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Event:
SSG 161 Gerbandi vs Nutz
Date: Jun 18, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 15 losses; Dusty Rhodeo! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 2 losses; Garyn Girith!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, William Gold and Donald Grub.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Girith clinches up with Rhodeo and pushes him back against the cage.
Rhodeo tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Girith just stands there and leans against the cage.
Rhodeo tries to pull guard but Girith won't allow it.
#TD2#
Girith jumps guard and drags Rhodeo to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Rhodeo trying to control the position from guard on top but Girith is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rhodeo seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. #SUB2#
Girith has his foot on Rhodeo's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Rhodeo works his way back into a safe position though.
Rhodeo seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Rhodeo wants to control from the top but Girith keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Girith escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Rhodeo gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB2#
Rhodeo got a little sloppy there for a moment and Girith has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Rhodeo has managed to get both his arms back between Girith's legs - danger averted.#T1#
Rhodeo forces his way into half guard.
Rhodeo slows the pace down in half guard.
Rhodeo prevents Girith from improving his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Rhodeo wants to work for an arm triangle but Girith is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Rhodeo takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#SUB#
Rhodeo is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Girith is staying active underneath Rhodeo, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T2#
Rhodeo wants to pass to mount but Girith is defending the position.
Rhodeo will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Rhodeo looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Rhodeo is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Girith! Score +3 for passing guard: Rhodeo (3) vs (0) Girith
Rhodeo takes Girith's back. Could be looking for a rear naked choke here - either way, Girith is in trouble. Score +3 for taking back: Rhodeo (6) vs (0) Girith
I really don't envy Girith right now.
Rhodeo has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Girith's body.
Girith staying busy and making it hard for Rhodeo to control.
Rhodeo has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Girith's body.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Rhodeo wants to control but Girith is keeping busy.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Rhodeo controlling the positon.
Girith tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Rhodeo trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Rhodeo content just to control the position here.
Rhodeo wants to control the pace but Girith is squirming around nicely. #T4#
Girith is in all sorts of trouble here.
Rhodeo sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Rhodeo can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Girith is looking to escape.
Rhodeo is trying to take his opponent's back.
Rhodeo moves to the back position. Score +3 for taking back: Rhodeo (9) vs (0) Girith
Rhodeo is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
#T5#
Rhodeo trying to control momentarily.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
#SUB#
Rhodeo looking for the RNC.
Girith rolls, trying to escape but Rhodeo keeps control of the position.
Girith looking very determined here, making life difficult for Rhodeo.
#T6#
Girith is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
#SUB#
Girith is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Rhodeo struggling to keep hold of the position.
Rhodeo is hanging on to Girith's back as he tries to escape.
Girith is keeping busy.
#T7#
Rhodeo is riding his opponent, not letting Girith buck him off.
Girith wants to escape the position.
Will Rhodeo go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Girith tries to escape but Rhodeo has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Rhodeo is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Rhodeo is looking to control Girith but Girith is wriggling around and keeping busy. #T8##SUB#
Rhodeo looking for the choke but no joy.
Girith breaks Rhodeo's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Rhodeo (9) vs (2) Girith#SUB#
Rhodeo has an active guard here but Girith has managed to pass into half guard.
#SUB#
Rhodeo looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Rhodeo is pressing down on Girith's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#T9##SUB#
Rhodeo looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Girith tries to free his leg and advance position but Rhodeo is retaining full guard.
Rhodeo is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#SUB#
Rhodeo looking for a triangle here. Girith is fighting it but it looks tight! Rhodeo pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Girith is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 9:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Dusty Rhodeo!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Dusty Rhodeo waved his t-shirt featuring Fantasy Threads's logo in front of the cameras. |
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Event:
SSG 153 Hlervu vs Thumb
Date: Jun 04, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Snappy Whiplash! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Garyn Girith!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, Jorge Garcia and Steve Montenegro.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Girith takes the fight into the clinch.
Whiplash tries for a takedown. No joy.
#TD#
Girith is fighting off a takedown attempt but Whiplash is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Girith to the mat. Girith regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Whiplash (2) vs (0) Girith
Girith wants to sweep but no luck.
Whiplash trying to control but Girith is working from the bottom.
Whiplash looking to pass the guard.
Girith wants to sweep but no luck.
Whiplash has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Girith being controlled here, momentarily. #SUB2#
Girith is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #T1#
Girith looking for a sweep. Not yet Girith, not yet.
Girith keeping moving, preventing Whiplash from controlling successfully.
Whiplash is stalling in the full guard.
Girith looking to hit a scissor sweep but Whiplash is one step ahead there. #T2##SUB2#
Girith looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Whiplash trying to control the position from guard on top but Girith is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Whiplash pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Girith is keeping the position for now. #T3#
Whiplash stopping the sweep attempt from Girith.#SUB2#
Girith is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Whiplash stopping the sweep attempt from Girith.
Whiplash passes Girith's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Whiplash wants to pass to mount but Girith is defending the position.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Girith is not content to let Whiplash control the position.#T4#
Whiplash seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Whiplash has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Whiplash is trying to control. Girith wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T5#
Whiplash controlling the pace.
Girith wants to get back to full guard.
Whiplash trying to control from half guard but Girith is working away. #T6#
Whiplash looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Whiplash passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Whiplash (5) vs (0) Girith
Whiplash trying to control the action but Girith is working from the bottom. #T7#
Whiplash is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Girith's shoulder. That is not cool.
Whiplash trying to control the position but Girith is working away.
Whiplash tries to advance to mount but can't.
Whiplash wants to control but Girith is keeping him busy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T8#
Whiplash looking to control but instead Girith has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
Whiplash wants to take a breather but Girith is having none of it.
Whiplash controlling the pace.
Girith works his way to full guard. Good work.
Girith keeping moving, preventing Whiplash from controlling successfully.
Whiplash tries to free his leg and advance position but Girith is retaining full guard. #T9##SUB2#
Girith has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Whiplash can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Whiplash is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Girith is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Girith is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Whiplash (5) vs (2) Girith#T10#
Whiplash tries to get to full guard but Girith has control of the leg.
Whiplash keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Girith content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Whiplash trying to hold on to Girith's head to control him but Girith postures up.
#T11##SUB2#
Girith is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Whiplash defends it well.
Whiplash is looking to improve his position.
Whiplash is trying to maintain the position but Girith is very close to passing his half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T12#
Girith sitting and controlling from the half guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Whiplash is trying to control but can't.
Whiplash is looking to improve his position.
Girith wants to free his trapped foot but Whiplash is holding on for dear life with his legs. #T13#
Girith is taking a breather. Whiplash says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Whiplash is trying is best to control the position here.
Whiplash tries to roll over but Girith keeps him under control.
Girith wants to pass the guard but Whiplash is defending well. #T14#
Whiplash is looking to improve his position.
Whiplash is trying to control but can't.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Girith trying to pass the guard but Whiplash defending well.
Whiplash gets back to full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Whiplash takes the fight on points by 5 to 2.
Snappy Whiplash decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
SSG 147 Hlervu vs Chai
Date: May 21, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 2 losses; CJ Robinson! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Garyn Girith!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, Russell Pearce and Franklyn Lucas.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD#
Robinson throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Girith was covering up waiting for the punch and Robinson finishes the takedown easily into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Robinson (2) vs (0) Girith#SUB2#
Girith working for a triangle but Robinson defends it easily.
Girith can't keep his opponent in guard - Robinson advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Girith wants to get back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Robinson is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Girith doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Robinson.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Girith is looking to improve his position.
#T1#
Girith moves into full guard.
Girith wants to sweep but no luck.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Robinson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Girith is keeping the position for now.
Robinson sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Robinson passes Girith's left leg - he's now in half guard. #T2#
Girith tries to roll over but Robinson keeps him under control.
Robinson seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Girith does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #SUB#
Robinson is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB#
Robinson is looking for a kimura but Girith is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Robinson to get the leverage.
Girith wants to get back to full guard.
Robinson controlling the action here.
Girith is not content to let Robinson control the position.#T3#
Girith wants to improve his position but Robinson is controlling well.
Robinson is keen to just control but Girith is a slippery customer.
Robinson with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Robinson seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Girith does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #SUB2#
Girith is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Robinson pulls his head out easily.
Girith works his way to full guard. Good work.
Robinson wants to control from the top but Girith keeps moving. #T4#
Robinson preventing the sweep.
Robinson has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SUB2#
Girith escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Robinson gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Robinson trying to control but Girith is working from the bottom.
Robinson is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Girith is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Robinson passes into half guard. #T5#
Girith is looking for a sweep. Robinson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Robinson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Girith keeps working.
Girith gets full guard.
Robinson sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Girith's guard. #SUB#
Robinson is looking for a kimura but Girith is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Robinson to get the leverage. #SUB#
Robinson is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Girith doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Robinson.
Girith tries to get to full guard but Robinson has control of the leg. #T6#
Robinson is looking to take a break and control but Girith is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The fighters are battling for position here. Girith manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Robinson definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Robinson wants to pass the guard but Girith is keeping the position.
Girith is trying to control the position but Robinson postures up. #T7#
Robinson trying to control but Girith is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Robinson drops back, looking for a kneebar! Girith looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Girith looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Girith! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Robinson (2) vs (4) Girith
Girith tries to advance to mount but Robinson denies him.
Girith working away.
Robinson sneaks back into half guard.
Robinson keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount. #T8#
Robinson is staying active underneath Girith, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #SUB2#
Girith is looking for a kimura here.
Girith prevents Robinson from improving his position.#SUB2#
Girith is looking for a kimura but Robinson is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Girith to get the leverage. #T9#
Girith is looking to advance position but Robinson won't allow it.
Robinson is not content to let Girith control the position.#SUB2#
Girith 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.
Girith trying to mount his opponent but Robinson defends it. #T10#
Robinson makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Robinson.
Girith forces his way into half guard.
Robinson is looking for a sweep. Girith is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Girith is trying to control. Robinson wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #SUB2#
Girith seems to be working for a kimura but Robinson defends the submission attempt.#T11##SUB2#
Girith is looking for a kimura but Robinson is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Girith to get the leverage.
Robinson is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Girith's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Girith's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Robinson (6) vs (4) Girith#SUB#
Robinson has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Robinson trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Robinson is really struggling to control Girith but he's trying to hold on to the position.#T12#
Robinson is not going to allow Girith to sit and survive in this position.
