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Event:
SSG 373 Hall vs Gabenagus
Date: Nov 24, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 12 wins and 11 losses; Excalam Black! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 42 wins and 55 losses; Jari Laitila!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Steve Smith and William Peck.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Black clinches up against the cage.#TD2#
Laitila wants the takedown. Black is fighting it off but Laitila persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Black's guard against the cage. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Black (0) vs (2) Laitila
Black manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Laitila manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Black (2) vs (2) Laitila#SUB2#
Laitila is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Black defends well.
Black tries to free his leg and advance position but Laitila is retaining full guard.
Laitila tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Laitila can't keep his opponent in guard - Black advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Laitila gets full guard.
Our spies down at at Gym To Nica inform us that Laitila has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Laitila keeping full guard, as Black tries to pass.
Black stopping the sweep attempt from Laitila.#T1#
Black looking to pass the guard.
Black wants to control from the top but Laitila keeps moving.
Black stopping the sweep attempt from Laitila.
Laitila is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Black looking to pass the guard.
Laitila lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Black (2) vs (4) Laitila
Black seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Laitila passes Black's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Laitila looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Laitila moves into full mount! Black won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Black (2) vs (7) Laitila#SUB2#
Laitila goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Black is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Black (4) vs (7) Laitila#T2#
Black trying to control the position from guard on top but Laitila is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Laitila is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Black trying to control the position from guard on top but Laitila is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Laitila looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB2#
Laitila is looking for a triangle but Black pushes his legs off easily.
Black wants to control from the top but Laitila keeps moving.
Black is pushing down on Laitila's leg trying to pass to half guard. Laitila is fighting to maintain full guard but Black has managed to sneak the leg through.
Black trying to mount his opponent but Laitila defends it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Laitila is pressing down on Black's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#T3#
Black wants to control from the top but Laitila keeps moving.
Black trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Laitila can't keep his opponent in guard - Black advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Laitila trying to control here.
Black trying to control from half guard but Laitila is working away.
Black passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Black (7) vs (7) Laitila
Laitila bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Black (7) vs (9) Laitila#SUB#
Black working for a triangle but Laitila defends it easily.
#T4#
Laitila stopping the sweep attempt from Black.
Laitila passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Black (7) vs (12) Laitila
Laitila advances to full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Black (7) vs (14) Laitila
Laitila trying to control but Black is having none of it.
Laitila with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Black sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.#T5#
Black slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Black is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Black (9) vs (14) Laitila
Laitila has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Black has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Black (12) vs (14) Laitila
Laitila is trying to get back to half guard.#SUB#
Black is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Laitila knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Black trying to control the action but Laitila is working from the bottom.
Laitila is trying to improve his position.#T6#
Laitila gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Laitila is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Black is looking to advance position but Laitila won't allow it.
Black trying to control from half guard but Laitila is working away.
Laitila is trying to get back to full guard.
Black looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Laitila slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#T7#
Laitila wants to sweep but no luck.
Laitila manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Black manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Black (12) vs (16) Laitila
Black tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB#
Black throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Laitila advances to half guard.
Laitila wants to pass the guard but Black is defending well.
Black works his way to full guard. Good work.
Laitila advances to half guard.
Black makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Black.
Laitila stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Black swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T8##SUB#
Black is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Laitila frees his head nicely. Oh but Black has switched to an armbar! Laitila is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 8:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Excalam Black!
An out of breath Excalam Black 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:
SSG 369 Feet vs Helvig
Date: Nov 10, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 25 wins and 27 losses; John Doe! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 12 wins and 10 losses; Excalam Black!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Steve Smith and Robert Douchet.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Doe dives in and grabs Black's left leg, looking for a takedown. Black pushes down on Doe's head and hops out.
Doe closes the distance looking to clinch #TD2#
and Black counters with a single leg into guard. Doe didn't expect that. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Doe (0) vs (2) Black
Doe not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Black stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Doe swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB2#
Black drops back, looking for a kneebar! Doe looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Doe looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Doe! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Doe (4) vs (2) Black
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Black tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T1#
Doe advances nicely into full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Doe (6) vs (2) Black
Black manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Doe is looking to take a break and control but Black is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T2#
Black tries to roll over but Doe keeps him under control.
Doe with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Black slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Doe slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Doe (9) vs (2) Black
Black tries to improve position but can't. #T3#
Black keeps trying to improve his position.
Doe wants to lay and pray for a moment but Black keeps working.
Black sneaks back into half guard.
Black slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#SUB2#
Doe avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#T4#
Doe trying to control but Black is working from the bottom.
Black keeping full guard, as Doe tries to pass.
Black looking for a sweep. Not yet Black, not yet.
Doe trying to control but Black is working from the bottom.
Black wants to sweep here but Doe controlling him for the moment. #T5#
Doe advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Doe (12) vs (2) Black
Doe controlling the position from side mount.
Black is looking for a sweep.
Black prevents Doe from improving position.
Black tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Doe wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T6#
Doe is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Black will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Black tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Doe wants to control but Black is keeping him busy.
Black manages to work his way to half guard, despite Doe's best efforts.
Black tries to roll over but Doe keeps him under control.
Doe wants to take a breather but Black is having none of it. #T7#
Black trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Score +3 for passing guard: Doe (15) vs (2) Black
Doe tries to control but Black wriggling away.
Black is in all sorts of trouble here.
Doe wants to control the pace but Black is squirming around nicely. #T8#
Doe is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Black is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Black is desperately trying to improve his position but Doe has a good base and remains in mount.
Black has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Doe controlling the position easily from mount.
Black is looking to get to half guard.#T9#
Doe controlling the position easily from mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Black is looking to improve his position but Doe isn't that keen on the idea.
Doe content just to control the position here.
Black really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
#T10#
Doe wants to control the pace but Black is squirming around nicely.
Black 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.
Doe is looking to take a break and control but Black is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Doe stalling away here and it's allowed Black to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard. #T11#
Black can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Doe controls the pace.#SUB2#
Black is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Black tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB2#
Black had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Doe defends it easily.
Doe trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T12#
Black wants to sweep here but Doe controlling him for the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Doe sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Black's guard.
Doe seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Black moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#T13##SUB2#
Doe got a little sloppy there for a moment and Black has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Doe has managed to get both his arms back between Black's legs - danger averted.#SUB2#
Black throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Doe controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Doe stopping the sweep attempt from Black.
Doe looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Doe wants to control from the top but Black keeps moving. #T14##SUB2#
Black throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Black wants to sweep here but Doe controlling him for the moment.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Doe wants to control from the top but Black keeps moving.
And that's the end of the fight!
Doe takes the fight on points by 15 to 2.
John Doe 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:
SSG 364 Solo vs Feet
Date: Oct 27, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 32 wins and 17 losses; Sergey Makarov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 12 wins and 9 losses; Excalam Black!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Paulo Santos and Felipe Paraventi.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Makarov fails with an attempt to clinch.
#TD#
Makarov bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Makarov (4) vs (0) Black
Black gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Makarov seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Black is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Makarov pulls his head out easily. #T1#
The fighters are battling for position here. Black manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #SUB2#
Black is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Makarov defends well.
We've been hearing good reports from Makarov'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.
Makarov slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Makarov will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#SUB2#
Black working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Makarov doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Makarov manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T2#
Makarov is stalling in the full guard.
Makarov's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Makarov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T3#
Makarov trying to control the position from guard on top but Black is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Black looking for a guillotine here but Makarov defends easily.
Black wants to improve his position but instead Makarov has moved into half guard.
#T4#
Makarov tries to pass the half guard into mount. Black knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Makarov keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Black is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Makarov content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T5#
Makarov is stalling here. Black is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Makarov seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Black has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Makarov (4) vs (4) Black
Black tries to advance to mount but can't. #T6#
Black is looking to take a break and control but Makarov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB2#
Black tries for a kimura but Makarov is defending well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Black wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Makarov, who protects the arm well.
Black tries to advance to mount but Makarov denies him.
Black working away.#T7##SUB2#
Black is trying to get an arm triangle but Makarov is defending well.
Black tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Makarov can't do much from the bottom here.
Makarov is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Black is looking to take a break and control but Makarov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T8#
Makarov prevents Black from improving position. #SUB2#
Black is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Makarov knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Makarov is looking for a sweep.#SUB2#
Black working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #T9#
Makarov stops Black from passing to mount.
Makarov struggling a bit here.
Black trying to control the action but Makarov is working from the bottom.
Makarov struggling a bit here.#T10#
Makarov manages to get back to half guard.
Black stalling away here and it's allowed Makarov to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Black passes Makarov's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Makarov is trying is best to control the position here.
Black is trying to control the action in half guard but Makarov is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Black trying to control from Makarov's half guard. Makarov has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Makarov looking to control.
Black tries to free his leg and advance position but Makarov is retaining full guard. #T11#
Makarov can't keep his opponent in guard - Black advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Makarov slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Makarov is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Black pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Makarov is keeping the position for now.
Black trying to control the position from guard on top but Makarov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Black pushing down on Makarov's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Black trying to control from half guard but Makarov is working away. #T12##SUB2#
Black wants to work for an arm triangle but Makarov is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Black is pressing down on Makarov's thigh, looking to free his foot. Makarov is holding on for now.
Makarov keeping control of the position.
Makarov is not content to let Black control the position.
Black is figuring out what he wants to do next.#T13#
Makarov is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Black's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Black's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Makarov (8) vs (4) Black
Black is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Black is in bad spot here.
Black rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Makarov prevents Black from improving his position.#T14##SUB#
Makarov is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Makarov seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Black works his way to full guard. Good work.
And that's the end of the fight!
Makarov takes the fight on points by 8 to 4.
A very excited looking Sergey Makarov 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:
SSG 360 Archer vs Helvig
Date: Oct 13, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 16 wins and 22 losses; Paul Gascoigne! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 12 wins and 8 losses; Excalam Black!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Gregory Folan and Steve Smith.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Black gets tackled into the cage by Gascoigne. Gascoigne maintains the clinch.
Black is trying to drag Gascoigne to the mat but Gascoigne just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Black goes for a takedown in the clinch but Gascoigne prevents it.
#TD2#
Black has picked Gascoigne up - he's going for a ride! Black dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Gascoigne (0) vs (2) Black
Black wants to pass the guard but Gascoigne is defending well.
Black is still trying to improve position.#SUB2#
Black is trying to work for a kimura but Gascoigne is defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Black works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Gascoigne (0) vs (5) Black
Gascoigne wants to control but Black postures up.#T1#
Black is looking to take a break and control but Gascoigne is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Black tries to move to mount but Gascoigne blocks the move with his legs. #SUB2#
Black is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Gascoigne is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Black tries to advance to mount but Gascoigne instead regains half guard.
Black is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Gascoigne reverses the position - he's now on top in Black's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gascoigne (2) vs (5) Black#T2#
Black can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Gascoigne controls the pace.#SUB2#
Black looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Gascoigne passes into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Gascoigne (5) vs (5) Black
Black tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Gascoigne wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Gascoigne taking a breather here.
Gascoigne tries to advance position but instead Black slips a leg back in to half guard. #T3#
Gascoigne prevents Black from improving his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gascoigne is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Black! Score +3 for passing guard: Gascoigne (8) vs (5) Black#T4#
Gascoigne sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Black working to try and regain half guard.
Black wants to hold on but Gascoigne pushes him away.
Black is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Black is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#T5#
Gascoigne wants to control the pace but Black is squirming around nicely.
Black gets back to half guard.
Gascoigne wants to control but Black is keeping him busy.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Gascoigne in particular looking to stall.
Gascoigne will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Black slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Black looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Gascoigne puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard. #T6#
Gascoigne is looking to advance position but Black won't allow it.
Black tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Gascoigne has advanced to mount. Uh oh. Score +3 for passing guard: Gascoigne (11) vs (5) Black
Gascoigne trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Black is trying to escape the mount.
#T7#
Black has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Gascoigne sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Black is in all sorts of trouble here.
#T8#
Gascoigne controlling the pace for now.
Black regains half guard.#SUB2#
Black looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Gascoigne wants to pass to mount but Black is defending the position.
Black wants to get back to full guard.#T9#
Well, if Gascoigne is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
#SUB2#
Black is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Gascoigne pulls his head out easily. #T10#
Gascoigne is taking a breather. Black 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.
Black wants to get back to full guard.
Gascoigne trying to pass the guard but Black defending well. #SUB2#
Black looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T11#
Black trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Gascoigne manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Gascoigne (14) vs (5) Black
Gascoigne tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Gascoigne trying to control but he's not successful this time. #T12#
Black is looking to improve his position but Gascoigne isn't that keen on the idea.
Gascoigne controlling his opponent.
Black is looking to get to half guard.
Gascoigne wants to control the pace but Black is squirming around nicely. #T13#
Black is trying desperately to improve position.
Gascoigne wants to control the pace but Black is squirming around nicely.
Black tries to get back to half guard but can't. #T14#
Gascoigne content just to control the position here.
Black is squirming around, avoiding Gascoigne's attempts to control the action.
Black can't escape the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gascoigne trying to control but Black is having none of it.
Black regains half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gascoigne takes the fight on points by 14 to 5.
After winning the bout, Paul Gascoigne thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
SSG 355 Ibrahim vs Solo
Date: Sep 29, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 21 wins and 11 losses; Niles Standish! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 8 losses; Excalam Black!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Luis Engracia and Mauricio Rocha.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL#
Standish darts in and clinches Black up against the cage.
Standish stops a takedown attempt from Black.
#TD2#
Black gets a trip takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Standish (0) vs (2) Black
Standish works his way to full guard. Good work.
Standish looking for a sweep. Not yet Standish, not yet.
Black looking to sit in guard and control but Standish gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Standish (2) vs (2) Black
Black keeping moving, preventing Standish from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Standish sitting in guard doing not very much at all here. Black doesn't need a second invitation though! He's locked up a guillotine and he's squeezing tight! That is tiiiiiiiiight! Standish paying the price for stalling here - he's pushing hard on the arm trying to free himself but it's no use! He's tapped! WOW, quick submission from Black - great work!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Excalam Black!
A victorious Excalam Black 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:
SSG 354 Chai vs Macker
Date: Sep 22, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 13 wins and 17 losses; Quinn Barnett! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 7 losses; Excalam Black!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Stewart Dunkirk and George Francis.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Barnett closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Barnett lands in his opponent's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Barnett (2) vs (0) Black
Barnett trying to control but Black is working from the bottom.
Black 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.
Barnett wants to control from the top but Black keeps moving.
Barnett stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Black swivels though and keeps the full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Black is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Barnett defends well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Black had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Barnett defends it easily.#T1#
Barnett advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Barnett (5) vs (0) Black
Barnett is looking to take a break and control but Black is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Black tries to improve position but can't. #T2#
You can see the frustration on Black's face as Barnett controls the position. #SUB#
Barnett thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Barnett moves into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Barnett (7) vs (0) Black#SUB#
Barnett jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Black is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Black and Barnett has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Black is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.#SUB#
Barnett is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Barnett is looking to take a break and control but Black is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T3#
Barnett is really struggling to control Black but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Black is looking to improve his position.
#SUB#
Barnett seems to be working for a kimura but Black defends the submission attempt.
