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Event:
DC 35: Nyla vs Niaz
Date: Mar 18, 2023 |
#R1##TD2#
Gallagher closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Gallagher lands in his opponent's guard.
Rupture is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Gallagher trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Gallagher not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Gallagher avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Rupture is trying to keep Gallagher in close.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Rupture is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Gallagher defends well.
Gallagher throwing strikes but missing.
Gallagher wants to pass the guard but Rupture is keeping the position.#T1#
Rupture utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Gallagher wants to pass the guard but Rupture is keeping the position.
Rupture trying to control the position.
Rupture preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Gallagher trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Rupture not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#SUB#
Rupture throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Rupture striking off his back but it's not causing Gallagher any problems. #T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Gallagher missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Gallagher is looking to work some ground and pound but Rupture has wrist control.
Rupture looking to control.
Rupture avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Gallagher advances to half guard.
Gallagher throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Gallagher not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Rupture blocking the ground and pound attempt from Gallagher.
Rupture has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Gallagher throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Rupture trying to control here.
Gallagher not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Rupture is trying is best to control the position here.
Rupture is staying active underneath Gallagher, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Rupture wants to control but Gallagher is keeping busy.
#T3#
Rupture is trying to get back to full guard.
Gallagher blocks the strikes from Rupture.
Rupture is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Gallagher's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Gallagher's back!
Gallagher 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.
Gallagher can't escape the position.
Gallagher trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Gallagher is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Rupture is staying active.
Rupture keeps control of the position as Gallagher tries to break free.
Rupture lands a punch to the side of the head from the back. #SUB#
Rupture is looking for the choke from the back position but Gallagher is controlling his hands well. #SUB#
Rupture is working for a rear naked choke. Gallagher is not defending it well and Rupture has tightened it up quickly! This could be all over! Gallagher refuses to tap and goes to sleep, forcing the referee to intervene. A little trickle of blood came out of Gallagher's nose as his head slumped to the floor. That is naaaasty!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Brain Rupture!
An out of breath and clearly excited Brain Rupture thanked Neon Zombie for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
Frank Gallagher spoke after the fight, saying 'That all you got? That's it? I'm still here, you fucker! Frank Gallagher! I'm alive! You see me? You see me standing here? You lost, asshole! I'm alive, motherfucker! Me, Frank Gallagher.'. |
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Event:
DC 27: Knightley vs Porter
Date: Feb 12, 2023 |
#R1##CL#
Barboza rushes Rupture and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Barboza goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
#TD#
Barboza lands a takedown into guard.
#SUB#
Barboza drops back, looking for a kneebar! Rupture looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Rupture looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Rupture! #REVB#
Rupture is chipping away with strikes.
Rupture throws an elbow but Barboza slips to the side and avoids it well.
Rupture tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Rupture in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Barboza takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Rupture with the ground and pound but Barboza regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
Rupture prevents Barboza from standing back up.
Barboza has hold of Rupture's hands but Rupture slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.#SUB2#
Rupture is trying to work for a kimura but Barboza is defending well.
#T1#
Rupture is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Rupture missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Rupture missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Rupture looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Rupture missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Barboza is trying to stand back up but Rupture is controlling him
Rupture winds up and cracks Barboza with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Barboza pushes Rupture off looking to stand but Rupture dives back in and keeps control.
Rupture landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Rupture missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #T2#
Rupture is just content to waste time from the top position. Barboza takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Rupture throws a strike but Barboza rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Rupture has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Barboza stands and throws Rupture's legs to the side, diving into side control. #SUB#
Barboza thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Barboza thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #SUB#
Barboza is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Rupture has escaped the position, nice work there.
Rupture manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Rupture has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at HELLsinki. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.#T3##SUB#
Barboza is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SUB#
Barboza seems to be working for a kimura but Rupture defends the submission attempt.#SUB#
Rupture is defending against the submission attempts here by Barboza.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rupture moves into full guard.
#SUB#
Barboza drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Rupture manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Barboza has Rupture in his guard.#REVB#
Barboza will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Rupture loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #T4#
Rupture wants to control from the top but Barboza keeps moving.
Rupture throws a strike but Barboza rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR##SUB#
Barboza postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Rupture is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Barboza, into his guard. #REVB#
Rupture lands a couple of elbows.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Brain Rupture will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Rupture throws a hook to the side of Barboza's head but Barboza sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#CUT2#It looks like Joey Barboza has been cut.