Girith is really stuck here.
A lull in the action here.
Robinson controlling well, preventing Girith from escaping the position.
Robinson will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#SUB#
Robinson has his opponent's back and is working for the choke. #SUB#
Robinson is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Girith trying to control the hands but Robinson breaks the grip. #T13#
Robinson keeps control of the position as Girith tries to break free.
Girith turns into Robinson and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Robinson (6) vs (6) Girith
Girith won't allow Robinson to sweep him here.
Girith looking to pass the guard.
Robinson controlling the position.#T14#
Robinson is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Girith wants to pass the guard but Robinson is keeping the position.#SUB#
Robinson looking for a guillotine here but Girith defends easily.
Robinson looking to control.
And that's the end of the fight!
As we have tied on points, we go to a tie breaker and Robinson gets a bonus point for attempting more subs.
Robinson takes the fight on points by 7 to 6. |
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Event:
ENIGMA 168
Date: May 07, 2023 |
#R1#
Girith uses good head movement to avoid the hook from O Rally.
Girith throws a body punch but O Rally moves out of range.
It seemed like O Rally was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
O Rally misses with a lunging right hand
and Girith makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Girith scores with a nice right hand.
O Rally scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
O Rally misses with a takedown attempt
and Girith counters with a series of strikes. O Rally will be more careful next time no doubt.
Girith lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook. #ROC#O Rally is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Girith scores with a jab to the body.
O Rally is still on wobbly legs! Can Girith finish him?
Girith throws a big shot that misses.
Girith fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but O Rally is out of range.
As Girith backs off O Rally throws a huge counter combo but Girith manages to avoid it all.
O Rally misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
O Rally uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
O Rally is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
O Rally has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Girith finds it's way round the side to connect with O Rally's head.
Girith misses with an uppercut. O Rally saw that one coming.
Girith looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
O Rally lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Girith takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
O Rally throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Girith counters with a big right hand! Oh O Rally is in trouble here! Girith follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Garyn Girith!
A victorious Garyn Girith 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:
Bellicose XXIV
Date: Feb 05, 2023 |
#R1#
Cervenka swings for the body but Girith moves out of range.
Girith attempts a counter takedown but Cervenka avoids it well and moves away.
Cervenka misses with a right hand
and Girith counters with a nice uppercut.
Girith looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Cervenka comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Cervenka waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Girith.
Girith appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.#TD2#
Cervenka drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Girith takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Girith is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Cervenka in side control lands a decent elbow.
Cervenka working the strikes but Girith uses the opportunity to regain half guard. #T1#
Cervenka thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Girith trying to get back to full guard but Cervenka takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Cervenka prevents Girith from getting the reversal.
Girith takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Cervenka working some short elbows here. He postures up to throw some more ground and pound but Girith slips a leg through to get back to half guard. Nice work.
Cervenka thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Girith's head.
Girith tries to roll over but Cervenka keeps him under control.
Girith gets full guard.
Cervenka chips away with some ground and pound.
Cervenka is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Cervenka working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Girith's head.
Girith wants to sweep here but Cervenka controlling him for the moment.
Cervenka throwing strikes but missing. #T2##SUB#
Girith has his foot on Cervenka's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Cervenka works his way back into a safe position though.
Girith is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Cervenka throws an elbow that misses. Girith uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Cervenka's guard. Nice move by Girith!#REVR#
Cervenka thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Girith is pushing down on Cervenka's leg trying to pass to half guard. Cervenka is fighting to maintain full guard but Girith has managed to sneak the leg through.
Girith is looking to pass Cervenka's guard but actually Cervenka recovers to full guard.
Girith stops Cervenka from standing up. #T3#
Girith controls from within his opponent's guard.
Girith trying to control but Cervenka is working from the bottom.
Girith pushes down on Cervenka's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Cervenka is looking for a sweep. Girith is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Girith wants to pass to mount but Cervenka is defending the position.
Cervenka is trying to stand.
Cervenka manages to get to full guard.
Cervenka looking for a sweep. Not yet Cervenka, not yet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Cervenka wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Girith manages to pass to side control. #SUB#
Girith is trying to work for a kimura but Cervenka is defending well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Marek Cervenka dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Cervenka jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Girith is looking to counter the offense by Cervenka and move into the clinch.
A jab from Cervenka misses.
A little feinted left hand from Girith on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Girith enables Cervenka to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Girith manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Cervenka has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Girith looking to control.
Cervenka throws a strike but Girith rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Cervenka is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Girith is pushing down on Cervenka's leg trying to pass to half guard. Cervenka is fighting to maintain full guard but Girith has managed to sneak the leg through.
Cervenka 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cervenka wants to control but Girith is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Girith prevents Cervenka from standing back up.
Girith controlling the action here.
Cervenka tries to roll over but Girith keeps him under control.#T1#
Girith is pressing down on Cervenka's thigh, looking to free his foot. Cervenka is holding on for now. #SUB#
Girith is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Cervenka has managed to free his arm - good work.
Cervenka won't allow Girith to pass to mount.
Girith is looking to stall here but Cervenka recovers full guard.
Cervenka wants to get back to his feet but Girith is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Girith trying to control the position from guard on top but Cervenka is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Marek Cervenka has got the better of the ground game so far.
Girith won't allow Cervenka to sweep him here.
Girith stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Cervenka swivels though and keeps the full guard. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Cervenka misses with a double jab
and Girith counters with a nice uppercut.
Marek Cervenka seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T3##TD2#
Girith tries to sprawl but Cervenka drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Girith on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Cervenka not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Girith is looking for a sweep. Cervenka is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Girith keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Cervenka lands a big elbow from half guard. That looks like it's hurt Girith quite badly. Girith pulls Cervenka in close trying to recover. Cervenka postures up and lands two really hard shots that put Girith on queer street! The ref takes a look and decides to call an end to the fight! Possibly an early stoppage but Girith doesn't seem to be complaining too much.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Marek Cervenka! |
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Event:
Bellicose XII
Date: Dec 24, 2022 |
#R1#
Girith misses with a body shot.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Bravo.
Bravo misses with an attempted mid kick.
Bravo throws a body punch but Girith moves out of range.
Girith misses with a wild combination.
Good exchange - Bravo coming out on top.
Bravo tests Girith's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Girith scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Bravo has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Doom's Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Bravo takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Bravo connects with a jab.
Bravo blocks a jab.
Girith slips a jab from Bravo.
Girith moves out of range of the body kick from Bravo.
Girith looks to land a combination but Bravo avoids it well.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Girith slaps away a takedown attempt from Bravo, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Bravo with a hook.#CL2#
Girith darts in and clinches Bravo up against the cage.#T1#
Bravo wants to break the clinch but can't.
Bravo tries to break free but Girith pushes him back against the cage.
Bravo tries to break the clinch but Girith is controlling the position.
Bravo's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Girith misses with the head strike.
Bravo is trying to break free.
Girith misses with the head strike.
Bravo is trying to force a seperation but Girith has the dominant position.
Bravo wants to get back to striking at distance but Girith won't allow it.
A nice right hand lands inside from Girith.
Bravo is trying to break the clinch but Girith has him pressed against the cage.
Bravo wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#TD2#
Girith pulls guard successfully.
Girith is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Bravo wanted to stand there but Girith had control of the position.
Bravo throws a big right hand that misses. #T2#
Bravo wants to stand but Girith is controlling his posture from full guard.
Girith lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Girith stops Bravo from standing up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bravo keeping moving, preventing Girith from controlling successfully.
Girith wants to pass the guard but Bravo is keeping the position.#T3#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Girith stopping the sweep attempt from Bravo.
Bravo keeping full guard, as Girith tries to pass. #ES#
Bravo is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Girith throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Bravos head. #BC#
Bravo pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Girith lands with a good body shot.
Bravo misses with an uppercut. Girith saw that one coming.#T4#
A looping hook to the body misses from Bravo. Girith does a little dance to reset his feet.
Girith tries to bum rush Bravo with a series of wild strikes but Bravo uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Bravo looks to score with a jab to the body but Girith is just out of range.
The crowd cheers as Bravo lands an impressive looking overhand right. Girith doesn't seem phased though.
Girith tries to bum rush Bravo with a series of wild strikes but Bravo uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Girith throws a looping overhand right but Bravo ducks down to avoid it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Girith slips under a jab.
Girith is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Bravo shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Girith pinned against the cage. Girith gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Girith lands with a shot to the body.
Bravo scores with a kick to the midsection.
Bravo connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Nice shot by Bravo.
Girith walks into a straight right hand from Bravo.
Girith takes one to the chin there.
Bravo connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Bravo takes a swing at Girith's ribcage but misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Charlie Bravo will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Girith checks the leg kick.
Girith uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bravo.
Girith misses with a series of wild punches.
#CL2#
Girith clinches up with Bravo and pushes him back against the cage.
Girith lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Bravo backwards.
Girith misses with a hook from the clinch.
Girith lands a body punch.
Bravo is trying to force a seperation but Girith has the dominant position.
Girith swings wildly with an uppercut but Bravo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bravo has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Girith lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Girith misses with some punches.
#TD2#
Girith drags the fight down to the ground.
Girith is trying to control the position but Bravo postures up. #T1#
Bravo stopping the sweep attempt from Girith.
Bravo is looking to stand up but Girith won't let him.
Girith looking to control.
Girith wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB#
Bravo drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Bravo jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Bravo scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Bravo is looking to stand up but Girith won't let him. #SU#
Bravo gets to his feet - Girith follows without any prompting.
Girith misses with a looping right.
A slapping body kick lands there for Bravo.
No joy there for Bravo, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Bravo lands a jab.
Bravo throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Girith scores with a hook to the body. Bravo takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Girith is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#T2##CL2#
Girith closes the distance and pushes Bravo back into the cage.
Bravo has had enough of the clinch but Girith keeps him there for the moment.
Girith working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Girith is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Bravo blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Girith misses with some punches.
Girith tries to throw a body punch but Bravo avoids it by throwing Girith back against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bravo lands an uppercut.
Girith is looking for a takedown.
Garyn Girith seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Girith tries to pull guard but Bravo holds him up against the cage and eventually Girith drops back down to his feet.
