#
Suarez jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Meine is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Meine and Suarez has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Suarez tries to advance to mount but Meine denies him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Meine tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Meine gets back to half guard.
Meine felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.#T1#
Suarez trying to control the action but Meine is working from the bottom.
Meine wants to improve his position but Suarez is controlling well.
Suarez wants to take a breather but Meine is having none of it.
Meine wants to improve his position but Suarez is controlling well.
Meine works his way to full guard. Good work.
Suarez pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Meine is keeping the position for now.
Suarez trying to control the position from guard on top but Meine is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Meine controls Suarez momentarily but Suarez frees himself.
Meine is trying to hold Suarez in close to prevent damage but Suarez has managed to pass into half guard.
Meine is trying to maintain the position but Suarez is very close to passing his half guard.
Felix Suarez overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Meine is staying active underneath Suarez, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #SUB2#
Meine is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Suarez pulls his head out easily.
Suarez is trying to control. Meine wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Suarez passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Meine!
Meine tries to hold on but Suarez pushes him away. #T3#
Suarez controlling the position easily from mount.
Meine wants to control but Suarez is having none of it.
Suarez tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Suarez prevents Meine from getting the reversal.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Meine in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head. #SUB#
Suarez goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Meine is on top in guard.
#T4#
Meine looking to pass the guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Suarez had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Meine defends it easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Felix Suarez dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
Suarez bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Felix Suarez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Suarez thuds his right hand into Meine's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Suarez misses with a looping left.
Suarez tried to score with a low kick but Meine checks it.
Meine is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Meine is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Suarez.
Meine scores with a body shot.
Suarez misses with a hook.
Suarez lands a nice hook to Meine's body. Meine takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Meine lands a nice looking body shot.
#TD#
Suarez drives through with a takedown into Meine's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.#SUB2#
Meine is looking for a triangle but Suarez pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB2#
Meine had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Suarez defends it easily.
Suarez is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Rudolf Meine has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T1##SUB#
Suarez postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Meine is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Suarez, into his guard. #REVB#
Suarez can't keep his opponent in guard - Meine advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Meine passes to full mount!
Suarez bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!#T2##SUB#
Suarez has gone for a leg lock! Meine slips out almost immediately though and dives into Suarez's guard.#REVB#
Meine slips nicely into half guard.
Meine is pressing down on Suarez's thigh, looking to free his foot. Suarez is holding on for now.
Suarez gets back to full guard.
#T3#
Meine passes into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Meine trying to mount his opponent but Suarez defends it.
Meine wants to lay and pray for a moment but Suarez keeps working.
Suarez tries to get to full guard but Meine has control of the leg.
Suarez tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Meine has advanced to mount. Uh oh. #T4#
Suarez is looking to get to half guard.
Suarez manages to regain half guard whilst avoiding the strikes.
Felix Suarez is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Suarez blocking the ground and pound attempt from Meine. #SUB#
Suarez looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Rudolf Meine.
Well Suarez has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 29:28
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 29:28
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Felix Suarez!
Felix Suarez really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Vegan Gains logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty. |
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Event:
ENIGMA 132 SPOOKTACULAR
Date: Oct 30, 2022 |
#R1#
Suarez fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Billabong looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.#TD2#
Suarez closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Billabong moves into full guard.
Billabong keeping moving, preventing Suarez from controlling successfully.
Billabong has Suarez pulled in close to control his posture.
Suarez wants to control from the top but Billabong keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Billabong wants to sweep here but Suarez controlling him for the moment.
Suarez slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Suarez has knee on belly momentarily but Billabong bucks him off and regains half guard. #SUB2#
Suarez is working for a submission of some sort.
Suarez is pressing down on Billabong's thigh, looking to free his foot. Billabong is holding on for now.
Suarez content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #SUB2#
Suarez is working for a submission of some sort.
#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#SUB2#
Suarez is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Billabong defends it well. #SUB2#
Suarez is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Billabong has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB2#
Suarez is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Billabong is just riding it out for now. Suarez eventually gives up the hold. #SUB2#
Suarez is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Billabong doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Suarez. #T3#
Suarez looks to land a strike but Billabong avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Suarez is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#SUB#
Billabong is looking for a triangle but Suarez pushes his legs off easily.
Suarez is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Billabong wants to sweep here but Suarez controlling him for the moment.
Billabong is working hard here to advance position.
Suarez trying to control but Billabong is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Suarez throws a looping overhand right but Billabong ducks down to avoid it.
As Suarez tries to get set, Billabong tries to push him back and clinch up but Suarez manages to avoid the attempt.
Billabong steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Suarez.
Billabong tries to counter with a takedown but Suarez is quick to defend against it.
Billabong looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Nice cross by Suarez.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Billabong connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Suarez's hands.
Billabong takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Suarez throws a jab when Billabong was well out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Felix Suarez dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Billabong fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Suarez ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Billabong moves away.
Suarez misses with a body shot.
Suarez throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Suarez misses with a takedown attempt - Billabong sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Billabong is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Suarez.
Suarez walks into a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Suarez takes a jab right on the kisser.
Suarez has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Billabong misses the shot to the body.
Suarez lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Suarez takes a swing at Billabong's ribcage but misses.
Billabong wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.#T1#
Suarez scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Billabong doesn't seem bothered though.
Suarez misses with a hook.
Nice shot lands for Billabong.#TD#
Billabong feints and as Suarez raises his hands in defense, Billabong changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.#SUB2#
Suarez looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Billabong has picked Suarez up and slammed him! Suarez can't keep hold of the triangle and Billabong manages to pass to side control!#SUB#
Billabong is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Suarez knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Billabong misses with the ground and pound.#T2#
Billabong trying to control the action but Suarez is working from the bottom.
Suarez can't do much from the bottom here.
Suarez is not content to let Billabong control the position.
Billabong lands a decent elbow from side control.
Suarez wants to control but Billabong postures up.#T3#
Suarez takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Billabong trying to control the position but Suarez is working away.
Suarez tries to improve position but can't.
Suarez manages to get back to half guard.
Billabong looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Suarez with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Suarez slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Suarez trying to control the position.
Billabong has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#T4##SUB2#
Suarez isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Billabong stacks Suarez 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 Billabong!
Billabong scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Suarez to see if he's OK.
Billabong lands some shots froms side control.
Suarez is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Billabong's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Suarez tries to get to full guard but Billabong has control of the leg.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Johnny Billabong dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Suarez throws a body punch but Billabong moves out of range.
Billabong feinted with a counter takedown.
Suarez with a nice cross.
Jab by Billabong.