Black is controlling Barnett's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Barnett prevents Black from improving his position.#T4#
Barnett wants to take a breather but Black is having none of it. #SUB2#
Black looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Black makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Black.#SUB2#
Black is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Barnett is aware though and is defending well.
Barnett stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Black swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Barnett is working hard here to advance position.#SUB#
Barnett drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Black manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Barnett has Black in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Barnett (7) vs (2) Black#T5#
Black wants to control from the top but Barnett keeps moving.
Black pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Barnett is keeping the position for now.
Barnett keeping moving, preventing Black from controlling successfully.
Black pushing down on Barnett's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Barnett regains full guard. Nicely done. #T6#
Black tries to free his leg and advance position but Barnett is retaining full guard.
Barnett can't keep his opponent in guard - Black advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Barnett is pressing down on Black's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#SUB#
Barnett is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Black wants to control from the top but Barnett keeps moving.
Black pushing down on Barnett's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Barnett trying to hold on to Black's head to control him but Black postures up.
#SUB2#
Black seems to be looking for submissions.
#T7#
Barnett controlling the position well.
Barnett wants to control but Black is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Black trying to control from half guard but Barnett is working away.
Black is controlling the pace.
Black looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #T8#
Black uses his free foot to push down on Barnett's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Barnett. Score +3 for passing guard: Barnett (7) vs (5) Black
Black trying to control but Barnett is having none of it. #SUB2#
Black with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Black can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Barnett is looking to escape.
Black looking to control and managing it successfully. #T9##SUB2#
Black with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Black tries to control but Barnett wriggling away.
Barnett is looking to improve his position but Black isn't that keen on the idea.
Black trying to control but he's not successful this time. #T10##SUB2#
Black has hold of Barnett's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Barnett manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Barnett tries to hold on but Black pushes him away.
Barnett sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.#SUB2#
Black is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Barnett is just riding it out for now. Black eventually gives up the hold.
Black is trying to control. Barnett wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T11##SUB2#
Black is trying to work for a kimura but Barnett is defending well.
#SUB2#
Black is trying to work for a kimura but Barnett is defending well.
Barnett wants to control but Black is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Black is trying to control the action in half guard but Barnett is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Black wants to pass the guard but Barnett is defending well.
Black working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Barnett's thigh. Barnett counters though and makes it back to full guard. #T12#
Barnett looking for a sweep. Not yet Barnett, not yet.
Barnett bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Black's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Barnett (9) vs (5) Black
Our spies down at at Marquis Training Center inform us that Black has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Barnett content to stall in guard here.
Black keeping moving, preventing Barnett from controlling successfully.
Barnett stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Black swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB2#
Black has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Barnett can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #T13#
Barnett is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #SUB2#
Black looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Barnett trying to control the position from guard on top but Black is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Black keeping full guard, as Barnett tries to pass.
Black looking for a sweep. Not yet Black, not yet. #T14#
Barnett wants to control from the top but Black keeps moving.
Barnett passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Barnett (12) vs (5) Black
Black regains half guard.
Barnett content to control rather than advance. #SUB2#
Black looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Barnett prevents Black from improving his position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Barnett takes the fight on points by 12 to 5.
A victorious Quinn Barnett 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:
SSG 350 Ottke vs Macker
Date: Sep 08, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 7 losses; Excalam Black! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 44 wins and 26 losses; Wilhelm Bar!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Daniel Franklin and Stewart Dunkirk.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Bar enables Black to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Bar manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Black (2) vs (0) Bar
Black wants to pass the guard but Bar is keeping the position.
Black is working hard here to advance position.
Black trying to control but Bar is working from the bottom.
Black stopping the sweep attempt from Bar.
Black pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bar is keeping the position for now.
Bar has Black pulled in close to control his posture.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bar wants to sweep but no luck. #T1#
Black passes Bar's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Black trying to control from Bar's half guard. Bar has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Black works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Black wants to free his trapped foot but Bar is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Black frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Black (5) vs (0) Bar
Black prevents Bar from getting the reversal.
Black can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Bar is looking to escape.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Black jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Bar manages to avoid the submission attempt. #T2#
Bar seems a little lost for a moment, as Black dominates the positioning.
Black working away.
Bar is not content to let Black control the position.
Black working away.#SUB#
Black is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Bar knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Black tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it. #T3#
Black wants to control but Bar is keeping him busy. #SUB#
Black looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Bar gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Black wants to pass the guard but Bar is defending well.
Bar 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.#T4#
Black is looking to stall here but Bar recovers full guard.
Black trying to control the position from guard on top but Bar is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bar wants to sweep but no luck.
Black is pushing down on Bar's leg trying to pass to half guard. Bar is fighting to maintain full guard but Black has managed to sneak the leg through.#SUB#
Black seems to be working for a kimura but Bar defends the submission attempt.#SUB#
Black is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Bar defends it well. #T5##SUB#
Bar makes his way to full guard, as Black worked for a kimura.
Bar is trying to keep Black in close.
Black trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T6#
Bar working a defensive guard here.
Black trying to control the position from guard on top but Bar is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bar is pulling down on Black's head. It's preventing any offense from Black, at least for the moment.
Black is looking to pass into half guard but Bar pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Bar is in guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Black (5) vs (2) Bar#T7##SUB#
Black working for a triangle but Bar defends it easily.
Black 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.
Bar trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Black wants to hit a sweep here but Bar passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Black there! Score +3 for passing guard: Black (5) vs (5) Bar
Bar prevents Black from getting the reversal.#T8#
Bar content just to control the position here.
Let's hope that Bar 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.
Black can't escape the position.
#T9#
Black tries to hold on but Bar pushes him away.
Black manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Black tries to roll over but Bar keeps him under control.#T10#
Bar is pressing down on Black's thigh, looking to free his foot. Black is holding on for now. #SUB#
Black looking for submissions off his back.
Black works his way to full guard. Good work.#T11#
Bar passes Black's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Bar performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Black wants to improve his position but Bar is controlling well.
Black slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Black seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.#T12#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Black is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Black (7) vs (5) Bar
Bar is adopting a defensive guard.#SUB#
Black drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Bar manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Black has Bar in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Black (7) vs (7) Bar
Bar engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #T13##SUB#
Black is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Black can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Bar controls the pace.
Black wants to sweep but no luck. #T14##SUB#
Black looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Black looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Bar puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
And that's the end of the fight!
As we have tied on points, we go to a tie breaker and Black gets a bonus point for attempting more subs.
Black takes the fight on points by 8 to 7.
During a confident post fight interview, Excalam Black thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
SSG 347 Soderberg vs Gerbandi
Date: Sep 01, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 23 wins and 23 losses; John Doe! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 7 losses; Excalam Black!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, Franklyn Lucas and Dean Styles.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Doe misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Doe is trying hard to land a takedown here. Black sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. #CL2#
Black clinches up against the cage.
Black gets underhooks to prevent Doe's takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John Doe. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Doe has Black pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Black manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Black prevents the takedown attempt.
Black looking for a takedown. #TD2#
Doe is fighting off a takedown attempt but Black is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Doe to the mat. Doe regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Doe (0) vs (2) Black
Doe looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Black puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Doe is defending against the submission attempts here by Black.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Black wants to pass the guard but Doe is defending well. #T1#
Doe wants to control but Black is keeping busy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Doe is staying active underneath Black, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Black wants to pass the guard but Doe is defending well.
Black working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Doe's thigh. Doe counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Black stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Doe swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Doe bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Black's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Doe (2) vs (2) Black#T2##SUB2#
Black throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Doe is stalling in the full guard. #SUB2#
Black looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Doe looking to sit in guard and control but Black gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Doe (2) vs (4) Black
Black engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #T3#
Black wants to pass the guard but Doe is keeping the position.
Black stands and throws Doe's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Doe (2) vs (7) Black
Black works to advance to full mount. Doe defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs. Score +2 for reaching mount: Doe (2) vs (9) Black
Black avoids the attempt from Doe to control.
Black looking to control but Doe is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #T4#
Doe keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
#SUB2#
Black goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Doe turns into him and now he's in Black's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Doe (4) vs (9) Black
Black looking for a sweep. Not yet Black, not yet. #SUB2#
Black had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Doe defends it easily.#T5#
Black lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Doe (4) vs (11) Black
Black trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Doe is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Black controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Black trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Doe manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Doe (6) vs (11) Black
Black tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T6#
Doe controls from within his opponent's guard.
Black bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Doe's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Doe (6) vs (13) Black
Black trying to control the position from guard on top but Doe is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Black pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Doe is keeping the position for now. #T7##SUB2#
Black drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Doe manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Black has Doe in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Doe (8) vs (13) Black
Black wants to sweep here but Doe controlling him for the moment.
Black keeps trying to improve his position.
Doe is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#SUB2#
Doe got a little sloppy there for a moment and Black has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Doe has managed to get both his arms back between Black's legs - danger averted.#T8#
Doe pushing down on Black's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Doe wants to lay and pray for a moment but Black keeps working.
Black is looking to improve his position.
Black makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Black.#T9#
Black looking to hit a scissor sweep but Doe is one step ahead there. #SUB2#
Black working for a triangle but Doe defends it easily.
Doe has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Doe trying to control but Black is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Black working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Doe doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Doe manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T10##SUB2#
Black escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Doe gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Black looking for a sweep. Not yet Black, not yet.
Black being controlled here, momentarily.
Doe wants to control from the top but Black keeps moving. #T11#
Doe showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #SUB2#
Doe avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Doe trying to control the position from guard on top but Black is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T12#
Black looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Doe puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Black is looking for a sweep. Doe is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Doe moves into full mount! Black won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Doe (11) vs (13) Black
Black tries to lock up and control but Doe gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Doe trying to control but Black is having none of it.
Black bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Doe (11) vs (15) Black#T13#
Black wants to pass the guard but Doe is keeping the position.
Black controlling from the top position.
Black trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Black stopping the sweep attempt from Doe.#T14#
Doe controls Black momentarily but Black frees himself.
Black wants to control from the top but Doe keeps moving.
Black trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Doe is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Doe (13) vs (15) Black
Doe preventing the sweep.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Black has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Doe can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB2#
Black looking for subs off his back but Doe has passed one foot through into half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Black wins on points by 15 to 13.
Excalam Black 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:
SSG 345 Elvul vs Macker
Date: Aug 25, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 33 wins and 36 losses; Cyrus Ozymandias! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 6 losses; Excalam Black!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, Dean Styles and Alyssa Summers.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Horrible takedown attempt by Ozymandias or perhaps it was just good defense by Black, which made it look bad.
Black changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Ozymandias closes the distance and clinches up with Black, looking for a takedown. Ozymandias pushes Black against the cage but Black circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Ozymandias has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.#CL2#
Black gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#TD2#
Black tightens his grip and picks Ozymandias up, before dumping him to the ground. Ozymandias manages to land in guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Ozymandias (0) vs (2) Black
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.
Black slips nicely into half guard.
Black passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Ozymandias (0) vs (5) Black
Ozymandias keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Black can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Ozymandias is looking to escape.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ozymandias is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Black looking to control and managing it successfully. #T1#
Black trying to control but he's not successful this time. #SUB2#
Black is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Ozymandias has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Ozymandias is squirming around, avoiding Black's attempts to control the action.
Ozymandias is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Ozymandias doing his best to control the position. Can he escape?#SUB2#
Black swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Ozymandias is now in Black's guard. A big mistake from Black there, giving up the dominant position! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ozymandias (2) vs (5) Black#SUB2#
Black is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#T2#
Black tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB2#
Black looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Ozymandias won't allow Black to sweep him here.
Ozymandias stays in close to Black's body and controls the position.
Black 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: Ozymandias (2) vs (7) Black
Black wants to pass to mount but Ozymandias is defending the position.
Black wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ozymandias keeps working.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Ozymandias is looking to improve his position.
#T3#
Black wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ozymandias keeps working.
Black trying to mount his opponent but Ozymandias defends it.
Ozymandias slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Black is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Black tries to free his leg and advance position but Ozymandias is retaining full guard.
Black is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#T4#
Black trying to control the position from guard on top but Ozymandias is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Black stopping the sweep attempt from Ozymandias.
Black looking to pass the guard.
Ozymandias 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.#T5#
Black wants to control from the top but Ozymandias keeps moving.
Black postures up.
Ozymandias keeping full guard, as Black tries to pass.
Black wants to control from the top but Ozymandias keeps moving.
Black stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ozymandias swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T6#
Ozymandias manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Black manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ozymandias (4) vs (7) Black
Ozymandias passes Black's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Black is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Ozymandias will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Black works his way to full guard. Good work.
Ozymandias trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ozymandias is stalling in the full guard. #T7#
Ozymandias trying to control the position from guard on top but Black is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T8#
Ozymandias stays in close to Black's body and controls the position.
Ozymandias preventing the sweep. #SUB2#
Black working for a triangle but Ozymandias defends it easily.
Ozymandias wants to control from the top but Black keeps moving.
Black looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Ozymandias puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Ozymandias is looking to advance position but Black won't allow it.
Black wants to improve his position but Ozymandias is controlling well.
#T9#
Ozymandias is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Black has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Ozymandias prevents Black from improving his position.#T10#
Ozymandias is looking to advance position but Black won't allow it.
Ozymandias is thwarting Black's attempts to control the position.
Ozymandias controlling the action here.
Ozymandias's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
The fighters are battling for position here. Black manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Black is trying to control the position but Ozymandias postures up. #T11#
Ozymandias won't allow Black to sweep him here.
Ozymandias trying to control but Black is working from the bottom.
Ozymandias wants to pass the guard but Black is keeping the position.
Ozymandias wants to control from the top but Black keeps moving.
Ozymandias showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Ozymandias slips nicely into half guard.
Ozymandias looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #T12#
Ozymandias works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Ozymandias (7) vs (7) Black
Black is trying to escape the mount.
Black is squirming around, avoiding Ozymandias's attempts to control the action.
Ozymandias content just to control the position here.
Black can't escape the position.
#T13#
Ozymandias wants to control the pace but Black is squirming around nicely.
Ozymandias controlling from the full mount.
Black is looking to improve his position but Ozymandias isn't that keen on the idea.
Ozymandias can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Black is looking to escape.
Ozymandias looking to control and managing it successfully.
Black working to try and regain half guard.
#T14#
Ozymandias sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Black is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Ozymandias moves to take his opponent's back. Score +3 for taking back: Ozymandias (10) vs (7) Black
Black can't escape the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ozymandias trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Black doesn't escape.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ozymandias takes the fight on points by 10 to 7.
Cyrus Ozymandias 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 344 Hall vs Bar
Date: Aug 18, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 15 wins and 14 losses; Robert Cap! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 6 losses; Excalam Black!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Black has closed the distance and engaged Cap in a clinch.
#TD#
Cap has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Black is trying to keep an underhook but Cap manages to get the takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Cap (2) vs (0) Black
Cap is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Black! Score +3 for passing guard: Cap (5) vs (0) Black
Black is squirming around, avoiding Cap's attempts to control the action.
Cap controlling the pace for now.
Black is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Black doing his best to control the position. Can he escape?
Cap controlling his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cap seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Black for as long as he can get away with.
Black sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.#T1#
Black is looking to improve his position.