Charlie Bravo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Garyn Girith.
Bravo blocking some punches.
Girith scores with a hook to the body.
Bravo wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Bravo fails to pull the fight into his guard.
#T3#
Girith scores with a nice hook to the head.
Bravo is trying to break free.
Bravo is trying to push Girith away but Girith has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Bravo can't break the clinch.
Bravo tries to break the clinch but Girith is controlling the position. #TD2#
Girith manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Girith seems keen to control Bravo's posture.
Bravo wants to stand but Girith has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Girith controls Bravo momentarily but Bravo frees himself. #SUB2#
Bravo avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Girith looking to hit a scissor sweep but Bravo is one step ahead there. #T4#
Bravo trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Girith looking to hit a scissor sweep but Bravo is one step ahead there.
Bravo cracks Girith with a solid left hand.
Girith pulls Bravo in close to prevent any damage.
Girith has a closed guard, preventing Bravo from standing up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Girith has his foot on Bravo's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Bravo works his way back into a safe position though.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Garyn Girith showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Bravo's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Bravo with a nice cross.
Girith ducks under a wild hook from Bravo.
Girith moves out of range as Bravo throws a body kick.
Bravo scores with a nice head shot.
Charlie Bravo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bravo misses with a low kick.
Charlie Bravo is winning the standup battle so far.
Girith lands with a right hand. #CL2#
Girith clinches. #TD2#
Girith manages to pull guard.
#SUB2#
Girith looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Bravo wants to stand but Girith is controlling his posture from full guard.
Bravo trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Bravo avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#T1#
Bravo preventing the sweep. #SU#
Girith is working an open guard so Bravo takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Girith doesn't manage to clinch there - Bravo circles away.
Bravo cracks Girith with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Bravo throws the kick towards the body but Girith avoids it.
Girith tries to counter by closing the distance.
Bravo ducks under a wild hook from Girith.
Bravo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Girith.
Bravo misses with a looping left.
A nice leg kick lands there from Girith.
Girith avoids a punch combination nicely.
Girith wants to counter the offense by Bravo and move into the clinch position.
Bravo steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Girith.
Girith throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Bravo scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Girith on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
#T2#
Girith checks the leg kick nicely there.
Girith displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bravo throws out the jab.
Bravo misses the jab.
Girith tries to clinch but Bravo is having none of it.
Bravo digs a good body shot into Girith's ribs.
A lazy left from Bravo finds it's target.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Girith takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
A decent looking cross lands there for Girith.
Girith throws a body punch but Bravo moves out of range.
Girith takes one to the chin there.
Girith steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bravo.
Girith throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bravo looks to throw the jab but Girith is out of range.
Girith misses with a wild body shot.
Girith throws a jab when Bravo was well out of range.
Girith scores with a one two! Bravo had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Bravo shoots in for a takedown but Girith shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Girith just misses with a punch to the body.
Bravo ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#T3#
Bravo throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Bravo throws a nice inside leg kick.
Bravo misses with a looping right.
Girith ducks under a wild hook from Bravo.#CL2#
Girith has managed to clinch.
Girith makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Girith tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Girith. #BC#
Bravo breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Bravo looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Girith is fending him off so far but Bravo persists. Nope, Girith circles away and we're back to standing.
Bravo fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Girith on the side of the head.
Girith swings for the body but Bravo moves out of range.
Girith fails in his attempt to clinch. #CL2#
Girith closes the distance and pushes Bravo back into the cage.
A shot in the inside from Girith.
Girith scores with a shot to the side of Bravo's head.
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!
Girith working aggressively here.
#T4#
Bravo tries to circle away but Girith has him pinned against the cage.
Bravo working hard to break the clinch.#BC#
Bravo manages to break the clinch.
The fighters circle momentarily. Bravo darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Girith pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
It looked like Bravo was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Bravo scores with a crisp jab that stopped Girith in his tracks.
Bravo throws a hook to the side of Girith's head but Girith sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Bravo.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Charlie Bravo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Girith fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
It looked like Bravo wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Girith listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Good leg kick by Bravo.
Bravo throws a low kick but it's checked well by Girith.
Bravo keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
It looked like Bravo wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Girith connects with a nice looking jab.
Bravo misses with an uppercut. Girith saw that one coming.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Garyn Girith.
I think Girith has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 29:28
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 29:29
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 27:30
The fight is ruled a draw! |
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Event:
Bellicose III
Date: Nov 16, 2022 |
#R1#
Bravo throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Girith. #TD2#
Bravo throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Girith was covering up waiting for the punch and Bravo finishes the takedown easily into guard. #SUB#
Girith is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
My spies in Doom's Gym inform me that Bravo has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Bravo trying to control the position from guard on top but Girith is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Girith is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR##SUB#
Girith is looking for a kimura here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Girith is looking to advance position but Bravo won't allow it. #T1#
Girith sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Bravo is trying to stand back up but Girith is controlling him
#SUB#
Girith is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Girith is looking to stall here but Bravo recovers full guard. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#SUB#
Girith drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Bravo dives on top into guard.#REVB#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Girith keeping moving, preventing Bravo from controlling successfully.
Bravo would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. #SU2#
Bravo gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Girith avoids the body shot from Bravo.
Girith fails to land with a series of punches.
Bravo swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Girith lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Bravo at a distance.
Girith looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Girith.#T3#
Bravo throws a lazy right hand but Girith sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Charlie Bravo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd cheers as Girith lands an impressive looking overhand right. Bravo doesn't seem phased though.
Girith jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Bravo lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Girith slips a straight right by Bravo.
Bravo misses with an uppercut. Girith saw that one coming.
Girith feinted with a counter takedown.
Bravo throws a low kick but Girith avoids it.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Girith throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Girith swings for the body but Bravo moves out of range.
A low kick from Bravo is predictable there #CL#
and Girith counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Girith.
Bravo tries to circle away but Girith has him pinned against the cage.
Bravo is trying to break free.
Girith jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Bravo walks away with a smile on his face. Girith gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Girith throws a lazy right hand but Bravo sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Bravo only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Bravo throws a head kick but Girith moves out of range.
Bravo connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Bravo throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Bravo moves out of range as Girith strikes.
Bravo walks into a straight right hand from Girith.
Bravo catches Girith with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bravo avoids the body shot from Girith.
#T4#
Bravo throws a looping overhand right but Girith ducks down to avoid it.
Bravo missing with a left hand there. Girith was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Bravo keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Girith.
Bravo blocks a head kick by Girith.
Bravo shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. #TD2#
Bravo shoots in and gets a takedown into Girith's guard.#SUB#
Girith is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Bravo defends well.
Bravo wants to stand but Girith is controlling his posture from full guard. #SU2#
Bravo stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Girith scores with a jab to the body.
Bravo takes a swing at Girith's ribcage but misses.
Bravo takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Garyn Girith will probably get the nod.
That's time! Girith's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Bravo tests Girith's chin there with a solid looking shot.#TD2#
Bravo shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.#SU2#
Bravo decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
Bravo slips under a jab from Girith.
Girith walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Bravo lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Girith throws a low kick but it's checked well by Bravo.
Nice defenses there by Bravo.
Bravo misses with a looping left.
Nice defenses there by Girith.
Girith is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Bravo.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Girith misses the jab.
Bravo swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Girith.
Girith slips under a jab from Bravo.
Bravo misses with a leg kick.
Bravo throws a jab when Girith was well out of range.
Bravo misses with a straight left.
Bravo misses with a wild body shot. #T1#
A big right from Bravo misses.
Girith ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Sloppy strikes from Girith. Those never looked like landing.
Bravo ducks under a wild hook from Girith.
Girith throws the left hand but Bravo avoids the punch easily.
Bravo lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Bravo connects with a nice looking jab.
Bravo misses with a few strikes there.
Girith on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Bravo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Girith was well out of range. Poor timing from Bravo.
Bravo on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Girith moves out of range as Bravo throws a body kick.
Girith misses with a straight left.
Girith has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Girith there as he acknowledges the shot.
Bravo misses with a hook. Girith ducked under it nicely.
Bravo finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Girith blocks the body kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nice body punch from Girith.
Girith staying out of range there.
A shot to the liver by Girith. Beautiful body shot.#T2#
Bravo ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Girith moves away.
Girith slips under a jab from Bravo.
Girith throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Girith on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Bravo misses with an uppercut. Girith saw that one coming.
Bravo takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Bravo cracks Girith with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Bravo misses with a straight right.
Nice body punch from Bravo.
Girith pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Girith thuds a left hand into Bravo's body.
Bravo checks a leg kick.
Girith cracks Bravo with a good jab.
Girith misses with the combination.
Bravo lands with an overhand left.
Bravo moves forwards but Girith connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Girith avoids the body shot from Bravo.
Bravo misses with a right hand #CL#
and Girith counters by moving into the clinch. #T3#
Bravo tries to break the clinch but Girith is controlling the position.
Bravo is trying to break the clinch but Girith has him pressed against the cage.
Girith keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Bravo's efforts to push away.#BC2#
Bravo's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Bravo avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Bravo ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Bravo moves out of range of the strikes.
Girith moves away from the strike by Bravo.
Girith is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Bravo.
Girith throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Girith scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Bravo throws a series of punches but Girith avoids them all with ease.
Bravo throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Bravo throws a sloppy head kick and Girith moves out of range easily.
Girith wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Girith throws a lazy right hand but Bravo sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Girith uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bravo.
Girith blocks a head kick by Bravo.
Bravo throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Bravo keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Girith.#T4#
Girith jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Bravo misses with a looping right.
Bravo misses with a hook. Girith ducked under it nicely.
Bravo pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Girith misses with a series of wild punches.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bravo's corner calls for a 1-2. Bravo obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Girith misses the jab.
Girith swings for the body but Bravo moves out of range.
#TD2#
Bravo closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Girith wants to control but Bravo is keeping busy.
Bravo seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#SU2#
Bravo stands up out of the half guard.
Bravo keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Girith.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Charlie Bravo showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Girith is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bravo.
Charlie Bravo seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Girith throws out a loose jab but Bravo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bravo lands a nice shot to the body.
Girith throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Bravo slips a jab from Girith.