Suarez waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Billabong.
Suarez swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Suarez fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Billabong lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Billabong takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Suarez throws a shot from downtown. Billabong moves away and avoids it.
Suarez misses with a hook
and Suarez takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Billabong ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Suarez moves away.
Suarez throws out a counter right but Billabong avoids it with no problem.
Suarez misses with a few strikes there.
A little feinted left hand from Billabong on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#T1#
Billabong blocks a jab.#TD#
Suarez gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Billabong looking to sit in guard and control but Suarez gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Suarez trying to control the position from guard on top but Billabong is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Suarez drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Billabong manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Suarez has Billabong in his guard.#REVR#
Johnny Billabong overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB2#
Billabong got a little sloppy there for a moment and Suarez has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Billabong has managed to get both his arms back between Suarez's legs - danger averted.#T2#
Billabong postures up and lands a big shot to Suarez's brow.
Suarez keeping moving, preventing Billabong from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Suarez is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Billabong defends well.
Suarez wants to sweep here but Billabong controlling him for the moment. #T3#
Billabong pushing down on Suarez's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #SUB2#
Suarez looking for submissions off his back.
Billabong with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Billabong seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Suarez does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#SUB#
Billabong seems to be looking for submissions.
Suarez works his way to full guard. Good work.
Billabong trying to control the position from guard on top but Suarez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Billabong with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
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 Johnny Billabong.
I think Billabong 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 Jorge Garcia scores the fight 29:29
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 29:28
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Johnny Billabong!
In his post fight interview, Johnny Billabong started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception. |
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Event:
ENIGMA 130
Date: Oct 02, 2022 |
#R1#
Suarez looks to score with a jab to the body but Sitsongrit is just out of range.
Sitsongrit just misses with a punch to the body.
Sitsongrit throws a solid leg kick but Suarez takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Sitsongrit.
Felix Suarez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD2#
Suarez shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Sitsongrit's guard.
Suarez is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Let's hope that Suarez has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Sitsongrit trying to keep a closed guard but Suarez is proving a slippery customer.
Suarez trying to control the position from guard on top but Sitsongrit is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sitsongrit keeping full guard, as Suarez tries to pass.
Suarez is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Sitsongrit knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Suarez on the ground.
Sitsongrit wants to stand and escape but Suarez is having none of it.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.#T1#
Sitsongrit is looking to sweep but instead, Suarez has passed into half guard.
Sitsongrit is refusing to be controlled, as Suarez sits in half guard. #SUB2#
Suarez is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Suarez prevents Sitsongrit from improving his position.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Suarez in particular looking to stall.#SUB2#
Suarez is trying to work for a kimura but Sitsongrit is defending well.
Well, if Suarez 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.
#T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Suarez wants to take a breather but Sitsongrit is having none of it. #SUB2#
Suarez is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Sitsongrit defends it well.
Suarez stops Sitsongrit from getting back to his feet.
Sitsongrit is staying active underneath Suarez, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Sitsongrit wants to control but Suarez is keeping busy.
Suarez trying to control the action but Sitsongrit is working from the bottom.
Suarez prevents Sitsongrit from standing back up.
#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Sitsongrit throws a leg kick but Suarez sees it coming and moves out of range.
Sitsongrit scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Suarez scores with a jab. Sitsongrit acknowledges it with a nod of the head. #T3#
Sitsongrit connects with a leg kick.
Sitsongrit scores with a leg kick.
Sitsongrit throws a shot from downtown. Suarez moves away and avoids it.
Sitsongrit thuds his right hand into Suarez's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Sitsongrit fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Suarez has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Sitsongrit misses with a wild body shot. #TD2#
Suarez closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Sitsongrit tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Sitsongrit is working hard here to advance position.
Suarez is looking to take a break and control but Sitsongrit is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB2#
Suarez goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Sitsongrit rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Suarez's guard! Nice work there by Sitsongrit!
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!
Suarez working a defensive guard here.
#T4#
Sitsongrit trying to control but Suarez is working from the bottom. #SU#
Sitsongrit gets to his feet. Suarez looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Sitsongrit throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Suarez scores with the left hand. Sitsongrit knows he should have avoided that one.
Sitsongrit swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Suarez misses with a straight right.
It looked like Sitsongrit was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Suarez.
Suarez fails with a takedown attempt.
Suarez misses the shot to the body.
Suarez closes this distance looking for a takedown but Sitsongrit circles away.
Suarez blocks the body kick.
Sitsongrit is looking to chop away at Suarez's legs.
Suarez shoots in for a double leg but Sitsongrit sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Madkhao Sitsongrit has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Felix Suarez.
Suarez changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Sitsongrit misses the target.
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 Madkhao Sitsongrit will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Suarez fails with a takedown attempt.
Madkhao Sitsongrit is winning the standup battle so far.
Suarez defending well as Sitsongrit loads up on a big left hand.
Sitsongrit misses with a body shot.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Sitsongrit throws a body shot but no joy.
Sitsongrit keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Suarez uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Suarez shoots in and drives through. Sitsongrit sprawls well.
Madkhao Sitsongrit has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Felix Suarez.
Sitsongrit works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Sitsongrit feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Suarezs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Suarez shoots in and drives through. Sitsongrit sprawls well.
Sitsongrit fires out a quick counter leg kick but Suarez just manages to avoid it.
Suarez throws a body shot but no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Suarez steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Sitsongrit.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Suarez! But no joy.
Suarez tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Sitsongrit defends well and Suarez ends up having to push Sitsongrit into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Suarez tries for a takedown but Sitsongrit sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Sitsongrit throws a leg kick #TD2#
and Suarez counters with a nice double leg into side control. Sitsongrit won't be happy with that.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sitsongrit is trying to improve his position.#T1#
Suarez is looking to take a break and control but Sitsongrit is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB2#
Suarez tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Suarez has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Suarez tries to advance to mount but Sitsongrit denies him.
Sitsongrit tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Suarez wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Suarez is looking to take a break and control but Sitsongrit is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Suarez is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Felix Suarez has got the better of the ground game so far.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Suarez controlling the position.
Sitsongrit wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Sitsongrit stops Suarez from passing to mount. #SUB2#
Suarez is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Sitsongrit has escaped the position, nice work there.
Sitsongrit wants to control but Suarez postures up.
Suarez taking a breather here.
Sitsongrit manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!#T3#
Suarez is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Suarez looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Sitsongrit wants to stand up but Suarez has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Suarez tries to roll over but Sitsongrit keeps him under control.
Suarez is looking to control Sitsongrit's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Suarez avoid being mounted?#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.
Suarez tries to roll over but Sitsongrit keeps him under control.
