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Event:
020 NINE
Date: Aug 21, 2023 |
#R1#
Stoppelbein fails with the takedown.
Nice takedown defense from Pardi. No joy for Stoppelbein on that attempt.
Stoppelbein fails with the takedown#TD#
and Pardi counters with a nice double leg into side control. Stoppelbein won't be happy with that.
Kristof Pardi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Helmut Stoppelbein.
Pardi just content to control the position.
Stoppelbein tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Pardi in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Pardi scores with a couple of short elbows.
Stoppelbein tries to buck Pardi off but Pardi is having none of it.
Stoppelbein takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Stoppelbein is letting Pardi control him for a moment.
Stoppelbein really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Pardi. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Stoppelbein regains half guard.
Pardi sitting and controlling from the half guard. #SUB#
Pardi is trying for a kimura here. Stoppelbein looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Pardi wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Kristof Pardi! |
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Event:
020 Hilo 1
Date: Aug 11, 2023 |
#R1#
Stoppelbein fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Stoppelbein darts in looking for a takedown but Koefti gets double underhooks and turns Stoppelbein into the cage.
Koefti thinks about the counter body kick.
Stoppelbein is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Koefti gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Helmut Stoppelbein. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Stoppelbein looking for a takedown.
Koefti crunches a lovely knee into Stoppelbein's ribcage.
A nice left hand lands by Koefti.
Koefti working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Koefti landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Stoppelbein is breathing heavily.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Koefti creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Koefti lands a shoulder strike.
Koefti working Stoppelbein over with knees to the body.
Koefti has Stoppelbein pressed up against the cage in a tight Thai clinch. Stoppelbein is arching his back, trying to avoid the knees but a big one sneaks through from Koefti - that's hurt Stoppelbein badly! Oh, another knee lands and Stoppelbein is covering up! The referee steps in to save him - possibly a bit early but Stoppelbein doesn't seem to be complaining.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knees). Andre Koefti!
Andre Koefti decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
020 Tokyo 2
Date: Aug 01, 2023 |
#R1#
Jab, jab by Ann - just one landing.
Stoppelbein fails with the takedown.
Stoppelbein uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ann.
Ann misses with an uppercut.
Stoppelbein fails with the takedown
and Ann counters with a leg kick.
Stoppelbein dives in and grabs Ann's left leg, looking for a takedown. Ann pushes down on Stoppelbein's head and hops out.
Jules Ann has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Helmut Stoppelbein.
Ann jabs Stoppelbein right on the nose. Stoppelbein blinks but takes it well.
Ann stuffs the takedown.
We've been told by Ann's head coaches at 020 Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Ann swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Stoppelbein is defended easily by Ann.
It looked like Ann wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ann scores with a shot to the body.
Ann throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Stoppelbein on the side of the head.
Ann lands a high kick!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A punch combination from Ann misses. #T1#
Ann scores with a jab to the jaw.#ROC#Stoppelbein is rocked!
Stoppelbein shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Ann counters with a big right hand! Oh Stoppelbein is in trouble here! Ann follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jules Ann!
A very excited looking Jules Ann rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed. |
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Event:
Bots de Garra 43
Date: May 29, 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 19 wins and 14 losses; Ikemba Okoye! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 9 losses; Helmut Stoppelbein!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Seu Braga and Leandro Rodrigues.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Okoye closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Stoppelbein's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Okoye (2) vs (0) Stoppelbein
Okoye sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Stoppelbein's guard. #SUB2#
Stoppelbein is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Okoye pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Okoye is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Stoppelbein is looking for a sweep. Okoye is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB#
Okoye is looking for a kimura here.
#SUB#
Okoye in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Stoppelbein tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Okoye!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Ikemba Okoye!
Our winner, Ikemba Okoye, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Event:
Bots de Garra 29
Date: May 16, 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 Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 8 losses; Helmut Stoppelbein! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Elrey Dorado!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Edson Gomes and Alexandre Firmino.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Stoppelbein changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Dorado tries to avoid it but Stoppelbein manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Dorado to the ground. Dorado escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. #CL2#
Dorado clinches with his opponent.
#TD2#
Dorado successfully pulls guard.
Stoppelbein pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Dorado is keeping the position for now.