Girith slips a straight right by Bravo.
Girith throws a body punch but Bravo moves out of range.
Girith lands a two punch combo.
Bravo swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bravo throws the left hand but Girith avoids the punch easily.
Bravo slips a jab from Girith.
Girith throws a jab when Bravo was well out of range.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Bravo.
Girith throws the left hand but Bravo avoids the punch easily.
Bravo misses with a body kick.
Girith throws a jab when Bravo was well out of range.
A jab from Girith finds it's way through Bravo's defenses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Girith jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Bravo checks the leg kick nicely there.
A big right from Girith misses. #T1#
Girith needs to keep his hands up - Bravo had a free shot at his head there.
Girith on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Girith has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Girith there as he acknowledges the shot.
Girith thows a left - swing and a miss!
Girith throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Girith throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
#TD2#
Bravo feints and as Girith raises his hands in defense, Bravo changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.#SU2#
Bravo stands up from Girith's guard - Bravo perhaps looking for a knockout.
A big left from Girith misses.
Bravo misses with a hook. Girith ducked under it nicely.
Bravo cracks Girith with a right hand to the side of the head.
Girith scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bravo displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination. #TD2#
Bravo looking to score a takedown here. Girith is defending well but Bravo drives through and ends up in Girith's guard.#SU2#
Bravo decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Girith jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Girith throws a body shot but no joy.
Bravo throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #T2#
Girith moves out of range as Bravo strikes.
Girith uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bravo.
Bravo pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Girith half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Bravo uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Girith.
Bravo lands with an overhand left.
Girith looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Girith uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bravo.
Girith keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bravo.
Some bone on bone action there as Bravo checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
The fighters circle momentarily. Girith darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Girith ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Bravo misses with a looping right.
Girith throws an overhand right that lands on Bravo's shoulder, as Bravo tries to avoid the shot.
Bravo comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Girith misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bravo.
Bravo is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Girith with a body shot.
Bravo misses with a looping left.
Girith ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Girith misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Girith pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Girith fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Bravo looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.#T3#
Girith misses with a body shot.
Good work by Bravo as he checks the leg kick.
Both fighters circling a little - Bravo finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Girith throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Girith moves out of range of the body kick from Bravo.
Bravo misses with a straight left.
Girith feinted with a counter takedown.
Bravo on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Girith is looking to slow Bravo down with leg kicks.
Bravo displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Girith throws out the jab.
Garyn Girith is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bravo swings widly with a right hand
#TD#
and Girith counters with a single leg into guard. Bravo didn't expect that.
Girith content to stall in guard here.
Bravo is looking to stand up but Girith isn't so interested in that idea. #T4#
Girith content to stall in guard here.
Girith tries to free his leg and advance position but Bravo is retaining full guard.
Girith has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Bravo wants to stand and escape but Girith is having none of it.
Bravo wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Girith manages to pass to side control.
Bravo trying to hold on to Girith's head to control him but Girith postures up.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Garyn Girith.
I think Girith 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 David Schapiro scores the fight 29:29
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 29:28
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 27:30
The fight is ruled a draw! |
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Event:
Bellicose 125 - Prospects 10
Date: Jul 27, 2022 |
#R1#
Girith misses with an uppercut. Bors saw that one coming.
Girith throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Bors counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Bors lands a nice shot to the body.
Girith scores with a shot to the body.
Bors lands with a straight right. Girith didn't see that one coming.
Girith misses with a straight left.
Bors walks into a left hand.
Bors dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Girith. That did some damage!
Bors moves forwards but Girith connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Girith looks to land a right hand but Bors moved out of range.
Girith connects with a nice looking jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bors tests Girith's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Girith throws a jab when Bors was well out of range.
A solid leg kick lands there for Girith.
Girith looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Bors loads up on a big right hand but Girith slips the punch.
Bors misses with a low kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Girith.
Bors bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Bors ducks under a wild hook from Girith.
Bors feinted there with a counter leg kick.#T1#
Bors misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Girith is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Nice shot lands for Girith.
Bors lands with a shot to the body.
Bors misses with a leg kick.
Bors misses with a double jab
#TD2#
and Girith counters with a shoot takedown. Bors fights it but they end up in guard.
Girith wants to control from the top but Bors keeps moving.
Girith is stalling in the full guard.
Girith pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bors is keeping the position for now. #T2#
Bors utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Bors definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Girith throws a big elbow that misses.
Girith throws an elbow that misses. Bors uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Girith's guard. Nice move by Bors!#REVR#
Bors wanted to stand there but Girith had control of the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Girith is looking for a triangle but Bors pushes his legs off easily.
#T3##SUB2#
Bors got a little sloppy there for a moment and Girith has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Bors has managed to get both his arms back between Girith's legs - danger averted.#SUB2#
Girith working for a triangle but Bors defends it easily.
Bors wants to stand but Girith has a closed guard, so he can't escape. #SU#
Bors stands up and waves to Girith to follow him.
Girith uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bors.
Bors bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Bors swings widly with a right hand
#CL2#
and Girith counters by moving into the clinch.
A right handed body shot lands from Bors.
Bors misses with a hook to the ribs.
#T4#
A short uppercut from Girith.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bors.
Girith tries to pull guard but Bors won't allow it.
#BC#
Bors's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A jab from Bors misses.
Bors misses with a looping left.
Girith throws a leg kick that misses.
Girith on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Bors lands a body shot.
A jab from Girith misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bors missing with a left hand there. Girith was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Bors looks to score with a jab to the body but Girith is just out of range.
Nice jab there from Girith.
Bors lands a jab to the nose.
Girith misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bors.
Girith misses with a lunging right hand
and Bors makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Girith misses with a hook.
Bors lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Girith at a distance.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Boris Bors will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Girith scores with a shot to the body.
Girith with a nice calf kick.
Bors misses with the combination.
Girith lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
A slow jab from Girith misses its intended target.
A chopping leg kick lands by Bors.
Bors takes one on the button.
Girith connects with a nice looking jab.
Bors cracks Girith with a hook to the temple - Girith is on wobbly legs here! Bors swarms him with hook after hook, landing with each one! Girith falls to the canvas face first and the referee dives in to stop the fight! Bors wins by TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:39 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Boris Bors!
Boris Bors managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Brooklyn Threads, into his post fight interview. |
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Event:
Bellicose 109
Date: Jun 11, 2022 |
#R1#
A looping hook to the body misses from Girith. Bravo does a little dance to reset his feet.
Girith throws a lazy right hand but Bravo sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A nice side step and Bravo releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Girith moves out of range as Bravo strikes.
A nice combination there by Girith.
Girith slips a straight right by Bravo.
Bravo has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Bravo lands with a thumping leg kick.
Bravo swings for the body but Girith moves out of range.
Girith ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Girith looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Girith throws out a loose jab but Bravo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bravo throws out a loose jab but Girith uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bravo throws a shot from downtown. Girith moves away and avoids it.
Bravo pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Girith slips under a jab from Bravo.
Bravo throws a big shot that misses.
A jab from Girith misses.
Bravo scores with a push kick.
Charlie Bravo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bravo takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Girith connects with a leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bravo. Girith does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bravo throws a looping overhand right but Girith ducks down to avoid it.
Bravo blocks a jab.
Bravo moves out of range as Girith strikes.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Bravo! But no joy.
Girith jabbing away but nothing is landing. #T1#
Girith blocks a jab.
A quick step to the side and Girith tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Girith throws a nice inside leg kick.
Girith moves forwards but Bravo connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Bravo throws a series of punches but Girith moves out of range.
Bravo throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Girith keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bravo.
Bravo scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Girith doesn't seem bothered though.
Girith swinging wildly here.
Bravo slips under a jab from Girith.
Girith throws a hook to the side of Bravo's head but Bravo sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A big right from Girith misses.
Girith takes a swing at Bravo's ribcage but misses.
Bravo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Girith.
Bravo ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A jab from Girith misses.
Girith is looking to chop away at Bravo's legs.
Bravo slips under a jab from Girith.
Bravo waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Girith.
A jab from Bravo does it's job there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bravo connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.#T2#
Bravo jabs at Girith's body.
Bravo misses with a hook. Girith ducked under it nicely.
Girith takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Girith ducks under a wild hook from Bravo.
A decent looking cross lands there for Girith.
Bravo throws an off balance right hand
and Bravo takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Bravo throws a big shot that misses.
Bravo lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Bravo misses with an uppercut.
Girith looks to land a right hand but Bravo moved out of range.
Girith slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Some wild striking there from Bravo.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Bravo.
Bravo smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Bravo attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Bravo throws a body shot but no joy.
Girith scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Girith moves out of range as Bravo strikes.
Bravo throws a sloppy body shot
and Girith counters with a leg kick. #T3#
Bravo misses with an uppercut.
Bravo waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Girith.
Bravo lands with a kick to the temple. Girith shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Bravo scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bravo. Girith does a little dance to reset his feet.
Girith uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bravo.
Girith was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Girith cracks Bravo with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Bravo fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Girith has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Girith moves out of range of the leg kick from Bravo.
Girith throws a jab but it's blocked by Bravo.
Bravo slips a jab from Girith.
Bravo throws a body kick that misses.
Girith swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Girith misses the target.
Girith cracks Bravo with a right hand to the side of the head.
Girith scores to the head and body with a nice combination!#ROC#Bravo is rocked!
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!
Bravo displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Girith throws out the jab.
Bravo is still on wobbly legs! Can Girith finish him?
Girith looks to throw the jab but Bravo is out of range.
Bravo walks straight into a right hand from Girith - that's dropped him! Girith jumps into mount and starts pounding away - can he finish?! More strikes go undefended and the referee has to dive in to save Bravo from any more punishment! Bravo complains about the stoppage but falls over as he tries to stand back up, so it was clearly a good stoppage.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Garyn Girith!
An out of breath Garyn Girith 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:
Bellicose 80
Date: Mar 19, 2022 |
#R1#
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
Cartwright connects with a nice looking jab.
Cartwright scores with a jab to the head.
Cartwright throws a jab but it's blocked by Girith.
Girith appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Cartwright shoots in and drives through. Girith sprawls well.