Sitsongrit wants to stand but his hand is trapped. Suarez uses the opportunity to regain full guard.
Sitsongrit trying to stand up but can't free himself from Suarez's guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Madkhao Sitsongrit dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Sitsongrit takes one to the chin there.
Nice shot by Sitsongrit.
Some bone on bone action there as Suarez checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Suarez tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.#CL#
Sitsongrit has closed the distance and engaged Suarez in a clinch.
Suarez tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Suarez on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Sitsongrit is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Suarez is defending well for now.
Suarez misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Sitsongrit is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Suarez is defending well for now.
Suarez on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Suarez misses with a punch to the body.
Suarez on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Suarez lands with a short shot to the head. #TD2#
Sitsongrit is fighting off a takedown attempt but Suarez is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Sitsongrit to the mat. Sitsongrit regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Suarez trying to control but Sitsongrit is working from the bottom.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Suarez won't allow Sitsongrit to get back to his feet.
Sitsongrit is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Sitsongrit controls Suarez momentarily but Suarez frees himself. #T1#
Sitsongrit can't keep his opponent in guard - Suarez advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #SUB2#
Suarez seems to be looking for submissions.
#SUB2#
Suarez is looking for a kimura but Sitsongrit is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Suarez to get the leverage.
Sitsongrit wants to get back to full guard but Suarez has mounted him!
Sitsongrit is looking to improve his position but Suarez isn't that keen on the idea.#SUB2#
Suarez is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Sitsongrit has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Suarez forces the positional change into back control.
Madkhao Sitsongrit is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2##SUB2#
Suarez working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet. #SUB2#
Sitsongrit is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Sitsongrit is trying to stand back up.
Sitsongrit trying to control the position but Suarez manages to sink in the hooks.
Sitsongrit is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet. #T3##SUB2#
Suarez looking to break Sitsongrit's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Sitsongrit remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Suarez will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Sitsongrit trying to get back to his feet but Suarez is in full control for now.
Suarez controlling well, preventing Sitsongrit from escaping the position.
Sitsongrit is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Suarez.
Sitsongrit is trying to stand back up.
Suarez controlling well, preventing Sitsongrit from escaping the position.
#SUB2#
Sitsongrit defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Sitsongrit trying to control the hands but Suarez won't let him.
Suarez tries to get the hooks in deep but Sitsongrit pushed the leg off. #T4##SUB2#
Sitsongrit defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Suarez's arms.
You can see the frustration on Sitsongrit's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
#SUB2#
Suarez tightening his grip on Sitsongrit, looking for the choke.
Sitsongrit tries to escape but Suarez has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Felix Suarez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#SUB2#
Suarez looking for the choke from the back.
Sitsongrit is trying to get back to his feet but Suarez has full control of the position and if anything, Sitsongrit has just worked his way into a worse spot.#SUB2#
Sitsongrit fending off the submission attempt from Suarez.
And that's the end of the fight!
Felix Suarez comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Sitsongrit 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 Reed Andrews scores the fight 29:28
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 29:28
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Madkhao Sitsongrit! |
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Event:
ENIGMA 126
Date: Sep 11, 2022 |
#R1#
Suarez swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
We've been informed that Suarez has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Redcliffe throws a leg kick but Suarez moved away.
Suarez feints the counter takedown.
Suarez paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Suarez jabs Redcliffe to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Suarez misses with a hook. Redcliffe ducked under it nicely.
Suarez avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Redcliffe misses with an uppercut.
Redcliffe scores with a body shot.
Redcliffe misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Suarez.
Redcliffe throws a low kick but Suarez avoids it.
Redcliffe sets himself, and Suarez steps forward looking for the clinch! Redcliffe avoids it this time.
Suarez throws a jab when Redcliffe was well out of range.
A nice leg kick lands there from Redcliffe.
Suarez smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Suarez throws a jab when Redcliffe was well out of range.
Suarez shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Redcliffe pinned against the cage. Redcliffe gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Good leg kick by Redcliffe. #T1#
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Suarez checks a leg kick.
Redcliffe tries to score with a low kick but Suarez moves his leg out of the way.
Suarez looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Suarez doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Redcliffe uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Suarez has time to react.
Suarez is trying hard to land a takedown here. Redcliffe sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Suarez throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Redcliffe tried to counter with a leg kick but Suarez avoided it.
Redcliffe will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Suarez staying out of range there.
Redcliffe uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Redcliffe scores with a slapping inside leg kick.#CL2#
Suarez moves into the clinch.
Suarez is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Redcliffe to keep the fight standing.
Kwame Redcliffe has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Felix Suarez.
Suarez is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Redcliffe gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Redcliffe misses with a hook to the ribs.
A hook to the body from Suarez.
#TD2#
Suarez works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Suarez looking to pass the guard.
Redcliffe wants to sweep here but Suarez controlling him for the moment. #T2#
Suarez trying to control the position from guard on top but Redcliffe is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Redcliffe looking for a sweep. Not yet Redcliffe, not yet.
Redcliffe has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Redcliffe bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Suarez's guard. #REVR#
Redcliffe has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Suarez is proving hard to escape from. #SUB2#
Suarez is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Redcliffe stays in close to Suarez's body and controls the position. #T3#
Suarez looking for a sweep. Not yet Suarez, not yet.
Suarez keeps trying to improve his position.
Redcliffe tries to stand but Suarez is controlling from the bottom. #SUB2#
Suarez is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Redcliffe stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Suarez swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Redcliffe walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Suarez checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Suarez looks to score with a jab to the body but Redcliffe is just out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Suarez. Redcliffe does a little dance to reset his feet.
Suarez has a takedown stuffed.
Redcliffe punishes Suarez's body with a nice straight punch.
Suarez shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Redcliffe but Redcliffe pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Redcliffe connects with a body shot.
Suarez jabs Redcliffe right on the nose. Redcliffe blinks but takes it well.
Redcliffe misses with a low kick.
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 Kwame Redcliffe will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Redcliffe throws a quick inside leg kick.
Suarez swings for the body but Redcliffe moves out of range.
Suarez takes one to the side of the head.
Redcliffe takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Kwame Redcliffe is winning the standup battle so far.
Suarez looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Redcliffe is fending him off so far but Suarez persists. Nope, Redcliffe circles away and we're back to standing.
Suarez throws the left hand but Redcliffe avoids the punch easily.
Redcliffe throws a leg kick #TD2#
and Suarez counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Redcliffe!
Redcliffe wants to control but Suarez postures up.
Redcliffe tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Suarez wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Redcliffe is not content to let Suarez control the position.
