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Event:
ENIGMA 161
Date: Apr 02, 2023 |
#R1#
Herbert scores with a body shot.
Herbert misses with a series of wild punches.
Van-Plant throws a big counter combination but Herbert scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Herbert throws a jab but it's blocked by Van-Plant.
Herbert lands a jab-cross combination. #CUT2#It looks like Rico Van-Plant has been cut.
Herbert tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Van-Plant has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Herbert throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Herbert swinging wildly here.
Herbert lands with a kick to the ribs.
A solid leg kick lands there for Herbert.
Van-Plant takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Herbert walks into a left hand. #T1#
Herbert fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Herbert pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Herbert keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nice body punch from Herbert.
Van-Plant motions for Herbert to come forward. Van-Plant throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Herbert connects with an inside leg kick.
Herbert is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Herbert digs a good hook to Van-Plant's body.
Herbert throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Van-Plant sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Van-Plant went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Decent striking displayed by Herbert there.
Van-Plant tries to bum rush Herbert with a series of wild strikes but Herbert uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Herbert tries to score with a low kick but Van-Plant moves his leg out of the way.
Joey Herbert seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T2#
Herbert listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Van-Plant avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Herbert throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A looping hook to the body misses from Herbert. Van-Plant does a little dance to reset his feet.
Van-Plant throws a right and a left that Herbert avoids nicely.
Herbert's jab looks to have found its range, popping Van-Plant under the eye.
Herbert chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Van-Plant throws a head kick that misses.
Van-Plant misses with a wild combination.
Van-Plant on the wrong end of a nice jab.#T3#
Herbert fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Herbert scores with a jab to the body.
Van-Plant steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Herbert. That one must have hurt.
Herbert ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Herbert walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Herbert lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Van-Plant at a distance.
Jab, jab by Herbert - just one landing.
Herbert rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Van-Plant moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A little feinted left hand from Van-Plant on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Herbert defending well as Van-Plant loads up on a big left hand. #KD2#
A big head kick from Herbert and Van-Plant is sent sprawling to the canvas! #ROC2#Van-Plant is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#SUB#
Herbert sitting in guard doing not very much at all here. Van-Plant doesn't need a second invitation though! He's locked up a guillotine and he's squeezing tight! That is tiiiiiiiiight! Herbert 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 Van-Plant - great work!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Rico Van-Plant!
Rico Van-Plant was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed. |
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Event:
ENIGMA 157
Date: Mar 05, 2023 |
#R1#
Colamarino feints and then cracks Van-Plant's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Van-Plant down.
Van-Plant throws a low kick but it's checked well by Colamarino.
Colamarino fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Van-Plant has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Colamarino lands a jab to the head.
Van-Plant throws an off balance right hand
and Colamarino counters with a nice uppercut.
Van-Plant slips a jab from Colamarino.
Van-Plant fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Colamarino looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Van-Plant rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Colamarino counter with a right hand.
Van-Plant chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Colamarino can pounce on him.
#T1#
Colamarino throws a body punch but Van-Plant moves out of range.
Van-Plant looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Colamarino appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Colamarino keeps Van-Plant at a distance using the push kick.
Colamarino fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Colamarino throws a low kick but Van-Plant moves out of range easily.
Van-Plant unleashes a big counter combination but Colamarino bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Van-Plant tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Van-Plant.
Colamarino throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#T2#
Van-Plant misses with an uppercut
and Van-Plant takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Van-Plant throws a leg kick
and Colamarino counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Colamarino seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Colamarino dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Van-Plant misses with a left hand
and Colamarino counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Van-Plant thinking.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Van-Plant avoids the head kick by Colamarino.
Van-Plant gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Colamarino.
Van-Plant takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Colamarino chopping away at his opponent's legs.
#T3#
Colamarino blocks a jab.
Colamarino swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Colamarino ducks under a wild hook from Van-Plant.
Colamarino scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
A big right from Van-Plant misses.
Van-Plant throws a shot from downtown. Colamarino moves away and avoids it.
It looked like Colamarino was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Van-Plant.
Colamarino goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
A nice inside leg kick there by Colamarino. That's going to slow Van-Plant down. #T4#
Good standup being displayed there by Colamarino as he connects with a hook.
Van-Plant scores with a three punch combo!
Van-Plant steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Colamarino.
Colamarino scores with a nice strike.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Van-Plant scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Van-Plant looks to land a left hand but Colamarino moved out of range nicely.
Colamarino throws a body shot but no joy.
Van-Plant throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kentrail Colamarino dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Colamarino connects with a leg kick.
Colamarino is looking to slow Van-Plant down with leg kicks.
Van-Plant lands a jab to the head.
Kentrail Colamarino is winning the standup battle so far.
Van-Plant walks into a left hand.
Van-Plant closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Colamarino with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Van-Plant to score with a decent uppercut.
Colamarino tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Van-Plant was well out of range. Poor timing from Colamarino.
A little jabbing left from Van-Plant on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Van-Plant throws a sloppy head kick and Colamarino moves out of range easily.
Colamarino is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Colamarino is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Van-Plant can do to turn this around?#T1#
A slow jab from Colamarino misses its intended target.
Nice cross by Van-Plant.
Colamarino slips a jab from Van-Plant.
An attempted straight right counter from Colamarino misses the target.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Van-Plant might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Colamarino has got the better of the exchanges.
Van-Plant clobbers Colamarino with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Colamarino lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Colamarino looks to score with a jab to the body but Van-Plant is just out of range.
Colamarino ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Van-Plant moves away.
A swing and a miss from Colamarino.#T2#
Van-Plant keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Van-Plant swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Van-Plant takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Van-Plant misses with a straight left.
Kentrail Colamarino seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Van-Plant jabs Colamarino right on the nose. Colamarino blinks but takes it well.
Van-Plant misses with a low kick.
Van-Plant takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A slow jab from Colamarino misses its intended target. #T3#
Colamarino thows a left - swing and a miss!
Colamarino throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Van-Plant to counter with a crisp jab.
Colamarino tries to work over Van-Plant's front leg with a kick but Van-Plant checks it.
Van-Plant throws out a loose jab but Colamarino uses good head movement to avoid it.
That kick from Colamarino tenderised Van-Plant's leg. Van-Plant is trying to keep his angry face on.
Colamarino misses with a looping right.
Colamarino throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Van-Plant! But no joy.#T4#
A jab from Van-Plant misses.
Colamarino scoring well with a low kick there.
Van-Plant swings widly with a right hand
enabling Colamarino to counter with a crisp jab.
Colamarino throws a predictable looking body shot
and Van-Plant counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Colamarino throws a leg kick
enabling Van-Plant to counter with a crisp jab.
Colamarino misses with a looping right.
Colamarino throws a leg kick but Van-Plant checks it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Colamarino bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Van-Plant's head backwards.
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 Kentrail Colamarino will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Colamarino feints and then cracks Van-Plant's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Van-Plant down.
Colamarino throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Van-Plant is looking for the big counter here.
Colamarino fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Van-Plant looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Van-Plant chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Colamarino can pounce on him.
Van-Plant keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Colamarino bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Van-Plant's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Van-Plant throws an off balance right hand
and Van-Plant takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Van-Plant tries to score with a low kick but Colamarino moves his leg out of the way.#T1#
Colamarino misses with a low kick.
Van-Plant connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Colamarino momentarily.
Van-Plant scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Colamarino slips a jab from Van-Plant.
Van-Plant scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Colamarino tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Van-Plant looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Colamarino connects with a single shot there.
Van-Plant rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Colamarino moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Colamarino swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.#T2#
Colamarino misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Van-Plant.
Van-Plant takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Kentrail Colamarino is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Van-Plant rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Colamarino connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Van-Plant takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A jab from Colamarino finds it's way through Van-Plant's defenses.
Van-Plant scores with a jab to the jaw.
Colamarino digs a good body shot into Van-Plant's ribs.#T3#
Van-Plant throws a hook but Colamarino blocks it.
Colamarino with a nice cross.
Colamarino is looking to chop away at Van-Plant's legs.
Van-Plant throws a counter combo.
Van-Plant slips under a jab from Colamarino.
Rico Van-Plant has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Van-Plant throws a combination that misses
and Colamarino counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Colamarino scores with a hook to the body. Van-Plant takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
A big left from Van-Plant misses. #T4#
Van-Plant throws a right and a left that both miss.
Colamarino throwing a counter right hand but Van-Plant manages to avoid it.
Colamarino misses the shot to the body.
A low kick from Van-Plant misses
letting Colamarino counter with a right hand.
Van-Plant lands with an uppercut that bounces Colamarino off the cage and back into range.
Van-Plant lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Colamarino throws a hook but Van-Plant blocks it.
Nice straight punches there by Colamarino. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Colamarino.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Van-Plant misses with a wild body shot.
It looked like Colamarino wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kentrail Colamarino showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Colamarino 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 Tiny Johnson scores the fight 30:27
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 30:28
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kentrail Colamarino! |
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Event:
ENIGMA 153
Date: Feb 12, 2023 |
#R1#
Xanthopoulos lands with an overhand left.
Xanthopoulos misses with a left hand
and Van-Plant counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Nice takedown defense from Van-Plant. No joy for Xanthopoulos on that attempt.
Van-Plant avoids the body shot from Xanthopoulos.
Van-Plant has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Xanthopoulos throws a hook but Van-Plant blocks it.
A jab from Van-Plant finds it's way through Xanthopoulos's defenses. #CUT#It looks like Chrysanthos Xanthopoulos has been cut.#TD2#
Xanthopoulos gets the takedown into side control.
Van-Plant gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Xanthopoulos looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
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!
Xanthopoulos thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Van-Plant's head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Van-Plant trying to control here.
Xanthopoulos is looking to take a break and control but Van-Plant is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Van-Plant is looking to improve his position.
#T1#
Xanthopoulos lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Van-Plant wants to control but Xanthopoulos is keeping busy.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Xanthopoulos lands a nice short elbow.
Xanthopoulos looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Xanthopoulos seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Van-Plant does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Xanthopoulos thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Xanthopoulos working over Van-Plant with some ground and pound. Van-Plant looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Van-Plant avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Xanthopoulos.
Xanthopoulos working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Van-Plant blocking the ground and pound attempt from Xanthopoulos.
Xanthopoulos lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. #T2#
Van-Plant is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Van-Plant is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Van-Plant keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Xanthopoulos wants to take a breather but Van-Plant is having none of it.
Xanthopoulos blocks the strikes from Van-Plant.
Xanthopoulos lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Van-Plant is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Xanthopoulos throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Van-Plant trying to hold on to Xanthopoulos's head to control him but Xanthopoulos postures up.
Xanthopoulos misses with a head shot. Van-Plant uses the momentum to regain guard. #T3#
Xanthopoulos stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Van-Plant swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Van-Plant has his hands on Xanthopoulos's head, controlling the position. #SUB#
Van-Plant is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Xanthopoulos defends well.
Van-Plant working a defensive guard here.
Van-Plant manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Xanthopoulos manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR##T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Van-Plant wants to control from the top but Xanthopoulos keeps moving.
Van-Plant throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Xanthopoulos works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Xanthopoulos not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Van-Plant throws a big elbow that misses.
Xanthopoulos is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Van-Plant throws a big elbow that misses.
Van-Plant pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Xanthopoulos is keeping the position for now.
Xanthopoulos seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Van-Plant throwing strikes but missing.
Xanthopoulos can't keep his opponent in guard - Van-Plant advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Chrysanthos Xanthopoulos dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Chrysanthos Xanthopoulos's cut.
That's time! Van-Plant's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Xanthopoulos listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Xanthopoulos takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Xanthopoulos looks to land a combination but Van-Plant avoids it well.
Xanthopoulos throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Van-Plant counters with a nice uppercut.
Xanthopoulos misses with a hook. Van-Plant ducked under it nicely.
Van-Plant feinted with a counter takedown.
A jab lands there for Xanthopoulos.
Van-Plant takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Van-Plant ducks under a wild hook from Xanthopoulos.
Van-Plant moves away from the strike by Xanthopoulos.
Xanthopoulos misses with a looping right.
Van-Plant is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Xanthopoulos rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling Van-Plant to counter with a crisp jab. #T1#
Xanthopoulos steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Van-Plant.
Xanthopoulos throws a right hand that Van-Plant ducks under and follows up with a left that Van-Plant also avoids with ease.
Xanthopoulos takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Xanthopoulos swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Xanthopoulos misses with a left hand
and Van-Plant cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Xanthopoulos has a takedown stuffed.
Van-Plant changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Xanthopoulos avoids a kick to the body.
Van-Plant gets cracked there but stands up to it.
#TD2#
Xanthopoulos looking to score a takedown here. Van-Plant is defending well but Xanthopoulos drives through and ends up in Van-Plant's guard.
Van-Plant working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Xanthopoulos.
Xanthopoulos trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T2#
Van-Plant keeping moving, preventing Xanthopoulos from controlling successfully.
Xanthopoulos postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Xanthopoulos lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Van-Plant keeping moving, preventing Xanthopoulos from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Van-Plant looking for a guillotine here but Xanthopoulos defends easily.
Xanthopoulos wants to control from the top but Van-Plant keeps moving.