Rupture tries for a takedown but Barboza circles away easily#TD#
and Barboza counters with a takedown into side control.
Rupture is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.#SUB#
Barboza 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.
Rupture is pressing down on Barboza's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barboza wants to pass the guard but Rupture is keeping the position.
Rupture looking to hit a scissor sweep but Barboza is one step ahead there.
Rupture keeping full guard, as Barboza tries to pass. #T1##SUB#
Barboza drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Rupture manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Barboza has Rupture in his guard.#REVB#
Rupture lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Rupture trying to control but Barboza is working from the bottom.
Rupture loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Rupture throws a big right hand that misses. #T2#
Barboza working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Rupture.
Barboza wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Rupture manages to pass to side control.
Rupture thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Barboza avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Rupture.
Rupture working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Rupture wants to control but Barboza is keeping him busy.
Barboza keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Rupture scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Rupture is nestled in close to Barboza, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Barboza looks like he's trying to stand up.
#T3#
Rupture throwing shots but Barboza is blocking nicely.
Rupture thows a huge punch but Barboza dodges it nicely.
Rupture not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Rupture thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Barboza's head.
Rupture wants to lay and pray for a moment but Barboza keeps working. #SUB2#
Rupture seems to be looking for submissions.
Rupture lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Rupture sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Barboza defending well though.
Rupture throws a strike but Barboza avoids it easily and moves to full guard.#T4#
Rupture throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Barboza works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Rupture works over Barboza with some ground and pound from guard.
Rupture wants to control from the top but Barboza keeps moving.
Rupture distracts Barboza with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Rupture has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Rupture throws a big elbow that misses.
Barboza keeping moving, preventing Rupture from controlling successfully.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Rupture working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Rupture pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Barboza is keeping the position for now. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Barboza wants to clinch up but Rupture keeps it at a distance.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Rupture.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Brain Rupture showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Joey Barboza's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Barboza tries to clinch up.
Rupture closes this distance looking for a takedown but Barboza circles away.
Rupture tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Barboza defends well and Rupture ends up having to push Barboza into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Rupture has a takedown stuffed.
Joey Barboza has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brain Rupture.
Rupture shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Barboza defends it nicely.
Joey Barboza is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#TD#
Barboza gets the takedown into side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Barboza is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Rupture has escaped the position, nice work there. #SUB#
Barboza tries for a kimura but Rupture is defending well. #T1##SUB#
Barboza goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Rupture rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Barboza's guard! Nice work there by Rupture!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Rupture postures up in Barboza's guard and throws a big left but Barboza blocks it.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Rupture's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Rupture working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Barboza's head.
Rupture sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Barboza's guard.
Rupture scores with a big shot! Barboza's head bounced off the canvas with a huge thud! More strikes land and the referee has jumped in to save Barboza! He was hurt real bad - good stoppage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Brain Rupture!
Brain Rupture really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Neon Zombie logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty. |
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Event:
Bellicose 146
Date: Oct 02, 2022 |
#R1#
Rupture misses with a wild body shot.
Kamir just misses with a punch to the body.
Rupture shoots in but Kamir avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Brain Rupture seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rupture throws a leg kick that is checked
and Kamir counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kamir fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Kamir stuffs the takedown.
Rupture tries to score a power double leg takedown but Kamir sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Rupture somewhat.
Shalak Kamir has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brain Rupture.
Kamir pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Rupture's coach down at HELLsinki was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Rupture's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Rupture shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Rupture takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A punch lands to the side of Rupture 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Kamir lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Kamir's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Kamir duly obliges.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kamir bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.#ROC#Rupture is rocked!
Kamir drops Rupture with a huge uppercut! Rupture drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes. Kamir is raining down punches and the ref stops the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Shalak Kamir!
A very excited looking Shalak Kamir 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:
Bellicose 137
Date: Aug 28, 2022 |
#R1#
Aengus stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Aengus steps in with a hook that catches Rupture right on the chin and knocks him to the floor! Aengus follows him down with more strikes and that's all she wrote! Rupture looks absolutely devastated.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Caelan Aengus!