A little feinted left hand from Girith on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Cartwright tests Girith's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Cartwright scores with a nice strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Girith walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.#T1#
Cartwright fails with the takedown.
Girith throwing a counter right hand but Cartwright manages to avoid it.
Cartwright with a hook.
Cartwright misses with a left hand
and Girith counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CUT#It looks like Clin Cartwright has been cut.
Cartwright is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Girith.
Girith was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#T2#
Cartwright is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Girith.
Girith is looking to counter punch.#TD2#
Cartwright drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Girith prevents Cartwright from improving position.
Girith sneaks back into half guard.
Cartwright wants to take a breather but Girith is having none of it.
Cartwright keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Girith wants to control the action here but instead Cartwright manages to pass to full mount!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Cartwright controlling from the full mount.
Girith gets back to half guard.#SUB#
Girith looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Girith wants to control but Cartwright is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Cartwright wants to pass to mount but Girith is defending the position.
Cartwright is thwarting Girith's attempts to control the position.
Girith tries to roll over but Cartwright keeps him under control.
Cartwright is keen to just control but Girith is a slippery customer.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#SUB2#
Cartwright is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Cartwright controlling the action here.
Cartwright is trying to control. Girith wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Cartwright prevents Girith from improving his position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Cartwright controlling the action here.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Clin Cartwright dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Clin Cartwright's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Cartwright moves in looking to clinch but Girith pushes him off.
Girith is looking to counter punch.
Cartwright lands a jab.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Cartwright shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Girith counters with a thumping low kick.
Cartwright has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cartwright's jab looks to have found its range, popping Girith under the eye.
Cartwright fails with a takedown attempt.
Girith throws a big counter combination but Cartwright scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.#T1#
Cartwright shoots in looking for a takedown but Girith manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Cartwright's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Girith swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Garyn Girith has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Clin Cartwright.
Cartwright shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Girith as he jumps to the side.
Girith seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Cartwright fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Girith appears to be looking for a big counter.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Cartwright waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Girith.
A nice combination there by Cartwright.
Cartwright misses with a combination
and Girith counters with a straight right hand.
Cartwright fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
As Cartwright backs away, Girith returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Clin Cartwright seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T3#
Cartwright shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Girith pinned against the cage. Girith gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
It looked like Girith wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Cartwright shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Girith defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Cartwright.
Girith looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Girith looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A telegraphed right hand from Girith misses the target.
Cartwright drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Girith defends it well.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Cartwright misses with a takedown attempt
enabling Girith to counter with a crisp jab.
Cartwright shoots and misses
and Girith counters with a straight right hand.
Cartwright shoots in looking for a takedown. Girith tries to sprawl out of it but Cartwright keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Girith manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Girith steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Cartwright.
Girith throwing a counter right hand but Cartwright manages to avoid it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Garyn Girith dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Clin Cartwright's cut.
That's time! Girith's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. And we move into the final round!#R3#
Cartwright fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Girith looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Cartwright's coach down at Irish Collar & Elbow Academy (ICE) was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Cartwright's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Girith takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Clin Cartwright seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Cartwright tries for a takedown but Girith sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Girith uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Cartwright.
Girith swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Cartwright looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.#SUB2#
Cartwright is looking for a kimura but Girith is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Cartwright to get the leverage.
Cartwright controlling the action here.#T1#
Girith makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Girith.#SUB#
Girith is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Cartwright is aware though and is defending well.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Girith holds on and takes a little breather.
Cartwright looking to pass the guard.
Cartwright wants to control from the top but Girith keeps moving.
Cartwright sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Cartwright wants to control from the top but Girith keeps moving. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Girith is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Cartwright trying to control but Girith is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Cartwright might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Cartwright shoots in for a double leg but Girith sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Cartwright fails with the takedown
and Girith counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Garyn Girith has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Clin Cartwright.#T3#
Cartwright changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Girith tries to avoid it but Cartwright manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Girith to the ground. Girith escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
It looked like Girith wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Cartwright misses with a takedown attempt
and Girith counters with a straight right hand.
Horrible takedown attempt by Cartwright or perhaps it was just good defense by Girith, which made it look bad.
Cartwright fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Girith avoids it really well and circles away.
Girith throws a big counter combination but Cartwright scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.#T4##TD2#
Cartwright drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Girith wants to control but Cartwright postures up.
And that's the end of the fight!
Clin Cartwright comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Cartwright has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 28:29
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 28:29
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Clin Cartwright!
A very excited looking Clin Cartwright made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Event:
Ramano vs Carter
Date: Feb 19, 2022 |
#R1#
Atkiray is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
A swing and a miss from Girith.
Atkiray feints the counter takedown.
Girith cracks Atkiray with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Girith with a nice cross.#TD2#
Atkiray looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Girith!
Girith can't do much from the bottom here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Atkiray throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Girith takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Atkiray working the ground and pound.
Atkiray is trying to ground and pound but Girith uses the momentary lack of control by Atkiray to regain half guard.
Girith avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Atkiray. #T1#
Girith is not content to let Atkiray control the position.
Girith is looking for a sweep. Atkiray is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Atkiray slips a nice elbow through Girith's hands, connecting with Girith's forehead.
Girith is refusing to be controlled, as Atkiray sits in half guard. #SUB#
Girith looking for submissions off his back.
Atkiray landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Atkiray is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Girith wants to get back to full guard.
Atkiray lands a massive shot from half guard that has rocked Girith! More strikes land and this one is all over! Atkiray jumps to his feet and is applauded loudly by the crowd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Temujin Atkiray!
A relieved looking Temujin Atkiray thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
Bellicose - Daverio vs Atkiray
Date: Jan 23, 2022 |
#R1#
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
Hudak misses with a takedown
and Girith connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Hudak shoots for a double leg takedown but Girith sprawls well. He's pushed Hudak's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Girith was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Hudak throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Hudak fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Girith sprawls well initially but Hudak persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.#SUB#
Girith looking for submissions off his back.#T1#
Girith tries to roll over but Hudak keeps him under control.
Hudak tries to pass to full mount but Girith defends it.
Girith is trying to control but can't.
Girith is in trouble now - Hudak has advanced to mount!
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Hudak working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Hudak lands a nice shot to the head.
Girith is trying desperately to improve position.
Girith sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Girith is trying to get back to full guard.
Hudak passes to side control. #T2#
Girith struggling a bit here.
Hudak advances to full mount.
Hudak scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Girith?
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hudak landing strikes, looking to finish!
Hudak with good strikes from the mount here!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hudak working Girith over with strikes here.
Girith tries to hold on but Hudak pushes him away.
Hudak tries to control but Girith wriggling away.
Hudak lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Girith hang on?#T3#
Oooooh, big shot lands for Hudak! Girith is hurt baaadly! Hudak is firing away with more strikes - Girith is covering up... the ref is warning him to do something. He's just covering up though still and the ref has to step in to end the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jamal Hudak!
Jamal Hudak 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:
Bellicose - Christmas Day
Date: Dec 25, 2021 |
#R1#
Girith swings for the body but Alfonzo moves out of range.
Girith with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Alfonzo tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Girith paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Alfonzo has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Girith finds it's way round the side to connect with Alfonzo's head.
Girith looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Girith connects with a jab.
Girith throws a body shot but no joy.
Alfonzo looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Girith scores with a shot to the body.
Garyn Girith seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Girith misses with an uppercut
and Alfonzo finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Girith misses the jab.#T1#
Alfonzo chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Girith can pounce on him.
Girith connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Girith swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Alfonzo.
Girith connects with a body shot.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Girith working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Alfonzo creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Girith swings wildly with an uppercut but Alfonzo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Girith blocks the elbow strike.
A head punch on the inside from Girith fails to land.
Girith lands a shoulder strike. #T2#
Girith throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Alfonzo tries to throw a body punch but Girith avoids it by throwing Alfonzo back against the cage.
Girith misses with a punch on the inside.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Alfonzo tries to throw a body punch but Girith avoids it by throwing Alfonzo back against the cage.
Still in the clinch, Girith scores with a nice short uppercut.
Girith prevents a body shot from Alfonzo.
Alfonzo cracks Girith with a nice body shot.
Alfonzo throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Alfonzo creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Alfonzo looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Alfonzo tries to work over Girith's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Alfonzo tries to throw a body punch but Girith avoids it by throwing Alfonzo back against the cage.
Alfonzo looks to throw an elbow but misses.
A short right from Girith on the inside.
Alfonzo pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Still in the clinch, Girith scores with a nice short uppercut.
Alfonzo tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Alfonzo pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Girith dodges an elbow strike from Alfonzo.
Alfonzo lands an elbow just above Girith 's eye. #T3#
Alfonzo throws an elbow but it's blocked.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Alfonzo just misses with a elbow thrown towards Girith's brow.
Girith avoids the elbow strike from Alfonzo, against the cage.
Alfonzo looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Girith lands a body shot in the clinch.
Alfonzo pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Girith tries to pull guard but Alfonzo won't allow it.
Alfonzo throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Alfonzo looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Girith lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Girith digs a right hand underneath Alfonzo's ribcage. Alfonzo let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Girith misses with some punches.
Girith tries to pull guard but Alfonzo won't allow it.
Girith working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Girith dodges an elbow strike from Alfonzo.
Girith tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Alfonzo smiles and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Garyn Girith. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Girith pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Girith sets himself, and Alfonzo steps forward looking for the clinch! Girith avoids it this time.
Girith will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
#T4#
Girith misses with an uppercut.
Girith sets himself, and Alfonzo steps forward looking for the clinch! Girith avoids it this time.
Girith lands with an uppercut that bounces Alfonzo off the cage and back into range.
Nice body kick there by Alfonzo.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Girith lands with a straight right. Alfonzo didn't see that one coming.
Girith throws a right hand that misses
and Alfonzo counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Girith scores with a punch to the head.
Girith misses with a left hand
and Alfonzo counters with a nice leg kick.
Girith lands a glancing blow to the side of Alfonzo's head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Garyn Girith dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Girith misses with a right hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Girith throws a sloppy body shot
and Alfonzo counters with a nice kick to the body.
Alfonzo fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Girith misses the jab.
Alfonzo is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Girith misses with a left hand
and Alfonzo counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Girith throws a poor cross that misses
and Alfonzo counters with a thumping low kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alfonzo pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Alfonzo tries to clinch there but Girith circles away.