Xanthopoulos distracts Van-Plant with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#T3#
Xanthopoulos postures up in Van-Plant's guard and throws a big left but Van-Plant blocks it.
Xanthopoulos trying to control but Van-Plant is working from the bottom.
Van-Plant trying to control the position.
#SUB#
Van-Plant throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Xanthopoulos escapes and throws Van-Plant's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Van-Plant defending against the ground and pound.
Van-Plant struggling a bit here.
Xanthopoulos has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A lull in the action here.
Van-Plant struggling a bit here.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Xanthopoulos working the ground and pound.
Xanthopoulos looks up at the clock and then as Van-Plant takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Xanthopoulos smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Xanthopoulos looking to control but instead Van-Plant has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
Xanthopoulos scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Xanthopoulos not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Van-Plant is trying to get back to full guard.
Van-Plant slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Xanthopoulos trying to control the position from guard on top but Van-Plant is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Chrysanthos Xanthopoulos showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Chrysanthos Xanthopoulos's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Xanthopoulos lands a nice shot to the body.
#TD2#
Xanthopoulos shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Xanthopoulos showed some decent athleticism there.
Van-Plant is refusing to be controlled, as Xanthopoulos sits in half guard.
Xanthopoulos not doing much here.
Van-Plant is trying to maintain the position but Xanthopoulos is very close to passing his half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Xanthopoulos looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Van-Plant with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Xanthopoulos throws a strike but Van-Plant avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Van-Plant looking to hit a scissor sweep but Xanthopoulos is one step ahead there.
Van-Plant is working hard here to advance position.#SUB#
Van-Plant is looking for a triangle but Xanthopoulos pushes his legs off easily.
Van-Plant looking to hit a scissor sweep but Xanthopoulos is one step ahead there.
Xanthopoulos scoring with some ground and pound.
Chrysanthos Xanthopoulos has got the better of the ground game so far.#T2#
Xanthopoulos trying to control the position from guard on top but Van-Plant is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Xanthopoulos landing with the ground and pound.
Xanthopoulos trying to control the position from guard on top but Van-Plant is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Xanthopoulos throws a big right hand that misses.
Van-Plant has his hands on Xanthopoulos's head, controlling the position.
Xanthopoulos works over Van-Plant with some ground and pound from guard.
Xanthopoulos is looking to advance position but Van-Plant has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!#REVR#
Xanthopoulos is looking to get to half guard.#T3#
Xanthopoulos wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Van-Plant.
Xanthopoulos keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Van-Plant looking to control and managing it successfully.
Rico Van-Plant has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Chrysanthos Xanthopoulos is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Xanthopoulos is desperately trying to improve his position but Van-Plant has a good base and remains in mount.
Van-Plant tries to push Xanthopoulos's head away but Xanthopoulos is holding on tight.
Xanthopoulos is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Xanthopoulos is still trying to improve position.#T4##SUB#
Van-Plant is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Xanthopoulos is surviving well by controlling Van-Plant's body position as best he can.
Xanthopoulos gets back to half guard.
Xanthopoulos keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Xanthopoulos trying to control from the bottom.
Xanthopoulos manages to get to full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Xanthopoulos is pulling down on Van-Plant's head. It's preventing any offense from Van-Plant, at least for the moment.
Xanthopoulos avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
And that's the end of the fight!
Chrysanthos Xanthopoulos comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Xanthopoulos 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 Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 27:30
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 27:30
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Chrysanthos Xanthopoulos!
A very excited looking Chrysanthos Xanthopoulos rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 25, 2023 |
#R1#
Van-Plant is looking to land body kicks.
Van-Plant is trying hard to land a takedown here. Kluba sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Kluba takes one to the side of the head.
Some wild striking there from Kluba.
Van-Plant uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Kluba has time to react.#CUT#It looks like Sebastian Kluba has been cut.
Van-Plant cracks Kluba with a right hand to the side of the head.#TD#
Van-Plant shoots in and gets a takedown into Kluba's guard.
Van-Plant sitting in guard here, content to control.
Van-Plant is fighting to break Kluba's control of his arms but Kluba is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#T1#
Kluba trying to keep a closed guard but Van-Plant is proving a slippery customer.
Van-Plant looking to pass the guard.
Kluba trying to keep a closed guard but Van-Plant is proving a slippery customer.
Van-Plant trying to control but Kluba is working from the bottom.
Kluba is trying to keep Van-Plant in close.
#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Kluba missing with a left hand there. Van-Plant was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Van-Plant stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Kluba checks a leg kick.
Kluba walks into a left hand.
Van-Plant tried to score with a low kick but Kluba checks it.
Kluba feints the counter takedown.
Nice takedown defense from Kluba. No joy for Van-Plant on that attempt.
Van-Plant takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Van-Plant keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
An attempted straight right counter from Van-Plant misses the target.
Van-Plant has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Van-Plant slips under a jab from Kluba.
Van-Plant dives in and grabs Kluba's left leg, looking for a takedown. Kluba pushes down on Van-Plant's head and hops out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rico Van-Plant. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Van-Plant misses with a low kick.
Sebastian Kluba seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kluba lands with a good body shot.
Van-Plant lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Van-Plant swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Kluba is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Sebastian Kluba is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Van-Plant shoots in but Kluba avoids the takedown attempt easily.#T3#
Kluba clobbers Van-Plant with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Kluba swinging wildly here.
Kluba tries to close the distance and clinch but Van-Plant swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Van-Plant swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Kluba counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Sloppy strikes from Van-Plant. Those never looked like landing.
Kluba throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Van-Plant stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Kluba tries to bum rush Van-Plant with a series of wild strikes but Van-Plant uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Kluba swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Van-Plant tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kluba was well out of range. Poor timing from Van-Plant.
Van-Plant keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kluba cracks Van-Plant with a good jab.#T4#
Jab from Kluba.
Kluba fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Kluba checks a leg kick.
Nice jab there from Kluba.
Kluba connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
A big right from Kluba misses. #TD#
Van-Plant closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Kluba quickly recovers to half guard.
Van-Plant throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Kluba to regain full guard.
Kluba trying to keep a closed guard but Van-Plant is proving a slippery customer.
Kluba utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Van-Plant connects with a couple of short punches.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Sebastian Kluba will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Sebastian Kluba's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Van-Plant lands an overhand right.
Kluba keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Van-Plant keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kluba.
Van-Plant feinted with a counter takedown.
Van-Plant lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Van-Plant.
A lazy left from Van-Plant finds it's target.#CUT#That has opened up Sebastian Kluba's cut even more.
Kluba fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Van-Plant manages to avoid it.
Kluba just misses with a punch to the body.
Kluba just misses with a punch to the body.
Kluba gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Van-Plant moves out of range as Kluba strikes.
Kluba rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Van-Plant counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Van-Plant throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Sebastian Kluba seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Van-Plant tries to bum rush Kluba with a series of wild strikes but Kluba uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Kluba smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.#T1#
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Van-Plant.
Van-Plant throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kluba is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Van-Plant with a body shot.
A shot to the liver by Kluba. Beautiful body shot.
Van-Plant throws a low kick but it's checked well by Kluba.
Kluba jabs Van-Plant to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Kluba looks to throw the jab but Van-Plant is out of range.
Kluba takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Kluba just misses with a punch to the body.
Van-Plant takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Kluba scores with a jab.
Kluba throws a shot to the body.
Van-Plant scores with a jab to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kluba looks to throw the jab but Van-Plant is out of range. #T2#
The fighters circle momentarily. Van-Plant darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Kluba ducks under a wild hook from Van-Plant.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kluba. Van-Plant does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kluba throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A shot to the liver by Kluba. Beautiful body shot.
Kluba keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
A jab from Van-Plant misses.
Kluba scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Kluba ducks under a wild hook from Van-Plant.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Kluba! But no joy.
Van-Plant blocks a jab.
Van-Plant tries to counter with a takedown but Kluba is quick to defend against it.
Kluba thuds his right hand into Van-Plant's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Van-Plant shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Kluba eats them both and turns towards Van-Plant to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Kluba connects with a body shot.#T3#
Kluba misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Van-Plant.
Kluba walks into a stiff left hand from Van-Plant.
Kluba tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Van-Plant was well out of range. Poor timing from Kluba.
A jab from Van-Plant does it's job there.#CUT#The cut above Sebastian Kluba's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Kluba motions for Van-Plant to come forward. Kluba throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Kluba throws an overhand right that lands on Van-Plant's shoulder, as Van-Plant tries to avoid the shot.
Van-Plant seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Van-Plant looks to land a combination but Kluba avoids it well.
Kluba misses the jab.
Van-Plant shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Kluba takes one to the side of the head.
Kluba will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Van-Plant was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#T4#
Van-Plant takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Van-Plant connects with a right hand. Kluba shakes it off.#ROC#Kluba is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Van-Plant avoids the body shot from Kluba.
Van-Plant slips a jab from Kluba.
Kluba blocks a leg kick.
Van-Plant swats away the attempt to clinch by Kluba.
Van-Plant keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kluba.
Kluba dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Van-Plant throws a chopping leg kick but Kluba manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
A nice side step and Kluba releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Kluba throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Van-Plant ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
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 Rico Van-Plant will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Sebastian Kluba's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Kluba swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A jab from Kluba finds it's way through Van-Plant's defenses.
Van-Plant swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kluba throws a right and a left that both miss.
Kluba jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kluba missing with a left hand there. Van-Plant was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kluba moves forwards but Van-Plant connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Van-Plant throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Kluba on the side of the head.
Kluba uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Van-Plant.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kluba on the wrong end of a nice hook.#CUT#Sebastian Kluba's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Kluba closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Kluba is still on wobbly legs! Can Van-Plant finish him?
Kluba walks right into a perfectly timed right hook and goes down hard! He's out cold! The ref cradles Kluba limp body while Van-Plant jumps on to the cage and waves to the roaring crowd. Wow that was just a brutal knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Rico Van-Plant!
A victorious Rico Van-Plant 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:
GC 474: Sadaval VS Saunders
Date: Jan 14, 2023 |
#R1#
Van-Plant slips a jab and a cross from Steve.
Van-Plant dives in for a single leg takedown but Steve sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Van-Plant shoots in but no luck this time.
We've been told by Steve's head coaches at Desert Fitness & Training (14 Elite Coaches) that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Steve just misses with a punch to the body.
Van-Plant fails to land the takedown.
Jay Steve has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rico Van-Plant.
Steve throws a looping overhand right but Van-Plant ducks down to avoid it.
Van-Plant avoids the body shot from Steve.
Van-Plant throws a counter combo.
Steve misses with a wild body shot.
Steve stuns Van-Plant with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Van-Plant shoots in for a double leg but Steve sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Steve throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Steve swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Van-Plant counters with a nice uppercut.
Steve misses the shot to the body.
Steve swings for the body but Van-Plant moves out of range.
Jab from Steve.
Steve misses with a low kick.#T1##TD2#
Van-Plant looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Steve is staying active underneath Van-Plant, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Van-Plant prevents Steve from improving his position.#SUB2#
Van-Plant 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.
Steve tries to get to full guard but Van-Plant has control of the leg.
Van-Plant is just content to waste time from the top position. Steve takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard. #T2#
Van-Plant works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Steve is trying to get back to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Van-Plant is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Steve has managed to free his arm - good work.
Van-Plant is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Steve gets back to full guard.
Van-Plant pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Steve is keeping the position for now. #T3#
Van-Plant works a leg free and moves into half guard. #SUB2#
Van-Plant 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.
#SUB2#
Van-Plant 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.
Steve tries to get to full guard but Van-Plant has control of the leg. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Steve blocking the ground and pound attempt from Van-Plant.
The fighters are battling for position here. Steve manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Van-Plant working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Van-Plant trying to control the position from guard on top but Steve is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Steve is trying to keep Van-Plant in close.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Van-Plant is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Steve is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Steve has escaped and now he's on top! #REVR#
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jay Steve dominated that round.
That's time! Steve's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Steve fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Van-Plant manages to avoid it.
Steve is looking to wear down Van-Plant with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
A low kick from Steve is predictable there #TD2#
and Van-Plant counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Steve!
Steve sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Steve is holding on to half guard well.#SUB2#
Van-Plant is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Steve doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Van-Plant.
Steve is pressing down on Van-Plant's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Van-Plant wants to control from the top but Steve keeps moving.
Steve pulls Van-Plant in to control the position. #T1#
Van-Plant tries to free his leg and advance position but Steve is retaining full guard.
Van-Plant postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Van-Plant trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Van-Plant throws a big elbow that misses.
Van-Plant with a flurry of punches that miss.
Steve thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Van-Plant working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Steve is trying to control the position but Van-Plant postures up. #SU2#
Van-Plant decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Steve, up you get!
Steve throws a hook but Van-Plant blocks it.
Jay Steve is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#CL2#
Van-Plant fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Steve, pushing him back against the cage.#BC#
Steve pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Sloppy strikes from Steve. Those never looked like landing.
Van-Plant is looking for the big counter here.#T2#
Van-Plant closes this distance looking for a takedown but Steve circles away.
Steve feints and then cracks Van-Plant's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Van-Plant down.
Steve throws a body punch but Van-Plant moves out of range.
A jab from Steve misses.
Van-Plant feints the counter takedown.