Suarez looking to control but instead Redcliffe has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
Redcliffe is trying to get back to full guard.
Suarez looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #T1#
Redcliffe is staying active underneath Suarez, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Redcliffe wants to improve his position but Suarez is controlling well.
Redcliffe controlling the position for now.#SUB2#
Suarez is looking for a kimura here.
Suarez stalling away here and it's allowed Redcliffe to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Suarez trying to control but Redcliffe is working from the bottom. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Suarez sitting in guard here, content to control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Suarez drops back, looking for a kneebar! Redcliffe looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Redcliffe looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Redcliffe! #REVR#
Redcliffe content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though. #SU#
Redcliffe stands up and beckons Suarez to his feet. #T3#
Suarez tests Redcliffe's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Nice uppercut lands for Redcliffe. That snapped Suarez's head back.
Kwame Redcliffe is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Redcliffe cracks a nice hook into Suarez's ribs.
The fighters circling - Suarez throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Redcliffe is looking to counter punch.
Suarez moves out of range as Redcliffe strikes.
Suarez looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Suarez takes a swing at Redcliffe's ribcage but misses.
Redcliffe throws a leg kick that misses.
Redcliffe fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Suarez is out of range.
Suarez shoots for a double leg takedown but Redcliffe sprawls well. He's pushed Suarez's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Redcliffe throws a front kick that sends Suarez stumbling back into the cage.
Redcliffe slips under a jab.
Redcliffe lands with a straight right. Suarez didn't see that one coming.
Redcliffe is looking to score with low kicks.
Redcliffe connects with a nice looking jab.
Redcliffe with a body punch. A glancing blow. #T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Suarez on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Redcliffe. Redcliffe obviously looking to wear him down.
Redcliffe scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Redcliffe is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Redcliffe throws a front kick that sends Suarez stumbling back into the cage.
Suarez checks a leg kick.
Kwame Redcliffe seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Suarez lands with a good body shot.
Suarez ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Redcliffe moves away.
Suarez dives in for a single leg takedown but Redcliffe sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Kwame Redcliffe has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Felix Suarez.
Nice uppercut there from Redcliffe.
Redcliffe throws a low kick but Suarez moves out of range easily. #CL2#
Suarez gets a clinch. #BC#
Redcliffe breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Suarez's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Redcliffe connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Suarez scrambles back to his feet.
A jab lands there for Redcliffe.#TD2#
Suarez decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Redcliffe is trying to control but can't.
Redcliffe tries to get to full guard but Suarez has control of the leg.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kwame Redcliffe dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Suarez tries to clinch there but Redcliffe circles away.
Redcliffe is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Suarez.
Redcliffe on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Suarez throws a big shot that misses.
Redcliffe stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Suarez just misses with a punch to the body.
Suarez's jab looks to have found its range, popping Redcliffe under the eye.
Suarez connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Redcliffe's hands.
Suarez takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Suarez throws out a counter right but Redcliffe avoids it with no problem.
Suarez uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Redcliffe.
Suarez throws a shot from downtown. Redcliffe moves away and avoids it.
Redcliffe scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
No luck for Suarez with that takedown attempt.
Suarez fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
A swing and a miss from Suarez.
Redcliffe was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Redcliffe with a nice calf kick.
Redcliffe scores with a slapping inside leg kick.#T1#
Redcliffe connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Redcliffe looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Redcliffe misses with a wild body shot.
Redcliffe throws a big shot that misses.
Redcliffe throws a body shot but no joy.
Redcliffe lands a really nice looking cross but Suarez seems unphased.
Redcliffe moves out of range as Suarez strikes.
Redcliffe is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Redcliffe thumps Suarez with a low kick.#TD2#
Suarez shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Redcliffe is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Suarez can do to turn this around?
The fighters are battling for position here. Redcliffe manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Suarez sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Redcliffe lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR##T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Redcliffe's corner is telling him to maintain position.#SU#
Redcliffe gets to his feet - Suarez follows without any prompting.
Redcliffe throws a wild body kick that Suarez sees coming a mile off.
Suarez misses the jab.
Redcliffe moves out of range of the strikes.
Redcliffe ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Suarez moves away.
Suarez now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Suarez misses with an uppercut. Redcliffe saw that one coming.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Redcliffe.
Redcliffe scores with a jab.
Suarez misses the shot to the body.
Suarez takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Redcliffe throws a low kick, looking for Suarez's leg but Suarez calmly moves out of range.
Redcliffe throws a leg kick but Suarez moved away.#T3#
Redcliffe jabs Suarez right on the nose. Suarez blinks but takes it well.
Redcliffe connects with a good right hand that stumbles Suarez. Suarez circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Redcliffe connects with an inside leg kick.#CL2#
Redcliffe gets tackled into the cage by Suarez. Suarez maintains the clinch.
Suarez misses with a short punch on the inside.
Redcliffe misses with some punches.
Redcliffe tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Suarez scores with a nice hook to the head.
Redcliffe lands a left hand that snaps the head of Suarez backwards.
Redcliffe throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Suarez looking to slow down the pace here.#TD2#
Suarez jumps guard and drags Redcliffe to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Redcliffe tries to stand but Suarez is controlling from the bottom.
Redcliffe has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SU#
Suarez is working an open guard so Redcliffe takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.#T4#
Redcliffe thuds his shin into the meat of Suarez's side.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Redcliffe fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Redcliffe moves out of range as Suarez strikes.
Suarez on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Redcliffe tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Suarez ducks under a wild hook from Redcliffe.
Suarez looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Redcliffe ducks under a wild hook from Suarez.
Suarez fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Redcliffe manages to avoid it.
Suarez throws the left hand but Redcliffe avoids the punch easily.
Redcliffe misses with a lunging right hand
and Redcliffe takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A clash of legs there as Suarez blocks the low kick.#TD2#
Suarez gets the takedown into side control. #SUB2#
Suarez tries for a kimura but Redcliffe is defending well.
Felix Suarez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Redcliffe struggling a bit here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kwame Redcliffe showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Redcliffe, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge William Peck scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 30:27
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kwame Redcliffe!
A very excited looking Kwame Redcliffe 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:
ENIGMA 120
Date: Aug 07, 2022 |
#R1#
Suarez misses the jab.
Suarez misses with a left hand
and Turcotte counters with a straight right hand.
Turcotte misses with a straight right.
Suarez misses with an uppercut. Turcotte saw that one coming.
Turcotte checks a leg kick.
Turcotte misses with a hook.
Turcotte jabs at Suarez's body.
A telegraphed right hand from Suarez misses the target.