Stoppelbein definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#SUB#
Stoppelbein is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Dorado is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Dorado has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Stoppelbein (0) vs (2) Dorado
Stoppelbein wants to hit a sweep here but Dorado passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Stoppelbein there! Score +3 for passing guard: Stoppelbein (0) vs (5) Dorado#SUB2#
Stoppelbein tries to improve his position but Dorado has taken his back! Dorado has a choke - it's sunk in pretty tight... Will Stoppelbein tap? No... maybe... yes! He's tapped! Dorado pushes Stoppelbein away and gets up to celebrate with his corner!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Elrey Dorado!
A very excited looking Elrey Dorado made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Event:
Bots de Garra 23
Date: May 10, 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 0 wins and 15 losses; Jana Iii Sobieskiego! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 7 losses; Helmut Stoppelbein!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Seu Braga and Paulo Santos.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Stoppelbein slaps away a takedown attempt from Sobieskiego, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Sobieskiego shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Stoppelbein pinned against the ropes. Stoppelbein gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Sobieskiego misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jana Iii Sobieskiego. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Stoppelbein misses with a takedown attempt - Sobieskiego sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Sobieskiego shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Stoppelbein as he avoids it easily.
Sobieskiego shoots in but no luck this time.
Stoppelbein fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Stoppelbein has a takedown stuffed.
Stoppelbein looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Stoppelbein shoots in and drives through. Sobieskiego sprawls well.
Stoppelbein fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sobieskiego shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Sobieskiego shoots in looking for a takedown but Stoppelbein manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Sobieskiego's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Stoppelbein drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Sobieskiego defends it well.
Sobieskiego closes the distance and clinches up with Stoppelbein, looking for a takedown. Sobieskiego pushes Stoppelbein against the ropes but Stoppelbein circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Sobieskiego is breathing heavily.
Sobieskiego shoots in for a takedown but Stoppelbein shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Stoppelbein shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Sobieskiego but Sobieskiego pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Stoppelbein will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.#T1#
Stoppelbein shoots in but Sobieskiego avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Stoppelbein defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Sobieskiego.
Sobieskiego slaps away a takedown attempt from Stoppelbein, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Stoppelbein shoots in looking for a takedown but Sobieskiego manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Stoppelbein's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Stoppelbein.
Stoppelbein stuffs the takedown attempt from Sobieskiego. Sobieskiego gets slowly back to his feet.
Sobieskiego fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Stoppelbein shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Sobieskiego as he avoids it easily.
Stoppelbein shoots in looking for a takedown but Sobieskiego manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Stoppelbein's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Stoppelbein defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Sobieskiego.
Stoppelbein fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Stoppelbein fails with a takedown attempt. #T2#
Sobieskiego dives in and grabs Stoppelbein's left leg, looking for a takedown. Stoppelbein pushes down on Sobieskiego's head and hops out.
Sobieskiego misses with a takedown attempt - Stoppelbein sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Sobieskiego fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Stoppelbein avoids it really well and circles away.
Stoppelbein fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Horrible takedown attempt by Sobieskiego or perhaps it was just good defense by Stoppelbein, which made it look bad.
Stoppelbein shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Sobieskiego pinned against the ropes. Sobieskiego gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Stoppelbein looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Sobieskiego is fending him off so far but Stoppelbein persists. Nope, Sobieskiego circles away and we're back to standing.
Sobieskiego will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Stoppelbein shoots in for a takedown but Sobieskiego shows good takedown defense.
Sobieskiego shoots in looking for a takedown but Stoppelbein manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Sobieskiego's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Sobieskiego looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Stoppelbein dives in and grabs Sobieskiego's left leg, looking for a takedown. Sobieskiego pushes down on Stoppelbein's head and hops out.
Stoppelbein fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Stoppelbein displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Sobieskiego. #T3#
Sobieskiego displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Stoppelbein.
Sobieskiego fails to land the takedown.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Sobieskiego.
Stoppelbein misses with a takedown attempt - Sobieskiego sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Sobieskiego fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Stoppelbein avoids it really well and circles away.
Sobieskiego stuffs the takedown.