Steve swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Steve throws a leg kick that misses.
Van-Plant slips a straight right by Steve.
Van-Plant fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
An attempted straight right counter from Steve misses the target.
Steve thows a body kick. Van-Plant tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Van-Plant shoots in for a double leg but Steve sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Jay Steve has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rico Van-Plant.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Steve swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Steve throws a sloppy head kick and Van-Plant moves out of range easily.
Van-Plant let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Steve throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Steve misses with a leg kick.
Van-Plant shoots in looking for a takedown. Steve tries to sprawl out of it but Van-Plant keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Steve manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. #T3#
Van-Plant will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Steve jabs at Van-Plant's body.
Steve scores with a jab.
Steve misses with a straight right.
Van-Plant ducks under a wild hook from Steve.
Van-Plant fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Jay Steve seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Steve ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Van-Plant moves away.
Steve misses the shot to the body.
Van-Plant shoots in and drives through. Steve sprawls well.
Steve looks to land a combination but Van-Plant avoids it well.
Steve tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Van-Plant was well out of range. Poor timing from Steve.
Steve misses with a shot to the body #TD2#
and Van-Plant counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Van-Plant. #T4#
Van-Plant wants to control from the top but Steve keeps moving.
Van-Plant tries to free his leg and advance position but Steve is retaining full guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Steve looking to hit a scissor sweep but Van-Plant is one step ahead there.
Steve pulls Van-Plant in close to prevent any damage.
Van-Plant looking to sit in guard and control but Steve gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Van-Plant striking off his back but it's not causing Steve any problems. #SUB2#
Van-Plant looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jay Steve 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#
Steve misses with a body shot.
Van-Plant counters with a body kick.
Steve will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Van-Plant shoots in looking for a takedown but Steve manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Van-Plant's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Van-Plant just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromSteve.
Van-Plant shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Steve as he jumps to the side.
Steve throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Steve.
A head kick misses from Steve.
Steve throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Steve misses with an uppercut. Van-Plant saw that one coming.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Steve misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
#TD2#
Van-Plant darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.#SUB2#
Van-Plant is looking for a kimura but Steve is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Van-Plant to get the leverage. #T1##SUB2#
Van-Plant is trying to work for a kimura but Steve is defending well.
Steve moves into full guard.
Steve is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Van-Plant can do to turn this around?#SUB2#
Van-Plant 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. #SU2#
Van-Plant decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Steve, up you get!
Steve slaps away a takedown attempt from Van-Plant, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Jay Steve has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rico Van-Plant.
Steve swings for the body but Van-Plant moves out of range.
#T2#
Steve stuffs the takedown attempt from Van-Plant. Van-Plant gets slowly back to his feet.
Steve misses with a double jab.
Van-Plant shoots for a takedown but Steve saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Steve looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Steve throws a series of punches but Van-Plant avoids them all with ease.
Rico Van-Plant is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Van-Plant shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Steve defends it nicely.
Steve connects with a body shot.
Van-Plant avoids the body shot from Steve.
Steve misses the shot to the body. #T3#
Van-Plant shoots in but no luck this time. #TD2#
Van-Plant drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.#SU2#
Van-Plant decides to stand back up. Van-Plant steps back and let's Steve get back to his feet.
No luck for Van-Plant with that takedown attempt.
Steve uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Steve with a hook.
Steve misses with a lunging right hand
#TD2#
and Van-Plant decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Steve's guard.
Van-Plant trying to control but Steve is working from the bottom.
Van-Plant postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Rico Van-Plant has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#SUB2#
Van-Plant drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Steve dives on top into guard.#REVR##SUB2#
Van-Plant has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Steve can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Steve is working Van-Plant over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. #SUB2#
Van-Plant throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Van-Plant looking to hit a scissor sweep but Steve is one step ahead there.
Steve throwing strikes from guard but Van-Plant blocks nicely.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jay Steve showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Steve, 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 Tiny Johnson scores the fight 30:27
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 30:27
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jay Steve!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Jay Steve waved his t-shirt featuring Bondi MMA 🏝️'s logo in front of the cameras. |
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Event:
GC 471: Robertson VS Christ
Date: Dec 24, 2022 |
#R1#
Van-Plant moves away from the strike by Barbosa.
We've been informed that Barbosa 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.
Barbosa lands with a straight right. Van-Plant didn't see that one coming.
Van-Plant slips a jab from Barbosa.
Van-Plant shoots and misses
and Barbosa counters with a nice body shot.
Barbosa throws a looping overhand right but Van-Plant ducks down to avoid it.
Van-Plant has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.#TD#
Van-Plant throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Barbosa tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Van-Plant is in Barbosa's guard.
Van-Plant slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Barbosa is looking for a sweep.#SUB#
Van-Plant goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Barbosa has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Van-Plant but great work by Barbosa.
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!#SU2#
Barbosa decides to stand back up. Barbosa steps back and let's Van-Plant get back to his feet.
Van-Plant keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Barbosa.
Van-Plant misses with a takedown
and Barbosa makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.#T1#
Van-Plant has a takedown stuffed.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rico Van-Plant. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Van-Plant shoots in for a double leg but Barbosa sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
No luck for Van-Plant with that takedown attempt.
A countering left hand to the body from Barbosa misses.
Van-Plant closes the distance and clinches up with Barbosa, looking for a takedown. Van-Plant pushes Barbosa against the cage but Barbosa circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Van-Plant shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Barbosa let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Barbosa lands with an overhand left.#CUT2#It looks like Rico Van-Plant has been cut.
Van-Plant misses with a takedown attempt
and Barbosa counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Barbosa displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Van-Plant.
Barbosa looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#T2#
Barbosa lands with a nice body punch.
Van-Plant wants to clinch
and Van-Plant takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Barbosa leaves Van-Plant with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Van-Plant tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Barbosa defends well and Van-Plant ends up having to push Barbosa into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Barbosa looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Van-Plant tries for a takedown. No joy.
Barbosa pushes Van-Plant back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Barbosa struggles to land a body shot inside as Van-Plant controls his hands.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#BC2#
Barbosa pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Van-Plant with a lazy takedown attempt
and Barbosa counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Van-Plant is breathing heavily.
Barbosa cracks Van-Plant with a good jab.#T3#
Barbosa throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Rico Van-Plant seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Van-Plant bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Nice shot by Barbosa.
Van-Plant shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Barbosa sprawls well. Barbosa wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Van-Plant gets slowly back to his feet.
Barbosa misses with a hook.
Van-Plant feinted with a counter takedown.
Van-Plant uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Barbosa.
Van-Plant goes for a double leg but Barbosa avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Barbosa continues to drive forward.
Barbosa appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Van-Plant has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Barbosa avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Barbosa lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Barbosa lands a shoulder strike.
Van-Plant is looking to take this one to the mat.#T4#
A nice right hand lands inside from Barbosa.
Barbosa gets underhooks to prevent Van-Plant's takedown attempt.
#BC2#
Barbosa's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Barbosa misses with a straight left.
Barbosa lands with a straight right. Van-Plant didn't see that one coming.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Van-Plant slips a straight right by Barbosa.
Van-Plant misses with a takedown attempt
and Barbosa counters with a straight right hand.
Van-Plant fails to land the takedown.
Van-Plant tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Barbosa manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Nice sprawl there from Barbosa as Van-Plant shoots in.
Barbosa stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Van-Plant shoots in and drives through. Barbosa sprawls well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Baldomir Barbosa dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Rico Van-Plant's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Van-Plant looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Baldomir Barbosa seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Van-Plant swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Barbosa counters with a left to the body.
Van-Plant shoots in and drives through. Barbosa sprawls well.
Van-Plant doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Barbosa counters with a nice body shot.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rico Van-Plant. That's going to take a lot out of him.#KD2#
Barbosa lands a big right hand that sends Van-Plant crashing to the mat! Barbosa stays standing though and waves Van-Plant back to his feet!#ROC2#Van-Plant is rocked!
Barbosa throws a lazy right hand but Van-Plant sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Oh Van-Plant is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Barbosa slaps away a takedown attempt from Van-Plant, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Barbosa throws out a counter right but Van-Plant avoids it with no problem.
Van-Plant seems to have got his legs back now.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Van-Plant tries for a takedown but Barbosa circles away easily#KD2#
and Barbosa counters with a nice right hand that sends Van-Plant toppling to the canvas! Van-Plant scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Barbosa finish him?!#T1#
Van-Plant fails with a takedown attempt.
Barbosa looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Van-Plant finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Barbosa! But no joy.
Barbosa throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Van-Plant sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A jab from Barbosa misses.
A low kick from Van-Plant is predictable there
and Barbosa counters with a stiff right hand.
Barbosa misses the jab.
Van-Plant feinted with a counter takedown.
Van-Plant staying out of range there.
Van-Plant misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Van-Plant changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Barbosa tries to avoid it but Van-Plant manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Barbosa to the ground. Barbosa escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Barbosa swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#T2#
Van-Plant uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Barbosa.
Van-Plant shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Barbosa defends it nicely.
Barbosa stuffs the takedown.
Barbosa lands a nice shot to the body.
Van-Plant misses with a wild combination.
Van-Plant shoots and misses
letting Barbosa counter with a right hand.
Van-Plant has his takedown stuffed
and Barbosa counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.#T3#
Van-Plant uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Barbosa.
Van-Plant half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Van-Plant uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Barbosa.
Van-Plant shoots and misses
and Barbosa counters with a nice uppercut.
Barbosa fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Van-Plant with a lazy takedown attempt #KD2#
and Barbosa counters with a nice right hand that sends Van-Plant toppling to the canvas! Van-Plant scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Barbosa finish him?!
Barbosa throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Van-Plant is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Barbosa.
Van-Plant avoids the body shot from Barbosa.
Van-Plant attempts a counter takedown but Barbosa avoids it well and moves away.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Barbosa drops Van-Plant with a big left hand! Van-Plant is injured, injured bad! Barbosa jumps in and finished him with strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:47 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Baldomir Barbosa!
After winning the bout, Baldomir Barbosa 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:
GC 469: Oosthuizen VS De La We
Date: Dec 10, 2022 |
#R1##TD#
Morino gets caught flat footed, as Van-Plant shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Van-Plant has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.#SUB#
Van-Plant drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Van-Plant jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Morino controlling Van-Plant's posture.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Morino controls Van-Plant momentarily but Van-Plant frees himself. #SUB#
Van-Plant drops back looking for a leg! Morino is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Morino manages to kick Van-Plant off! Van-Plant jumps back into Morino's guard.
Morino seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Van-Plant with a flurry of punches that miss. #SUB#
Van-Plant 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. #T1#
Van-Plant pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Morino is keeping the position for now. #SUB#
Van-Plant drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Van-Plant jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Van-Plant would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Van-Plant prevents Morino from getting back to his feet.
Morino wants to control the position but Van-Plant says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Van-Plant wants to stand up but Morino is controlling the position.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Van-Plant connects with a nice short shot to Morino's temple. #SUB#
Morino pushes Van-Plant off, looking to escape but Van-Plant dives into side control. He's locked up a kimura now - that was fast! He's cranking on it and Morino is forced to tap! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Rico Van-Plant!
A victorious Rico Van-Plant 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:
GC 467: Doomsday VS Stardust
Date: Nov 26, 2022 |
#R1#
Van-Plant has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Lee.
Van-Plant shoots in and drives through. Lee sprawls well.
Lee with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Van-Plant is defended easily by Lee.
Van-Plant lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Lee keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Van-Plant has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rico Van-Plant. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Van-Plant doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lee misses with a head kick.
Van-Plant is looking for a counter combo.
Van-Plant throws a right and a left that Lee avoids nicely.
And Lee responds with a good body kick, but Van-Plant manages to step out the way in time.
Lee lands with a kick to the ribs.
Van-Plant fails with the takedown.
Lee throws a big counter head kick but Van-Plant avoids it with no problem.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lee throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Van-Plant.#T1#
Van-Plant takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Van-Plant blocks a head kick by Lee.
Lee scores with a push kick.
Jeff Lee is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Lee stuffs the takedown attempt from Van-Plant. Van-Plant gets slowly back to his feet.
Rico Van-Plant seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Van-Plant is breathing heavily.
Van-Plant connects with a right hand. Lee shakes it off.
Lee throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Van-Plant avoids the body shot from Lee.
Lee throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Lee has worked on his takedown defense in the runup to this fight and it is paying off so far.
Van-Plant dives in and grabs Lee's left leg, looking for a takedown. Lee pushes down on Van-Plant's head and hops out.
A thudding body kick lands there by Lee!
A shot to the liver by Lee. Beautiful body shot.
Lee stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Lee wants it to stay on the feet.
Lee lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
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!
Van-Plant blocks a head kick by Lee.
#T2##KD2#
Lee lands a big head kick that sends Van-Plant tumbling to the mat! Lee takes a step backwards and waves Van-Plant back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC2#Van-Plant is rocked!#CUT2#It looks like Rico Van-Plant has been cut.
Van-Plant takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Oh Van-Plant is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Van-Plant misses with a hook to the body
and Lee makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Lee feints a jab and as Van-Plant dips his head, Lee unleashes a brutal head kick that catches Van-Plant right on the jaw! Timbeeer! Van-Plant falls backwards in slow motion, only propped up by the cage! Lee smiles a psychotic smile as he stares down his unconscious opponent. That is a scary man.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Jeff Lee!