Turcotte looks to land a left hand but Suarez moved out of range nicely.
Suarez is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Turcotte throws a shot to the body.
Turcotte misses with an uppercut.
Suarez throws an off balance right hand
and Turcotte counters with a nice uppercut.
Suarez uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Turcotte.
Suarez looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Suarez misses with a lunging right hand
and Turcotte counters with a left to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Turcotte throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Suarez sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Turcotte moves out of range of the strikes.
Turcotte swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Suarez keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
#T1#
Suarez cracks Turcotte with a good jab.
Turcotte keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Turcotte misses with a hook.
Suarez rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Turcotte counter with a right hand.
Turcotte scores with a hook to the body. Suarez takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Suarez swings widly with a right hand
and Turcotte counters with a nice uppercut.
Turcotte misses with a looping left.
Turcotte thows a left - swing and a miss!
Turcotte throws a looping overhand right but Suarez ducks down to avoid it.
Suarez misses with a wild combination.
Turcotte tests Suarez's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A jab from Suarez misses.
Turcotte misses with a looping right.
Suarez walks into a jab.#T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Turcotte jabs Suarez to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Turcotte swings and misses with a shot to the body
enabling Suarez to counter with a crisp jab.
Suarez fails with the takedown.#TD#
Suarez feints and as Turcotte raises his hands in defense, Suarez changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Suarez tries to free his leg and advance position but Turcotte is retaining full guard.
Suarez in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Turcotte 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.
Turcotte has his hands on Suarez's head, controlling the position.
Suarez trying to control the position from guard on top but Turcotte is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3#
Suarez loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Suarez is stalling in the full guard.
Turcotte bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Suarez's guard. #REVB##SUB#
Turcotte sitting in guard doing not very much at all here. Suarez doesn't need a second invitation though! He's locked up a guillotine and he's squeezing tight! That is tiiiiiiiiight! Turcotte paying the price for stalling here - he's pushing hard on the arm trying to free himself but it's no use! He's tapped! WOW, quick submission from Suarez - great work!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Felix Suarez!
Felix Suarez really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Vegan Gains logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty. |
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Event:
ENIGMA 114
Date: Jul 10, 2022 |
#R1#
Barnes misses with a double jab.
Suarez lands a jab to Barnes's midsection.
Barnes will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Suarez has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Barnes is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Suarez takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
#TD2#
Suarez bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.#SUB2#
Suarez wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Barnes, who protects the arm well.
Barnes is not content to let Suarez control the position.
Barnes stops Suarez from passing to mount. #SUB2#
Suarez is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Barnes knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Barnes tries to escape but Suarez is in control. #T1#
Suarez throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Barnes wants to get back to his feet.
Barnes tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Suarez trying to control the position but Barnes is working away. #SUB2#
Suarez is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Barnes is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #SUB2#
Suarez thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #SUB2#
Suarez is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Barnes is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
We've been hearing good reports from Barnes'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.#T2##SUB2#
Suarez tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Suarez has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Suarez controls the position.
Suarez working away.
Barnes wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!#SUB2#
Suarez is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Barnes knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
You can see the frustration on Barnes's face as Suarez controls the position. #T3#
Barnes can't do much from the bottom here. #SUB2#
Suarez swings around for an armbar but Barnes sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Suarez's guard.
Barnes has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Suarez is proving hard to escape from.
Barnes postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Barnes trying to control but Suarez is working from the bottom.
Barnes slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Barnes wants to control from the top but Suarez keeps moving. #T4#
Barnes trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB2#
Suarez is looking for a triangle but Barnes pushes his legs off easily.
Suarez keeping full guard, as Barnes tries to pass.
Barnes trying to control but Suarez is working from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Barnes looking to pass the guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Felix Suarez dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Suarez fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Barnes closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Barnes misses with a few strikes there.
Suarez ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Barnes thows a left - swing and a miss!
Barnes uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Suarez.
Suarez avoids the body shot from Barnes.
Suarez misses with a straight left.
Suarez throws a body shot but no joy.
Suarez swings for the body but Barnes moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barnes swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Suarez goes for a double leg but Barnes avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Barnes continues to drive forward.
Suarez blocks a leg kick.
Barnes fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Suarez manages to avoid it.
Barnes ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Suarez avoids the body shot from Barnes.
#T1#
Barnes avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Barnes uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Suarez.
Suarez tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Barnes was well out of range. Poor timing from Suarez.
Barnes throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
A combination from Barnes does no damage.
Ugo Barnes is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Good standup being displayed there by Suarez as he connects with a hook.
Barnes gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Felix Suarez seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Suarez getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Horrible takedown attempt by Suarez or perhaps it was just good defense by Barnes, which made it look bad.
Ugo Barnes has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Felix Suarez.
A solid leg kick lands there for Barnes.
Barnes throws a body shot but no joy.
Barnes lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Suarez at a distance.
Barnes pivots, looking for a leg kick but Suarez is out of range and Barnes settles back down.
Suarez let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.#TD2#
Suarez looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Barnes!
Barnes throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
The fighters circling - Suarez throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Barnes is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Suarez.
Barnes scores with a crisp jab that stopped Suarez in his tracks.
Barnes works over Suarez's head and body with a nice combination.
Barnes walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Suarez checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Suarez with a hook.
Barnes pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Suarez back to the cage. Barnes follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Barnes connects with a nice looking jab.
Suarez works Barnes's body with a nice hook.
Suarez throws a body shot but no joy.
Barnes throws a right and a left that both miss.
Suarez connects with a looping right hand.
Barnes thows a leg kick but Suarez checks it #TD2#
and Suarez counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Suarez trying to control the position from guard on top but Barnes is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Suarez tries to free his leg and advance position but Barnes is retaining full guard. #T3#
Barnes is trying to keep Suarez in close.
Suarez trying to control the position from guard on top but Barnes is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Suarez sitting in guard, not really doing much. #SUB2#
Suarez drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Barnes manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Suarez has Barnes in his guard.#REVR#
Suarez looking for a sweep. Not yet Suarez, not yet. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Barnes trying to control but Suarez is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Suarez working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Barnes doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Barnes manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Barnes works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Barnes stalling away here and it's allowed Suarez to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Barnes pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Suarez is keeping the position for now.
Barnes trying to control but Suarez is working from the bottom.
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 Ugo Barnes will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Barnes misses with a low kick as Suarez jumps back.
Barnes misses with a body kick.
Barnes avoids the body shot from Suarez.
Suarez throws a jab but it's blocked by Barnes.
A looping hook to the body misses from Barnes. Suarez does a little dance to reset his feet.