Cap perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Black tries to get to full guard but Cap has control of the leg.
Cap trying to mount his opponent but Black defends it.
Cap is controlling the pace.
Cap wants to control but Black is keeping him busy. #T2#
Cap controlling the action here.
Cap looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Black slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Cap wants to control from the top but Black keeps moving.
Cap preventing the sweep. #T3#
Cap wants to control from the top but Black keeps moving.
Cap looking to pass the guard.
Cap 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.
Cap advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Cap (8) vs (0) Black
Cap wants to lay and pray for a moment but Black keeps working. #T4#
Black sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Cap prevents Black from improving his position.
Cap is looking to advance position but Black won't allow it.
Black is refusing to be controlled, as Cap sits in half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Black gets back to full guard.
Black keeping moving, preventing Cap from controlling successfully.
Cap preventing the sweep. #T5##SUB2#
Black is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Black is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Cap (8) vs (2) Black
Black stays in close to Cap's body and controls the position. #SUB#
Cap working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Black has passed into half guard!
#SUB2#
Black is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Black is trying to control. Cap wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T6#
Cap manages to get to full guard.
Black wants to control from the top but Cap keeps moving.
Cap trying to keep a closed guard but Black is proving a slippery customer.
Black trying to control the position from guard on top but Cap is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T7#
Cap looking to hit a scissor sweep but Black is one step ahead there.
Cap keeping full guard, as Black tries to pass.
Cap trying to control the position.
Black trying to control the position from guard on top but Cap is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Black looking to pass the guard. #T8#
Cap is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Black stopping the sweep attempt from Cap.
Black trying to control the position from guard on top but Cap is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Black drops back looking for a leg! Cap is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Cap manages to kick Black off! Black jumps back into Cap's guard.
Black postures up.
Black wants to pass the guard but Cap is keeping the position.
Black preventing the sweep. #T9#
Cap keeping full guard, as Black tries to pass.
Cap is pulling down on Black's head. It's preventing any offense from Black, at least for the moment.
Black passes into half guard.
Black is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Cap (8) vs (5) Black
Black controlling from the full mount.
Cap tries to get back to half guard but can't. #T10#
Cap sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.#SUB2#
Cap is defending against the submission attempts here by Black.
Cap tries to roll over but Black keeps him under control.
Cap is trying to maintain the position but Black is very close to passing his half guard.
Black is keen to just control but Cap is a slippery customer.
Cap gets back to full guard.
#T11#
Black pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Cap is keeping the position for now.
Cap is looking to sweep but instead, Black has passed into half guard.
Cap is refusing to be controlled, as Black sits in half guard.
Cap is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Black performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Black works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Cap (8) vs (8) Black#T12#
Cap regains half guard.
Cap manages to get to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Black advances to half guard.
Black passes into side control, despite Cap's attempt to control the position.
Score +3 for passing guard: Cap (8) vs (11) Black
Black trying to control the action but Cap is working from the bottom. #T13#
Cap is looking for a sweep.#SUB2#
Black looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Black taking a breather here. #SUB2#
Black working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Cap tries to bench press Black off him but Black keeps the position. #T14#
Cap is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Black's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Cap slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Cap keeping full guard, as Black tries to pass.
Black trying to control but Cap is working from the bottom.
Cap has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Black has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Cap (8) vs (14) Black
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Black thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
And that's the end of the fight!
Black wins on points by 14 to 8.
Excalam Black 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:
SSG 339 Elvul vs Helvig
Date: Aug 04, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 5 losses; Excalam Black! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 32 wins and 16 losses; Alexander Maximus!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Gwen Towbar and Robert Twigg.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL#
Black moves into the clinch.
Black has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Maximus is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Maximus gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Black.
Black goes for a takedown in the clinch but Maximus prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Excalam Black. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Maximus is trying to pull guard but Black turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Maximus jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Black walks away with a smile on his face. Maximus gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #CL#
Black has taken the fight to the clinch.
Black wants a takedown but no success here.
Black has Maximus pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Maximus manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Maximus prevents a takedown attempt there.
Black wants a takedown but no success here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Black drops down looking for an ankle pick but Maximus pulls his leg out and moves away.
Black stuffs the takedown attempt from Maximus. Maximus gets slowly back to his feet.
Black looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Black shoots in looking for a takedown. Maximus tries to sprawl out of it but Black keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Maximus manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. #TD2#
Maximus shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Black is trying to defend but Maximus finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Black (0) vs (2) Maximus#T1#
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Maximus prevents Black from improving his position.
Maximus trying to pass the guard but Black defending well.
Black is looking to improve his position.
Maximus is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#T2#
Black is looking to improve his position.
Maximus trying to mount his opponent but Black defends it.
The fighters are battling for position here. Black manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Black can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Maximus controls the pace.
Maximus postures up.
Maximus is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #T3#
Black 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.
Maximus is looking to advance position but Black has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Black (4) vs (2) Maximus
Maximus really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
#SUB#
Black wants to finish this one by submission but Maximus is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Black.
Maximus gets back to half guard.
Maximus is trying to maintain the position but Black is very close to passing his half guard.#T4##SUB#
Black is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Maximus is just riding it out for now. Black eventually gives up the hold.
Maximus is trying to get back to full guard.
Maximus controlling the position well.
Black is looking to advance position but Maximus won't allow it. #SUB#
Black is working for a submission of some sort.
#T5#
Black is keen to just control but Maximus is a slippery customer.
Maximus is holding on to half guard well.
Maximus won't allow Black to pass to mount.
Maximus is trying is best to control the position here. #SUB#
Black is working for a submission of some sort.
Maximus tries to roll over but Black keeps him under control.
Maximus gets full guard.#T6#
Maximus looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Maximus has control of Black's left arm, preventing Black from doing any damage.
Maximus keeping full guard, as Black tries to pass.
Black is fighting to break Maximus's control of his arms but Maximus is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Black drops back, looking for a kneebar! Maximus looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Maximus looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Maximus! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Black (4) vs (6) Maximus#T7#
Black is trying to escape the position but Maximus is controlling the position.
You can see the frustration on Black's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Maximus controlling the position from side mount.
Black struggling a bit here.
Maximus controls the position from side control.#T8#
Black is looking for a sweep.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Black is trying to get back to half guard.
Maximus controls the position.
Black tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Maximus wants to control but Black is keeping him busy.
Black wants to control but Maximus postures up.#T9#
Maximus controlling the position.
It looks like Maximus might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Maximus wants to lay and pray for a moment but Black keeps working.
Maximus taking a breather here.
Maximus wants to lay and pray for a moment but Black keeps working.
Black tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Maximus wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Black is working hard here to advance position.#T10#
A lull in the action here as Maximus stalls from top position.
Black tries to buck Maximus off but Maximus is having none of it.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Maximus trying to control the action but Black is working from the bottom.
You can see the frustration on Black's face as Maximus controls the position.
Maximus wants to control but Black is keeping him busy. #T11#
Maximus content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Maximus wants to lay and pray for a moment but Black keeps working.
Maximus advances to full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Black (4) vs (8) Maximus
Maximus sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Black has given up his back here. Will Maximus look for the submission or keep pounding away?
Score +3 for taking back: Black (4) vs (11) Maximus#T12#
I would not like to be Black right now.
Let's hope that Maximus 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.
Black manages to reverse the position and now he's in Maximus's guard. Nice work there by Black.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Black (6) vs (11) Maximus
Black tries to free his leg and advance position but Maximus is retaining full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Maximus is trying to control the position but Black postures up.
Maximus seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #T13#
Maximus keeping moving, preventing Black from controlling successfully.
Black trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Maximus looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Black wants to pass the guard but Maximus is keeping the position.
Maximus is trying to control the position but Black postures up.
Black stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Maximus swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Maximus managing to control the position.
Black trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T14#
Maximus has his hands on Black's head, controlling the position.
Black wants to pass the guard but Maximus is keeping the position.
Maximus controlling Black's posture.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Black wants to control from the top but Maximus keeps moving.
And that's the end of the fight!
Maximus wins on points by 11 to 6.
During a confident post fight interview, Alexander Maximus thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
SSG 332 Silalahi vs Gerbandi
Date: Jul 21, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 4 losses; Excalam Black! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 17 wins and 12 losses; Pablo Octavio!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, Franklyn Lucas and David Schapiro.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Black stuffs the takedown.
Black looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#CL#
Black clinches.
Black goes for a takedown in the clinch but Octavio prevents it.
#TD#
Black works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Black (2) vs (0) Octavio
Octavio keeping moving, preventing Black from controlling successfully.
Octavio has Black pulled in close to control his posture.
Black trying to control but Octavio is working from the bottom.
Black tries to free his leg and advance position but Octavio is retaining full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Black sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Octavio's guard.
Black trying to pass the guard but Octavio defending well. #SUB#
Black is working for a kimura here but Octavio manages to reverse the position and he's now in Black's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Black (2) vs (2) Octavio
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1##SUB#
Black had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Octavio defends it easily.
Octavio 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.
Octavio wants to control from the top but Black keeps moving.
Black bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Octavio's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Black (4) vs (2) Octavio#T2#
Octavio keeping full guard, as Black tries to pass.
Octavio is pulling down on Black's head. It's preventing any offense from Black, at least for the moment.
Black looking to sit in guard and control but Octavio gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Black (4) vs (4) Octavio
Black 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.
Octavio not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #SUB#
Black is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Octavio defends well.#T3##SUB#
Black is looking for a triangle but Octavio pushes his legs off easily.
Black looking for a sweep. Not yet Black, not yet.
Octavio passes into half guard.
Octavio not doing much here.
Octavio trying to pass the guard but Black defending well. #T4#
Octavio prevents Black from improving his position.
Black is working hard here to advance position.
The fighters are battling for position here. Black manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #SUB#
Black looking for a guillotine here but Octavio defends easily.
Octavio showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T5#
Octavio looking to pass the guard.
Octavio wants to control from the top but Black keeps moving.
Octavio's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Octavio sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Black's guard. #T6#
Black tries to get to full guard but Octavio has control of the leg.
Black slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#SUB#
Black throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Octavio escapes and throws Black's legs to the side, diving into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Black (4) vs (7) Octavio
Octavio takes a little break here. Black wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Octavio is looking to take a break and control but Black is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T7#
Octavio taking a breather here.
Black looking for a sweep but Octavio has passed into full mount! Oh no! Score +2 for reaching mount: Black (4) vs (9) Octavio
Black keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Octavio can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Black is looking to escape. #T8#
Octavio controlling from the full mount.
Octavio wants to control the pace but Black is squirming around nicely.
Black is wriggling around trying to escape.
Black stops Octavio from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better. #T9#
Octavio can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Black is looking to escape.
Octavio takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Black is squirming around, avoiding Octavio's attempts to control the action.
Black prevents Octavio from taking his back.
Octavio controlling the position easily from mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T10#
Octavio fails to advance to Black's back.
Black is trying to escape the mount.
#T11#
Octavio controlling from the full mount.
Let's hope that Octavio 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.
Black regains half guard.
Black tries to get to full guard but Octavio has control of the leg.
Black makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Black.#T12#
Octavio preventing the sweep.
Octavio pushing down on Black's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Octavio wants to take a breather but Black is having none of it.
Black makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Black.#SUB#
Black throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Octavio pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Black is keeping the position for now. #T13##SUB#
Black is looking for a triangle but Octavio pushes his legs off easily.
Octavio controls from within his opponent's guard.
Octavio forces his way into half guard.
Octavio looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #T14#
Octavio wants to take a breather but Black is having none of it.
Octavio looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #SUB#
Black is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Octavio pulls his head out easily.
Black tries to roll over but Octavio keeps him under control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Octavio is trying to control. Black wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
And that's the end of the fight!
Octavio wins on points by 9 to 4.
An out of breath Pablo Octavio 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:
SSG 326 Hunt vs Ottke
Date: Jul 07, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 4 losses; Excalam Black! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 3 losses; Alexander Borgia!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Thiago Cunha and Daniel Cesar.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Black throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Borgia was covering up waiting for the punch and Black finishes the takedown easily into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Black (2) vs (0) Borgia
Borgia wants to sweep but no luck.
Black trying to control the position from guard on top but Borgia is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Borgia managing to control the position.
Black slips nicely into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Black trying to mount his opponent but Borgia defends it. #T1##SUB#
Black is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Borgia manages to get to full guard.
Borgia has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Borgia wants to sweep here but Black controlling him for the moment.
Black trying to control the position from guard on top but Borgia is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2#
Borgia keeping full guard, as Black tries to pass. #SUB#
Black drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Borgia manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Black has Borgia in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Black (2) vs (2) Borgia#SUB#
Black working for a triangle but Borgia defends it easily.
Borgia controlling from the top position. #T3#
Borgia looking to pass the guard.
Borgia engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #SUB#
Borgia lying in Black's guard like a wet fish here, stalling away. Black decides he's had enough of all that nonsense - he escapes his hips and locks up an armbar! Wow, that was slick! Borgia taps! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Excalam Black!
A relieved looking Excalam Black 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:
SSG 322 Gomes vs Hlervu
Date: Jun 23, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 39 wins and 48 losses; Jari Laitila! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 4 losses; Excalam Black!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Elvis Blanc and William Peck.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Nice takedown defense from Black. No joy for Laitila on that attempt. #TD2#
Black shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Black was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Laitila (0) vs (4) Black
Black wants to control but Laitila is keeping him busy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Black has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Laitila! Score +2 for reaching mount: Laitila (0) vs (6) Black
Laitila is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Gym To Nica, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Black trying to control but he's not successful this time. #SUB2#
Black is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Laitila is surviving well by controlling Black's body position as best he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Laitila tries to reverse the position but Black maintains control.#T1#
Laitila is working hard here to advance position.
Laitila is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Black looking to control but Laitila is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Laitila really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Black takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#SUB2#
Black is working for a guillotine from mount but Laitila frees his head quite easily.
#T2#
Laitila manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Black wants to lay and pray for a moment but Laitila keeps working.
Black has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Laitila (0) vs (9) Black
Black tries to control but Laitila wriggling away. #SUB2#
Black moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Laitila has worked his arm free - good work by Laitila!
#T3##SUB2#
Black is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Laitila is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Black wants to lay and pray for a moment but Laitila keeps working.
Laitila is trying to get back to half guard.
Laitila prevents Black from improving position.
Black has knee on belly and moves into mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Laitila (0) vs (11) Black#T4#
Black avoids the attempt from Laitila to control.
Laitila is wriggling around trying to escape.
Laitila is squirming around, avoiding Black's attempts to control the action.
Black can't control as he wanted to and Laitila manages to get the fight back to his half guard. #SUB2#
Black is working for a kimura but Laitila is defending it quite comfortably.
Laitila is looking for a sweep. Black is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T5#
Laitila makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Laitila.
Laitila is looking to sweep but instead, Black has passed into half guard.
Laitila tries to roll over but Black keeps him under control.
Black tries to pass the half guard into mount. Laitila knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #SUB2#
Black seems to be looking for submissions.
#SUB2#
Black is working for a submission of some sort.
#T6#
Laitila wants to improve his position but Black is controlling well.
Black wants to free his trapped foot but Laitila is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Laitila is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Black is looking to stall here but Laitila recovers full guard.
Black postures up.
#T7#
Black wants to control from the top but Laitila keeps moving.