A victorious Jeff Lee thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
GC 464: Flair VS Baxxter
Date: Nov 05, 2022 |
#R1##TD#
Kujawski shoots in and gets a takedown into Van-Plant's guard.
Kujawski stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Van-Plant swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Van-Plant wants to sweep here but Kujawski controlling him for the moment.
Kujawski wants to control from the top but Van-Plant keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kujawski advances position into side control!
Kujawski is looking to take a break and control but Van-Plant is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Kujawski has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Van-Plant!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Van-Plant is trying to escape the mount.
Kujawski looking to control and managing it successfully.
Van-Plant really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
#T1##SUB#
Kujawski goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Van-Plant is on top in guard.
#SUB#
Kujawski looking for a guillotine here but Van-Plant defends easily.
Van-Plant trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB#
Kujawski has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Van-Plant can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB#
Kujawski throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Van-Plant passes Kujawski's left leg - he's now in half guard. #T2##SUB2#
Van-Plant is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Kujawski tries to roll over but Van-Plant keeps him under control.
Kujawski regains full guard. Nicely done. #SU2#
Van-Plant decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Van-Plant misses with a double jab
and Van-Plant takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #TD2#
Van-Plant drives through with a takedown into Kujawski's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Kujawski is trying to keep Van-Plant in close.
#T3#
Van-Plant pushes down on Kujawski's leg and manages to get into half guard.#SUB#
Kujawski is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Van-Plant pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Van-Plant is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Kujawski has managed to free his arm - good work.
Kujawski is looking for a sweep. Van-Plant is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Van-Plant looks to land a strike but Kujawski avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Kujawski seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.#SUB#
Kujawski has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Van-Plant can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Van-Plant slips nicely into half guard.#T4##SUB2#
Van-Plant is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Kujawski wants to control but Van-Plant is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Van-Plant trying to control from half guard but Kujawski is working away.
Kujawski tries to roll over but Van-Plant keeps him under control.#SUB2#
Van-Plant is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SUB#
Kujawski looking for a kimura from the bottom but Van-Plant passes into side control!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kujawski tries to buck Van-Plant off but Van-Plant is having none of it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Rico Van-Plant will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Van-Plant tries to clinch but Kujawski moves out of range.
Kujawski punishes Van-Plant's body with a nice straight punch.
Kujawski misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Rico Van-Plant is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#TD2#
Van-Plant shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Kujawski trying to hold on to Van-Plant's head to control him but Van-Plant postures up.
#SUB#
Kujawski looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kujawski is looking to improve his position.
Van-Plant working Kujawski over with strikes. #T1#
Kujawski is looking for a sweep. Van-Plant is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Kujawski makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Kujawski.#SUB#
Kujawski is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Van-Plant is aware though and is defending well.
Rico Van-Plant has got the better of the ground game so far.
Kujawski trying to control the position.
Van-Plant trying to control but Kujawski is working from the bottom.
Van-Plant wants to pass the guard but Kujawski is keeping the position.
Van-Plant advances position into side control!#SUB2#
Van-Plant is trying to get an arm triangle but Kujawski is defending well. #SU2#
Van-Plant has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand. #T2#
Van-Plant swinging wildly here.
Kujawski avoids a punch combination nicely.
#TD2#
Van-Plant shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Kujawski is trying to defend but Van-Plant finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Van-Plant throwing shots but Kujawski is blocking nicely. #SUB2#
Van-Plant is trying for a kimura here. Kujawski looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Van-Plant wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Rico Van-Plant!
Rico Van-Plant seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
GC 461: Garcia VS McGuire
Date: Oct 15, 2022 |
#R1#
Van-Plant darts in looking for a takedown but White gets double underhooks and turns Van-Plant into the cage.
Ronnie White seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD#
White scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Van-Plant tries to buck White off but White is having none of it.
White working the ground and pound.
Van-Plant regains half guard.
White prevents Van-Plant from improving his position.
Van-Plant tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
White trying to control from half guard but Van-Plant is working away.
Van-Plant wants to get back to full guard.
White slows the pace down in half guard. #SUB#
White is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Van-Plant is just riding it out for now. White eventually gives up the hold.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
#T1##SUB2#
Van-Plant looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
White thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Van-Plant trying to hold on to White's head to control him but White postures up.
Van-Plant is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB2#
Van-Plant is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but White pulls his head out easily.
White trying to control the action but Van-Plant is working from the bottom.
White is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Van-Plant wants to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Van-Plant looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Ground and pound from White.
Van-Plant wants to get back to full guard.
White trying to control the action but Van-Plant is working from the bottom.
Van-Plant is holding on to half guard well.
Van-Plant flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
White prevents Van-Plant from standing back up.
White is trying to control the action in half guard but Van-Plant is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Van-Plant has hold of White's hands but White slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Van-Plant is trying to get back to full guard.
Van-Plant tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Van-Plant wants to improve his position but White is controlling well.
#T3#
White seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
White is figuring out what he wants to do next.
White trying to control the action but Van-Plant is working from the bottom.
Van-Plant on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Van-Plant makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Van-Plant.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Van-Plant keeping moving, preventing White from controlling successfully.
White is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Punch Out Gym that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.#SUB2#
Van-Plant escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. White gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
White might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
White scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
White engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #SUB2#
Van-Plant has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but White can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #T4#
Van-Plant looking for a sweep. Not yet Van-Plant, not yet.
Van-Plant keeping moving, preventing White from controlling successfully.
White preventing the sweep.
Van-Plant trying to strike off his back.
Van-Plant keeping moving, preventing White from controlling successfully.
Our spies down at at London MMA Club inform us that Van-Plant has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?#SUB2#
Van-Plant escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. White gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
White works over Van-Plant with some ground and pound from guard.
White trying to control the position from guard on top but Van-Plant is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ronnie White dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
White walks into a jab.#TD#
White closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Van-Plant trying to hold on to White's head to control him but White postures up.
White is looking to stall here but Van-Plant recovers full guard.
Van-Plant is trying to control the position from the bottom.
White cracks Van-Plant with a solid left hand.
White trying to control the position from guard on top but Van-Plant is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
White postures up.
White trying to control the position from guard on top but Van-Plant is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
White working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Van-Plant's head.#T1##SUB2#
Van-Plant looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
White wants to control from the top but Van-Plant keeps moving.
Van-Plant throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
White trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
White is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Van-Plant can do to turn this around?
White postures up and lands a big shot to Van-Plant's brow.
White trying to control but Van-Plant is working from the bottom.
White controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
White wants to control from the top but Van-Plant keeps moving.
White landing with the ground and pound.
Van-Plant trying to keep a closed guard but White is proving a slippery customer.
White stopping the sweep attempt from Van-Plant.#T2##SUB2#
Van-Plant had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. White defends it easily.
White landing some decent shots from guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells White's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Van-Plant keeping full guard, as White tries to pass.
Van-Plant controls White momentarily but White frees himself.
White looking to sit in guard and control but Van-Plant gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Van-Plant looking to pass the guard. #T3#
Van-Plant working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
White wants to sweep but no luck.
Van-Plant pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. White is keeping the position for now.
White wants to sweep here but Van-Plant controlling him for the moment.
Van-Plant tries to free his leg and advance position but White is retaining full guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now White is on top in guard.
#REVR##SUB#
White postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Van-Plant is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of White, into his guard. #REVB##SUB2#
Van-Plant drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and White dives on top into guard.#REVR##T4#
Van-Plant looking to control.
White trying to control the position from guard on top but Van-Plant is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
White has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Van-Plant looking for a sweep. Not yet Van-Plant, not yet.
White is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
White wants to control from the top but Van-Plant keeps moving.
White lands a couple of elbows.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
White is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
White postures up and lands a big shot to Van-Plant's brow.
White postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ronnie White dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
White throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Van-Plant tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Van-Plant misses with a wild body shot.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
White lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Van-Plant.
White lands a nice uppercut.
White missing with knees to the body.
A short right hand to the side of the head by White.
White is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Van-Plant is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Van-Plant is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Ronnie White has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rico Van-Plant.
Van-Plant tries for a takedown. No joy.
White lands a hook to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Van-Plant is trying to drag White to the mat but White just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
White crunches a lovely knee into Van-Plant's ribcage.
Van-Plant takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
White stalling the fight.
Van-Plant is looking for a takedown up against the cage. White gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.#T1#
White lands a nice uppercut.
Knees to the body from White.
White makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
White stalling the fight.
A short right from White.
Come on White - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Still in the clinch, White scores with a nice short uppercut.
Ronnie White has scored more points in the clinch so far.
White lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Van-Plant tries to score a body lock takedown but White shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Van-Plant is trying to drag White to the mat but White just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
A shot in the inside from White.
White connects with a nasty looking knee right to Van-Plant's face.
White will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Van-Plant up against the cage.
A right hook to the body lands for White.
#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
White stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
White lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Van-Plant tries to score a body lock takedown but White shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
White stalling against the cage.
White dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Van-Plant on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
White lands a body punch in the clinch.
White tries to land knees in the clinch but Van-Plant avoids the damage to the body.
Van-Plant has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by White after a bit of a struggle.
White lands a left hand that snaps the head of Van-Plant backwards.
White with a knee to the head.
#CUT#It looks like Rico Van-Plant has been cut.
Van-Plant is working for takedown but White is calmly controlling the position for now.
White lands with a short shot to the head.
White unloads a knee to the mid-section. Van-Plant lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh. #T3#
White is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
White lands a body punch in the clinch.
Van-Plant's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
White just leaning against Van-Plant, taking a breather.
Van-Plant has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. White avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
White creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
White stalling.
#TD2#
Van-Plant tightens his grip and picks White up, before dumping him to the ground. White manages to land in guard.
Van-Plant wants to stand but White has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
White preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Van-Plant stopping the sweep attempt from White.
White is working hard here to advance position.
Rico Van-Plant has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
Van-Plant trying to control the position from guard on top but White is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Van-Plant might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control White haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#SUB#
White had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Van-Plant defends it easily.
White looking to control.
Van-Plant wants to control from the top but White keeps moving.
White trying to keep a closed guard but Van-Plant is proving a slippery customer.
#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Ronnie White is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Van-Plant shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts White as he jumps to the side.
White with a hook.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ronnie White showed his dominance in that final round.
Well White 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 Gwen Towbar scores the fight 30:27
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 30:27
Judge George Francis scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ronnie White!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Ronnie White made sure he mentioned Ma Balls Is Hot Clothing, along with how happy he was to win his fight. |
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Event:
GC 456: Garrett VS Garcia
Date: Sep 10, 2022 |
#R1#
Van-Plant tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Sully paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Van-Plant tries to close the distance and clinch up but Sully swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Sully stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Sully wants it to stay on the feet.
Van-Plant looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Van-Plant shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Sully pinned against the cage. Sully gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Jake Sully has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rico Van-Plant.
Sully scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Van-Plant doesn't seem bothered though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A swing and a miss from Sully.
Van-Plant takes a jab right on the kisser.
Sully misses with an uppercut
#TD2#
and Van-Plant counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Van-Plant.
Van-Plant works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Van-Plant wants to control but Sully is keeping him busy. #T1##SUB2#
Van-Plant is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Sully doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Van-Plant. #SUB2#
Van-Plant is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Sully sees it coming and defends easily.
Van-Plant trying to control from half guard but Sully is working away. #SUB2#
Van-Plant is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Sully defends it well.
Van-Plant trying to pass the guard but Sully defending well. #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.
Van-Plant works his way into full mount!
Van-Plant is looking to work his way around to Sully's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Van-Plant thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Van-Plant thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Sully keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
#T3#
Van-Plant controlling from the full mount.
Van-Plant prevents Sully from getting the reversal.#SUB2#
Van-Plant jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Sully manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Van-Plant is looking to take a break and control but Sully is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB2#
Van-Plant tries for a kimura but Sully is defending well. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#SUB2#
Van-Plant is trying to get an arm triangle but Sully is defending well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sully is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Van-Plant's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.#SUB2#
Van-Plant is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Sully doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Van-Plant. #SUB2#
Sully is defending against the submission attempts here by Van-Plant.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Rico Van-Plant dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Van-Plant tries for a takedown but Sully circles away easily
and Sully counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Van-Plant takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Van-Plant takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Van-Plant swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Van-Plant misses with a takedown attempt
and Sully counters with a straight right hand.
Van-Plant tries to clinch up.
Sully keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Sully swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Jake Sully has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rico Van-Plant.#CL#
Sully rushes Van-Plant and presses him up against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sully is working Van-Plant over against the cage.
Sully pushes Van-Plant back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Van-Plant is trying to pull guard but Sully turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Van-Plant goes for a takedown in the clinch but Sully prevents it.
#T1#
Sully stalling.
Van-Plant goes for a takedown in the clinch but Sully prevents it.
Van-Plant is looking for a takedown.
Van-Plant is looking to take this one to the mat.
Sully lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Van-Plant is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Sully pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Van-Plant drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A short uppercut from Sully.
Sully working aggressively here.
Sully lands with a short shot to the head.
Sully stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Van-Plant takes a shot to the head. #T2##BC#
Sully breaks from the clinch.