Alfonzo gets cracked there but stands up to it.
#T1#
Alfonzo misses with a body shot.
A quick step to the side and Girith tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Girith lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Girith throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Alfonzo sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Girith backing away here, and Alfonzo unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Alfonzo ducks under a wild hook from Girith.
Girith misses with a hook
and Alfonzo counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Alfonzo scores with a hook to the body. Girith takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Girith throws a nice inside leg kick.
Girith throws a good cross that connects.
#T2#
Good exchange - Girith coming out on top.
Girith throws a shot to the body.
#CL2#
Alfonzo gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
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!
Alfonzo pushes Girith back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Girith working aggressively here.
Girith working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Girith has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
A body shot lands from Alfonzo.
Girith lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Girith blocks the elbow strike.
Alfonzo lands a damaging elbow.
Alfonzo pushes off an throws an elbow but Girith leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Girith blocks an elbow strike from Alfonzo.
Girith prevents a body shot from Alfonzo.
A short right from Girith. #T3##TD#
Girith pulls Alfonzo into guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SU2#
Alfonzo gets to his feet - Girith follows without any prompting.
Girith throws a leg kick
and Alfonzo counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Garyn Girith is winning the standup battle so far.
Alfonzo ducks under a wild hook from Girith.
Alfonzo replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Girith blocks it well.
Girith lands a nice looking body shot.
Girith misses with a right hand
and Alfonzo counters with a body kick that stops Girith in his tracks momentarily.
Girith fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Girith is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Alfonzo can do to turn this around?
Girith throws an off balance right hand
and Girith takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Girith misses the jab.#T4#
A chopping leg kick lands by Girith.
Girith looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Alfonzo wants to clinch up but Girith keeps it at a distance.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Alfonzo throws a quick inside leg kick.
Girith looks to land a combination. Alfonzo sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.#CUT#It looks like Elmanaga Alfonzo has been cut.
A nice leg kick from Girith, right into the meat of the thigh.
Alfonzo throws a leg kick
and Girith counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CL2#
Alfonzo has taken the fight to the clinch.
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 Garyn Girith will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Elmanaga Alfonzo's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R3#
Girith misses with an uppercut. Alfonzo saw that one coming.
Alfonzo throws a solid leg kick but Girith takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Alfonzo.
Girith misses with a wild body shot.
Alfonzo is trying to counter with his kicks.
Girith swinging wildly here.
Alfonzo feints a counter leg kick.
Girith throws a right and a left that Alfonzo avoids nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A slapping leg kick lands for Alfonzo.
Girith feints a jab promting Alfonzo to slip. Girith then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Alfonzo slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Girith punishes Alfonzo's body with a nice straight punch.#T1#
Girith swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Alfonzo lands with a good body shot.
Alfonzo's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Girith connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Alfonzo scrambles back to his feet.
Girith misses with a straight left.
Alfonzo steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Girith.#CL2#
Alfonzo takes the fight into the clinch.
Girith lands a right hand.
Alfonzo comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. #T2#
Alfonzo pushes off an throws an elbow but Girith leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Girith blocks an elbow strike from Alfonzo.
Alfonzo pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Girith swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Alfonzo throws an elbow that misses.
Girith lands a shot to the body.
Girith misses with a hook from the clinch.
Alfonzo tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Alfonzo lands an elbow inside that Girith shrugs off.
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!
Alfonzo tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Alfonzo throws an elbow that misses.
Girith prevents a body shot from Alfonzo.
Alfonzo creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Alfonzo doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
With the fighters up against the cage, Alfonzo throws an elbow but misses.
Girith avoids a wild elbow strike from Alfonzo.#TD#
Girith successfully pulls guard.
Alfonzo wants to control from the top but Girith keeps moving. #T3#
Alfonzo showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #SUB#
Girith working for a triangle but Alfonzo defends it easily.
Alfonzo seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Girith looking to hit a scissor sweep but Alfonzo is one step ahead there.
Alfonzo passes Girith's left leg - he's now in half guard. #T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Alfonzo tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Girith is looking for a sweep. Alfonzo is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Alfonzo trying to control from half guard but Girith is working away. #SUB#
Girith looking for submissions off his back.
Alfonzo content to control rather than advance.
Alfonzo wants to take a breather but Girith is having none of it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Girith tries to get to full guard but Alfonzo has control of the leg.
Girith gets back to full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Garyn Girith clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Elmanaga Alfonzo's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R4#
A jab from Girith does it's job there.
Girith tests Alfonzo's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Alfonzo throws a head kick that misses
and Girith counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Girith is looking to score with low kicks.
Alfonzo lands with a straight right. Girith didn't see that one coming.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alfonzo on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Girith jabs at Alfonzo's body.#T1#
Alfonzo looks to throw the jab but Girith is out of range.
Girith was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Girith misses with a looping right.
Alfonzo slips a straight right by Girith.
Girith cracks Alfonzo with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Girith swings and misses with a shot to the body
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Alfonzo.
Girith moves out of range as Alfonzo throws a body kick.
Alfonzo moves out of range of the strikes.#T2#
Girith lands a nice shot to the body.
Girith scores with a one two! Alfonzo had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Girith throws a poor cross that misses
and Girith takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Girith connects with an inside leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Girith on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Alfonzo. Alfonzo obviously looking to wear him down.
Girith lands with a cross.
Girith keeps the fight on the outside.
Alfonzo takes a jab right on the kisser.
#T3#
Girith connects with a body shot that sends Alfonzo's belly button to the back.#CL2#
Alfonzo fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Girith, pushing him back against the cage.
Alfonzo throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Alfonzo looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Girith takes an elbow to the forehead.
Girith scores with a shot to the side of Alfonzo's head.
Alfonzo throws an elbow but it misses.
Girith jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Alfonzo walks away with a smile on his face. Girith gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Alfonzo throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Girith appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Girith lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Girith ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.#T4#
Alfonzo takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Girith throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Alfonzo counters with a body kick.
Girith throws a body punch but Alfonzo moves out of range.
Alfonzo was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Alfonzo pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Girith was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A left lands for Girith.
A shot to the liver by Girith. Beautiful body shot.
Girith misses with a looping left.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Garyn Girith had his way with Elmanaga Alfonzo in that round.
The cut man is working on Elmanaga Alfonzo's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R5#
Girith rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Alfonzo counters with a leg kick.
Girith moves into range and connects with a jab.
Girith throws a right and a left that both miss.
Girith shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Alfonzo flicks out a counter leg kick but Girith steps away.
Girith takes a swing at Alfonzo's ribcage but misses.
Alfonzo lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alfonzo moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Alfonzo darts in trying to clinch
and Girith counters with a straight right hand.#T1#
Girith swings widly with a right hand
and Alfonzo counters with an inside leg kick.
Girith throws a combination that misses
and Alfonzo makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Girith really felt that one!
Girith throws a shot from downtown. Alfonzo moves away and avoids it.
Girith misses with a double jab
and Alfonzo counters with a nice leg kick.
Girith blocks a low kick nicely.
Elmanaga Alfonzo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Girith digs a good body shot into Alfonzo's ribs.
Alfonzo changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Alfonzo moves to clinch but Girith breaks away
and Girith counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Girith is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Alfonzo uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Girith.
Alfonzo feints a counter leg kick.
Some bone on bone action there as Girith checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Alfonzo moves in looking to clinch but Girith pushes him off.#T3#
Girith takes a swing at Alfonzo's ribcage but misses.
Alfonzo flicks out a counter leg kick but Girith steps away.
Girith circles away from the clinch attempt
and Girith counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Garyn Girith is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Girith feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Alfonzos jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Girith looks to score with a jab to the body but Alfonzo is just out of range.
Alfonzo looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Alfonzo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Girith.
Girith on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.#T4#
Girith slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Alfonzo fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Girith manages to avoid it.
Girith lands a jab-cross combination.
Girith misses with a hook. Alfonzo ducked under it nicely.
A shot to the liver by Girith. Beautiful body shot.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Girith scores with a one two! Alfonzo had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Alfonzo takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
And that's the end of the fight!
Garyn Girith showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Girith, 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 50:45
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 50:45
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 50:45
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Garyn Girith!
An out of breath Garyn Girith 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:
Bellicose - Daverio vs Girith
Date: Dec 03, 2021 |
#R1#
Sloppy strikes from Girith. Those never looked like landing.
Daverio thinks about countering with a body kick.
Girith with a jab.
Girith misses with a double jab.
A punch lands to the side of Daverio 's head but he takes it in his stride.#CL#
Daverio has Girith up against the cage in a clinch.
Daverio lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Daverio lands an elbow just above Girith 's eye.
Daverio struggles to land a body shot inside as Girith controls his hands.
Girith tries a body shot but Daverio blocks it.
Daverio creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Girith prevents a body shot from Daverio.
Daverio throws an elbow that misses.
Girith blocks the elbow strike.
Girith throws a punch but it's blocked by Daverio. #TD2#
Girith manages to pull guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Daverio trying to control the position from guard on top but Girith is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1#
Girith looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB2#
Girith has his foot on Daverio's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Daverio works his way back into a safe position though.
Daverio slips nicely into half guard.
Girith gets full guard.
Daverio is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Girith tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Daverio wants to stand but Girith is controlling his posture from full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Daverio looking to pass the guard.
Daverio has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Daverio trying to control but Girith is working from the bottom. #T2##SUB2#
Girith is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Daverio is aware though and is defending well.
Daverio is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
We've been hearing good reports from Daverio's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Daverio throws a big right hand that misses.
Daverio is pushing down on Girith's leg trying to pass to half guard. Girith is fighting to maintain full guard but Daverio has managed to sneak the leg through.
Daverio is pressing down on Girith's thigh, looking to free his foot. Girith is holding on for now.
Girith moves into full guard.
Daverio controls from within his opponent's guard.
Daverio trying to control the position from guard on top but Girith is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3#
Daverio slips nicely into half guard.
Girith is looking to improve his position.
Daverio trying to pass the guard but Girith defending well.
Girith tries to roll over but Daverio keeps him under control.
Daverio wants to take a breather but Girith is having none of it.