Stoppelbein changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Sobieskiego tries to avoid it but Stoppelbein manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Sobieskiego to the ground. Sobieskiego escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Sobieskiego fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Stoppelbein shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Sobieskiego as he avoids it easily.
Sobieskiego tries for a takedown but Stoppelbein sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Sobieskiego keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.#T4#
Sobieskiego darts in looking for a takedown but Stoppelbein gets double underhooks and turns Sobieskiego into the ropes.
Stoppelbein drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Stoppelbein stops a takedown attempt from Sobieskiego.
Stoppelbein changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Sobieskiego fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Stoppelbein fails with the takedown.
Sobieskiego drops down looking for a counter takedown but Stoppelbein sprawls and moves away.
Sobieskiego dives in and grabs Stoppelbein's left leg, looking for a takedown. Stoppelbein pushes down on Sobieskiego's head and hops out.
Stoppelbein looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Sobieskiego fails with the takedown.
Stoppelbein shoots in looking for a takedown. Sobieskiego tries to sprawl out of it but Stoppelbein keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the ropes. Sobieskiego manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Stoppelbein keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.#T5#
Sobieskiego shoots in but no luck this time.
Stoppelbein shoots in but no luck this time.
Stoppelbein misses with a takedown attempt - Sobieskiego sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Sobieskiego shoots in for a takedown but Stoppelbein shows good takedown defense.
Stoppelbein shoots for a double leg takedown but Sobieskiego sprawls well. He's pushed Stoppelbein's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Sobieskiego shoots for a double leg takedown but Stoppelbein sprawls well. He's pushed Sobieskiego's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Stoppelbein is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Stoppelbein.
Sobieskiego changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Stoppelbein tries to avoid it but Sobieskiego manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Stoppelbein to the ground. Stoppelbein escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Stoppelbein stuffs the takedown attempt from Sobieskiego. Sobieskiego gets slowly back to his feet.
Stoppelbein shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Sobieskiego but Sobieskiego pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Stoppelbein stuffs the takedown.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Sobieskiego.#T6#
Stoppelbein shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Sobieskiego pinned against the ropes. Sobieskiego gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Nice takedown defense from Stoppelbein. No joy for Sobieskiego on that attempt.
Nice sprawl there from Sobieskiego as Stoppelbein shoots in.
Stoppelbein keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Stoppelbein shoots in but no luck this time.
Sobieskiego fails with the takedown.
No luck for Stoppelbein with that takedown attempt.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Stoppelbein leaves Sobieskiego with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Sobieskiego shoots in but Stoppelbein avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Stoppelbein fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Sobieskiego shoots in for a takedown but Stoppelbein shows good takedown defense.
Stoppelbein shoots in for a takedown but Sobieskiego shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.#T7#
Sobieskiego fails to land the takedown.
Nice sprawl there from Sobieskiego as Stoppelbein shoots in.
Stoppelbein slaps away a takedown attempt from Sobieskiego, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Stoppelbein misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Nice takedown defense from Sobieskiego. No joy for Stoppelbein on that attempt.
Sobieskiego shoots in looking for a takedown. Stoppelbein tries to sprawl out of it but Sobieskiego keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the ropes. Stoppelbein manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Stoppelbein fails with a takedown attempt.
No luck for Stoppelbein with that takedown attempt.
Sobieskiego fails miserably with a takedown attempt.#T8#
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Stoppelbein is defended easily by Sobieskiego.
Sobieskiego dives in and grabs Stoppelbein's left leg, looking for a takedown. Stoppelbein pushes down on Sobieskiego's head and hops out.
Sobieskiego displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Stoppelbein.
Horrible takedown attempt by Sobieskiego or perhaps it was just good defense by Stoppelbein, which made it look bad.
Stoppelbein fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Sobieskiego fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Stoppelbein avoids it really well and circles away.
Stoppelbein fails with a takedown attempt.
Sobieskiego fails to land the takedown.
Stoppelbein looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Sobieskiego is fending him off so far but Stoppelbein persists. Nope, Sobieskiego circles away and we're back to standing.
Sobieskiego shoots in but Stoppelbein avoids the takedown attempt easily.#T9#
Sobieskiego stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Sobieskiego wants it to stay on the feet.