Van-Plant works over Sully's head and body with a nice combination.
Sully will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Rico Van-Plant is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
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!
Van-Plant tries to score a power double leg takedown but Sully sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Van-Plant somewhat.
Sully slaps away a takedown attempt from Van-Plant, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Van-Plant shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
letting Sully counter with a right hand.
Sully swats away the attempt to clinch by Van-Plant.
Van-Plant tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Sully swivels and escapes.
Sully seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
A big left from Van-Plant misses. #T3#
Sully slips a jab and a cross from Van-Plant.
Van-Plant throws a nice looking combination but Sully bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Jake Sully is winning the standup battle so far.
Van-Plant is breathing heavily.
Sully looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Sully swings for the body but Van-Plant moves out of range.
Van-Plant steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Sully.
Van-Plant shoots in for a double leg but Sully sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Van-Plant tries for a takedown but Sully circles away easily
and Sully counters with a straight right hand.
Jake Sully is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Van-Plant swings widly with a right hand
and Sully counters with a straight right hand.
A nice inside leg kick there by Sully. That's going to slow Van-Plant down.
Sully throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Rico Van-Plant seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sully is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Van-Plant.
Sully is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Van-Plant can do to turn this around?
Van-Plant shoots in but Sully avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Sully was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.#T4#
Van-Plant on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Sully. Sully obviously looking to wear him down.
A punch lands to the side of Van-Plant 's head but he takes it in his stride.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#TD2#
Van-Plant closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Sully did well to prevent Van-Plant getting side control.#SUB2#
Van-Plant 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.
Van-Plant throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #SUB2#
Van-Plant is trying to work for a kimura but Sully is defending well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jake Sully 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#
Van-Plant shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Sully pinned against the cage. Sully gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Van-Plant throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Sully's waist but Sully gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Van-Plant off to one side. #CL#
Sully clinches with his opponent.
Sully creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Van-Plant's defenses.
Van-Plant blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Van-Plant wants a takedown but no success here.
Jake Sully has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rico Van-Plant.
Sully is working Van-Plant over against the cage.
Sully prevents the takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A short right from Sully.
Van-Plant is trying to pull guard but Sully turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Van-Plant takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Sully throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Van-Plants head.
Van-Plant is working for takedown but Sully is calmly controlling the position for now.
Van-Plant tries to score a body lock takedown but Sully shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
A short left from Sully. #T1#
Sully is struggling to control the position.
Sully lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Sully throws a head punch that misses.
Van-Plant wants a takedown.
Sully scores with a hook to the body.
Sully lands with a right to the head.
Sully digs a right hand into Van-Plant's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Van-Plant's gas tank.
Van-Plant has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Sully after a bit of a struggle.
Sully lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Van-Plant backwards.
Van-Plant is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Sully gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Van-Plant tries for a takedown. No joy.
Sully is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Van-Plant is working for takedown but Sully is calmly controlling the position for now.#T2#
Van-Plant's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Van-Plant tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Sully just stands there and leans against the cage.
Van-Plant blocks an elbow strike from Sully.
Sully misses with a punch to the body.
Van-Plant is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Sully to keep the fight standing.
Sully lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Van-Plant goes for a takedown attempt but Sully pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Van-Plant walks into a stiff left hand from Sully.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sully throws the left hand but Van-Plant avoids the punch easily.
Van-Plant will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Sully appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Sully slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.#T3#
Van-Plant takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Sully lands a nice hook to Van-Plant's body. Van-Plant takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Van-Plant throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Sully lunges at Van-Plant with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Van-Plant's hand.
A nice leg kick from Sully, right into the meat of the thigh.
Sully lands a jab.
Van-Plant misses with a double jab
and Sully connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#ROC#Van-Plant is rocked!
Sully connects with a good right hand that stumbles Van-Plant. Van-Plant circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Van-Plant is still on wobbly legs! Can Sully finish him?
Van-Plant listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Van-Plant seems to have recovered his senses.
Sully connects with a looping right hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sully sizes up Van-Plant with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Sully connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. #T4#
Van-Plant shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Sully defends it nicely.
Sully swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
A slow jab from Sully misses its intended target.
Van-Plant doesn't succeed with the takedown
letting Sully counter with a right hand.
Van-Plant throws the left hand but Sully avoids the punch easily.
Sully stuffs the takedown.
Sully seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.#KD#
Sully feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Van-Plant sprawling to the canvas! Van-Plant rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Sully finish him?!
No joy there for Van-Plant, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Van-Plant takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Sully throws out a loose jab but Van-Plant uses good head movement to avoid it.
Van-Plant moves in looking to clinch but Sully pushes him off.
Van-Plant with a lazy takedown attempt
and Sully counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jake Sully showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Sully 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 Robert Twigg scores the fight 29:27
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 29:28
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 29:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jake Sully!
A pretty intense looking Jake Sully took the opportunity post-fight to ask for a shot at the title. |
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Event:
GC 450: Roth VS Garrett
Date: Aug 06, 2022 |
#R1##CL#
Morino has managed to clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Van-Plant.
Both guys are working to get underhooks. #BC#
Morino's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2#
Van-Plant moves into the clinch.
Come on Morino - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
#TD2#
Van-Plant works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Van-Plant wants to get up but he can't break Morino's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Morino wants to get back to his feet but Van-Plant is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Morino on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Morino tries to get out of the position.
Van-Plant pushes down on Morino's leg and manages to get into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Morino wants to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Van-Plant is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SUB2#
Van-Plant wants to work for an arm triangle but Morino is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#T1#
Morino is looking for a sweep. Van-Plant is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB2#
Van-Plant is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Morino defends it well.
Van-Plant wants to pass to mount but Morino is defending the position. #SUB2#
Van-Plant is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Morino defends it well.
Morino trying to control from the bottom.
#SUB2#
Van-Plant is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#T2##SUB2#
Van-Plant is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Morino doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Van-Plant.
Morino is looking for a sweep. Van-Plant is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Morino is staying active underneath Van-Plant, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Morino has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Van-Plant is working away from the top position though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Van-Plant is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SUB2#
Van-Plant has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Morino defend it? Van-Plant steps over the head and cranks it - Morino is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Van-Plant!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Rico Van-Plant!
Rico Van-Plant decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
GC 445: Akechi VS Vertongen
Date: Jul 17, 2022 |
#R1#
Van-Plant tries to close the distance and clinch but Wolf swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Van-Plant looks to clinch
and Wolf counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Van-Plant looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.#CL#
Van-Plant clinches with his opponent.
Wolf working aggressively here.
Wolf throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Van-Plant blocks it with crossed arms.
Wolf with a knee to the head.
Van-Plant has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Wolf after a bit of a struggle.
Wolf is stalling here.
Van-Plant is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Wolf to keep the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rico Van-Plant. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A short uppercut from Wolf.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wolf goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Van-Plant blocks a body shot from Wolf.
Wolf is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Van-Plant tries for a takedown but Wolf manages to get underhooks.
#TD2#
Wolf pulls Van-Plant into guard.
Wolf keeping full guard, as Van-Plant tries to pass. #T1#
Wolf is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#SUB#
Van-Plant drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Van-Plant jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Wolf controlling Van-Plant's posture.
Wolf controls Van-Plant momentarily but Van-Plant frees himself.
Wolf is adopting a defensive guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wolf controls Van-Plant momentarily but Van-Plant frees himself.
Van-Plant has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Wolf is proving hard to escape from. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Wolf seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Van-Plant is looking to clinch but Wolf is avoiding it.
Van-Plant fails with a takedown attempt.
Van-Plant doesn't manage to clinch there - Wolf circles away.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Van-Plant checks a leg kick.
Van-Plant shoots in looking for a takedown. Wolf tries to sprawl out of it but Van-Plant keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Wolf manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
A leg kick checked by Van-Plant.
Some bone on bone action there as Van-Plant checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Wolf throws a big shot that misses.#TD#
Van-Plant closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Wolf quickly recovers to half guard.
Van-Plant wants to get back to his feet.
Wolf pushes Van-Plant off looking to stand but Van-Plant dives back in and keeps control.
#T3##SUB#
Van-Plant is looking for a kimura but Wolf is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Van-Plant to get the leverage.
Wolf trying to hold on to Van-Plant's head to control him but Van-Plant postures up.
Van-Plant is trying to control the action in half guard but Wolf is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Van-Plant trying to pass the guard but Wolf defending well.
Wolf trying to hold on to Van-Plant's head to control him but Van-Plant postures up.
Wolf keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Wolf is trying to control but can't.
Wolf preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head. #SUB#
Van-Plant is looking for a kimura here.
#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#SUB#
Van-Plant wants to work for an arm triangle but Wolf is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Wolf trying to control but Van-Plant postures up.
Van-Plant will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#SUB#
Van-Plant seems to be working for a kimura but Wolf defends the submission attempt.
Van-Plant is thwarting Wolf's attempts to control the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Wolf preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Blade Wolf dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Wolf tries to score with a low kick but Van-Plant moves his leg out of the way.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Wolf connects with a leg kick.
Wolf wants to slow Van-Plant down by chopping away at his legs.
Wolf misses with a wild combination.
Van-Plant keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
The fight stays on the outside here - Van-Plant looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#TD#
Van-Plant shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Van-Plant was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Wolf struggling a bit here.#SUB#
Van-Plant tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wolf struggling a bit here.#T1#
Wolf is not content to let Van-Plant control the position. #SUB#
Van-Plant thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #SUB#
Van-Plant tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Van-Plant has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #SUB#
Van-Plant is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Wolf knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Wolf is trying to control Van-Plant's posture but Van-Plant avoids it. #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.
Van-Plant throws a strike aimed at the side of Wolf's head but Wolf avoids it well.
Wolf struggling a bit here.#SUB#
Van-Plant is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Wolf is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #SUB#
Van-Plant tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Van-Plant has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Van-Plant working away.
Rico Van-Plant overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB#
Van-Plant is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Wolf has escaped the position, nice work there.
Van-Plant tries to stand but Wolf is controlling his head. #T3#
Wolf struggling a bit here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Van-Plant is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Wolf is trying to escape and Van-Plant transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Wolf is forced to tap! Nice work there by Van-Plant! Very nice indeed!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:35 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Rico Van-Plant!
After winning the bout, Rico Van-Plant 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:
GC 442: Ench�rya VS King
Date: Jul 09, 2022 |
#R1##TD#
Van-Plant shoots in and gets a takedown into Jackson's guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Jackson holds on and takes a little breather.
Van-Plant wants to control from the top but Jackson keeps moving. #SUB2#
Jackson throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Jackson working a defensive guard here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jackson seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Van-Plant wants to pass the guard but Jackson is keeping the position.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Van-Plant accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #T1##SUB#
Van-Plant postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Jackson is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Van-Plant, into his guard. #REVB#
Jackson pushing down on Van-Plant's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Van-Plant won't allow Jackson to pass to mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Van-Plant tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Van-Plant throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
#SUB2#
Jackson is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#SUB2#
Jackson is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Van-Plant 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.
Van-Plant is trying to get back to full guard.#T2#
Van-Plant preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Van-Plant tries to roll over but Jackson keeps him under control.
Van-Plant is staying active underneath Jackson, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #SUB2#
Jackson is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Van-Plant has managed to free his arm - good work.
Jackson is looking to take a break and control but Van-Plant is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Jackson wants to free his trapped foot but Van-Plant is holding on for dear life with his legs. #T3#
Van-Plant flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Jackson is thwarting Van-Plant's attempts to control the position.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.#SUB#
Van-Plant is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Jackson pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Jackson is looking for a kimura but Van-Plant is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Jackson to get the leverage.
Van-Plant wants to improve his position but Jackson is controlling well.
Jackson is looking to take a break and control but Van-Plant is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Jackson throws a low kick but it's checked well by Van-Plant.
Van-Plant shoots in for a takedown but Jackson shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Black Lives Jackson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#CL2#
Jackson clinches up against the cage.#T4#
Jackson lands a left hand that snaps the head of Van-Plant backwards.
Van-Plant takes a knee right on the jaw!
#CUT2#It looks like Rico Van-Plant has been cut.
Jackson putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Van-Plant in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Jackson gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Van-Plant.
Jackson scores with a knee to the head.
Jackson crunches a lovely knee into Van-Plant's ribcage.
Van-Plant has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Jackson avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rico Van-Plant. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jackson stops a takedown attempt from Van-Plant.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jackson misses with a knee to the head.
Van-Plant doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Van-Plant tries to score a body lock takedown but Jackson shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jackson comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Van-Plant goes for a takedown in the clinch but Jackson prevents it.
Van-Plant is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Jackson pulls him back up using the underhooks.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Black Lives Jackson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Rico Van-Plant's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2##CL#
Van-Plant gets a clinch.
Jackson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Van-Plant tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Jackson unloads a knee to the mid-section. Van-Plant lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh. #TD2#
Jackson pulls guard.
Jackson is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#SUB2#
Van-Plant got a little sloppy there for a moment and Jackson has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Van-Plant has managed to get both his arms back between Jackson's legs - danger averted.
Van-Plant tries to stand but Jackson is controlling from the bottom.