Girith tries to get to full guard but Daverio has control of the leg. #T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Daverio keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Daverio prevents Girith from improving his position.#SUB2#
Girith is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Daverio pulls his head out easily. #SU#
Daverio decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
Girith throws a jab when Daverio was well out of range.
Daverio was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Daverio on the wrong end of a nice jab.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Girith scores with a jab to the head.
Girith lands a slapping body shot.
Garyn Girith seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Daverio moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Garyn Girith dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Girith takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Girith connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Daverio moves away from the strike by Girith.
Daverio swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Daverio fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Girith listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Girith looks to land a right hand but Daverio moved out of range.
Girith scores with a punch to the head.
Daverio takes a shot right to the bread basket.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Girith throws out a loose jab but Daverio uses good head movement to avoid it.
Girith listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Girith throws out a powerful jab.#T1##CL#
Daverio pushes Girith up against the cage in a clinch.
Daverio misses with a punch to the body.
Girith stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Nice body punch from Daverio.
Daverio throws an elbow but it misses.
Girith lands a right hand that snaps the head of Daverio backwards.
Girith lands a left hand.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Daverio just misses with a elbow thrown towards Girith's brow. #TD2#
Girith pulls guard effortlessly.
Girith keeping moving, preventing Daverio from controlling successfully.
Daverio looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #T2#
Girith utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Girith keeping moving, preventing Daverio from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Girith escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Daverio gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB2#
Girith working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Daverio doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Daverio manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Daverio controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#T3#
Daverio postures up in Girith's guard and throws a big left but Girith blocks it.
Daverio wants to stand but Girith has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Daverio is pushing down on Girith's leg trying to pass to half guard. Girith is fighting to maintain full guard but Daverio has managed to sneak the leg through.#SUB2#
Girith looking for submissions off his back.
Daverio thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Girith won't allow Daverio to pass to mount.
Girith is trying to get back to full guard.
Girith is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Daverio's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Daverio's back!#T4##SUB2#
Daverio showing good submission defense here.
Daverio tries to break free.
#SUB2#
Girith working for a choke but Daverio is defending well.
Girith has the hooks in. Daverio is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted. #SUB2#
Girith looking for the RNC.
Daverio is in bad spot here.
#SUB2#
Girith tightening his grip on Daverio, looking for the choke.
Daverio is really stuck here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Garyn Girith showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R3#
Girith throws a hook but Daverio blocks it.
Daverio ducks right into an uppercut from Girith.
Girith lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Daverio keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Girith.
Daverio is looking to counter with a body kick.
Daverio drops his hands momentarily and Girith takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Girith works Daverio's body with a nice hook.
Girith throws an off balance right hand
and Daverio counters with a nice body shot.
Girith misses with a looping left.
A counter left hand to the body from Daverio misses its target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Girith throws a poor cross that misses
and Daverio counters with a thumping low kick.
Daverio gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Girith connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Girith throws a hook but Daverio avoids it easily.
Daverio quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.#T1#
Girith lands a slapping body shot.
Girith lands with a nice body punch.
Daverio ducks right into an uppercut from Girith.
Garyn Girith seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Daverio connects with a leg kick.
Girith looks to score with a jab to the body but Daverio is just out of range.
Girith takes a swing at Daverio's ribcage but misses.
Girith swings for the body but Daverio moves out of range.
A punch combination from Girith misses.
Girith throws a hook but Daverio avoids it easily.
Girith rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Daverio cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Daverio slips under a jab.#T2#
Girith throws the left hand but Daverio avoids the punch easily.
An attempted straight right counter from Daverio misses the target.
Girith looks to throw the jab but Daverio is out of range.
A counter left hand to the body from Daverio misses its target.
Girith connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Daverio slips under a jab from Girith.
Daverio slips a jab from Girith.
Daverio was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Girith, as that shot connected.
Girith lands with a shot to the body.
Girith fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Daverio manages to avoid it.
Daverio was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A slapping leg kick lands for Daverio.
Girith throws the left hand but Daverio avoids the punch easily.#T3#
Girith blocks a leg kick.
Girith throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Girith misses with a straight right.
Daverio swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Girith misses with a straight left. #CL#
Daverio closes the distance and clinches.
Girith avoids a wild elbow strike from Daverio.
Girith working aggressively here.
Girith struggles to land a body shot inside as Daverio controls his hands.
Daverio digs a right hand into Girith's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Girith's gas tank.
Girith blocks an elbow strike from Daverio.
Girith has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Daverio throws an elbow but it misses.
Girith lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Daverio misses with a hook to the ribs.
Daverio digs a right hand into Girith's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Girith's gas tank. #T4#
Daverio lands an elbow that stopped Girith in his tracks for a moment.
Mateo Daverio has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Daverio misses with a hook to the ribs.
Daverio lands a body punch in the clinch.
Girith takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Daverio tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Daverio tries a body shot but Girith blocks it.
Daverio tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Girith's elbow.
Daverio lands a nice elbow.
Girith tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Girith has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Daverio seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Girith can turn it around.
Girith throws a head punch that misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Daverio prevents a body shot from Girith.
Nice elbow from Daverio.
Girith lands a nice uppercut.
Daverio lands an elbow that stopped Girith in his tracks for a moment. #CUT#It looks like Garyn Girith has been cut.
Daverio gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Daverio throws an elbow but it misses.
Daverio lands an elbow inside.
Clinched against the cage, Daverio lands a big elbow that drops Girith! The ref dives in to save him from more shots - Girith is complaining that he's OK but he was done.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mateo Daverio!
Mateo Daverio retains his featherweight title!
Mateo Daverio thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
Bellicose - Kabore vs Bayo
Date: Oct 31, 2021 |
#R1#
Alfonzo takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Alfonzo walks into a left hand.
Girith throws a body punch but Alfonzo moves out of range.
Alfonzo drops his hands momentarily and Girith takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. #CUT2#It looks like Elmanaga Alfonzo has been cut.
Girith lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Girith has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Girith lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Alfonzo's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Girith connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Alfonzo scrambles back to his feet.
Girith throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Alfonzo counters with a thumping low kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Girith scores with a jab. Alfonzo acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Girith is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.#ROC2#Alfonzo is rocked!#T1#
Alfonzo drops his hands momentarily. Girith doesn't need a second invitation, landing a shot to the temple. Alfonzo staggers and falls to the mat and the ref dives in to save him from any more punishment. Alfonzo doesn't seem happy with the stoppage but he was done.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Garyn Girith!
Garyn Girith seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
Elmanaga Alfonzo spoke after the fight, saying 'Well, that sucks!'. |
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Event:
NYCL 25
Date: Sep 25, 2021 |
#R1#
Smith swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
#CL#
and Girith counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Girith.
Girith goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Girith lands with a light punch inside.
Girith throws a head punch that misses.
Smith wants to break the clinch but can't.
Girith lands a right hand.
Girith has a couple of punches blocked by Smith.
Girith works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Smith has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Smith is trying to push Girith away but Girith has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Girith swings wildly with an uppercut but Smith uses good head movement to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Girith scores with a nice hook to the head.
Girith lands a hook to the side of the head.
Smith tries to break free but Girith pushes him back against the cage.
Smith wants to break free but Girith has control.
#T1#
Girith lands a body shot in the clinch.
Smith wants to get back to striking at distance but Girith won't allow it.
Girith tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Smith's elbow.
Smith is trying to break the clinch but Girith has him pressed against the cage.
We've been hearing reports that Girith has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Smith is trying to force a seperation but Girith has the dominant position.
Girith lands a left hand.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Smith.
Girith lands with a right to the head.
Smith has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Girith seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Smith can turn it around.
Smith tries to circle away but Girith has him pinned against the cage.
Smith wants to break the clinch but can't.
#TD#
Girith pulls guard successfully.
#SUB#
Girith is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Smith frees his head nicely. Oh but Girith has switched to an armbar! Smith is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Garyn Girith!
A relieved looking Garyn Girith thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
BMF 7- Dolla Dolla Billz
Date: Aug 16, 2021 |
#R1#
Heath tries to clinch up
and Girith counters with a nice uppercut. #CL2#
Heath has taken the fight to the clinch.
Heath tries to land a knee to the head but Girith blocks with his arms.
Girith throws a punch but it's blocked by Heath.
Heath misses with a knee to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Girith fails to land.
Heath misses with a knee strike.
Girith tries to work over Heath's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Girith swings wildly with an uppercut but Heath uses good head movement to avoid it.
Girith throws a head punch that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Girith jumps guard.
Girith looking to hit a scissor sweep but Heath is one step ahead there. #SUB#
Girith is looking to cinch up a triangle. Heath throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Girith's body to avoid the submission. Girith has instead reached around Heath's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Girith arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Garyn Girith!
A relieved looking Garyn Girith thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
BMF 4- Legalized Bank Robbery
Date: Jul 18, 2021 |
#R1#
Dell tries for a takedown but Girith circles away easily
letting Girith counter with a right hand.
Dell thows a leg kick but Girith checks it
and Girith makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
A leg kick checked by Girith.
It looked like Girith was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Dell.
Dell pivots, looking for a leg kick but Girith is out of range and Dell settles back down.
Girith throws a big counter combination but Dell scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
A low kick from Dell misses
and Girith counters with a stiff right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Dell rushes Girith and presses him up against the cage.
Girith lands with a short shot to the head.
Girith tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dell's elbow.
Dell throws a head punch that misses. #T1#
Girith misses with a hook from the clinch.
Girith misses with a short punch on the inside.
Girith is leaning against Dell and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Dell is pushing Girith up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Girith stops a takedown attempt from Dell.
Dell blocks an uppercut.
Girith tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Girith throws a punch but it's blocked by Dell.
Girith lands a right hand.
Girith throws a head punch that misses.
Dell is leaning against Girith and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Girith working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Girith doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Dell. #T2#
Girith tries to throw a body punch but Dell avoids it by throwing Girith back against the cage.
Dell has a couple of punches blocked by Girith.
Dell pressing his opponent against the cage.
Girith throws a head punch that misses.
Girith throws a punch but it's blocked by Dell.
Girith misses with a punch on the inside.
Girith tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Dell prevents a body shot from Girith.
Dell misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Girith fails to land. #TD2#
Dell works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dell throws a big elbow that misses.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Dell's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Dell throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Girith works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #T3#
Dell looking to pass the guard.