Laitila is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Black pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Laitila is keeping the position for now.
Black is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Black looking to sit in guard and control but Laitila gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Laitila (2) vs (11) Black
Black not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#T8#
Laitila wants to control from the top but Black keeps moving.
Laitila won't allow Black to sweep him here.
Laitila stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Black swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Black is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#SUB2#
Laitila got a little sloppy there for a moment and Black has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Laitila has managed to get both his arms back between Black's legs - danger averted.
Laitila stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Black swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T9#
Laitila slips nicely into half guard.
Laitila trying to control the action but Black is working from the bottom.
Laitila wants to pass to mount but Black is defending the position.
Black tries to get to full guard but Laitila has control of the leg.
Black has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Laitila is pressing down on Black's thigh, looking to free his foot. Black is holding on for now. #T10#
Laitila trying to control from Black's half guard. Black has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Laitila tries to free his leg and advance position but Black is retaining full guard.
Laitila advances to half guard.
Laitila is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Laitila (5) vs (11) Black
Laitila is looking to work his way around to Black's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Laitila looking to control but Black is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #SUB#
Laitila is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Black has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Black! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Laitila (5) vs (13) Black#T11#
Laitila keeping full guard, as Black tries to pass.
Laitila wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Black trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB#
Laitila escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Black gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Black wants to pass the guard but Laitila is keeping the position.#T12#
Laitila manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Black manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Laitila (7) vs (13) Black
Laitila won't allow Black to sweep him here. #SUB2#
Black is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Laitila defends well.
Black keeping moving, preventing Laitila from controlling successfully.
Black 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.
Black keeping moving, preventing Laitila from controlling successfully. #T13##SUB2#
Black throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Black tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Laitila wants to control from the top but Black keeps moving.
Laitila forces his way into half guard.
Laitila is pressing down on Black's thigh, looking to free his foot. Black is holding on for now. #T14#
Laitila has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Laitila (10) vs (13) Black
Black has given up his back - I don’t know if this is a deliberate ploy to try and escape or if he is just struggling down there.
Score +3 for taking back: Laitila (13) vs (13) Black
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Laitila is persistently looking for the submission but Black is defending it well.
And that's the end of the fight!
As we have tied on points, we go to a tie breaker and Black gets a bonus point for attempting more subs.
Black wins on points by 14 to 13.
Excalam Black thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
SSG 318 Borgia vs Hall
Date: Jun 16, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 29 wins and 15 losses; Alexander Maximus! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 3 losses; Excalam Black!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, Bruno Lombardi and Dean Styles.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Maximus is defended easily by Black.#CL2#
Maximus gets tackled into the cage by Black. Black maintains the clinch.
Black is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Maximus pulls him back up using the underhooks. #TD#
Maximus turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Maximus (4) vs (0) Black
Black tries to bench press Maximus off him but Maximus keeps the position.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Maximus trying to control the position but Black is working away.
Maximus controls the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maximus working away.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Black tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Black wants to control but Maximus postures up.
Maximus is looking to take a break and control but Black is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Black being controlled for a moment.
Maximus looking to control but instead Black has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
Maximus not doing much here.
Black won't allow Maximus to pass to mount. #T2#
Maximus controlling the pace.
Black trying to control from the bottom.
Maximus wants to take a breather but Black is having none of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Maximus trying to control from Black's half guard. Black has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Maximus passes Black's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Black is looking to improve his position.
Maximus is keen to just control but Black is a slippery customer.
Maximus passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Maximus (7) vs (0) Black
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Black is being controlled here. #T3#
Maximus wants to lay and pray for a moment but Black keeps working.
Maximus staying calm.
Black tries to bench press Maximus off him but Maximus keeps the position.
Maximus has knee on belly momentarily but Black bucks him off and regains half guard.
Maximus performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #T4#
Maximus has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Maximus looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #T5#
Maximus controlling the pace.
Maximus works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Maximus (10) vs (0) Black
Black can't escape the position.
Black has worked his way to half guard, taking advantage of Maximus's lack of action.
Maximus trying to mount his opponent but Black defends it.
Black wants to get back to full guard but Maximus has mounted him! Score +3 for passing guard: Maximus (13) vs (0) Black#T6#
Maximus controlling from mount.
Maximus's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Black is wriggling around trying to escape.
Maximus can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Black is looking to escape.
Maximus controlling from mount. #T7#
Black gets back to half guard.
Maximus is pressing down on Black's thigh, looking to free his foot. Black is holding on for now.
Maximus wants to lay and pray for a moment but Black keeps working.
Black wants to get back to full guard.
Well, if Maximus is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Black has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Black is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Maximus will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#SUB2#
Black looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Maximus sitting and controlling from the half guard. #T8#
Black tries to roll over but Maximus keeps him under control.
Maximus wants to pass to mount but Black is defending the position.
Maximus content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Black is looking for a sweep. Maximus is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T9#
Maximus trying to pass the guard but Black defending well.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Maximus tries to pass the half guard into mount. Black knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Black wants to control but Maximus is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Maximus works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Maximus (16) vs (0) Black
Maximus tries to control but Black wriggling away. #T10#
Black is looking to get to half guard.
Maximus sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Maximus trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Maximus controlling from the full mount. #T11#
Maximus fails to move to back control.
Maximus controlling from mount.
Further stalling from Maximus.
Black wants to control but Maximus is having none of it.
Black has given up his back here. Will Maximus look for the submission or keep pounding away?
Score +3 for taking back: Maximus (19) vs (0) Black
What can Black do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
#T12#
Maximus gets his hands free as Black looks to control.
I really don't envy Black right now.
Maximus really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Black.
Black is trying to break free.
Maximus has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Black's body.
Maximus controlling well, preventing Black from escaping the position.
Maximus has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Black's body.
#T13#
I really don't envy Black right now.
Maximus trying to control momentarily.
Maximus has good solid back control here.
Maximus trying to control.
Maximus is trying to stick to Black's back but Black is turning into Maximus. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Maximus's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Black. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Maximus (19) vs (2) Black
Maximus has his hands on Black's head, controlling the position.
Maximus bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Black's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Maximus (21) vs (2) Black#T14#
Black 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.
Maximus controlling from the top position.
Maximus won't allow Black to sweep him here.
Maximus pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Black is keeping the position for now.
Black bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Maximus's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Maximus (21) vs (4) Black
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Maximus wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
And that's the end of the fight!
Maximus takes the fight on points by 21 to 4.
A victorious Alexander Maximus 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:
SSG 312 Hall vs Bar
Date: Jun 02, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 3 losses; Excalam Black! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 3 losses; Danny Shaw!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, Eddie Farnsworth and Jonathan Paton.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL2#
Shaw clinches with his opponent.
#TD#
Black gets a nice trip takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Black (2) vs (0) Shaw#SUB#
Black is looking for a kimura but Shaw is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Black to get the leverage.
Shaw is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Black's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Black's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Black (2) vs (4) Shaw
Black rolls, trying to escape but Shaw keeps control of the position.
Shaw controlling from the back.
Black tries to escape but Shaw has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Shaw's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Shaw controls the position.
Black might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
It looks like Shaw might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Let's hope that Shaw 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.#T1#
Shaw's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
More stalling from Shaw.
Black is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Marquis Training Center, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Black tries to roll but Shaw sticks to his back.
Shaw biding his time, looking for the opening.
Shaw keeps control of the position as Black tries to break free.
#T2#
Black is working hard here to advance position.
Shaw has good solid back control here.
Shaw with more of the same as he continues to hold on.
Shaw struggling to keep hold of the position.
I would not like to be Black right now.
Will Shaw go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Shaw controls the action.#T3#
Shaw wants to control the position but Black frees himself and scrambles - Shaw manages to regain control in side control.
Black being controlled for a moment.
Shaw is looking to take a break and control but Black is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Black is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Shaw tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it. #T4#
Shaw in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Shaw wants to lay and pray for a moment but Black keeps working.
Black is looking to reverse the position.
Shaw taking a breather here.
Shaw is looking to take a break and control but Black is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Shaw happy to just control the position for now. #T5#
Black is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Shaw trying to control the position but Black is working away.
Shaw is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Black will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Black is looking for a sweep.
Shaw wants to control but Black is keeping him busy.
Black is trying to get back to half guard.
Black is trying to escape the position but Shaw is controlling the position.
Shaw trying to control the action but Black is working from the bottom. #T6#
Black trying to remain calm as Shaw controls from the top position.
Black is not content to let Shaw control the position.
Shaw advances to mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Black (2) vs (6) Shaw
Shaw tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Shaw mounts Black! Really nice guard pass there!
Shaw takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#T7#
Shaw is trying to take his opponent's back.
Shaw controlling from mount.
Black slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Shaw controlling the action here.
Shaw is looking to take a break and control but Black is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Black is trying to get back to full guard.#T8#
Shaw is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Black is trying to get back to full guard.
Shaw tries to pass to full mount but Black defends it.
Shaw works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Black (2) vs (9) Shaw
Black is not content to let Shaw control the position.
Black is looking to regain half guard here but Shaw keeps moving and retains side control. #T9#
Shaw is looking to take a break and control but Black is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Black trying to remain calm as Shaw controls from the top position.
Shaw wants to control but Black is keeping him busy.
Shaw controlling from side mount.
Shaw trying to control the action but Black is working from the bottom. #T10#
Black tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Shaw wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Shaw tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Shaw wants to control but Black is keeping him busy.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.#T11#
Shaw taking a break here but Black is having none of it and regains half guard.
Shaw tries to pass to full mount but Black defends it.
Shaw not doing much here.
Black tries to roll over but Shaw keeps him under control.
Shaw with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Shaw is continuing to stall.#T12#
Shaw is keen to just control but Black is a slippery customer.
Black manages to get to full guard.
Black being controlled here, momentarily.
Black keeping moving, preventing Shaw from controlling successfully. #T13#
Shaw looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Shaw wants to control from the top but Black keeps moving.
Shaw looking to pass the guard.
Black looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Shaw trying to control but Black is working from the bottom.
Black 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.
Shaw wants to control from the top but Black keeps moving. #T14#
Shaw engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Black controls Shaw momentarily but Shaw frees himself.
Shaw slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #SUB#
Black 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! Shaw rolls with it to try and escape but Black cranks on the arm and Shaw is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 14:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Excalam Black!
Excalam Black decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
TWGC 41 (265lbs, D1): Amsterdam Qualifier - Round 1
Date: May 20, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; David Choke! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 2 losses; Excalam Black!
The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Patrick Alders and Daniel Blasius.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Black tries to clinch but Choke moves out of range.
Choke has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.#CL2#
Black closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Choke stops a takedown attempt from Black.
#TD2#
Choke is fighting off a takedown attempt but Black is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Choke to the mat. Choke regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Choke (0) vs (2) Black
Black trying to control but Choke is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Black is posturing up here but Choke has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Black tries to roll out but it's too tight and Black has to tap! Slick submission there by Choke!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). David Choke! |
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Event:
SSG 290 Nutz vs Ottke
Date: Apr 07, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 26 wins and 32 losses; Cyrus Ozymandias! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 2 losses; Excalam Black!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Alan Glass and Daniel Franklin.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Black rushes Ozymandias and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#TD2#
Ozymandias is fighting off a takedown attempt but Black is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Ozymandias to the mat. Ozymandias regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Ozymandias (0) vs (2) Black
Ozymandias tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Ozymandias seems keen to control Black's posture.
Ozymandias tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Black wants to pass the guard but Ozymandias is keeping the position.
Ozymandias keeping moving, preventing Black from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ozymandias tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Black advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Ozymandias (0) vs (5) Black
Ozymandias struggling a bit here.#T1##SUB2#
Black tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Ozymandias's coaches at Silverback MMA 🦠have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
You can see the frustration on Ozymandias's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Ozymandias is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Ozymandias sneaks back into half guard.#SUB2#
Black is working for a kimura but Ozymandias is defending it quite comfortably.
Ozymandias is looking for a sweep. Black is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T2#
Ozymandias controlling the position well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Black tries to pass to full mount but Ozymandias defends it.
Ozymandias is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Black controlling the action here.
Black is thwarting Ozymandias's attempts to control the position.
Black seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Ozymandias does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Black is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Ozymandias! Score +3 for passing guard: Ozymandias (0) vs (8) Black
Black prevents Ozymandias from getting the reversal.#T3#
Ozymandias wants to control but Black is having none of it.
Ozymandias is squirming around, avoiding Black's attempts to control the action.
Ozymandias is trying to escape the mount.
#SUB2#
Black is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Ozymandias has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Ozymandias is looking to get to half guard.
Black tries to control but Ozymandias wriggling away.
Ozymandias is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
#T4#
Black controlling the pace for now.
Black trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Ozymandias is wriggling around trying to escape.
Black tries to control but Ozymandias wriggling away.
Black prevents Ozymandias from getting the reversal.#SUB2#
Black working for a guillotine from mount but Ozymandias is in no mood to give up.
Black wants to control the pace but Ozymandias is squirming around nicely.
Black avoids the attempt from Ozymandias to control.
Black controlling the position easily from mount. #T5#
Ozymandias is desperately trying to improve his position but Black has a good base and remains in mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Black trying to control but Ozymandias is having none of it.
Ozymandias keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Black controlling his opponent.
Ozymandias is squirming around, avoiding Black's attempts to control the action. #T6##SUB2#
Ozymandias defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Black. #SUB2#
Black has control of Ozymandias's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Ozymandias regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Black prevents Ozymandias from getting the reversal.
Ozymandias tries to hold on but Black pushes him away.
Black trying to control but he's not successful this time. #SUB2#
Black is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Ozymandias is surviving well by controlling Black's body position as best he can.
Ozymandias is squirming around, avoiding Black's attempts to control the action. #T7#
Ozymandias really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Ozymandias regains half guard.
Ozymandias is trying to maintain the position but Black is very close to passing his half guard.
Black is trying to control. Ozymandias wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Ozymandias is concentrating on defense, preventing Black from advancing position.
Black wants to pass to mount but Ozymandias is defending the position. #SUB2#
Black is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Ozymandias defends it well.
Ozymandias is controlling Black's trapped leg to prevent Black from advancing to side control.#T8##SUB2#
Black is trying to work for a kimura but Ozymandias is defending well.
Ozymandias manages to get to full guard.
Ozymandias is adopting a defensive guard.
Black tries to free his leg and advance position but Ozymandias is retaining full guard.
Black is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Ozymandias 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.#T9#
Black wants to pass the guard but Ozymandias is keeping the position.
Black trying to move into half guard but instead Ozymandias has managed to sweep! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ozymandias (2) vs (8) Black#SUB2#
Black working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Ozymandias doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Ozymandias manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Our spies down at at Glory 4 Boxing inform us that Black has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?#SUB2#
Ozymandias got a little sloppy there for a moment and Black has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Ozymandias has managed to get both his arms back between Black's legs - danger averted.
Black wants to sweep here but Ozymandias controlling him for the moment.
Ozymandias's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Ozymandias wants to pass the guard but Black is keeping the position.
Ozymandias controlling from the top position.
Ozymandias looking to pass the guard. #T10#
Ozymandias pushes down on Black's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Ozymandias will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Ozymandias prevents Black from improving his position.
Ozymandias content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Ozymandias's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Black is trying to get back to full guard.