Jackson looking for a sweep. Not yet Jackson, not yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Van-Plant is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Jackson is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Jackson has escaped and now he's on top! #REVB#
Van-Plant is trying to control the position but Jackson postures up. #T1#
Jackson's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Van-Plant looking to hit a scissor sweep but Jackson is one step ahead there.
Van-Plant seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Black Lives Jackson has got the better of the ground game so far.
Van-Plant working a defensive guard here.
#SUB#
Van-Plant throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Van-Plant is looking to stand up but Jackson isn't so interested in that idea.
Jackson wants to control from the top but Van-Plant keeps moving. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Van-Plant looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Jackson throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Van-Plant bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Jackson's guard. #REVR##SUB2#
Jackson is looking for a triangle but Van-Plant pushes his legs off easily.
Van-Plant stops Jackson from standing up.
Jackson has Van-Plant pulled in close to control his posture.
Van-Plant wants to stand but Jackson has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Van-Plant stopping the sweep attempt from Jackson.
Jackson is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.#T3##SUB#
Van-Plant has gone for a leg lock! Jackson slips out almost immediately though and dives into Van-Plant's guard.#REVB#
Van-Plant keeping full guard, as Jackson tries to pass.
Van-Plant is looking to sweep but instead, Jackson has passed into half guard.
Van-Plant is looking for a sweep. Jackson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Jackson stalling away here and it's allowed Van-Plant to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Van-Plant looking to hit a scissor sweep but Jackson is one step ahead there. #T4#
Jackson is looking to advance position but Van-Plant has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!#REVR#
Van-Plant tries to control but Jackson wriggling away.
Van-Plant prevents Jackson from getting the reversal.
Jackson tries to hold on but Van-Plant pushes him away.
Jackson is trying desperately to improve position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jackson holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Van-Plant tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Jackson tries to hold on but Van-Plant 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 Rico Van-Plant will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Rico Van-Plant's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3##CL2#
Jackson fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Van-Plant, pushing him back against the cage.
Van-Plant is looking for a takedown.#TD2#
Jackson gets control of Van-Plant's arms and successfully pulls guard. Jackson will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Van-Plant wants to stand but Jackson has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Jackson is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Jackson is adopting a defensive guard.
Jackson working a defensive guard here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Van-Plant stops Jackson from standing up. #T1#
Van-Plant slips nicely into half guard.
Van-Plant prevents Jackson from standing back up.
Van-Plant tries to pass to full mount but Jackson defends it. #SUB#
Van-Plant is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Jackson doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Van-Plant.
Van-Plant is keen to just control but Jackson is a slippery customer.
Van-Plant tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Jackson gets full guard.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Jackson 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#
Van-Plant tries to roll over but Jackson keeps him under control.
Jackson content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #SUB#
Van-Plant is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Jackson pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Van-Plant actively working from the bottom here.
Van-Plant throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
#SUB#
Van-Plant looking for submissions off his back.#T3#
Van-Plant punching from the bottom.
Jackson is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Jackson is trying to take his opponent's back.
Jackson sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Jackson looking to control and managing it successfully. #SUB2#
Jackson working for a submission but Van-Plant is keeping him at bay.
Van-Plant is in all sorts of trouble here.
#T4#
Jackson can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Van-Plant is looking to escape. #SUB2#
Jackson jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Van-Plant manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Van-Plant can't do much from the bottom here. #SUB2#
Jackson is trying to get an arm triangle but Van-Plant is defending well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Jackson looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
And that's the end of the fight!
Black Lives Jackson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Jackson 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 Chris Downing scores the fight 27:30
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 28:30
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Black Lives Jackson!
Black Lives Jackson very nearly forgot to thank Un-Kaged Nutrition amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you. |
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Event:
ENIGMA 109
Date: Jun 12, 2022 |
#R1#
Van-Plant looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Canizares is fending him off so far but Van-Plant persists. Nope, Canizares circles away and we're back to standing.
Canizares connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Van-Plant shoots for a takedown but Canizares saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
As Van-Plant backs away, Canizares returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Van-Plant moves out of range of the strikes.
Canizares looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Van-Plant has a takedown stuffed.
We've been told by Canizares's head coaches at Dr Hatsumi's Clinic that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Ezequiel Canizares has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rico Van-Plant.
Canizares stuffs the takedown attempt from Van-Plant. Van-Plant gets slowly back to his feet.
Canizares was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Canizares throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Canizares throws a big shot that misses.
Canizares swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Canizares throws a shot to the body.
#T1#
A kick lands to the mid section there for Canizares.
Van-Plant looks for a takedown but Canizares sprawls well.
Van-Plant shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Canizares as he avoids it easily.
Van-Plant takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Canizares jabs Van-Plant right on the nose. Van-Plant blinks but takes it well.
Van-Plant shoots for a double leg takedown but Canizares sprawls well. He's pushed Van-Plant's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Canizares throws a body kick that misses #TD2#
and Van-Plant counters with a single leg into guard. Canizares didn't expect that.
Van-Plant stopping the sweep attempt from Canizares.
Van-Plant is fighting to break Canizares's control of his arms but Canizares is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#T2#
Canizares manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Van-Plant manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Canizares engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Canizares stopping the sweep attempt from Van-Plant.
Canizares pushing down on Van-Plant's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Canizares is controlling the pace.
#T3#
Canizares prevents Van-Plant from improving his position.
Van-Plant is pressing down on Canizares's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Van-Plant wants to get back to his feet but Canizares is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Canizares is stalling in the full guard.
Van-Plant seems keen to control Canizares's posture.
Canizares wants to control from the top but Van-Plant keeps moving. #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.#SUB2#
Van-Plant looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Canizares tries to free his leg and advance position but Van-Plant is retaining full guard. #SUB2#
Van-Plant working for a triangle but Canizares defends it easily.
Canizares 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.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Canizares sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Van-Plant's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Van-Plant is looking to improve his position.
#SUB2#
Van-Plant looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ezequiel Canizares 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#
Canizares looks to throw the jab but Van-Plant is out of range.
And Van-Plant tries to counter it with a takedown but Canizares pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Van-Plant fails with a takedown attempt.
Canizares with a nice cross.
Canizares throws a jab but it's blocked by Van-Plant.
Canizares misses with a leg kick.
Van-Plant with a poor takedown
and Canizares counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Van-Plant is defended easily by Canizares.
Canizares throwing a counter right hand but Van-Plant manages to avoid it.
Ezequiel Canizares has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rico Van-Plant.
Van-Plant shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Canizares counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Canizares is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Van-Plant can do to turn this around?#T1#
Van-Plant shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Canizares pinned against the cage. Canizares gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Canizares delivers a nice body kick.
Van-Plant changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Canizares tries to avoid it but Van-Plant manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Canizares to the ground. Canizares escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Canizares waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Van-Plant.#TD2#
Van-Plant shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Canizares manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Canizares pulls Van-Plant in close to his closed guard and prevents Van-Plant from doing any damage or advancing position.#T2#
Van-Plant trying to control the position from guard on top but Canizares is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Canizares on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Canizares tries to get out of the position.
Canizares seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Canizares knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Van-Plant on the ground.
Van-Plant looking to pass the guard. #SUB2#
Van-Plant 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.
Canizares controlling the position.
Canizares looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Canizares keeping full guard, as Van-Plant tries to pass.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Canizares wants to sweep but no luck.
Van-Plant passes Canizares's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Canizares makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Canizares.
Van-Plant trying to control the position from guard on top but Canizares is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Van-Plant accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Canizares looking to hit a scissor sweep but Van-Plant is one step ahead there. #SUB2#
Van-Plant postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Canizares is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Van-Plant, into his guard. #REVR##SUB2#
Van-Plant looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Canizares has picked Van-Plant up and slammed him! Van-Plant can't keep hold of the triangle and Canizares manages to pass to side control!#T4#
Van-Plant is trying to improve his position.
Canizares is looking to take a break and control but Van-Plant is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Canizares is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Van-Plant will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Canizares has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ezequiel Canizares dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3##TD2#
Van-Plant shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Canizares tries to roll over but Van-Plant keeps him under control.
Van-Plant missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #SUB2#
Van-Plant is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Canizares has managed to free his arm - good work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Canizares tries to roll over but Van-Plant keeps him under control.
Van-Plant is stalling here. Canizares is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Van-Plant seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Canizares has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. #T1#
Canizares controls the position from side control.
Van-Plant is looking for a sweep.
Van-Plant misses with an elbow from the bottom.
The referee asks Canizares politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Canizares prefers to stall for the moment though.
Van-Plant is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Canizares's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Canizares sitting and controlling from the half guard. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Canizares is keen to just control but Van-Plant is a slippery customer.#SU#
Canizares gets to his feet - back to striking we go! #TD2#
Van-Plant feints and as Canizares raises his hands in defense, Van-Plant changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Van-Plant stands and throws Canizares's legs to the side, diving into side control. #T3#
You can see the frustration on Canizares's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Canizares stuck in half guard on the bottom here.
Rico Van-Plant has got the better of the ground game so far.
Canizares dodges the ground and pound from Van-Plant.
Canizares is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Van-Plant off and has taken his back!
Van-Plant 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.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Van-Plant is trying to get back to his feet but Canizares has full control of the position and if anything, Van-Plant has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Rico Van-Plant has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
Canizares controlling the position well here. Van-Plant rolled but Canizares kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Canizares trying to control.
Canizares has the hooks in. Van-Plant is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Ezequiel Canizares is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Van-Plant is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Van-Plant breaks Canizares's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Canizares has Van-Plant pulled in close to control his posture.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Canizares working a defensive guard here.
Van-Plant won't allow Canizares to sweep him here.
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 Ezequiel Canizares.
Well Canizares 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 Alyssa Summers scores the fight 30:27
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 30:27
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ezequiel Canizares!
An out of breath Ezequiel Canizares 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:
ENIGMA 102
Date: May 22, 2022 |
#R1##CL2#
Steve drives through and clinches with Van-Plant against the cage.
Van-Plant changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Steve fights it off and pushes away nicely.
#TD#
Van-Plant gets a takedown into half guard.#SUB#
Van-Plant 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.
Van-Plant throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Steve can do anything to dispel that myth.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Steve has his hands clasped together around Van-Plant's back. He's all about the action.#T1##SUB#
Van-Plant is looking for a kimura but Steve is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Van-Plant to get the leverage. #SUB#
Van-Plant wants to work for an arm triangle but Steve is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB#
Van-Plant is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Steve doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Van-Plant.
Steve tries to roll over but Van-Plant keeps him under control.
Steve is staying active underneath Van-Plant, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Steve is in trouble now - Van-Plant has advanced to mount! #T2##SUB#
Van-Plant is working for a guillotine from mount but Steve frees his head quite easily.
Van-Plant wants to control the pace but Steve is squirming around nicely.
Van-Plant landing punches.
Steve really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Van-Plant. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Steve sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Van-Plant with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Steve wants to get back to full guard.
Steve is trying to maintain the position but Van-Plant is very close to passing his half guard.#T3##SUB#
Van-Plant is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Steve has managed to free his arm - good work.
Steve holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Van-Plant is keen to just control but Steve is a slippery customer.
Steve trying to control here.
Van-Plant passes the guard and advances to mount!
Steve holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Van-Plant tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Steve is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #T4##SUB#
Van-Plant working for a submission but Steve is keeping him at bay.
Steve tries to reverse the position but Van-Plant maintains control.
Van-Plant is dominating on the ground here - he's now on his opponent's back, looking to sink in the hooks. Steve is in real trouble.
Van-Plant throws a big right hand but he misses and hits the mat. Ouch.
Van-Plant seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.#SUB#
Van-Plant looking to break Steve's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Steve remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Van-Plant will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Steve breaks Van-Plant's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
#SUB#
Van-Plant is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Steve defends 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!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Van-Plant looking to hit a scissor sweep but Steve is one step ahead there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Rico Van-Plant dominated that round.
That's time! Van-Plant's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Steve chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Van-Plant fails with a takedown attempt.
Steve throws a body shot but no joy. #TD#
Steve gets caught napping as Van-Plant dives in and scores a takedown. Steve manages to retain guard.
Van-Plant wants to control from the top but Steve keeps moving.
Van-Plant missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Steve utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Van-Plant wants to control from the top but Steve keeps moving.
Van-Plant is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Steve can do to turn this around?
Steve working a defensive guard but Van-Plant passes into half guard.
#T1#
Steve trying to control here.
Steve is looking for a sweep. Van-Plant is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Van-Plant trying to mount his opponent but Steve defends it.
Van-Plant not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Steve is pressing down on Van-Plant's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Van-Plant won't allow Steve to sweep him here.
Van-Plant tries to free his leg and advance position but Steve is retaining full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Van-Plant thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #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.
Van-Plant preventing the sweep. #SU#
Van-Plant stands up and waves to Steve to follow him. #TD#
Van-Plant feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Van-Plant working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Steve holds on and takes a little breather.
Van-Plant preventing the sweep.
Steve utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Van-Plant slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Rico Van-Plant overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T3##SUB#
Van-Plant thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Van-Plant content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Van-Plant working the strikes but Steve uses the opportunity to regain half guard. #SUB#
Van-Plant is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Steve is looking for a sweep. Van-Plant is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB#
Van-Plant is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#T4##SUB#
Van-Plant is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Steve has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB#
Van-Plant is trying to work for a kimura but Steve is defending well.