Suarez scores with a nice right hand.
Barnes is looking to wear down Suarez with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Barnes uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Suarez.
Sloppy strikes from Barnes. Those never looked like landing.
Barnes bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Suarez has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Barnes tried to score with a low kick but Suarez checks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Suarez tests Barnes's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Barnes throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Suarez counters with a stiff right hand.
Suarez dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Barnes. That did some damage!
Suarez tries to clinch up
and Barnes counters with a left to the body. #T1#
Suarez has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Barnes.
Suarez shoots in for a takedown but Barnes shows good takedown defense.
Barnes throws a leg kick that misses.
Suarez scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Barnes doesn't seem bothered though.
Barnes slips a jab from Suarez.
Suarez tries to clinch but Barnes is having none of it.
Suarez just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromBarnes.
Barnes fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Suarez checks it well.
Barnes swinging wildly here.
A cross from Suarez lands.
Barnes throws a right and a left that both miss.
Barnes scores with a jab.
Suarez lands a right hook to the body.
Suarez throws a hook but Barnes avoids it easily.
Barnes getting the better of the striking in that exchange.#T2#
Good work by Suarez as he checks the leg kick.
Suarez fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Barnes on the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Barnes throws a series of punches but Suarez moves out of range.
Barnes on the wrong end of a nice hook.
No joy there for Barnes, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Suarez is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Suarez throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Barnes counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Suarez connects with a nice looking jab.
Suarez throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nice shot lands for Suarez.
Barnes shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Barnes will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Suarez crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Barnes - the referee stops the clock and Suarez gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Barnes. Suarez manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Barnes blocks a jab.
Suarez scores with a sloppy right hand. Barnes should have avoided that one. #T3#
Barnes blocks a jab.
Jab, jab by Barnes - just one landing.
Suarez moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Barnes staying out of range there.
Barnes moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Barnes.
Suarez smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Suarez with a hook.
Suarez throws a body punch but Barnes moves out of range.
Suarez lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Barnes throws a head kick but Suarez moves out of range.
Suarez checks the leg kick.
Barnes swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Barnes lands a body shot.
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!
Barnes misses with an uppercut. Suarez saw that one coming.
A little jabbing left from Suarez on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#T4#
Barnes will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Suarez doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Suarez uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Suarez bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Barnes's head.
Suarez shoots in for a takedown but Barnes shows good takedown defense.
Barnes swinging wildly here.
Barnes uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Suarez.
Barnes is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Suarez wants to clinch up but Barnes keeps it at a distance.
The fighters circling - Suarez throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Barnes swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Barnes uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Suarez.
Suarez slips a jab from Barnes.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Suarez throws a hook but Barnes avoids it easily.
Barnes tries to land a leg kick but Suarez saw it coming and moves away.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Felix Suarez.
I think Suarez 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 Elvis Blanc scores the fight 28:29
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 28:29
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Felix Suarez!
An out of breath and clearly excited Felix Suarez thanked Vegan Gains for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him). |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 04, 2022 |
#R1##TD2#
Kitty gets a takedown into half guard.
Kitty sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Suarez defending well though.
Suarez wants to get back to full guard.
Suarez is controlling Kitty's trapped leg to prevent Kitty from advancing to side control.
Suarez gets full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Suarez pulls Kitty in close to prevent any damage. #T1##SUB#
Kitty stands over his opponent and dives in with a flying punch! Suarez throws up his legs and catches Kitty in a triangle! Oh this looks tight! Kitty tries to escape but he's forced to tap! Wow, fantastic work there by Suarez! That came out of nowhere!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Felix Suarez!
Felix Suarez made sure to mention his sponsor, Vegan Gains in his post fight interview. |
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Event:
TWGC 34 (265+lbs, D2): Las Vegas Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Jun 29, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 15 losses; Rui Rodrigo Germano! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Felix Suarez!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Wesley Smith and Chris Downing.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL2#
Suarez takes the fight into the clinch. #TD2#
Suarez manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Germano stands and throws Suarez's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Germano (3) vs (0) Suarez
Germano laying and praying for a moment but Suarez takes advantage and regains half guard.
Germano prevents Suarez from improving his position.#SUB#
Germano is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Germano controlling the pace.
Germano passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Germano (6) vs (0) Suarez#T1#
Germano happy to just control the position for now. #SUB#
Germano working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Germano wants to control for a moment but Suarez uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
Germano is trying to control. Suarez wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T2##SUB#
Germano seems to be looking for submissions.
Suarez is not content to let Germano control the position.
Germano prevents Suarez from improving his position.
Suarez is refusing to be controlled, as Germano sits in half guard.
Suarez is in trouble now - Germano has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Germano (9) vs (0) Suarez
Suarez sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Suarez trying to control from the bottom.
#T3#
Germano works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Germano (12) vs (0) Suarez
Suarez prevents Germano from taking his back.
Germano can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Suarez is looking to escape.
Germano is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Suarez is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Germano wants to take Suarez's back but he can't do it this time.
Germano can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Suarez is looking to escape. #T4#
Germano pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Germano will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Suarez is squirming around, avoiding Germano's attempts to control the action.
Suarez is looking to get to half guard.
Germano controlling the position easily from mount.
Germano looking to control but Suarez is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #T5#
Suarez has worked his way to half guard, taking advantage of Germano's lack of action.
Suarez is looking to control Germano's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Suarez avoid being mounted?
Germano is trying to control. Suarez wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #SUB#
Germano is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Suarez doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Germano.
Suarez wants to get back to full guard.#T6#
Suarez works his way to full guard. Good work.
Germano pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Suarez is keeping the position for now.
Germano trying to control the position from guard on top but Suarez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Suarez pulls Germano in close to his closed guard and prevents Germano from doing any damage or advancing position.
Germano trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T7#
Germano trying to control the position from guard on top but Suarez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Germano pushes down on Suarez's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Germano wants to control but Suarez is keeping him busy.
Suarez is pressing down on Germano's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#SUB2#
Suarez is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Germano is aware though and is defending well.#SUB2#
Suarez escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Germano gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Germano tries to free his leg and advance position but Suarez is retaining full guard. #T8#
Germano is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Suarez keeping moving, preventing Germano from controlling successfully.
Suarez bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Germano's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Germano (12) vs (2) Suarez
Germano bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Suarez's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Germano (14) vs (2) Suarez
Germano controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Germano pushes down on Suarez's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Germano wants to take a breather but Suarez is having none of it.
Germano perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #SUB2#
Suarez looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T9#
Germano wants to control but Suarez is keeping him busy.
Suarez manages to get to full guard.