Ozymandias perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #T11#
Black works his way to full guard. Good work.
Black looking for a sweep. Not yet Black, not yet.
Ozymandias looking to pass the guard.
Ozymandias controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #SUB2#
Black is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Black 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.
Black lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ozymandias (2) vs (10) Black#T12#
Black wants to pass the guard but Ozymandias is keeping the position.
Ozymandias pulls Black in close to his closed guard and prevents Black from doing any damage or advancing position.
Black trying to control the position from guard on top but Ozymandias is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ozymandias trying to control the position.
Ozymandias looking to hit a scissor sweep but Black is one step ahead there.
Black looking to pass the guard.
Black postures up.
#T13#
Ozymandias keeping full guard, as Black tries to pass.
Ozymandias 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: Ozymandias (4) vs (10) Black
Black is not content to let Ozymandias control the position.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Black is trying to get back to full guard.
Ozymandias is figuring out what he wants to do next.#T14##SUB2#
Black looking for submissions off his back.
Black is looking to improve his position.
Ozymandias perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Black tries to roll over but Ozymandias keeps him under control.
Ozymandias works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Ozymandias (7) vs (10) Black
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ozymandias looking to control and managing it successfully.
And that's the end of the fight!
Black wins on points by 10 to 7.
Excalam Black 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 280 Nutz vs McCain
Date: Mar 17, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 10 losses; Pablo Octavio! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 1 losses; Excalam Black!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, Chad Campbell and Columbo Gatti.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Octavio shoots in and bounces Black off the cage to secure the takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Octavio (2) vs (0) Black
Octavio pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Black is keeping the position for now.
Black wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB2#
Black has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Octavio is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Black. Score +3 for passing guard: Octavio (5) vs (0) Black
Octavio controlling the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Black is trying to get back to half guard.#T1#
Black is still trying to improve position.
Octavio tries to move to mount but Black blocks the move with his legs.
Octavio trying to control the action but Black is working from the bottom.
Black is looking to reverse the position.
Octavio is looking to take a break and control but Black is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T2#
Black tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Black wants to control but Octavio postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Black is looking to regain half guard here but Octavio keeps moving and retains side control.
Black 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.
Black prevents Octavio from moving into mount. #T3#
Black tries to buck Octavio off but Octavio is having none of it.
Octavio advances to mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Octavio (7) vs (0) Black
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Octavio avoids the attempt from Black to control.
Octavio prevents Black from getting the reversal.
Octavio wants to control the pace but Black is squirming around nicely.
Black tries to improve his position but instead Octavio has taken his back! Score +3 for taking back: Octavio (10) vs (0) Black
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Black tries to escape the position.
#T4#
Octavio keeps control of the position easily here as Black tries to buck him off.
You can see the frustration on Black's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Octavio biding his time, looking for the opening.
Black wants to escape the position.
Black manages to reverse the position and now he's in Octavio's guard. Nice work there by Black.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Octavio (10) vs (2) Black
Octavio keeping moving, preventing Black from controlling successfully. #T5#
Black pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Octavio is keeping the position for now.
Black looking to sit in guard and control but Octavio gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Octavio (12) vs (2) Black
Black keeping moving, preventing Octavio from controlling successfully.
Black is trying to keep Octavio in close.
Octavio preventing the sweep. #T6#
Octavio advances to half guard.
Black is trying to get back to full guard.
Black is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Octavio's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Octavio's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Octavio (12) vs (6) Black
Octavio trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble. #SUB2#
Black seems to be going for a rear naked choke. He has an arm under Octavio's chin but Octavio turns very nicely into Black's guard. Good BJJ skills being displayed there by Octavio.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Octavio (14) vs (6) Black
Black tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T7#
Octavio trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Black has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Octavio has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Octavio (17) vs (6) Black
Black tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Black is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Black looks to move to half guard but instead Octavio has passed into mount! Damn! Score +2 for reaching mount: Octavio (19) vs (6) Black
Octavio takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#T8#
Black manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Black is looking to improve his position.
Octavio moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Octavio (22) vs (6) Black
Black is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Octavio's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Black wants to improve his position but Octavio is controlling well.
Octavio performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #T9#
Black wants to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Black with the active half guard here but Octavio passes nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Octavio (25) vs (6) Black
Octavio has knee on belly and moves into mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Octavio (27) vs (6) Black
Black regains half guard.
Octavio is trying to control. Black wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T10#
Octavio stalling.
Octavio seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Black does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Black trying to control here.
#SUB2#
Black looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Black tries to roll over but Octavio keeps him under control.#T11#
Octavio seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Octavio prevents Black from improving his position.
Octavio wants to pass the guard but Black is defending well.
Black makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Black.#T12#
Octavio wants to pass the guard but Black is keeping the position.
Octavio wants to control from the top but Black keeps moving.
Octavio is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#SUB2#
Black throws his legs up looking for a submission but Octavio uses it to pass to side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Octavio (30) vs (6) Black#T13#
Black is trying to improve his position.
Black sneaks back into half guard.
Black is looking to improve his position.
Octavio trying to control the pace. #T14#
Octavio wants to pass the guard but Black is defending well.
Black makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Black.#SUB2#
Black escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Octavio gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Black isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Octavio stacks Black on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Octavio! Score +3 for passing guard: Octavio (33) vs (6) Black
And that's the end of the fight!
Octavio takes the fight on points by 33 to 6.
Pablo Octavio 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 272 Hunt vs Edison
Date: Feb 25, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 30 wins and 17 losses; Roddy Banner! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 1 losses; Excalam Black!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Jack Bonds and Percy O'Donnell.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Banner shoots in for a double leg but Black sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.#TD2#
Black closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Banner quickly recovers to half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Banner (0) vs (2) Black#SUB2#
Banner is looking to regain full guard. He's left an arm up in the air though and Black has latched onto it... Big trouble! Black pivots for an armbar - it's in tight and it Banner is tapping in no time flat! Great counter grappling there from Black!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Excalam Black!
Excalam Black thanked the fans post fight for their support.
Roddy Banner spoke after the fight, saying 'Watch your back! I am coming for you..'. |
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Event:
SSG 262 Cahute vs Hunt
Date: Feb 04, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 5 losses; Aleksandr Pushkin! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 0 losses; Excalam Black!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, Jonathan Paton and Steve Montenegro.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL2#
Black instigates a clinch. #TD#
Pushkin drags the fight down to the ground.
Black stopping the sweep attempt from Pushkin.
Pushkin controls Black momentarily but Black frees himself.
Pushkin keeping full guard, as Black tries to pass. #SUB#
Pushkin has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Black can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Pushkin keeping full guard, as Black tries to pass.
Pushkin 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: Pushkin (2) vs (0) Black
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Black is looking to improve his position.
#T1#
Pushkin with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Pushkin seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Black for as long as he can get away with.#SUB#
Pushkin seems to be working for a kimura but Black defends the submission attempt.
Black is looking to improve his position.
#T2#
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
#SUB2#
Black looking for submissions off his back.
Pushkin trying to control the action but Black is working from the bottom.
Pushkin tries to pass the half guard into mount. Black knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Still in half guard, Pushkin seems content to control.
Black has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Pushkin's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.#SUB2#
Black is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Pushkin pulls his head out easily.
Pushkin is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Black! Score +3 for passing guard: Pushkin (5) vs (0) Black#T3#
Pushkin prevents Black from getting the reversal.
Pushkin moves to back control. Score +3 for taking back: Pushkin (8) vs (0) Black
You can see the frustration on Black's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Pushkin is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Black is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
#SUB#
Black is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Pushkin gets his way!
You can see the frustration on Black's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pushkin tries to keep control of the position but Black is staying busy.#T4#
Black tries to roll but Pushkin sticks to his back.
Black trying to control but not successfully.
Black is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Black looking very determined here, making life difficult for Pushkin.
I really don't envy Black right now.
#SUB#
Pushkin is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Pushkin controls the action.#T5#
Black is trying to break free.
Black rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Black is looking for a sweep. Pushkin is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Pushkin wants to control but Black is keeping him busy.
Black tries to roll over but Pushkin keeps him under control.
Pushkin seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Black is not content to let Pushkin control the position.#T6#
Black gets full guard.
Black not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Pushkin wants to control from the top but Black keeps moving.
Pushkin showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #SUB2#
Black has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Pushkin is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Black. Score +3 for passing guard: Pushkin (11) vs (0) Black
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pushkin takes a little break here. Black wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.#T7#
Pushkin trying to control the action but Black is working from the bottom.
Pushkin advances to mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Pushkin (13) vs (0) Black
Pushkin is trying to take his opponent's back.
Pushkin controlling the pace for now. #T8##SUB#
Pushkin wants to finish this one by submission but Black is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Pushkin.
Pushkin moves to take his opponent's back. Score +3 for taking back: Pushkin (16) vs (0) Black
Pushkin has good solid back control here.
Black wants to escape the position.
#SUB#
Pushkin is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Black knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Black for a finish.
Pushkin keeps control of the position as Black tries to break free.
#T9#
What can Black do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Pushkin seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Black breaks Pushkin's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Pushkin (16) vs (2) Black
Black passes Pushkin's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Pushkin tries to roll over but Black keeps him under control.
Black trying to pass the guard but Pushkin defending well.
Pushkin wants to get back to full guard.#T10#
Black wants to pass to mount but Pushkin is defending the position.
Black works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Pushkin (16) vs (5) Black
Pushkin regains half guard.#SUB#
Pushkin looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Pushkin actively working from the bottom here.
Black wants to control but Pushkin is keeping him busy.
Pushkin is trying to control but can't.
Pushkin tries to roll over but Black keeps him under control.#T11#
Pushkin is staying active underneath Black, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Pushkin tries to get to full guard but Black has control of the leg.
Black is trying to control the action in half guard but Pushkin is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Pushkin regains full guard. Nicely done.
Black trying to control but Pushkin is working from the bottom.
Black might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Pushkin haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Pushkin is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Black pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Pushkin is keeping the position for now.
Black is the more experienced fighter here and he's going to need to draw on some of that experience if he's going to pull this one out the bag.#T12##SUB#
Pushkin looking for a guillotine here but Black defends easily.
Black looking to pass the guard. #SUB#
Black avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Black tries to free his leg and advance position but Pushkin is retaining full guard. #SUB#
Pushkin working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Black doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Black manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Pushkin keeping moving, preventing Black from controlling successfully. #T13#
Black passes Pushkin's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #SUB2#
Black 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.
Black is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Pushkin (16) vs (8) Black
Black trying to control but Pushkin is having none of it.
Black prevents Pushkin from getting the reversal.#T14##SUB2#
Black has control of Pushkin's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Pushkin regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Pushkin manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Black wants to pass to mount but Pushkin is defending the position.
Pushkin gets full guard.
Black looking to pass the guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Black wants to control from the top but Pushkin keeps moving.
And that's the end of the fight!
Pushkin takes the fight on points by 16 to 8.
Aleksandr Pushkin thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
SSG 258 Grandall vs Hunt
Date: Jan 21, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 2 losses; Hamish Farquharson! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Excalam Black!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, George Francis and Frank Dennis.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Farquharson shoots in looking for a takedown. Black tries to sprawl out of it but Farquharson keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Black manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Black is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Farquharson shoots in but Black avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Black displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Farquharson.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hamish Farquharson. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL2#
Black clinches up with Farquharson and pushes him back against the cage.#TD#
Farquharson jumps guard and drags Black to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Black tries to free his leg and advance position but Farquharson is retaining full guard.
Farquharson wants to sweep but no luck.
Black tries to free his leg and advance position but Farquharson is retaining full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Black advances to half guard. #SUB#
Farquharson actively working from the bottom here.
Black works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Farquharson (0) vs (3) Black
Black tries to advance to mount but Farquharson denies him. #T1#
Farquharson gets back to half guard.#SUB2#
Black is working for a kimura but Farquharson is defending it quite comfortably.
#SUB2#
Black is looking for a kimura but Farquharson is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Black to get the leverage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Farquharson trying to control from the bottom.
Farquharson tries to roll over but Black keeps him under control.#SUB2#
Black is trying to work for a kimura but Farquharson is defending well.
Farquharson has a hand on Black's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Black takes advantage of the position though and mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Farquharson (0) vs (6) Black#T2#
Black controlling the pace for now.
Black looking to control but Farquharson is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #SUB2#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Farquharson defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Black.
Black prevents Farquharson from getting the reversal.
Farquharson is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at New York Public Gym, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Black controlling from mount.
Farquharson is desperately trying to improve his position but Black has a good base and remains in mount.#T3#
Farquharson is squirming around, avoiding Black's attempts to control the action. #SUB2#
Black is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Farquharson has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Farquharson! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Farquharson (2) vs (6) Black
Black keeping moving, preventing Farquharson from controlling successfully.
Farquharson looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Farquharson wants to pass the guard but Black is keeping the position.#T4#
Farquharson is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Farquharson trying to control but Black is working from the bottom.
Our spies down at at Glory 4 Boxing inform us that Black has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Farquharson postures up.
Farquharson sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Black's guard.
Black is trying to get back to full guard.
Black is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#T5#
Black is pressing down on Farquharson's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Farquharson advances to half guard.
Farquharson prevents Black from improving his position.
Farquharson passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Farquharson (5) vs (6) Black
Black regains half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Farquharson in particular looking to stall.#SUB2#
Black looking for submissions off his back.#T6#
Black works his way to full guard. Good work.
Farquharson passes Black's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Farquharson will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Black gets back to full guard.
Black tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB#
Farquharson 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#
Black had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Farquharson defends it easily.#T7##SUB2#
Black looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Farquharson has picked Black up and slammed him! Black can't keep hold of the triangle and Farquharson manages to pass to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Farquharson (8) vs (6) Black
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Farquharson trying to control the action but Black is working from the bottom.
Farquharson tries to move to mount but Black blocks the move with his legs.
Black is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Farquharson's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.#T8#
Black moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#SUB2#
Black working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Farquharson has passed into half guard!
Farquharson looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Black moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#SUB2#
Farquharson avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Black wants to sweep but no luck. #T9#
Black is looking to sweep but instead, Farquharson has passed into half guard.
Farquharson tries to pass to full mount but Black defends it.
Black is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Farquharson's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Farquharson's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Farquharson (8) vs (10) Black
Black doesn't have the hooks in and Farquharson manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Farquharson (10) vs (10) Black
Black keeping moving, preventing Farquharson from controlling successfully.
Black keeping full guard, as Farquharson tries to pass.
Farquharson wants to control from the top but Black keeps moving. #T10#
Farquharson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB2#
Farquharson got a little sloppy there for a moment and Black has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Farquharson has managed to get both his arms back between Black's legs - danger averted.
Black keeping moving, preventing Farquharson from controlling successfully.
Farquharson preventing the sweep.
Farquharson tries to free his leg and advance position but Black is retaining full guard.
Black tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Farquharson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Farquharson sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T11##SUB2#
Black looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB2#
Black is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Farquharson has his hands clasped together but Black extends and breaks Farquharson's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Black.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 11:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Excalam Black!
Excalam Black 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:
SSG 246 Bar vs Doe
Date: Dec 24, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 20 losses; Dusty Rhodeo! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Excalam Black!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, George Francis and Gwen Towbar.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Black tries to keep at a distance but Rhodeo has taken the fight into the clinch.