Van-Plant prevents Steve from improving his position.#SUB#
Steve is defending against the submission attempts here by Van-Plant.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Steve is defending against the submission attempts here by Van-Plant.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Rico Van-Plant dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3#
Steve scores with a jab to the body.
Van-Plant shoots in for a double leg but Steve sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Steve throws a body punch but Van-Plant moves out of range.
Van-Plant checks a leg kick. #CL#
Van-Plant moves into the clinch successfully.
#BC2#
Steve breaks the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Steve closes the distance and clinches.
Knees to the body from Steve.
Steve gets through Van-Plant's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#BC2#
Steve manages to break the clinch.
Steve scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Van-Plant doesn't seem bothered though. #T1#
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Steve lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Van-Plant has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Van-Plant and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Van-Plant misses with a takedown attempt #CL2#
and Steve counters by clinching up.
Steve utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Steve keeps control of Van-Plant as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Steve scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Steve controlling the action here for a moment.
#BC2#
Steve breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #TD#
Van-Plant gets a double leg takedown into Steve's guard.
Steve wants to sweep here but Van-Plant controlling him for the moment.
Steve trying to control the position.
Stephen Steve has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Steve pulls Van-Plant in close to his closed guard and prevents Van-Plant from doing any damage or advancing position.
Steve controls Van-Plant momentarily but Van-Plant frees himself.
Steve pulls Van-Plant in close to his closed guard and prevents Van-Plant from doing any damage or advancing position.
Steve looking to control.
Steve looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Steve keeping moving, preventing Van-Plant from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#T3#
Van-Plant tries for a takedown but Steve sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rico Van-Plant. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Steve fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Van-Plant manages to avoid it.
Rico Van-Plant seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Van-Plant is defended easily by Steve.
Van-Plant shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Steve defends it nicely.
Rico Van-Plant is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Van-Plant wants to clinch up but Steve keeps it at a distance.
Van-Plant wants to clinch.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
A chopping leg kick lands by Steve.
That kick from Steve tenderised Van-Plant's leg. Van-Plant is trying to keep his angry face on.
Van-Plant tries to clinch up.
Steve misses the shot to the body.
Steve pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Steve misses the shot to the body.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Steve throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Van-Plant blocks a head kick by Steve.
Steve swings away with a leg kick that misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
Stephen Steve comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Van-Plant 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 Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 29:28
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 29:28
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rico Van-Plant!
A victorious Rico Van-Plant 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:
ENIGMA 94
Date: Apr 17, 2022 |
#R1#
Gwan uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Calamari.
Gwan doesn't manage to clinch there - Calamari circles away.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Gwan.
Gwan misses with a takedown
and Calamari counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Calamari slaps away a takedown attempt from Gwan, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Gwan misses with a takedown attempt - Calamari sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Valdo Calamari has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nario Gwan.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Calamari misses with a lunging right hand
and Gwan counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Gwan misses with a double jab.
Horrible takedown attempt by Gwan or perhaps it was just good defense by Calamari, which made it look bad.
Calamari is looking to counter punch.#T1##TD#
Calamari drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gwan controlling the position.
Calamari controlling from the top position.
Calamari trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Calamari postures up in Gwan's guard and throws a big left but Gwan blocks it.
Calamari postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Gwan trying to keep a closed guard but Calamari is proving a slippery customer.
Calamari is in close to Gwan's body, working some short punches and elbows.#T2#
Gwan working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Calamari.
Gwan wants to stand and escape but Calamari is having none of it.
Calamari is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Calamari trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Calamari lands a couple of digs.
Calamari content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Calamari chips away with some ground and pound.
Calamari working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Gwan's head.
Calamari preventing the sweep.
Calamari with a nice head shot there.
Calamari landing with the ground and pound.
Gwan preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Gwan wants to sweep but no luck. #T3#
Calamari postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Gwan looking to control.
Calamari throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Gwan managing to control the position.
Gwan trying to control the position.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Calamari accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Calamari scoring with some ground and pound.
Calamari won't allow Gwan to sweep him here.
Calamari with a flurry of punches that miss. #SUB2#
Gwan is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Calamari defends well.
Gwan wants to get back to his feet but Calamari passes into half guard.
#T4#
Gwan keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Calamari takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Gwan taking some punishment here, with Calamari in his half guard.
Gwan is looking to improve his position.
Calamari is thwarting Gwan's attempts to control the position.
Calamari scoring with strikes to the body and head.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Calamari seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
We've been hearing that Calamari has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Calamari working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Calamari thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Calamari working Gwan over with strikes.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Valdo Calamari dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Gwan goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Calamari moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Gwan shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Calamari counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Gwan scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Nario Gwan seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Gwan throws a sloppy head kick
and Calamari counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Gwan fails with a takedown attempt.
Gwan lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Calamari circles away quickly and effectively.
Gwan shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Calamari as he jumps to the side.
Valdo Calamari has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nario Gwan.#T1#
A swing and a miss from Calamari.
Gwan slips a straight right by Calamari.
Gwan wants to clinch.
Calamari misses the shot to the body.
Calamari avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Calamari is looking to counter punch.#CL#
Calamari moves into range and clinches up with Gwan.
Calamari scores with a nice hook to the head.
Gwan has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Calamari after a bit of a struggle. #BC#
Calamari escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Gwan shoots in looking for a takedown. Calamari tries to sprawl out of it but Gwan keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Calamari manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. #T2#
Calamari circles away from the clinch attempt
and Calamari counters with a straight right hand.
Gwan throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Calamari sees it coming and avoids it easily.
It looked like Calamari was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Gwan.
Gwan slips under a jab from Calamari.
Calamari displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Gwan throws out the jab.
It looked like Calamari wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Calamari pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Calamari throws a hook but Gwan blocks it.
Calamari punishes Gwan's body with a nice straight punch.#T3##TD2#
Gwan scores with a takedown into Calamari's guard.
Calamari not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Gwan stands up out of Calamari's guard for a moment - Calamari manages to land a nice upkick.
Gwan stopping the sweep attempt from Calamari.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gwan sitting in guard here, content to control.
Calamari pulls Gwan in close to prevent any damage.
Gwan engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Calamari is controlling Gwan's posture.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.#T4#
Calamari controls Gwan momentarily but Gwan frees himself. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Gwan closes the distance but Calamari moves to the side
and Calamari counters with a straight right hand.
A telegraphed right hand from Calamari misses the target.
Gwan connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Calamari momentarily.
Gwan fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Gwan displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Calamari throws out the jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Valdo Calamari dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Calamari jabs Gwan right on the nose. Gwan blinks but takes it well.
Gwan ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Calamari moves away.
Gwan doesn't manage to clinch there - Calamari circles away.
Gwan gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Calamari counters with a nice uppercut.
Gwan fails to land with a series of punches.
Calamari is looking to counter punch.
Calamari takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Gwan.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A jab from Calamari finds it's way through Gwan's defenses. #T1#
Nice defenses there by Gwan.
Gwan looks to land a left hand but Calamari moved out of range nicely.
Gwan moves out of range as Calamari strikes.
Nario Gwan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Calamari takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Gwan is looking to clinch but Calamari is avoiding it.
Gwan shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Calamari pinned against the cage. Calamari gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Valdo Calamari has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nario Gwan.
Gwan misses with a jab, cross combination.
Calamari is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Gwan can do to turn this around?
Gwan tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Calamari counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T2##TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Gwan.
Calamari tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Gwan trying to control the action but Calamari is working from the bottom.
Calamari is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gwan is thwarting Calamari's attempts to control the position.
Gwan trying to pass the guard but Calamari defending well. #T3#
Gwan tries to stand but can't do so whilst Calamari controls his leg.
Gwan performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Calamari manages to get to full guard.
Gwan stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Calamari swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Gwan preventing the sweep. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Calamari lands a good elbow from the bottom.
Calamari throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Gwan trying to control the position from guard on top but Calamari is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Calamari is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Calamari swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Gwan tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Calamari paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Calamari swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Calamari looks to land a left hand but Gwan moved out of range nicely.
Gwan misses with a double jab.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gwan shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Calamari pinned against the cage. Calamari gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Calamari seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
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 Valdo Calamari.
Well Calamari 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Valdo Calamari!
During a confident post fight interview, Valdo Calamari thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 21, 2022 |
#R1##TD2#
Gwan closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Case did well to prevent Gwan getting side control.
Case is trying to control but can't.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gwan sitting and controlling from the half guard. #SU2#
Gwan stands up out of the half guard.
Case looks to land a left hand but Gwan moved out of range nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Case looks to throw the jab but Gwan is out of range. #TD2#
Gwan changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Case looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Gwan lands a few punches from side control.
Gwan just content to control the position. #T1#
Case tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Gwan controls the position.
Case has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Gwan moves into full mount! #SUB2#
Gwan is working close to his opponent, looking to work a submission by the looks of things. Oh, he's managed to get a guillotine from mount as his opponent reached up! That looks tiiiiight! Will he tap? YES, he's tapped! Impressive submission by Gwan!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Nario Gwan! |
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Event:
GDL 128: Anderson VS Ebert
Date: Nov 20, 2021 |
#R1#
Silva slips a jab from Gwan.
Gwan keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
A swing and a miss from Gwan.#CL2#
Silva clinches up with Gwan and pushes him back against the cage.
Gwan tries to pull guard but Silva forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Gwan managing to block the knees to the body from Silva.
Gwan tries to pull guard but Silva won't allow it.
Gwan tries to pull guard but Silva forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nario Gwan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Silva.
Silva leaning against his opponent.
Gwan avoids a wild elbow strike from Silva.
Silva keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Gwan's efforts to push away.
Gwan wants to break free but Silva has control.
Gwan blocks a punch to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gwan is trying to break the clinch but Silva is controlling him.#TD#
Gwan jumps guard and drags Silva to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Silva wants to stand but Gwan has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Silva must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SU2#
Silva stands up and waves to Gwan to follow him. #T1##CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Silva tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Gwan's elbow.
Silva tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Gwan's elbow.
Silva misses with a hook to the ribs.
Silva fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Silva manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Silva holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Gwan jumps guard but Silva stands there with Gwan around his waist. Gwan gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Gwan takes a shot to the head.
Silva struggles to land a body shot inside as Gwan controls his hands.
Gwan can't break the clinch.
Silva trying to land knees to the body.
Silva dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.#BC#
Gwan breaks from the clinch.
#T2#
Silva moves in looking to clinch but Gwan pushes him off.
An attempted straight right counter from Gwan misses the target.#CL2#
Silva forces Gwan back against the cage and clinches.
Gwan tries to pull guard but Silva forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Silva stalls.
Stalling in the clinch from Silva.
Silva continues to stall. The referee tells him to work or he's going to break them up.#BC#
Gwan's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Silva takes one to the chin there.
Silva takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Silva defending well as Gwan loads up on a big left hand. #CL2#
Silva drives through and clinches with Gwan against the cage.
Gwan is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Silva to keep the fight standing.
Gwan wants to get back to striking at distance but Silva won't allow it.
Gwan is trying to force a seperation but Silva has the dominant position.
Silva is working Gwan over against the cage.
Silva misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Silva controlling the action here for a moment.
Silva struggles to land a body shot inside as Gwan controls his hands.
#T3#
Gwan jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Silva walks away with a smile on his face. Gwan gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Decent striking displayed by Gwan there.
Gwan throws the left hand but Silva avoids the punch easily.#CL2#
Silva gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Gwan working hard to break the clinch.
Gwan is trying to pull guard but Silva turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Gwan fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Silva has Gwan pressed against the cage.
Gwan is trying to pull guard but Silva turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.#BC#
Gwan's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Silva avoids the body shot from Gwan.
Silva thinks about the counter body kick.#CL2#
Silva forces Gwan back against the cage and clinches.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Silva takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Silva has Gwan pressed against the cage.
Silva is looking for a takedown.
Gwan is trying to pull guard but Silva turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.#T4#
Gwan managing to block the knees to the body from Silva.
Gwan tries to pull guard but Silva won't allow it.
Silva keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Gwan's efforts to push away.
Silva misses with a hook to the ribs.
Silva lands an elbow inside.
Gwan jumps guard but Silva turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Silva can't find room to land a body shot as Gwan controls the action.
Gwan wants to break free but Silva has control.
Silva tries a body shot but Gwan blocks it.
Gwan tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Silva smiles and moves away.
Jab from Gwan.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Gwan wants to get back to striking at distance but Silva won't allow it.
Silva throws a knee to the head but misses.
Gwan tries to circle away but Silva has him pinned against the cage.
Gwan jumps guard but Silva turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Daniel Silva dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2##CL2#
Silva closes the distance and pushes Gwan back into the cage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Silva.
Gwan on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Gwan tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Gwan jumps guard but Silva stands there with Gwan around his waist. Gwan gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Nice body punch from Silva.
Daniel Silva seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Silva lands a nice knee to the body.
Silva stalling in the clinch.
Silva looking to throw knees to the head but Gwan is blocking nicely.
Silva using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Silva pressing his opponent against the cage.
Gwan wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Silva has him pressed against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gwan is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Silva tries to throw a body punch but Gwan avoids it by throwing Silva back against the cage.
Gwan tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nario Gwan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Silva scores a nice knee to the body.