Nice takedown defense from Stoppelbein. No joy for Sobieskiego on that attempt.
Stoppelbein shoots in for a takedown but Sobieskiego shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Sobieskiego fails with a takedown attempt.
Sobieskiego defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Stoppelbein.
Sobieskiego is trying hard to land a takedown here. Stoppelbein sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Horrible takedown attempt by Stoppelbein or perhaps it was just good defense by Sobieskiego, which made it look bad.
Sobieskiego goes for a double leg but Stoppelbein avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the ropes as Stoppelbein continues to drive forward.
Sobieskiego prevents the takedown attempt.
Sobieskiego drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Sobieskiego is working for a takedown up against the ropes. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Stoppelbein tries to score a body lock takedown but Sobieskiego shows good agility there to stay on his feet.#T10#
Sobieskiego tries to score a body lock takedown but Stoppelbein shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Stoppelbein tries to score a body lock takedown but Sobieskiego shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Stoppelbein gets underhooks to prevent Sobieskiego's takedown attempt.
Stoppelbein changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Sobieskiego fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Sobieskiego closes this distance looking for a takedown but Stoppelbein circles away.
Stoppelbein fails with the takedown.
Stoppelbein shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Sobieskiego sprawls well. Sobieskiego wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Stoppelbein gets slowly back to his feet.
Sobieskiego tries for a takedown but Stoppelbein sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Stoppelbein with the counter takedown but Sobieskiego avoids it easily.
Stoppelbein fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Stoppelbein stuffs the takedown attempt from Sobieskiego. Sobieskiego gets slowly back to his feet.
Stoppelbein looks for a takedown but Sobieskiego sprawls well.
Sobieskiego shoots in for a takedown but Stoppelbein shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Stoppelbein changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.#T11#
Sobieskiego stuffs the takedown attempt from Stoppelbein. Stoppelbein gets slowly back to his feet.
Nice sprawl there from Stoppelbein as Sobieskiego shoots in.
Sobieskiego stuffs the takedown attempt from Stoppelbein. Stoppelbein gets slowly back to his feet.
Sobieskiego dives in for a single leg takedown but Stoppelbein sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the ropes.
Stoppelbein drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Stoppelbein is trying to drag Sobieskiego to the mat but Sobieskiego just about manages to keep his footing. He used the ropes to his advantage there.
Stoppelbein is pressed up against the ropes. Sobieskiego has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Stoppelbein down to the mat. Stoppelbein avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Stoppelbein looks for a takedown but Sobieskiego sprawls well.
Sobieskiego fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Stoppelbein avoids it really well and circles away.#T12#
Stoppelbein has a takedown stuffed.
Sobieskiego keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Sobieskiego shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Sobieskiego leaves Stoppelbein with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Stoppelbein stuffs the takedown attempt from Sobieskiego. Sobieskiego gets slowly back to his feet.
Stoppelbein misses with a takedown attempt - Sobieskiego sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Stoppelbein leaves Sobieskiego with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Stoppelbein misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
No luck for Stoppelbein with that takedown attempt.
Stoppelbein stuffs the takedown attempt from Sobieskiego. Sobieskiego gets slowly back to his feet. #T13#
Stoppelbein shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Sobieskiego as he jumps to the side.
Sobieskiego tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Stoppelbein defends well and Sobieskiego ends up having to push Stoppelbein into the ropes where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Sobieskiego gets underhooks to prevent Stoppelbein's takedown attempt.
Stoppelbein has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Sobieskiego after a bit of a struggle.
Stoppelbein is pressed up against the ropes. Sobieskiego has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Stoppelbein down to the mat. Stoppelbein avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Stoppelbein shoots in but Sobieskiego avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Sobieskiego shoots in but no luck this time.
Stoppelbein misses with a takedown attempt - Sobieskiego sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Stoppelbein fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Nice sprawl there from Sobieskiego as Stoppelbein shoots in.
Sobieskiego has a takedown stuffed.
Stoppelbein tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Sobieskiego swivels and escapes.
Sobieskiego has a takedown stuffed.
Stoppelbein feints the counter takedown.#T14#
Stoppelbein goes for a double leg but Sobieskiego avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the ropes as Sobieskiego continues to drive forward.
Sobieskiego fails to land the takedown.