Rhodeo tries to pull guard but Black won't allow it.
Rhodeo is pressed up against the cage. Black has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Rhodeo down to the mat. Rhodeo avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. #CL2#
Black closes the distance and pushes Rhodeo back into the cage.#TD2#
Black has hold of one of Rhodeo's legs. Rhodeo is fighting the takedown attempt but Black gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Rhodeo (0) vs (2) Black
Rhodeo keeping moving, preventing Black from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Rhodeo working for a triangle but Black defends it easily.
Rhodeo keeping moving, preventing Black from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Black advances to half guard.
Rhodeo is positioning himself well to prevent Black advancing to mount.
Rhodeo wants to improve his position but Black is controlling well.
#T1#
Rhodeo has his hands clasped together around Black's back. He's all about the action.
Rhodeo trying to control but Black postures up.
Rhodeo is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Roosters Coop, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rhodeo is trying is best to control the position here.
Black slows the pace down in half guard.
Rhodeo won't allow Black to pass to mount.
Black looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Rhodeo is trying to get back to full guard.#T2#
Black trying to control the action but Rhodeo is working from the bottom.
Black is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Black sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Black trying to pass the guard but Rhodeo defending well.
Rhodeo gets back to full guard.
Rhodeo lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Rhodeo (2) vs (2) Black
Rhodeo trying to control but Black is working from the bottom.
Rhodeo slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Rhodeo (5) vs (2) Black#T3#
Rhodeo wants to control but Black is keeping him busy.
Black gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Rhodeo with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Black is not content to let Rhodeo control the position.
Rhodeo is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Rhodeo looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #T4#
Rhodeo looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Rhodeo looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Rhodeo is trying to control. Black wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Rhodeo is stalling here. Black is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Rhodeo seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Black has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Rhodeo (5) vs (6) Black#SUB2#
Black is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Rhodeo has escaped the position, nice work there.
Rhodeo manages to get back to half guard.#T5#
Rhodeo wants to get back to full guard.
Rhodeo is working hard here to advance position.
Black wants to pass the guard but Rhodeo is defending well.
Rhodeo makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Rhodeo.
Black trying to control but Rhodeo is working from the bottom.
Rhodeo tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Black trying to control but Rhodeo is working from the bottom.
Black tries to free his leg and advance position but Rhodeo is retaining full guard.
Rhodeo is pulling down on Black's head. It's preventing any offense from Black, at least for the moment.
Black pushes down on Rhodeo's leg and manages to get into half guard.#T6##SUB2#
Black is looking for a kimura but Rhodeo is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Black to get the leverage.
Rhodeo is trying to maintain the position but Black 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.
Rhodeo is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Rhodeo is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Rhodeo is looking to control Black's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Rhodeo avoid being mounted?
Black is keen to just control but Rhodeo is a slippery customer.
Black works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Rhodeo (5) vs (9) Black
Rhodeo working to try and regain half guard.
#T7#
Rhodeo is squirming around, avoiding Black's attempts to control the action.
Black pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Rhodeo is trying desperately to improve position.#SUB2#
Black is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Rhodeo has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Rhodeo is squirming around, avoiding Black's attempts to control the action.
Rhodeo can't escape the position.
Rhodeo wants to control but Black is having none of it.
Rhodeo 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.#T8#
Black is looking to advance position but Rhodeo won't allow it.
Black is trying to control the action in half guard but Rhodeo is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Rhodeo wants to get back to full guard.
Black is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Rhodeo (5) vs (12) Black#SUB2#
Rhodeo defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Black.
Black is trying to take his opponent's back.
Rhodeo tries to hold on but Black pushes him away.
Black can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Rhodeo is looking to escape.
Black with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
#T9#
Rhodeo tries to hold on but Black postures up.
Black can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Rhodeo is looking to escape. #SUB2#
Black looking for a guillotine from mount but Rhodeo is having none of it.
Rhodeo is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Rhodeo 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.#SUB#
Rhodeo looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Rhodeo is not content to let Black control the position.#T10#
Black passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Rhodeo (5) vs (15) Black
Black trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Rhodeo is looking to improve his position but Black isn't that keen on the idea.
Rhodeo tries to hold on but Black pushes him away.
Rhodeo slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Rhodeo trying to control here.
Rhodeo gets full guard.
Black won't allow Rhodeo to sweep him here.
Black slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Rhodeo (5) vs (18) Black
Black wants to control but Rhodeo is keeping him busy. #T11#
Black controlling the position.
Rhodeo is not content to let Black control the position.
Rhodeo is looking for a sweep.
Black wants to control but Rhodeo is keeping him busy.
Rhodeo is trying to get back to half guard.
Rhodeo is trying to control Black's posture but Black avoids it. #T12#
Rhodeo is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Black's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Rhodeo manages to get to full guard.
Rhodeo pulls Black in close to prevent any damage.
Black wants to control from the top but Rhodeo keeps moving.
Black trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB#
Rhodeo is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Black is aware though and is defending well.
Black is fighting to break Rhodeo's control of his arms but Rhodeo is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Rhodeo wants to sweep but no luck. #T13#
Black tries to free his leg and advance position but Rhodeo is retaining full guard.
Rhodeo trying to keep a closed guard but Black is proving a slippery customer.
Black is fighting to break Rhodeo's control of his arms but Rhodeo is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Black pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Rhodeo is keeping the position for now.
Rhodeo keeping moving, preventing Black from controlling successfully.
Black looking to pass the guard. #SUB#
Rhodeo is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Black defends well.
Rhodeo is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T14#
Black sitting in guard here, content to control.
Rhodeo wants to sweep but no luck.
Black wants to control from the top but Rhodeo keeps moving.
Black stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Rhodeo swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Rhodeo keeping moving, preventing Black from controlling successfully.
Rhodeo looking to control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Rhodeo wants to sweep but no luck.
Black trying to control the position from guard on top but Rhodeo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that's the end of the fight!
Black wins on points by 18 to 5.
Our winner, Excalam Black, 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:
SSG 235 One vs Chai
Date: Dec 03, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 5 losses; Scott Hill! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Excalam Black!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, Chad Campbell and John Kavanagh.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Hill misses with a takedown attempt - Black sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.#CL2#
Black clinches up against the cage.
Hill stops a takedown attempt from Black.
#TD#
Hill pulls Black into guard.
Black looking to pass the guard.
Hill 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.
Hill being controlled here, momentarily.
Black stopping the sweep attempt from Hill.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hill controls Black momentarily but Black frees himself.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Black controlling from the top position. #T1#
Hill keeping full guard, as Black tries to pass.
Black showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Hill is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Black wants to control from the top but Hill keeps moving. #SUB#
Hill is looking for a triangle but Black pushes his legs off easily.
Black slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #T2#
Hill manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Black manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hill (2) vs (0) Black#SUB2#
Hill is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Black has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Hill is looking to defend but Black has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Hill! Black pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Hill taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Excalam Black!
Excalam Black decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
APEX 8
Date: Oct 29, 2023 |
#R1#
Black throws a nice inside leg kick.
Black ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Schwarzschild moves away.
Black moves out of range of the strikes.
Schwarzschild just misses with a punch to the body.
Schwarzschild tries a head kick but it misses.
Schwarzschild throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Black's corner calls for a 1-2. Black obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Black throws an overhand right that lands on Schwarzschild's shoulder, as Schwarzschild tries to avoid the shot.
Schwarzschild is looking to counter with a body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Black checks a leg kick.
Schwarzschild moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Schwarzschild takes a shot right to the bread basket.#T1#
Schwarzschild misses with a straight left.
Schwarzschild avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Black throws a shot from downtown. Schwarzschild moves away and avoids it.
Schwarzschild tries to counter by clinching up but Black breaks away and moves out of range.
Black lands a nice hook to Schwarzschild's body. Schwarzschild takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Schwarzschild is looking to land body kicks.
Black feints the counter takedown.
Schwarzschild moves out of range of the body kick.
Schwarzschild tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Black manages to circle out of the way.
Black slips a jab from Schwarzschild.
Schwarzschild's jab looks to have found its range, popping Black under the eye.#CUT#It looks like Excalam Black has been cut.
Schwarzschild wants to slow Black down by chopping away at his legs.
And Black tries to counter it with a takedown but Schwarzschild pushes his down on his head and steps out.#T2#
Schwarzschild looks to land a combination. Black sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Black staying out of range there.
Schwarzschild swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Black with the counter takedown but Schwarzschild avoids it easily.#CL2#
Black pushes Schwarzschild up against the cage in a clinch.
Black blocks an elbow strike.
Schwarzschild can't find room to land a body shot as Black controls the action.
Black blocks an uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Schwarzschild lands a hook to the side of the head.
Schwarzschild tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Black's elbow.
Schwarzschild misses with a punch on the inside.
Schwarzschild can't find room to land a body shot as Black controls the action.
Schwarzschild lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Black avoids a wild elbow strike from Schwarzschild.
Schwarzschild is pushing Black up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word. #T3#
A quick uppercut on the inside from Black.
Schwarzschild throws a punch but it's blocked by Black.
Black stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
#BC2#
Black breaks from the clinch.
Schwarzschild takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Black lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Karl Schwarzschild is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Schwarzschild fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Black manages to avoid it.#CL2#
Black rushes Schwarzschild and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Black lands with a light punch inside. #BC2#
Black pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Excalam Black seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Schwarzschild throws an overhand right that lands on Black's shoulder, as Black tries to avoid the shot. #T4#
Schwarzschild throws a looping overhand right but Black ducks down to avoid it.
Schwarzschild thows a left - swing and a miss!
Schwarzschild dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Black uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Schwarzschild.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#TD2#
Black throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Schwarzschild tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Black is in Schwarzschild's guard.
Black lands a couple of digs.
Black wants to pass the guard but Schwarzschild is keeping the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Schwarzschild looking for a sweep. Not yet Schwarzschild, not yet.
Black tries to free his leg and advance position but Schwarzschild is retaining full guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Schwarzschild is on top in guard.
#REVR#
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 Karl Schwarzschild will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Excalam Black's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Schwarzschild throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Black sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Schwarzschild loads up on a big right hand but Black slips the punch.
Black tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Black scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Schwarzschild doesn't seem bothered though.
Black takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Schwarzschild misses with a looping left.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Black! But no joy.
Black digs a good hook to Schwarzschild's body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Black avoids the body shot from Schwarzschild.
Black steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Schwarzschild.
Black stuns Schwarzschild with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.#T1#
Black takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Schwarzschild looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Schwarzschild misses with a hook
#TD2#
and Black counters with a shoot takedown. Schwarzschild fights it but they end up in guard.
Black throwing strikes from guard but Schwarzschild blocks nicely.
Schwarzschild not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Black is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Schwarzschild trying to control the position.
Black trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Schwarzschild wants to sweep but no luck.
Black tries to free his leg and advance position but Schwarzschild is retaining full guard. #T2#
Schwarzschild trying to keep a closed guard but Black is proving a slippery customer.
Black looking to pass the guard.
Black stopping the sweep attempt from Schwarzschild.
Black postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Black scoring with punches to the head and body.
Black passes easily into side control. Nice work.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Black scores with a couple of short elbows.
Black landing a few strikes.
Schwarzschild is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Monkey Magic, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Black wants to lay and pray for a moment but Schwarzschild keeps working.
Black tries to score with some ground and pound. Schwarzschild controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage. #T3#
Black is putting a hurting on Schwarzschild here, landing some big shots from side control.
Black working the head and body with strikes.
Black with the ground and pound but Schwarzschild regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
Black frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Schwarzschild is looking to get to half guard.
Black trying to control but Schwarzschild is having none of it.
Black dominating with strikes here.
Black trying to control but Schwarzschild is having none of it.
Black lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.#T4#
Schwarzschild is bucking up trying to escape but Black cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Excalam Black has got the better of the ground game so far.
Schwarzschild tries to hold on but Black postures up.
Black landing shots from mount.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Black scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Schwarzschild?
Schwarzschild is working to get back to half guard.
Black with a couple of short strikes.
Black lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Schwarzschild hang on?
Schwarzschild taking shots to the head. #SUB2#
Black jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Schwarzschild manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Schwarzschild is looking to reverse the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Excalam Black showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Excalam Black's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3##CL2#
Black has taken the fight to the clinch.
Nice elbow from Schwarzschild.
Black has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Black tries to pull guard but Schwarzschild won't allow it.
Black blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Black looking to stall.
Schwarzschild pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Schwarzschild creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses. #BC2#
Black breaks the clinch.
Schwarzschild swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Black scores with a one two! Schwarzschild had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Schwarzschild uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Black.
Excalam Black seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Schwarzschild is looking to clinch but Black is avoiding it.
#T1#
Black slips a jab from Schwarzschild.
Schwarzschild uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Black.
Schwarzschild with a jab.
Schwarzschild looks to land a left hand but Black moved out of range nicely.
Black changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Schwarzschild lands a jab to the head.
#CUT#That has opened up Excalam Black's cut even more.
Schwarzschild ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Some wild striking there from Schwarzschild.
Schwarzschild tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Black tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.#T2#
A slow jab from Schwarzschild misses its intended target.
Schwarzschild tries to close the distance and clinch but Black swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Black with the counter takedown but Schwarzschild avoids it easily.
Schwarzschild connects with a nice looking jab.
#ROC#Black is rocked!
Black looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Schwarzschild is fending him off so far but Black persists. Nope, Schwarzschild circles away and we're back to standing.
Schwarzschild looks to land a right hand but Black moved out of range.
Black fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.#TD2#
Black closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Schwarzschild to the mat! Schwarzschild manages to get full guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Black stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Schwarzschild swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB#
Schwarzschild is looking to cinch up a triangle. Black throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Schwarzschild's body to avoid the submission. Schwarzschild has instead reached around Black's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Schwarzschild arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Karl Schwarzschild!
Karl Schwarzschild thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
APEX 1
Date: Sep 08, 2023 |
#R1#
No luck for Wright with that takedown attempt.
Black swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Black swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Black uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Wright.
Black does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Wright misses the jab.
Black tries to score with a low kick but Wright moves his leg out of the way.
Wright looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Black wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Black lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Black slips a jab and a cross from Wright.
Black misses with an uppercut. Wright saw that one coming.
Black avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wright misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Black throws a leg kick which misses Wright's front leg but catches the back leg as Wright tries to avoid it. #CL2#
Black fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Wright, pushing him back against the cage.
Wright 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 Time To Fight Wright. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Wright swings away with an uppercut that misses.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Black.
Wright wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Wright trying to control the position but instead, Black has worked for underhooks and has pushed Wright into the cage.
Black lands a body punch. #BC2#
Black's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Black connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Wright's hands.
Wright throws a hook but Black blocks it.
Wright throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Wright tries to score a power double leg takedown but Black sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Wright somewhat.
Black misses with a looping left.
A right-left combo lands from Wright. #CUT#It looks like Excalam Black has been cut.
Black throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Wright scores with a jab. Black acknowledges it with a nod of the head. #T2#
Wright fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Wright moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Black connects with a jab.
Black looks to land a right hand but Wright moved out of range.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Wright is defended easily by Black.
Black connects with a looping right hand.
Black gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Wright scores with a shot to the body.
Black staying out of range there.