Silva lands a shoulder strike.
Silva using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T1#
Gwan fails to pull guard.
#TD#
Gwan decides to pull guard. #SU2#
Silva gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Gwan tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Silva smiles and moves away.
#CL2#
Silva forces Gwan back against the cage and clinches.
Silva content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Gwan fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Gwan tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Gwan tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Silva smiles and moves away.
#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Silva pushes Gwan back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#T2#
Gwan being controlled against the cage.
Gwan is trying to break free.
Silva stalling the fight.
Silva lands a knee to the body.
Gwan is trying to force a seperation but Silva has the dominant position.
Silva has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A short body shot lands from Silva as the two fighters clinch.
A knee to the head by Silva.
#CUT2#It looks like Nario Gwan has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Silva lands a good knee to the midsection. Gwan won't want to take too many of those.
Gwan has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Silva.
Silva dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Silva scores a nice knee to the body.
Silva connects with a nasty looking knee right to Gwan's face.
Gwan takes a knee to the side of the body.
Silva lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Gwan tries to pull guard but Silva won't allow it.
Gwan fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Silva lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.#T3#
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Silva obliges.
Silva lands a good knee to the midsection. Gwan won't want to take too many of those.
Silva has Gwan pressed against the cage.
Silva lands a nice shot to the body.
Silva makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Silva scores a nice knee to the body.
The referee is keeping an eye on Silva - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Silva landing knees to the head.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Gwan tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Silva just stands there and leans against the cage.
Silva lands a hook to the side of the head.
Silva misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Gwan.
Gwan is trying to pull guard but Silva turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Gwan is trying to pull guard but Silva has him pressed against the cage.
Gwan tries to pull guard but Silva holds him up against the cage and eventually Gwan drops back down to his feet.
Gwan fails to pull guard.
#T4#
A nice glancing elbow lands by Silva.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A right handed body shot lands from Silva.
Silva tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Gwan's elbow.
Silva tries to throw a body punch but Gwan avoids it by throwing Silva back against the cage.
Gwan jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Silva walks away with a smile on his face. Gwan gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #CL2#
Silva closes the distance and clinches.
Silva lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Silva landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Silva lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A short right from Silva on the inside.
Silva is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Silva lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Come on Silva - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Gwan tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Silva just stands there and leans against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Daniel Silva showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Nario Gwan's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Silva takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Gwan keeps the fight on the outside.
Gwan swings for the body but Silva moves out of range.
#CL2#
Silva takes the fight into the clinch.
Gwan is trying to force a seperation but Silva has the dominant position.
Gwan tries to break free but Silva pushes him back against the cage.
Gwan is trying to pull guard but Silva turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Silva lands a body shot.
Gwan is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Silva to keep the fight standing.
Silva lands a right hand that snaps the head of Gwan backwards.
Silva dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Silva manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice body punch from Silva.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Silva obliges.
Silva crunches a lovely knee into Gwan's ribcage.
Silva crunches a lovely knee into Gwan's ribcage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
A bit of stalling here from Silva.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Silva.
Silva presses Gwan against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Silva stalling in the clinch.
Nice body punch from Silva - that landed with a thud.
Silva lands an elbow that stopped Gwan in his tracks for a moment.
Silva lands an elbow just above Gwan 's eye.
Gwan tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nario Gwan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Silva lands with a right to the head.
Gwan wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Silva.
Silva leaning against his opponent.
Silva is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Silva putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Gwan in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Silva scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Silva stalling in the clinch.
Gwan looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Silva pushes Gwan back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gwan tries to pull guard but Silva holds him up against the cage and eventually Gwan drops back down to his feet.
#T2#
Come on Silva - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Gwan tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Silva smiles and moves away.
#CL2#
Silva moves into the clinch.
Gwan takes an elbow to the temple.
Gwan wants to break free but Silva has control.
Silva lands a nice knee to the body.
Gwan tries to pull guard but Silva forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Silva working Gwan over with knees to the body.
Gwan wants to get back to striking at distance but Silva won't allow it.
Silva lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Gwan backwards.
Nice elbow from Silva.
Silva scores with a nice hook to the head.
Silva stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Silva lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Gwan backwards. #T3#
Silva lands a good knee to the midsection. Gwan won't want to take too many of those.
Silva presses Gwan against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A right handed body shot lands from Silva.
Gwan letting Silva take a breather here.
Silva displaying some good clinch control by pressing Gwan up against the cage.
A right hand to the body from Silva.
Silva lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Silva misses with a hook to the ribs.
Silva lands a nice elbow.
Gwan jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Silva walks away with a smile on his face. Gwan gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Gwan throws a body punch but Silva moves out of range. #CL2#
Silva clinches with his opponent.
Good body shot from Silva.
Silva stalling against the cage.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Silva.
Silva receives a warning from the referee for stalling.#T4#
Silva creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Gwan's defenses.
Silva unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Silva lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Silva lands a body punch.
A shot in the inside from Silva.
Silva lands a body shot in the clinch.
Silva lands a knee to the head.
Silva presses Gwan against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.#TD2#
Silva jumps into guard, dragging Gwan to the mat.
#ES2#
Silva scrambles and gets back to his feet.
#CL2#
Silva drives through and clinches with Gwan against the cage.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Silva creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Gwan's defenses. #TD#
Gwan successfully pulls guard.
Nario Gwan has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Daniel Silva is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#SUB#
Gwan has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Silva can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
And that's the end of the fight!
Daniel Silva comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Silva 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 Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 25:30
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 25:30
Judge George Francis scores the fight 25:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Daniel Silva! |
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Event:
GDL 123: Schmidt VS Shumway
Date: Oct 16, 2021 |
#R1#
Gwan scores with a shot to the body.
Gwan has been working on his boxing with his coaches at BLK Elite MMA Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Gwan takes a swing at Machado's ribcage but misses.
Gwan with a hook.
Machado shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Gwan as he avoids it easily.
Gwan is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Gwan jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Machado moves forwards but Gwan connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Gwan stuns Machado with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Gwan comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Machado lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Gwan circles away quickly and effectively.
Machado throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Gwan's waist but Gwan gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Machado off to one side.
A counter left hand to the body from Gwan misses its target.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gwan throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Machado stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Machado looks winded!
Gwan scores with a sloppy right hand. Machado should have avoided that one.
Today's fight clock is brought to you by... OOOH that's a huge shot by Gwan! Machado is in big trouble here - the ref steps in to save him and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Nario Gwan! |
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Event:
GDL 117: Biden VS Kogos
Date: Sep 04, 2021 |
#R1#
Gwan checks a leg kick nicely.
Gwan closes this distance looking for a takedown but Wolf circles away.
Wolf throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Gwan shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Wolf defends it nicely.
Gwan avoids the body shot from Wolf.
Wolf tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gwan was well out of range. Poor timing from Wolf.
Gwan staying out of range there.
Gwan feinted with a counter takedown.
Wolf dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Gwan. That did some damage!
Gwan avoids the body shot from Wolf.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wolf swings for the body but Gwan moves out of range.
Blade Wolf seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wolf slaps away a takedown attempt from Gwan, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nario Gwan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wolf throws a body punch but Gwan moves out of range.
Wolf swings away with a body shot that misses
#TD#
and Gwan counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Gwan. #T1#
Wolf being controlled here, momentarily.
Wolf keeping moving, preventing Gwan from controlling successfully.
Wolf is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Gwan throws a big right hand that misses.
Gwan trying to control the position from guard on top but Wolf is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Wolf working a defensive guard here.
Gwan throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Wolf works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Gwan will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Gwan trying to control but Wolf is working from the bottom. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Gwan accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Gwan trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gwan stops Wolf from standing up.
Wolf is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Gwan avoids a kick to the body.
Wolf throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Gwan appears to be looking for a counter takedown.#TD#
Gwan gets a double leg takedown into Wolf's guard.
Wolf really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Gwan. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Wolf avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Wolf looking for a sweep. Not yet Wolf, not yet.
Wolf wants to stand and escape but Gwan is having none of it.
Gwan working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Wolf wants to stand and escape but Gwan is having none of it.
Wolf controls Gwan momentarily but Gwan frees himself. #T3#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Gwan controlling from the top position.
Gwan postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Gwan pushing down on Wolf's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Wolf looks like he's trying to stand up.
Gwan wants to control but Wolf is keeping him busy. #SUB#
Gwan seems to be looking for submissions.
Gwan is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Gwan wants to take a breather but Wolf is having none of it. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#SUB#
Gwan is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Wolf is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Gwan works his way into full mount!
Poor strikes thrown by Gwan there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Wolf wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
Wolf is squirming around, avoiding Gwan's attempts to control the action.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Wolf working to try and regain half guard.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Gwan cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Nario Gwan dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Gwan works Wolf's body with a nice hook.
Wolf misses with a body shot.
Wolf looks to score with a jab to the body but Gwan is just out of range.
Gwan uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Wolf.
Wolf misses with a body shot.
Gwan attempts a counter takedown but Wolf avoids it well and moves away.
Wolf displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Gwan.
Wolf swings for the body but Gwan moves out of range.
Wolf takes a swing at Gwan's ribcage but misses.
Gwan shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Wolf pinned against the cage. Wolf gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Wolf lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Gwan has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Gwan and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Gwan fails with the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nario Gwan. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Gwan ducks under a wild hook from Wolf.
Gwan fails with a takedown attempt.
Gwan shoots in and drives through. Wolf sprawls well.
Nice takedown defense from Wolf. No joy for Gwan on that attempt.
Wolf misses with a wild body shot.
Wolf chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Gwan fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Gwan blocks a jab.
Gwan drops down looking for a counter takedown but Wolf sprawls and moves away.
Gwan ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Blade Wolf is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Wolf lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Gwan has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Gwan and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Sloppy strikes from Wolf. Those never looked like landing.
Gwan keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
#T2#
Wolf stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Wolf wants it to stay on the feet.
Gwan changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Gwan slips a straight right by Wolf.
Wolf ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gwan moves away.
Gwan avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Gwan dives in and grabs Wolf's left leg, looking for a takedown. Wolf pushes down on Gwan's head and hops out.
Wolf throws a body punch but Gwan moves out of range.
Gwan feinted with a counter takedown.
Wolf throws a body kick that misses #TD#
and Gwan counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Wolf throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
#SUB#
Gwan is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#SUB#
Gwan is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Wolf has managed to free his arm - good work. #T3##SUB#
Gwan is looking for a kimura but Wolf is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Gwan to get the leverage.
Gwan missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Gwan wants to take a breather but Wolf is having none of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gwan 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.
Wolf wants to get back to his feet.
Wolf missing with punches from the bottom.
#SUB#
Gwan is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Wolf defends it well.
Gwan is trying to control. Wolf wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Gwan takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Wolf wants to get back to his feet.
Wolf is in trouble now - Gwan has advanced to mount!
Gwan scoring with strikes but Wolf is staying in there.
Wolf trying desperately to get to his feet.
#SUB#
Gwan looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Wolf wants to control but Gwan is having none of it.
Wolf really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Wolf is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Wolf has given up his back. Will we see Gwan going for some submissions?
#SUB#
Gwan looking for the choke from the back.
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 Nario Gwan will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Wolf misses with a looping left.
Gwan half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Wolf tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gwan was well out of range. Poor timing from Wolf.
Wolf misses with a body shot.
Wolf misses with a few strikes there.
Wolf swings away with a body shot that misses
#TD#
and Gwan counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Wolf wants to get back to his feet but Gwan passes into half guard.
#REVB#
Gwan is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Wolf can do to turn this around?
Gwan thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Gwan thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Wolf keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Gwan is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Gwan prevents Wolf from standing back up.
#T1#
Gwan has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Wolf is trying to stand.
Gwan tries to control but Wolf wriggling away. #SUB#
Gwan with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Gwan can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Wolf is looking to escape.
Wolf holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Gwan tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Wolf wants to try and get back to his feet.
Blade Wolf has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Gwan sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Wolf is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Wolf throwing hammer fists to the chest of Gwan. What's that going to do exactly? #SUB#
Gwan wants to finish this one by submission but Wolf is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Gwan.
Wolf really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Gwan looking to control but Wolf is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #SUB#
Gwan working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Wolf is trying to get back to his feet but can't. #SUB#
Gwan is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Wolf is surviving well by controlling Gwan's body position as best he can.
Wolf really wants to buck Gwan off and get back to his feet. #T3##SUB#
Gwan with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Nario Gwan overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Gwan looking to ground and pound but Wolf is blocking nicely. #SUB#
Gwan looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Gwan thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Gwan looking to ground and pound but Wolf is blocking nicely.
Wolf is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
#SUB#
Gwan looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Gwan thowing shots but they're missing. #T4##SUB#
Gwan looking for a guillotine from mount but Wolf is having none of it.
Wolf flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
Wolf really wants to buck Gwan off and get back to his feet. #SUB#
Gwan wants to finish this one by submission but Wolf is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Gwan.
Wolf flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
Wolf is squirming around, avoiding Gwan's attempts to control the action.
Gwan throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Wolf wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Gwan.
Wolf is squirming around, avoiding Gwan's attempts to control the action.
And that's the end of the fight!
Nario Gwan showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Gwan, 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 Alan Glass scores the fight 30:27
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 30:27
Judge George Francis scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nario Gwan! |
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