Germano pushing down on Suarez's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Germano tries to pass the half guard into mount. Suarez knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Germano is trying to control. Suarez wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Germano tries to pass to full mount but Suarez defends it.
Germano seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Suarez does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T10##SUB#
Germano is working for a submission of some sort.
Germano wants to take a breather but Suarez is having none of it.
Germano works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Germano (17) vs (2) Suarez
Germano controlling the position easily from mount.
Germano has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T11#
Suarez regains half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Germano wants to free his trapped foot but Suarez is holding on for dear life with his legs.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Germano is pressing down on Suarez's thigh, looking to free his foot. Suarez is holding on for now.
Suarez is trying to control but can't.
#T12#
Suarez won't allow Germano to pass to mount. #SUB#
Germano is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Suarez defends it well.
Suarez keeping hold of Germano's head, controlling as best he can.
Germano moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Germano (20) vs (2) Suarez
Suarez is trying to control Germano's posture but Germano avoids it. #SUB#
Germano working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #T13#
Suarez is trying to control Germano's posture but Germano avoids it. #SUB#
Germano wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Suarez, who protects the arm well.
Germano wants to lay and pray for a moment but Suarez keeps working. #SUB#
Germano is trying to get an arm triangle but Suarez is defending well.
Suarez tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Germano wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T14#
Suarez is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Germano's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Germano controlling the pace.
Suarez gets full guard.
Germano wants to pass the guard but Suarez is keeping the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Germano is pushing down on Suarez's leg trying to pass to half guard. Suarez is fighting to maintain full guard but Germano has managed to sneak the leg through.
And that's the end of the fight!
Germano takes the fight on points by 20 to 2.
A victorious Rui Rodrigo Germano thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
In defeat, Felix Suarez stepped up to the mic, saying 'This is fuckin bullshit. This motherfucker is on all the steroids. Fuck this shit, after party at my place.'. |
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Event:
AWC 2021 Finals Rd 3 A
Date: Jun 20, 2021 |
#R1#
Mamar swings and misses with a hook to the body.
#TD2#
Suarez fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Mamar sprawls well initially but Suarez persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Mamar is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Suarez jumps into side control!
Suarez wants to lay and pray for a moment but Mamar keeps working.
Mamar tries to get back to half guard but can't.#SUB2#
Suarez looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Suarez connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Mamar some visible discomfort.
Suarez wants to lay and pray for a moment but Mamar keeps working. #T1#
Mamar is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Mamar is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Suarez off and has taken his back!
Suarez is keeping busy.
Mamar misses with an elbow to the head. #T2#
Mamar missing with punches from the back.
Mamar struggling to keep hold of the position.
Mamar lands a punch that was close to the back of the head but the ref thinks it's OK.
Mamar keeps control of the position as Suarez tries to break free.
Suarez looking very determined here, making life difficult for Mamar.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Mamar misses with a punch to the head.
Suarez turns into Mamar and is now in his guard.
#T3#
Suarez postures up.
Suarez being controlled here momentarily.
Suarez advances position into side control!
Suarez landing a few strikes.
Mamar managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Suarez.
Mamar tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Mamar is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at New York Public Gym, so we'll see if he gets out of it.#T4#
Suarez trying to control the action but Mamar is working from the bottom.
Mamar is trying to work for a sweep but Suarez has mounted him!
Mamar regains half guard.
Suarez missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mamar is trying to maintain the position but Suarez is very close to passing his half guard.
Mamar moves into full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Felix Suarez dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2##KD#
Mamar lands a left and a right that send Suarez crashing to the mat, dazed. Mamar thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#CUT#It looks like Felix Suarez has been cut.
Mamar ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Suarez moves away.
Suarez displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Mamar throws out the jab.
Mamar jabs Suarez right on the nose. Suarez blinks but takes it well.
Suarez fails with a takedown attempt.
Suarez moves out of range as Mamar strikes.
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!
Suarez uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mamar.
Mamar feints a kick and comes over the top with a right hand, followed by a left hook - both land, sending Suarez crashing to the mat! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:29 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Kevin Mamar!
A relieved looking Kevin Mamar thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
Felix Suarez was interviewed post fight and said 'This is fuckin bullshit. This motherfucker is on all the steroids. Fuck this shit, after party at my place.'. |
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Event:
AWC 2021 FInals Rd 2 A
Date: Jun 02, 2021 |
#R1#
Schlesien listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.#TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Schlesien enables Suarez to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Schlesien manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Schlesien keeping moving, preventing Suarez from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Suarez avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB2#
Schlesien is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Schlesien looking to hit a scissor sweep but Suarez is one step ahead there. #SUB2#
Schlesien looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Suarez passes into side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Schlesien is not in a great position here, taking some shots. #T1#
Schlesien tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Suarez presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Suarez lands a big shot there that rocks Schlesien but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Suarez wants to control the pace but Schlesien is squirming around nicely.
Suarez is really struggling to control Schlesien but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Schlesien tries to hold on but Suarez pushes him away. #SUB#
Schlesien tries to improve his position but Suarez has taken his back! Suarez has a choke - it's sunk in pretty tight... Will Schlesien tap? No... maybe... yes! He's tapped! Suarez pushes Schlesien away and gets up to celebrate with his corner!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Felix Suarez!
Felix Suarez took some time post fight to say the following; 'I'd like to dedicate this win to all the people who have been hurt by lactose intolerant ideologies. Alfred Winterbottom you better remember something in your next write up, when you're the best in the world, they don't call you champion, they call you Felix Suarez. Beat me... if you can!'. |
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Event:
AWC 2021 Finals Rd 1 A
Date: May 15, 2021 |
#R1#
Glover slaps away a takedown attempt from Suarez, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Suarez shoots in and drives through. Glover sprawls well.
Glover slaps away a takedown attempt from Suarez, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Felix Suarez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Glover tries to close the distance and clinch up but Suarez swats him away and circles back towards the center. #CL2#
Glover instigates a clinch. #TD#
Suarez tightens his grip and picks Glover up, before dumping him to the ground. Glover manages to land in guard.
Suarez slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.#SUB#
Suarez is working to tighten his grip on Glover's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Glover has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Suarez is really squeezing tight and eventually Glover passes out! Suarez breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Felix Suarez!
Felix Suarez decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
AWC Group A - Rd 5
Date: Apr 27, 2021 |
#R1#
Bautista swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bautista looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#TD2#
Suarez drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Suarez throws a big right hand that misses.
Bautista keeping moving, preventing Suarez from controlling successfully.
Suarez pushes down on Bautista's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Suarez content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Suarez thows a huge punch but Bautista dodges it nicely.