Sobieskiego tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Stoppelbein defends well and Sobieskiego ends up having to push Stoppelbein into the ropes where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Stoppelbein looking for a takedown.
Sobieskiego prevents a takedown attempt there.
Sobieskiego wants a takedown but no success here.
Stoppelbein has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Sobieskiego after a bit of a struggle.
Sobieskiego has Stoppelbein pressed up against the ropes and is working for takedown. Stoppelbein manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Stoppelbein is working for takedown but Sobieskiego is calmly controlling the position for now.
Stoppelbein prevents the takedown attempt.
Stoppelbein stops a takedown attempt from Sobieskiego.
Stoppelbein is looking for a takedown.
Sobieskiego wants a takedown but no success here.
Stoppelbein tries for a takedown. No joy.
Sobieskiego wants a takedown but no success here.
Sobieskiego is working for a takedown up against the ropes. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Stoppelbein has Sobieskiego pressed up against the ropes and is working for takedown. Sobieskiego manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
And that's the end of the fight!
As we have tied on points and both fighters attempted the same number of subs, we will decide the bout based on the toss of a coin! Sobieskiego is heads and Stoppelbein is tails.
The coin is in the air and it lands... heads!
Sobieskiego takes the fight on points by 1 to 0.
Jana Iii Sobieskiego 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:
Bots de Garra 15
Date: May 02, 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 Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 6 losses; Helmut Stoppelbein! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Bodie Helix!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Mauricio Rocha and Seu Braga.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Helix scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Stoppelbein (0) vs (4) Helix#SUB2#
Helix is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Stoppelbein is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Stoppelbein is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Helix controlling the position. #SUB2#
Helix wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Stoppelbein, who protects the arm well. #SUB2#
Helix tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Helix has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Stoppelbein looking for a sweep but Helix has passed into full mount! Oh no! Score +2 for reaching mount: Stoppelbein (0) vs (6) Helix
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Helix mounts Stoppelbein! Really nice guard pass there!
Stoppelbein really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Helix is trying to take his opponent's back.
#T1#
Stoppelbein is desperately trying to improve his position but Helix has a good base and remains in mount.#SUB2#
Helix working for a guillotine from mount but Stoppelbein is in no mood to give up.
Stoppelbein is wriggling around trying to escape.
Stoppelbein is working hard here to advance position.#SUB2#
Helix wants to finish this one by submission but Stoppelbein is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Helix. #SUB2#
Helix is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Stoppelbein has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Stoppelbein tries to improve his position but instead Helix has taken his back! Score +3 for taking back: Stoppelbein (0) vs (9) Helix
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Helix controlling well, preventing Stoppelbein from escaping the position.
#SUB2#
Helix has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Stoppelbein has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
I really don't envy Stoppelbein right now.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.#T2##SUB2#
Helix is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
#SUB2#
Helix working from the back looking to end the fight with a rear naked choke. Stoppelbein is doing well to defend. Helix seems to have got his hand under the chin though and he's sunk the choke in! Stoppelbein is forced to tap and this one is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Bodie Helix!
A victorious Bodie Helix 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:
Bots de Garra 12
Date: Apr 29, 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 Montreal, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Giovanni De Rossi! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 5 losses; Helmut Stoppelbein!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Luis Engracia and Matheus Silva.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Stoppelbein tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but De Rossi defends well and Stoppelbein ends up having to push De Rossi into the ropes where they will battle it out in the clinch.
De Rossi stuffs the takedown.
De Rossi tries to counter by clinching up but Stoppelbein breaks away and moves out of range.
Stoppelbein shoots and misses #TD#
and De Rossi counters with a shoot takedown. Stoppelbein fights it but they end up in guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: De Rossi (2) vs (0) Stoppelbein
Giovanni De Rossi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Helmut Stoppelbein.
De Rossi slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: De Rossi (5) vs (0) Stoppelbein
De Rossi moves into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: De Rossi (7) vs (0) Stoppelbein
Stoppelbein can't escape the position.
We've been hearing good reports from De Rossi'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.
De Rossi sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stoppelbein keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
#T1#
De Rossi controlling his opponent.
De Rossi has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Stoppelbein really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
De Rossi controlling from the full mount. #T2#
Stoppelbein has given up his back.