Black follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
No luck for Wright with that takedown attempt. #T3#
Wright moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Black circles away from the clinch attempt.
#TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Black enables Wright to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Black manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Wright throws a strike but Black rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Wright keeping full guard, as Black tries to pass.
Black trying to control the position from guard on top but Wright is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Wright doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
#SUB2#
Black drops back, looking for a kneebar! Wright looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Wright looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Wright! #REVR#
Black is trying to improve his position.#T4#
Wright has knee on belly and moves into mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Black wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Wright.
Black really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Wright punishing his opponent with strikes.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Wright cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Wright scores with a couple of good head shots there.
#ROC#Black is rocked!
Wright will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Wright lands a big elbow - Black is in trouble! More strikes from the mount and Black is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Time To Fight Wright!
Time To Fight Wright gave a mention to Un-Kaged Nutrition in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales). |
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Event:
NYF 30: Tonioli vs Black II
Date: Aug 19, 2023 |
#R1#
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Tonioli crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Black - the referee stops the clock and Tonioli gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Black. Tonioli manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Black throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Tonioli stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Tonioli blocks a leg kick.
Tonioli is looking to counter punch.
Black misses with a shot to the body
and Tonioli counters with a stiff right hand. #CUT#It looks like Excalam Black has been cut.
Black digs a good hook to Tonioli's body.
Black misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tonioli.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Black fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Black with a nice calf kick.
Black throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Tonioli throws a big counter combination but Black scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.#T1#
Black digs a good body shot into Tonioli's ribs.
Tonioli takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Tonioli gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Black.
Black throws a looping overhand right but Tonioli ducks down to avoid it.
Tonioli seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Black swings away with a body shot that misses
and Black takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Tonioli stuffs the takedown.
Tonioli appears to be looking for a big counter.
Tonioli has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Soul Supremacy Rio in the buildup to the fight.
Black connects with a crisp jab. #T2#
Black throws a lazy uppercut
enabling Tonioli to counter with a crisp jab.
Black misses the shot to the body.
Tonioli tried to counter with a leg kick but Black avoided it.
Tonioli takes one on the button.
Black shoots in for a takedown but Tonioli shows good takedown defense.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tonioli dodges the punch combination from Black.
An attempted straight right counter from Tonioli misses the target.
Tonioli avoids the body shot from Black.
Tonioli was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#T3#
Black ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tonioli moves away.
Black throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Tonioli stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Black lands a body shot.
Black cracks a nice hook into Tonioli's ribs.
Tonioli thows a leg kick but Black checks it #TD2#
and Black counters with a nice double leg into side control. Tonioli won't be happy with that.
Black misses with the ground and pound.
The ground and pound from Black seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Tonioli is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Black asserts his dominance and retains side control.#SUB2#
Black thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #T4#
Tonioli can't do much from the bottom here.
Black scores with a couple of short elbows.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tonioli is looking to regain half guard here but Black keeps moving and retains side control.
Black looks up at the clock and then as Tonioli takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Black smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Tonioli is looking for a sweep.
Black wants to lay and pray for a moment but Tonioli keeps working.
Tonioli wants to get back to his feet.
Black working away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Excalam Black dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Excalam Black'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.#R2#
Black throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Tonioli.
Black throws a left and a right that both miss
and Tonioli counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Tonioli takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Black shoots in but Tonioli avoids the takedown attempt easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tonioli walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Black will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.#T1#
Black misses with a body shot
and Tonioli counters with a stiff right hand.
Black throws a body punch but Tonioli moves out of range.
Tonioli half committed to a counter leg kick.
Black lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Tonioli at a distance.
Black has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Black misses with a looping left.
Excalam Black seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Black lands a nice looking body shot.
Black throws a hook to the side of Tonioli's head but Tonioli sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Tonioli stuffs the takedown.
Vinicius Tonioli has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Excalam Black.#T2#
Black ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tonioli moves away.
Black fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Black changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Black misses with a body shot.
Black fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Black swings away with a body shot that misses
and Tonioli counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#ROC#Black is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Black throws a predictable looking body shot
and Tonioli counters with a powerful cross that connects right on the chin and the lights go out! A massive one punch knock out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Vinicius Tonioli!
Vinicius Tonioli retains his middleweight title! |
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Event:
NYF 26: McCoy vs Dujardin
Date: Jul 15, 2023 |
#R1#
Adamovic throws a big shot that misses.
Black throws a low kick, looking for Adamovic's leg but Adamovic calmly moves out of range.
Adamovic throws a low kick but Black moves out of range easily.
Black attempts a counter takedown but Adamovic avoids it well and moves away.
Adamovic lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Black on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Adamovic fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Black looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Adamovic cracks Black with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Adamovic scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Adamovic throws a big shot that misses.
Adamovic misses with an uppercut. Black saw that one coming.
Adamovic lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
#CUT2#It looks like Excalam Black has been cut.
Adamovic throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Black tries to counter with a takedown but Adamovic is quick to defend against it.
Adamovic throws a lazy right hand but Black sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Adamovic avoids the body shot from Black.
Adamovic flicks out a counter leg kick but Black steps away.#TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Black. #T1#
Black lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Adamovic down.
#SUB#
Black is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Adamovic has escaped the position, nice work there.
You can see the frustration on Adamovic's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Adamovic 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.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
I wouldn't like to be where Adamovic is right now.
Adamovic is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Black is controlling him well.
Adamovic tries to bench press Black off him but Black keeps the position.
Adamovic wants to control but Black postures up.
Adamovic is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Black working the body and head with strikes. #T2#
Black landing strikes.
Adamovic managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Black.
Black prevents Adamovic from escaping the position.
Black working away.
Black working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Adamovic taking a bit of punishment here - Black scoring with strikes.
Adamovic takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Black cracks Adamovic with a big right hand but Adamovic just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Adamovic takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
This has been an exciting period of action!
You can see the frustration on Adamovic's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Black tries to score with some ground and pound. Adamovic controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Black throws an elbow but Adamovic slips to the side and avoids it well.
Black trying to control the position but Adamovic is working away. #T3#
Black tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Adamovic struggling a bit here.
Black is working Adamovic over with some ground and pound from side control.
Black creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Adamovic dodges the ground and pound from Black.
Adamovic is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Black wants to take a breather but Adamovic is having none of it.
Nice strikes from Black there.
Black is nestled in close to Adamovic, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Adamovic is looking to improve his position.
Adamovic keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Black missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Black has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.#T4#
Black trying to pass the guard but Adamovic defending well.
Black throwing shots but Adamovic is blocking nicely.
Adamovic avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Black.
Adamovic regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Black.
Black with a flurry of punches that miss.
Adamovic working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Black.
Adamovic is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Black scoring with some ground and pound.
Black postures up and lands a big shot to Adamovic's brow.
Black is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Adamovic is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Adamovic looking for a sweep. Not yet Adamovic, not yet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Excalam Black dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Excalam Black's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Adamovic connects with a right hand. Black shakes it off.
Black moves out of range of the strikes.
Adamovic scores with a hook.
Adamovic with a nice calf kick.
Black throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Black throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Adamovic.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Adamovic checks a leg kick.
Adamovic with the inside leg kick.
Adamovic swings for the body but Black moves out of range.
Black feinted with a counter takedown.
Black has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Adamovic.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice body punch from Black.
Adamovic throws a shot from downtown. Black moves away and avoids it.
An inside leg kick from Adamovic misses.
Adamovic moves out of range of the strikes.
Adamovic misses with a leg kick #TD#
and Black counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground. #T1#
Black looking to pass the guard.
Black postures up in Adamovic's guard and throws a big left but Adamovic blocks it.
Black throws a big elbow that misses.
Adamovic wants to stand and escape but Black is having none of it.
Black looking to pass the guard.
Black in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Black with a flurry of punches that miss.
Black is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Adamovic can do to turn this around?
Adamovic is adopting a defensive guard.
Black throws a big right hand that misses.
Black postures up in Adamovic's guard and throws a big left but Adamovic blocks it. #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.
Black stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Adamovic swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Adamovic 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.
Adamovic wants to get back to his feet but Black is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Black working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Adamovic's head.
Adamovic preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Black cracks Adamovic with a solid left hand.
Adamovic trying to control the position.
Black stopping the sweep attempt from Adamovic.
Black landing some decent shots from guard.
Black scores with a decent looking elbow strike.#T3#
Adamovic looking for a sweep. Not yet Adamovic, not yet.
Adamovic keeping full guard, as Black tries to pass.
Adamovic preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Black wants to control from the top but Adamovic keeps moving.
Black wants to pass the guard but Adamovic is keeping the position.
Adamovic has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Black preventing the sweep.
Adamovic utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Adamovic seems keen to control Black's posture.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Black moves out of range of the strikes.
Black misses with a low kick.
Adamovic connects with a right hand. Black shakes it off.
Black with a poor takedown
and Adamovic counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Adamovic takes a swing at Black's ribcage but misses. #TD#
Black looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Adamovic trying to hold on to Black's head to control him but Black postures up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Excalam Black will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Excalam Black's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Nice shot lands for Adamovic.
Black listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Black slips under a jab.
Black avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Adamovic walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Adamovic lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.#CL#
Black closes the distance and clinches.
Adamovic swings wildly with an uppercut but Black uses good head movement to avoid it.
Adamovic prevents a body shot from Black.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Adamovic misses with some punches.
Black trying to stall but Adamovic improves his position.
Adamovic swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Adamovic swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Adamovic tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Black's elbow. #T1#
A head punch on the inside from Adamovic fails to land.
Black has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Adamovic is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Black is struggling to control the position.
Black is stalling here.
Adamovic tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Black throws a punch but it's blocked by Adamovic.
Black wants a takedown but no success here.
Adamovic tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Black's elbow.
Adamovic throws a head punch that misses.
Black can't find room to land a body shot as Adamovic controls the action.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Black lands a hook to the side of the head.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Adamovic as Black tries to tie him up.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Black creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Black wants to stall.
Valentin Adamovic has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Black blocks a body shot from Adamovic.
Black misses with a body punch.
Adamovic has a couple of punches blocked by Black.
Adamovic lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Black tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Black misses with a punch to the body.
Adamovic misses with some punches.
Black is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Adamovic misses with some punches.
Adamovic misses with a body punch.
Adamovic pressing his opponent against the cage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Black.
Black lands a body shot.
Black lands on the inside with an uppercut. #T3#
Black is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Adamovic is keeping busy.
Black prevents a body shot from Adamovic.
Adamovic tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Adamovic makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Adamovic prevents a takedown attempt there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Excalam Black. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Adamovic prevents a takedown attempt there.
Black lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Black is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Adamovic lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Black tries to stall but Adamovic uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Black tries to stall but Adamovic uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Adamovic has a couple of punches blocked by Black.
#T4#
Black takes a shot to the head.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Adamovic.
Adamovic scores with an uppercut up the middle.#ROC2#Black is rocked!
Adamovic has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Adamovic has a couple of punches blocked by Black.
Oh Black is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Adamovic.
Adamovic swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Adamovic swings wildly with an uppercut but Black uses good head movement to avoid it.
Black letting Adamovic take a breather here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Adamovic.
Adamovic has a couple of punches blocked by Black.
Black blocks an uppercut.
Adamovic misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Adamovic fails to land.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Black blocking some punches.
Adamovic throws a head punch that misses.
Adamovic misses with a hook from the clinch.
Adamovic misses with a short punch on the inside.
Adamovic throws a head punch that misses.
Black blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Adamovic blocks a body shot from Black.
Adamovic fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Nice body punch from Adamovic.
Black blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Adamovic misses with some punches.
Adamovic fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Adamovic has a couple of punches blocked by Black.
Adamovic swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Adamovic takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Adamovic throws a punch but it's blocked by Black.
Black seems to have got his legs back now.
Black tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Adamovic's elbow. #BC#
Black breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Adamovic throws a jab when Black was well out of range.
Nice sprawl there from Adamovic as Black shoots in.
And that's the end of the fight!
Valentin Adamovic comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Black 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 Steve Montenegro scores the fight 29:28
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 29:28
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Excalam Black!
Excalam Black 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:
NYF 21: Donal vs Black
Date: Jun 03, 2023 |
#R1#
Donal fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Black manages to avoid it.
A low kick from Donal misses #TD2#
so Black counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Black stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Donal swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Donal will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Donal tries to land a sweep but no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Donal has Black pulled in close to control his posture. #SUB2#
Black has gone for a leg lock! Donal slips out almost immediately though and dives into Black's guard.#REVR#
Black 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.#T1##SUB2#
Black throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB2#
Black looking for a guillotine here but Donal defends easily.
#SUB2#
Black looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Donal passes into side control.
#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.
Black is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Black gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Black wants to improve his position but Donal is controlling well.
#T3#
Black works his way to full guard. Good work.#SUB2#
Black looking for subs off his back but Donal has passed one foot through into half guard.
Black slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Donal stopping the sweep attempt from Black.
Donal is stalling in the full guard. #SUB2#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Black looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Donal has picked Black up and slammed him! Black can't keep hold of the triangle and Donal manages to pass to side control!#T4#
Black tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Black manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Donal is thwarting Black's attempts to control the position.
Donal controlling the action here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Black tries to roll over but Donal keeps him under control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Excalam Black will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Good leg kick by Donal.
Donal throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
#TD2#
so Black counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Donal is pulling down on Black's head. It's preventing any offense from Black, at least for the moment.
Black wants to pass the guard but Donal is keeping the position.
Black throws a strike but Donal rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Black throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Black wants to sweep but no luck.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1##SUB2#
Black has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Donal can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB2#
Black is looking for a triangle but Donal pushes his legs off easily.
Our spies down at at Glory 4 Boxing inform us that Black has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Black can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Donal controls the pace.#SUB2#
Black looking for subs off his back but Donal has passed one foot through into half guard.
Donal slows the pace down in half guard. #T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Black is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Donal's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Donal's back!
Black throws a big right hand but he misses and hits the mat. Ouch.
Donal wriggles onto his back under a barage of strikes.
Donal tries to hold on but Black postures up.
Black breaks from Donal's wrist control and lands an elbow. #T3#
Donal really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Black throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Black with the ground and pound from mount.
Black can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Donal is looking to escape.
Black wants to control but instead Donal manages to regain half guard.
Black working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Donal's thigh. Donal counters though and makes it back to full guard. #T4#
Donal is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Black tries to free his leg and advance position but Donal is retaining full guard.
Black stands and throws Donal's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Black in side control, throwing shots but Donal defends.
Donal is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Black is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Donal is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Black wants to control but Donal is keeping him busy.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Excalam Black showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R3#
Black misses with a wild body shot.
Elwyn Donal seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Black slips a straight right by Donal.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Black! But no joy.
Black displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Donal throws out the jab.
A jab from Donal misses.
Donal misses the jab.
Black has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Black displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Donal throws out the jab.
We've been told by Donal's head coaches at League of Shadows MMA that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Donal fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Black is out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Donal misses with an uppercut.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Black.
Donal looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Donal throws a low kick but Black moves out of range easily.
Black drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Donal defends it well.#T1#
Black misses with a shot to the body
letting Donal counter with a right hand. #CUT#It looks like Excalam Black has been cut.