#T1#
Suarez thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Bautista's head.
Bautista on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Bautista tries to get out of the position.
Bautista is looking for a sweep. Suarez is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB2#
Suarez is working for a submission of some sort.
Bautista knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Suarez on the ground.#SUB2#
Suarez is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Suarez working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Bautista tries to roll over but Suarez keeps him under control.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Suarez stalling away here and it's allowed Bautista to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Suarez looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #T3#
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Suarez's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD2#
Suarez shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Suarez was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Bautista is trying to work for a sweep but Suarez has mounted him!#T4#
Suarez looking to control and managing it successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Suarez jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Bautista manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Bautista stops Suarez from passing to mount.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bautista is looking to get back to his feet here but Suarez is keeping cool and he's managed to take Bautista's back.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Felix Suarez dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2##TD2#
Suarez shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Bautista manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Bautista is trying to keep Suarez in close.
Bautista working a defensive guard but Suarez manages to pass into side control anyway.
Bautista seems a little lost for a moment, as Suarez dominates the positioning.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bautista is not content to let Suarez control the position. #SUB2#
Suarez wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Bautista, who protects the arm well. #T1#
Suarez moves into full mount!
Bautista avoids a series of strikes thrown by Suarez.
Suarez scoring with strikes but Bautista is staying in there.
Felix Suarez has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB2#
Suarez looking for a guillotine from mount but Bautista is having none of it. #T2##SUB2#
Suarez is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Bautista can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Suarez controlling his opponent.
Suarez misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Suarez looking to ground and pound but Bautista is blocking nicely. #SUB2#
Suarez looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.#T3#
Suarez can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Bautista is looking to escape. #SUB2#
Suarez looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Bautista tries to reverse the position but Suarez maintains control.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Bautista prevents Suarez from taking his back.
Suarez controlling the position easily from mount.
Suarez throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Bautista because Suarez loaded up on that one.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Felix Suarez showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Bautista looks to land a left hand but Suarez moved out of range nicely.
Suarez avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A decent looking cross lands there for Bautista.
A slow jab from Bautista misses its intended target.
Suarez closes this distance looking for a takedown but Bautista circles away.
Bautista throws a shot from downtown. Suarez moves away and avoids it.
Suarez shoots in but Bautista avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Bautista throws the left hand but Suarez avoids the punch easily.#TD2#
Bautista gets caught flat footed, as Suarez shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Bautista keeping full guard, as Suarez tries to pass.
Suarez wants to control from the top but Bautista keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Suarez stopping the sweep attempt from Bautista.#T1#
Suarez engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
More stalling from Suarez.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Suarez trying to control but Bautista is working from the bottom.
Bautista working a defensive guard here.
#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Drax Bautista has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.#TD2#
Suarez bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Suarez just content to control the position.
Suarez passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Bautista!
Suarez has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Suarez looking to ground and pound but Bautista is blocking nicely.
Bautista is desperately trying to improve his position but Suarez has a good base and remains in mount.
Suarez trying to control but he's not successful this time. #SUB2#
Suarez looking for a guillotine from mount but Bautista is having none of it. #T3#
Suarez controlling the position easily from mount.
Suarez dominating with strikes here.
Suarez lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.#SUB2#
Suarez looking for a guillotine from mount but Bautista is having none of it.
Suarez sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T4#
Suarez thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
#SUB2#
Suarez wants to finish this one by submission but Bautista is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Suarez.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Suarez tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Felix Suarez comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Suarez winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 26:30
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 26:30
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Felix Suarez!
During a confident post fight interview, Felix Suarez thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
AWC Group A - Rd 4
Date: Apr 09, 2021 |
#R1#
Abner misses with a wild body shot. #TD#
Suarez looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Abner is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. #SUB#
Suarez drops back for a leg here. A bit of a high risk move... He's looking for a kneebar by the looks of things. Now both of them are looking for submissions. Suarez seems to have locked his on tight now - Abner screams in pain and taps out furiously! It certainly was a high risk move but it's paid off for Suarez, as he picks up the win!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Felix Suarez!
A victorious Felix Suarez thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
AWC Group A - Rd 3
Date: Mar 22, 2021 |
#R1##TD2#
Suarez throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Kowalski tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Suarez is in Kowalski's guard.
Kowalski is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Kowalski on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Kowalski tries to get out of the position.#SUB#
Kowalski is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB#
Kowalski looking for subs off his back but Suarez has passed one foot through into half guard.
Kowalski is trying to maintain the position but Suarez is very close to passing his half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kowalski is trying to control but Suarez manages to pass to mount!
Kowalski flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
#T1#
Kowalski is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
#SUB2#
Kowalski defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Suarez. #SUB2#
Suarez working for a submission but Kowalski is keeping him at bay.
Suarez tries to control but Kowalski wriggling away.
Suarez controlling the position easily from mount.
Kowalski really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
#T2#
Kowalski tries to hold on but Suarez postures up.
Kowalski is wriggling around trying to escape.
#SUB2#
Kowalski tries to improve his position but Suarez has taken his back! Suarez has a choke - it's sunk in pretty tight... Will Kowalski tap? No... maybe... yes! He's tapped! Suarez pushes Kowalski away and gets up to celebrate with his corner!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Felix Suarez! |
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Event:
AWC Group A - Rd 1
Date: Feb 14, 2021 |
#R1#
Suarez throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Schlesien's waist but Schlesien gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Suarez off to one side.
Suarez fails with a takedown attempt from distance.#TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Suarez.
Schlesien is looking for a sweep.
Schlesien manages to work his way to half guard, despite Suarez's best efforts.#SUB2#
Schlesien is trying to control Suarez's posture. Suarez takes advantage of the lull and advances to side control. He also appears to have an arm triangle here! Uh oh, big trouble for Schlesien! Suarez is rotating here... this could be the end... Schlesien is out! Suarez has ended this one emphatically! Great submission!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Felix Suarez! |
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Event:
AWC Fighter Trials V
Date: Jan 20, 2021 |
#R1##TD2#
Suarez is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Scherzer's half guard.
Scherzer on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Scherzer tries to get out of the position.#SUB2#
Suarez is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SUB#
Scherzer looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Suarez 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Suarez is working for a kimura but Scherzer is defending it quite comfortably.
#T1##SUB2#
Suarez is looking for a kimura here.
#SUB2#
Suarez is looking for a kimura but Scherzer is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Suarez to get the leverage. #SUB2#
Suarez is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Scherzer defends it well. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Scherzer wants to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Scherzer looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Scherzer is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB2#
Suarez seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Scherzer is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Felix Suarez! |
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