Score +3 for taking back: De Rossi (10) vs (0) Stoppelbein
I would not like to be Stoppelbein right now.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#SUB#
De Rossi has the hooks in. Stoppelbein is starting to panic. He's trying to push off one of the legs but he's left his neck open to attack. De Rossi passes his arm under Stoppelbein's neck and tightens up a rear naked choke! This one is surely all over! Yes, Stoppelbein taps!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Giovanni De Rossi!
During a confident post fight interview, Giovanni De Rossi thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
Bots de Garra 10
Date: Apr 27, 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 8 wins and 1 losses; Skjoldr Leifsson! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 4 losses; Helmut Stoppelbein!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Felipe Paraventi and Paulo Santos.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Leifsson shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Stoppelbein as he avoids it easily. #TD#
Leifsson shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Stoppelbein manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Leifsson (2) vs (0) Stoppelbein#SUB2#
Stoppelbein escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Leifsson gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Stoppelbein looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#SUB#
Leifsson is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #SUB2#
Stoppelbein is looking for a triangle but Leifsson pushes his legs off easily.
Stoppelbein looking for a sweep. Not yet Stoppelbein, not yet. #SUB#
Leifsson is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #SUB#
Leifsson thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Leifsson is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #SUB2#
Stoppelbein escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Leifsson gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
We've been hearing good reports from Leifsson'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.#SUB#
Leifsson is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #T1##SUB2#
Stoppelbein is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Stoppelbein tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB#
Leifsson drops back looking for a submission - "I'm sorry sir, but I'm gunna break your leg" says Leifsson as he cranks on the unfortunate limb! Stoppelbein screams and taps out before any major damage is done! Don't mess with Leifsson! Nice submission victory there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Skjoldr Leifsson!
A very excited looking Skjoldr Leifsson made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Event:
Bots de Garra 9
Date: Apr 26, 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 12 wins and 4 losses; Shogun Silva! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 3 losses; Helmut Stoppelbein!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Leandro Rodrigues and Daniel Cesar.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Stoppelbein closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Silva (0) vs (4) Stoppelbein#SUB2#
Stoppelbein is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Silva has escaped the position, nice work there. #SUB2#
Stoppelbein tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Stoppelbein has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Silva is trying to get back to half guard.
Silva manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. #SUB#
Silva looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Stoppelbein is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Silva sees it coming and defends easily.
Stoppelbein really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Silva. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB2#
Stoppelbein is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Silva defends it well. #SUB#
Silva has hold of a guillotine but he's not going to be able to crank on it really with only half guard, so it's no trouble for Stoppelbein. Oh but Silva has got full guard now! Oh boy! This one could be over very soon! Stoppelbein goes limp - he's gone! Silva jumps up and celebrates with the crowd - fantastic submission finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Shogun Silva! |
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Event:
Bots de Garra 7
Date: Apr 24, 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 Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 1 losses; Crush Bandicoot! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 2 losses; Helmut Stoppelbein!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Mauricio Rocha and Felipe Paraventi.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Bandicoot slaps away a takedown attempt from Stoppelbein, before circling back to the center of the mat.#TD#
Bandicoot closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Bandicoot (4) vs (0) Stoppelbein#SUB#
Bandicoot has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Stoppelbein is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Bandicoot yanks on the arm and Stoppelbein is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Bandicoot.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Crush Bandicoot!
A relieved looking Crush Bandicoot thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
Bots de Garra 5
Date: Apr 22, 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 4 wins and 0 losses; Skjoldr Leifsson! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Helmut Stoppelbein!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Alexandre Firmino and Luis Engracia.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Leifsson misses with a takedown attempt - Stoppelbein sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Leifsson shoots in for a takedown but Stoppelbein shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Leifsson fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Skjoldr Leifsson. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Leifsson feints and as Stoppelbein raises his hands in defense, Leifsson changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Leifsson (2) vs (0) Stoppelbein
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.#SUB2#
Stoppelbein is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Leifsson is aware though and is defending well.
Leifsson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Stoppelbein swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Leifsson passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Leifsson (5) vs (0) Stoppelbein#SUB#
Leifsson is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Stoppelbein is trying to escape and Leifsson transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Stoppelbein is forced to tap! Nice work there by Leifsson! Very nice indeed!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Skjoldr Leifsson!