An out of breath Caelan Aengus 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 118
Date: Jul 08, 2022 |
#R1#
A looping hook to the body misses from Rupture. Fella does a little dance to reset his feet.
Rupture misses with a wild body shot. #TD#
Rupture fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Fella sprawls well initially but Rupture persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Rupture lands with a punch from half guard.
Fella slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fella working a defensive guard here.
Rupture postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Rupture lands a couple of digs.
Fella can't keep his opponent in guard - Rupture advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Rupture lands a nice short elbow.#ROC#Fella is rocked!
Rupture is thwarting Fella's attempts to control the position.
Fella is still in real trouble! Can Rupture finish him?
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Fella can do anything to dispel that myth.
Fella seems to have recovered his senses.
Fella is looking for a sweep. Rupture is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Fella really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Rupture. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#T1##SUB#
Rupture seems to be looking for submissions.
We've been hearing that Rupture has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Fella trying to hold on to Rupture's head to control him but Rupture postures up.
Ground and pound from Rupture.
Fella is looking to improve his position.
Rupture creates some space for himself and unloads with a monster right hand! That one landed with a sickening thud - Fella is out cold and this one is all over! Rupture climbs onto the cage to celebrate with his corner!! He's shouting something into the camera but he's still got his mouthpiece in so God knows what he's actually saying.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Brain Rupture!
After the big win, Brain Rupture made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Neon Zombie and telling the interviewer how much he loves him. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 13, 2022 |
#R1#
Rupture has his takedown stuffed
and Colamarino counters with a stiff right hand.
Rupture fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Colamarino has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.#TD#
Rupture drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Colamarino gets back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Colamarino is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Colamarino is trying to control but can't.
Rupture thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Colamarino is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Rupture scores with a couple of nice shots.
Colamarino tries to roll over but Rupture keeps him under control.#T1#
Rupture thows a huge punch but Colamarino dodges it nicely.
Rupture thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Rupture not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Colamarino is controlling Rupture's trapped leg to prevent Rupture from advancing to side control.#SUB#
Rupture seems to be working for a kimura but Colamarino defends the submission attempt.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Rupture lands a nice short elbow.#SUB#
Rupture wants to work for an arm triangle but Colamarino is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Colamarino blocking the ground and pound attempt from Rupture. #T2#
Rupture throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Rupture throwing shots but Colamarino is blocking nicely.
Colamarino is not content to let Rupture control the position.
Colamarino blocking the ground and pound attempt from Rupture.
Colamarino wants to get back to full guard.
Colamarino is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Rupture scores with a couple of nice shots.
Rupture thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Rupture wants to control but Colamarino is keeping him busy.
Colamarino keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Colamarino desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Rupture thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #T3#
Rupture scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Rupture throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Colamarino to regain full guard.
Colamarino 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.
Rupture throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Colamarino works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Rupture with a flurry of punches that miss.
Rupture missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Rupture with a flurry of punches that miss.
Colamarino pulls Rupture in to control the position.
Colamarino utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Colamarino has momentary wrist control but Rupture slips an elbow through the middle.#T4#
Colamarino wants to sweep here but Rupture controlling him for the moment.
Rupture in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Rupture working some strikes from top position.
Rupture postures up in Colamarino's guard and throws a big left but Colamarino blocks it.
Colamarino is pulling down on Rupture's head. It's preventing any offense from Rupture, at least for the moment.
Rupture throws a strike but Colamarino rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Colamarino showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Brain Rupture dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Rupture throws a predictable looking body shot
and Rupture takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Brain Rupture seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A low kick from Rupture is predictable there
and Colamarino connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A low kick from Rupture misses
enabling Colamarino to counter with a crisp jab.
Colamarino uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rupture.
Colamarino looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Rupture slips under a jab from Colamarino.
Rupture shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Colamarino counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Rupture attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Rupture is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Colamarino can do to turn this around?
Rupture has his takedown stuffed
and Colamarino 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.
Nice body punch from Colamarino.
Colamarino tests Rupture's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Rupture throws a chopping leg kick but Colamarino manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Colamarino appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Rupture looks to clinch
and Colamarino counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T1#
Colamarino connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. #ROC2#Rupture is rocked!
Colamarino drops Rupture with a huge uppercut! Rupture drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes. Colamarino is raining down punches and the ref stops the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:11 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kentrail Colamarino! |
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