Girith knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Dell on the ground.
Dell passes Girith's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Dell is looking to take a break and control but Girith is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Girith is trying to stand back up but Dell is controlling him
Dell thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Dell throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Girith blocking the ground and pound attempt from Dell.
Girith blocking the ground and pound attempt from Dell.
Dell working the head and body with strikes. #T4#
Dell prevents Girith from improving his position.
Dell working Girith over with strikes.
Dell lands strikes from half guard.
Girith wants to improve his position but Dell is controlling well.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Dell throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Dell missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Dell stalling away here and it's allowed Girith to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Dell lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Dell tries to free his leg and advance position but Girith is retaining full guard.
Dell lands a couple of digs.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Joshi Dell will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Dell walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Girith checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
It looked like Girith wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Dell misses with a leg kick
and Girith counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Dell tries to land a leg kick but Girith saw it coming and moves away.
Girith swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Dell throws a leg kick
and Dell takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Dell throws a head kick that misses
and Girith counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dell tries to clinch
and Girith counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Dell shoots for a double leg takedown but Girith sprawls well. He's pushed Dell's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Dell misses with a low kick.#T1#
Dell throws a leg kick
letting Girith counter with a right hand.
Dell is looking to land body kicks.
Girith was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Dell with a lazy takedown attempt
letting Girith counter with a right hand. #TD2#
Dell fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Girith to the ground. Dell is now in Girith's guard.
Dell throws a big right hand that misses.
Joshi Dell has got the better of the ground game so far.
Girith working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Dell.
Dell in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Dell throws a big elbow that misses.
Dell is looking to work some ground and pound but Girith has wrist control.#T2#
Dell throwing strikes from guard but Girith blocks nicely.
Dell content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Girith working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Dell.
Dell working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Girith seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Dell is working Girith over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Dell passes into half guard.
Girith is looking for a sweep. Dell is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Girith on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. #SUB2#
Dell is working for a kimura but Girith is defending it quite comfortably.
#T3#
Dell drops an elbow to the side of Girith's head.
Girith is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Dell scores with a couple of nice shots.
Dell has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Dell lands a nice short elbow.
Dell frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Girith is squirming around, avoiding Dell's attempts to control the action.
Dell lands a nice shot to the head. #ROC2#Girith is rocked!
Dell tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Oh Girith is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Dell postures up and lands a whopping elbow - oh that's hurt Girith bigstyle! Two more strikes land for Dell and the fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Joshi Dell!
Joshi Dell is the new featherweight champion! |
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Event:
BMF 2 - ChaChing!
Date: Jul 03, 2021 |
#R1#
Holmes scores with a jab. Girith acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Nice shot by Holmes.
Girith misses with a straight left.
A cross from Holmes lands.
Holmes lands with a cross.
Girith misses with a hook. Holmes ducked under it nicely.
Girith takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Girith stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Girith throws a hook but Holmes blocks it.
Girith clobbers Holmes with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. #ROC2#Holmes is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Girith throws a lazy right hand but Holmes sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Girith missing with a left hand there. Holmes was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Holmes works the jab nicely.
Holmes scores with a jab to the head.
Girith loads up on a big right hand but Holmes slips the punch.#T1#
Holmes staying out of range there.
It looked like Holmes wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Girith misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Holmes.
Holmes misses with a double jab.
Girith tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Holmes was well out of range. Poor timing from Girith.#CL2#
Holmes gets tackled into the cage by Girith. Girith maintains the clinch.
Holmes stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
A frustrated look appears on Holmes's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Holmes stalling.
A frustrated look appears on Holmes's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Holmes looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Holmes lands a right hand that snaps the head of Girith backwards.
Girith misses with a hook to the ribs.
Girith tries a body shot but Holmes blocks it.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Girith.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Girith throws a head punch that misses. #T2#
Holmes is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Girith is keeping busy.
Holmes looking to stall.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Holmes takes a shot to the head. #TD2#
Girith manages to pull guard.
Girith is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Girith is controlling Holmes's posture.
Let's hope that Girith has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Holmes 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. #SUB2#
Girith is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Holmes rolls with it to try and escape but Girith cranks on the arm and Holmes is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Garyn Girith!
A very excited looking Garyn Girith made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 04, 2021 |
#R1##CL#
Girith moves into range and clinches up with Edge.
Girith lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #CUT#It looks like Sean Edge has been cut.
Girith tries to pull guard but Edge forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Girith creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Edge is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Girith misses with a body punch.
Girith misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Still in the clinch, Girith scores with a nice short uppercut.#TD#
Girith successfully pulls guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Edge wants to stand and escape but instead Girith has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVR#
Girith stays in close to Edge's body and controls the position. #ES2#
Edge kicks Girith off and gets to his feet.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Girith throws a shot from downtown. Edge moves away and avoids it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Edge! But no joy.#T1#
Edge just misses with a punch to the body.
Girith cracks Edge with a good jab.
Edge gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Girith.
Edge throws a body punch but Girith moves out of range.
Girith is looking to counter the offense by Edge and move into the clinch.
Girith is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Girith slips under a jab from Edge.#CL#
Girith clinches up against the cage.
Edge wants to break free but Girith has control.
A short left from Girith. #T2#
Girith misses with a body punch.
Girith tries a body shot but Edge blocks it.
#TD#
Girith decides to pull guard.
Girith pulls Edge in to control the position. #SU2#
Edge gets to his feet - Girith follows without any prompting.
Edge keeps the fight on the outside.
Edge appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Girith swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Girith slips under a jab from Edge.
Garyn Girith seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Girith misses with a looping right.
Edge throws out a loose jab but Girith uses good head movement to avoid it.
Girith steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Edge.#T3#
Edge swats away the attempt to clinch by Girith.#CL#
Girith moves into range and clinches up with Edge.
Edge blocks a body shot from Girith.
Girith misses with a punch to the body.
Girith keeps control of Edge as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Girith lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Edge is trying to force a seperation but Girith has the dominant position.
A right handed body shot lands from Girith.
Girith makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#T4#
Edge blocking some punches.
Girith lands a body punch.
Girith tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Girith misses with some punches.
Good body shot from Girith.
Girith is trying to pull guard but Edge has him pressed against the cage.
Girith lands a left hand that snaps the head of Edge backwards. #TD#
Girith gets control of Edge's arms and successfully pulls guard. Girith will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Edge tries to stand but Girith is controlling from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Garyn Girith dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Sean Edge's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Girith uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Edge.
Girith moves out of range of the strikes.
Girith is looking to counter the offense by Edge and move into the clinch.#CL#
Girith clinches up with Edge and pushes him back against the cage.#TD#
Girith pulls guard successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SU2#
Edge stands and steps away. Girith gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game. #CL#
Girith instigates a clinch.
Edge looking to stall.
Edge blocks a body shot from Girith.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Girith tries a body shot but Edge blocks it.
Edge working hard to break the clinch.#T1#
Girith tries to work over Edge's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Girith misses with a hook to the ribs.
Girith jumps guard but Edge turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Girith swings wildly with an uppercut but Edge uses good head movement to avoid it.
Girith lands a nice shot to the body.
Girith working aggressively here.
Girith misses with a punch to the body.
Girith misses with a hook to the ribs.
Girith is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Edge to keep the fight standing.
Girith lands with a short head shot on the inside. #T2#
Edge has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Girith scores with a shoulder strike.
Girith 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 Garyn Girith. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Girith tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Edge's elbow.
Girith lands a body punch in the clinch.
Girith tries to throw a body punch but Edge avoids it by throwing Girith back against the cage.
Edge looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Girith tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Edge's elbow.
Edge is trying to stall.
Girith swings away with an uppercut that misses.
#T3#
Girith misses with a punch to the body.
Edge blocks a body shot from Girith.
Girith lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Edge tries to work over Girith's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Edge prevents a body shot from Girith.
Girith fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Edge is trying to stall.
Edge wants to break the clinch but can't.
Girith lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Edge prevents a body shot from Girith. #T4#
Girith has a couple of punches blocked by Edge.
Edge takes a shot to the head.
Girith is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Edge can do to turn this around?
Girith misses with a punch to the body.
Edge wants to break the clinch but can't.
#TD#
Girith pulls guard effortlessly.
Edge wanted to stand there but Girith had control of the position.
Girith tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Girith is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Edge wants to stand but Girith has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Garyn Girith dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Sean Edge's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R3##CL#
Girith gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Girith tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Girith tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Girith is trying to pull guard but Edge turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Girith misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Girith tries to work over Edge's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Girith tries to throw a body punch but Edge avoids it by throwing Girith back against the cage.
Girith lands a shoulder strike.
Girith is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Edge to keep the fight standing.
Girith is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Edge to keep the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Garyn Girith. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Girith prevents Edge from breaking the clinch.#TD#
Girith pulls guard successfully.
Edge preventing the sweep.
Edge has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Girith is proving hard to escape from.
Edge must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Girith is controlling Edge's posture.#SU2#
Edge gets to his feet. Girith looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Edge throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Girith sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Girith uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Edge.
#CL#
Girith forces Edge back against the cage and clinches.
Edge wants to get back to striking at distance but Girith won't allow it.
Girith goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
#T2#
Edge has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Edge blocks an uppercut.
Edge looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Edge wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Girith throws a punch but it's blocked by Edge.
Girith swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Girith throws a punch but it's blocked by Edge.
Girith lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Girith blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Girith tries to work over Edge's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T3#
Girith goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Girith tries a body shot but Edge blocks it.
Girith struggles to land a body shot inside as Edge controls his hands.
Edge is trying to push Girith away but Girith has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Girith misses with some punches.
Edge is trying to push Girith away but Girith has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Garyn Girith is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Girith keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Edge's efforts to push away.
Edge wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Girith creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
A nice left hand lands by Girith.
Girith jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Edge walks away with a smile on his face. Girith gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Girith tries to clinch there but Edge circles away.
#CL#
Girith closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Girith creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Girith goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Edge blocks an uppercut.
Sean Edge has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Edge is trying to stall.
And that's the end of the fight!
Garyn Girith showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Girith, 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 Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 30:27
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 30:27
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Garyn Girith!
Our winner, Garyn Girith, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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