Skjoldr Leifsson thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
Bots de Garra 1
Date: Apr 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 Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Helmut Stoppelbein! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Malcolm King!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Thiago Cunha and Emerson Jorge.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Nice sprawl there from King as Stoppelbein shoots in.#TD2#
King closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Stoppelbein's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Stoppelbein (0) vs (2) King
King sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Stoppelbein's guard.
Stoppelbein is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB2#
King in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Stoppelbein tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from King!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Malcolm King!
A relieved looking Malcolm King 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:
2
Date: Jul 26, 2021 |
#R1##TD2#
Stoppelbein looking to score a takedown here. Maddox is defending well but Stoppelbein drives through and ends up in Maddox's guard.
Maddox is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Stoppelbein presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat. #TD#
Maddox has hold of one of Stoppelbein's legs. Stoppelbein is fighting the takedown attempt but Maddox gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Stoppelbein is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SU#
Maddox stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Maddox has a takedown stuffed.
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!
Maddox wants to clinch up but Stoppelbein keeps it at a distance.
Stoppelbein fails in his attempt to clinch. #CL#
Maddox clinches.
Stoppelbein has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
A shot in the inside from Stoppelbein. #BC2#
Stoppelbein manages to break the clinch.
#T1#
Maddox connects with a body shot.#CL#
Maddox moves into the clinch.
Stoppelbein fails to pull guard.
Stoppelbein wants a takedown but no success here.
#TD2#
Stoppelbein turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Stoppelbein manages to end up in side control.
Stoppelbein trying to control the action but Maddox is working from the bottom.
The ground and pound from Stoppelbein seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Maddox stuck in half guard on the bottom here.
Stoppelbein tries to move to mount but Maddox blocks the move with his legs. #T2#
Maddox pushes Stoppelbein away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Stoppelbein gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.#ES#
Maddox explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Stoppelbein shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Maddox defends it nicely.
Grigor Maddox has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Helmut Stoppelbein.
This has been an exciting period of action!#TD#
Maddox shoots in for a takedown and gets it.#SUB#
Maddox is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
And that's the end of the fight!
Grigor Maddox showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Maddox has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1 round of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 10:9
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 10:9
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 10:9
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Grigor Maddox! |
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Event:
Fisting
Date: Jul 25, 2021 |
#R1#
Stoppelbein fails with the takedown.
Stoppelbein tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Trolvizski fails with an attempt to clinch.
#CL2#
Trolvizski has managed to clinch.
#BC2#
Trolvizski breaks from the clinch.
#TD#
Stoppelbein shoots in and bounces Trolvizski off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Trolvizski has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Stoppelbein off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Stoppelbein throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A lazy body kick from Stoppelbein #CL2#
and Trolvizski counters by moving into the clinch.
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!
Trolvizski wants to take the fight to the mat but Stoppelbein manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.#TD2#
Trolvizski successfully pulls guard.
#T1#
Stoppelbein wants to control from the top but Trolvizski keeps moving. #ES2#
Trolvizski manages to escape and get back to his feet.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Stoppelbein.
A head kick by Stoppelbein misses
and Trolvizski counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Nice sprawl there from Stoppelbein as Trolvizski shoots in.
Trolvizski tries to clinch but Stoppelbein moves out of range. #CL#
Stoppelbein clinches up against the cage.
Trolvizski is trying to break the clinch but Stoppelbein is controlling him.#BC2#
Trolvizski breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #TD#
Stoppelbein throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Trolvizski tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Stoppelbein is in Trolvizski's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Trolvizski wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #T2##ES2#
Trolvizski kicks Stoppelbein 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!#CL#
Stoppelbein moves into the clinch.
Trolvizski lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Trolvizski prevents a takedown attempt there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Helmut Stoppelbein. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Trolvizski wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Stoppelbein is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Stalling in the clinch from Trolvizski.
Trolvizski drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
#BC#
Stoppelbein breaks from the clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bogdan Trolvizski comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Trolvizski has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1 round of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Glass scores the fight 9:10
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 9:10
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 9:10
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bogdan Trolvizski! |
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