Donal rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
#TD2#
and Black counters with a shoot takedown. Donal fights it but they end up in guard.
Black throws a big elbow that misses.
Black looking to pass the guard.
Donal keeping moving, preventing Black from controlling successfully.
Donal wants to control but Black passes easily into half guard.
#SUB2#
Black 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.
Black wants to control but Donal is keeping him busy. #T2#
Black missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Donal won't allow Black to pass to mount. #SUB2#
Black is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Donal has managed to free his arm - good work.
Black sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Donal defending well though. #T3#
Donal blocking the ground and pound attempt from Black.
Black scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Black thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Donal keeping hold of Black's head, controlling as best he can.
Black trying to mount his opponent but Donal defends it.
Black seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. #SUB2#
Black is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Donal is just riding it out for now. Black eventually gives up the hold.
Black not landing any meaningful shots this time. #T4#
Black works his foot free and advances to mount.
Donal is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Black throwing strikes but Donal bucks up and reverses the position. He's now in guard on top.
Black manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Donal manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
Donal is trying to keep Black in close.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Excalam Black really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Excalam Black's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R4#
Black ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Donal moves away.
Donal throws a poor cross that misses
#TD2#
so Black counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Black has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Donal keeping moving, preventing Black from controlling successfully.
Black throws a strike but Donal rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR##SUB2#
Donal avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB2#
Donal got a little sloppy there for a moment and Black has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Donal has managed to get both his arms back between Black's legs - danger averted.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Black isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Donal stacks Black on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Donal!#T1#
Black is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Black wants to control but Donal postures up.
Black tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Donal wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Black is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#T3#
Donal trying to control the position but Black is working away.
Black is trying to improve his position.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Black keeps trying to improve his position.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Donal throws a leg kick #TD2#
and Black counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Black throwing strikes from guard but Donal blocks nicely. #T4#
Black throws an elbow that misses. Donal uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Black's guard. Nice move by Donal!#REVR#
Black manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Donal manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
Black throwing strikes but missing.
Black trying to control but Donal is working from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Black looking to pass the guard.
Donal 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#
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close fourth round but Excalam Black will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Excalam Black's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R5#
Black throws a body shot but no joy.
Donal takes a swing at Black's ribcage but misses.
Black has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Donal.
Donal swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Black.
Black blocks a head kick by Donal.
Donal misses with a straight right.
Black takes one on the chin but seems OK.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Donal throws a quick inside leg kick.
Black lands with an uppercut that bounces Donal off the cage and back into range.
Black throws a looping overhand right but Donal ducks down to avoid it.
Donal swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#T1#
Black checks a leg kick.
Black drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Donal defends it well.
Donal connects with a body shot.
Black swings for the body but Donal moves out of range.
Donal swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Black misses the shot to the body.
Donal lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
#ROC#Black is rocked!
Black is holding his hands too far apart here. Donal throws a hard, straight punch right down the pipe and BOOM! Black is out! That punch landed square on the jaw - what a shot!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:41 of round 5, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Elwyn Donal!
Elwyn Donal retains his light heavyweight title!
Elwyn Donal was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed. |
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Event:
NYF 19: Ribeiro vs Gracie
Date: May 20, 2023 |
#R1#
Rotiz throws a body punch but Black moves out of range. #KD2#
A jab-cross combination lands for Rotiz and sends Black crashing to the mat! Rotiz follows him down to the mat - Black regains half guard but he's not out of trouble yet! #CUT2#It looks like Excalam Black has been cut.
Rotiz throwing shots but Black is blocking nicely.
Rotiz scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Black is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Rotiz's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Rotiz's back!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#SUB#
Black looking for the choke from the back.
Black connects with a big shot to the side of Rotiz's head.
Rotiz is trying to stand back up.
Rotiz has his hands over his head blocking the strikes from Black.
Black trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Black lands punches and elbows.
Rotiz 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.
Black is working the ground and pound here and the referee is taking a close look at Rotiz. He must escape soon or this one will be stopped.
Rotiz is trying to get back to his feet but Black has full control of the position and if anything, Rotiz has just worked his way into a worse spot.#T1#
Black is landing with strikes. Rotiz can't take much more of this.
Black thows a huge left but connects with the canvas and not his opponent. #SUB#
Rotiz is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Rotiz is trying to stand back up. #SUB#
Rotiz preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Black.
Rotiz is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet. #SUB#
Black looking to break Rotiz's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Rotiz remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Black will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Black seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.#T2#
Rotiz is trying to get back to his feet but Black has full control of the position and if anything, Rotiz has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Rotiz is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Even with his hooks in, Black manages to miss with strikes from the back.
Rotiz is trying to stand back up.
Black loading up with punches from the back mount - how long can Rotiz hold on?
Rotiz covers up after taking a massive shot to the side of the head.
Rotiz covering up well under a barage of strikes.
Rotiz wants to get back to his feet.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Black trying to control.
Black is throwing strikes from the back here. Oh that last one was to the back of the head. Black gets a warning from the referee. He throws another strike to the back of the head straight away though and the referee has seen enough. He breaks up the two fighters and stands them back up. Black gets a real talking to here and is lucky not to get a point deducted. Black apologises and we restart here on the feet.
Rotiz just misses with a punch to the body.
Black tries to counter with a takedown but Rotiz is quick to defend against it.
Toti Rotiz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T3#
A swing and a miss from Rotiz.
Rotiz throws a jab when Black was well out of range.
Black ducks under a wild hook from Rotiz.
Black attempts a counter takedown but Rotiz avoids it well and moves away.
Black lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
An inside leg kick lands from Black. #TD#
Black feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Black lands a couple of elbows.
Rotiz wants to stand but Black is controlling the position. #ES2#
Rotiz is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Rotiz tries to break the clinch but Black is controlling the position.
Rotiz misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Rotiz tries for a takedown. No joy.
Black works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#TD#
Black turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!#T4#
Black is looking to take a break and control but Rotiz is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Rotiz is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Black has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Black trying to control the position but Rotiz is working away.
Rotiz is pushing Black's head away, looking to escape. Black manages to hold on to the position though.#SUB#
Black is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Rotiz is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Black passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Rotiz!
Black working the ground and pound effectively.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Excalam Black dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Excalam Black's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Rotiz connects with a looping right hand.
Black scores with a punch to the head.
Rotiz ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Black moves away.
A decent looking cross lands there for Rotiz.
Black slips a jab and a cross from Rotiz.
Black changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Black moves out of range of the strikes.
A looping hook to the body misses from Black. Rotiz does a little dance to reset his feet.
Rotiz changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Rotiz cracks Black with a good jab.
Rotiz throws a body shot but no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rotiz misses with a looping right.
Rotiz lands with a straight right. Black didn't see that one coming.
Rotiz misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Black.
Rotiz throws a body shot but no joy.
Rotiz misses with a left hand #TD#
and Black counters with a shoot takedown. Rotiz fights it but they end up in guard. #T1#
Rotiz wants to stand but Black is controlling the position.
Rotiz avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Black trying to control the position from guard on top but Rotiz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Black throwing strikes from guard but Rotiz blocks nicely.
Black lands a couple of digs.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Black advances to half guard.
Black wants to pass the guard but Rotiz is defending well. #SUB#
Rotiz is defending against the submission attempts here by Black.
Black has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.#SUB#
Black wants to work for an arm triangle but Rotiz is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Black prevents Rotiz from standing back up.
Excalam Black overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T2#
Black lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Rotiz avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Black.
Black throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Black lands strikes from half guard.
Rotiz wants to get back to his feet.
#SUB#
Black is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Rotiz is just riding it out for now. Black eventually gives up the hold.
Rotiz wants to get back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Black is looking to advance position but Rotiz won't allow it.
Rotiz is looking to escape.
Black missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Rotiz is trying to stand back up but Black is controlling him
Black missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Black throwing shots but Rotiz is blocking nicely.
Rotiz looks like he's trying to stand up.
Black slips a nice elbow through Rotiz's hands, connecting with Rotiz's forehead.
Rotiz is trying to stand back up but Black is controlling him
Ground and pound from Black. #T4#
Black throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Black stalling.
Black is looking to advance position but Rotiz won't allow it.
Rotiz blocking the ground and pound attempt from Black.
Rotiz wants to get back to his feet.
Black thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Black lands with a punch from half guard.
Rotiz keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Black looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Rotiz with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Rotiz looks like he's trying to stand up.
Black lands with a punch from half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Excalam Black dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Excalam Black's cut.
That's time! Black's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Rotiz ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Rotiz takes a swing at Black's ribcage but misses.
Rotiz throws a hook but Black blocks it.
Nice defenses there by Black.
Rotiz swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
#TD#
Black decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Rotiz wants to get back to his feet.
Black wants to take a breather but Rotiz is having none of it.
Rotiz is trying to stand up here but Black is controlling him well.
Black wants to lay and pray for a moment but Rotiz keeps working.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rotiz avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Black.
Black throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Rotiz is trying to stand back up but Black is controlling him
Rotiz has hold of Black's hands but Black slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.#T1#
Rotiz looks like he's trying to stand up.
Black uses his free foot to push down on Rotiz's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Rotiz.
Black is in the full mount, landing strikes. #CUT#It looks like Toti Rotiz has been cut.
Black with the ground and pound from mount.
Rotiz is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Black lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Black landing strikes from the mount.
Rotiz squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Black is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rotiz can do to turn this around?
Black fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Rotiz is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Black landing strikes from the mount and Rotiz is in trouble! #CUT#That has opened up Toti Rotiz's cut even more.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Black landing strikes from the mount.#ROC#Rotiz is rocked!
Black trying to control but Rotiz is having none of it. #T2#
Black with good strikes from the mount here!
Black looking to finish Rotiz with some ground and pound. This is bad for Rotiz!
Black looking to ground and pound but Rotiz is blocking nicely.
Black looking to finish Rotiz with some ground and pound. This is bad for Rotiz!
Rotiz is still in real trouble! Can Black finish him?#CUT#The cut above Toti Rotiz's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Toti Rotiz's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:45 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Excalam Black!
A relieved looking Excalam Black thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
The defeated Toti Rotiz had this to say: 'I was hurt, my cat is sick, it's raining outside, heard someone fart in the arena... I should have never lost, I'm the real winner.'. |
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Event:
NYF 16: McCoy vs Cillian
Date: Apr 15, 2023 |
#R1#
A head kick misses from Daxton.
Daxton looks to land a left hand but Black moved out of range nicely.
Black throws a leg kick but Daxton sees it coming and moves out of range.
Daxton misses with a body kick.
Euan Daxton seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Daxton ducks under a wild hook from Black.
Daxton misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Black changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Daxton throws a right and a left that both miss.
Black is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Daxton tries a head kick but it misses.
Black with the counter takedown but Daxton avoids it easily.
Black thows a left - swing and a miss!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Daxton lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Black circles away quickly and effectively.
Black scores with a punch to the head.#CL2#
Black gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Black struggles to land a body shot inside as Daxton controls his hands.
#T1#
A right hook to the body lands for Black.
Black misses with a body punch.
I was talking to Daxton's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Black misses with a punch to the body.
Black is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Daxton gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Black just leaning against Daxton, taking a breather. #BC#
Daxton manages to break the clinch.
Daxton takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Daxton scores with a punch to the head.#CUT#It looks like Excalam Black has been cut.
Daxton throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Black lands a slapping body shot.
Daxton rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Black moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Daxton takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.#TD2#
Black drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.#T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Black advances to half guard. #SUB2#
Black is working for a kimura but Daxton is defending it quite comfortably.
Black trying to control from half guard but Daxton is working away.
Black looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Black not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Black scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Black is pressing down on Daxton's thigh, looking to free his foot. Daxton is holding on for now.
Daxton blocking the ground and pound attempt from Black.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Black sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Daxton defending well though.
Black throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #SUB2#
Black is trying to work for a kimura but Daxton is defending well.
Daxton blocking the ground and pound attempt from Black.
Daxton avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Black.
Black is keen to just control but Daxton is a slippery customer.
Black misses with a head shot. Daxton uses the momentum to regain guard.
Black is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Black wants to control from the top but Daxton keeps moving. #T4#
Black landing some decent shots from guard.
Daxton utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Black loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Black has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Black trying to control but Daxton is working from the bottom.
Black throwing strikes but missing.
Daxton will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Daxton is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Black is controlling him. #SUB2#
Black postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Daxton is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Black, into his guard. #REVR#
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Excalam Black dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Excalam Black's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Black lands with an overhand left.
Black lands a jab to Daxton's midsection.
Daxton tries to work over Black's front leg with a kick but Black checks it.
Black has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Daxton avoids the body shot from Black.
Daxton throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Black feints the counter takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Daxton fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Daxton lands a high kick!
Nice defenses there by Daxton.
A punch combination from Daxton misses. #T1##TD2#
Black shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Black missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #SUB2#
Black is looking for a kimura but Daxton is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Black to get the leverage.
Black wants to control but Daxton is keeping him busy.
Black wants to pass the guard but Daxton is defending well.
Black throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Daxton to regain full guard.
Black looking to sit in guard and control but Daxton gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Black looking to control.
#T2#
Black tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB2#
Black is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Daxton defends well.
Black 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.#SUB2#
Black has an active guard here but Daxton has managed to pass into half guard.
#T3#
Black trying to get back to full guard but Daxton takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Daxton is trying to stand up but he's being controlled by his opponent.
Black is trying to escape the mount.
Black tries to improve his position but instead Daxton has taken his back!
Black tries to escape the position.
#T4#
Black keeps trying to improve his position.
Daxton knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Black on the ground.
Black breaks Daxton's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Black pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Daxton is keeping the position for now.
Black passes into half guard.
Black is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Black tries to free his leg and advance position but Daxton is retaining full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Black postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Black trying to control the position from guard on top but Daxton is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
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 Euan Daxton will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Excalam Black's cut.
That's time! Daxton's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. And we move into the final round!#R3#
Black blocks a head kick by Daxton.
Black misses with a series of wild punches.
Black ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Daxton moves away.
Daxton seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Black moves out of range of the strikes.
Daxton throws a leg kick #TD2#
and Black counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Black.
Daxton is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Daxton misses with a hook to the ribs.
Black cracks Daxton with a nice body shot.
Daxton wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Black has him pressed against the cage.
Black pressing his opponent against the cage. #BC#
Daxton breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#T1#
Daxton goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Daxton swinging wildly here.
Daxton pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Black feints the counter takedown.#TD2#
Black looking to score a takedown here. Daxton is defending well but Black drives through and ends up in Daxton's guard.
Black passes Daxton's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Black seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Daxton does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Black content to control rather than advance.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Black lands a nice short elbow.#T2#
Black sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Daxton defending well though.
Black wants to free his trapped foot but Daxton is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Black throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Black wants to free his trapped foot but Daxton is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Black thows a huge punch but Daxton dodges it nicely.
Black missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Daxton won't allow Black to pass to mount.
Black throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#SUB2#
Black is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#T3#
Black works his foot free and advances to mount.
Black throws some wild stikes that Daxton manages to avoid easily.
Black lands a big shot there that rocks Daxton but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Black throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Daxton because Black loaded up on that one.
Black throws some wild stikes that Daxton manages to avoid easily.
Black is landing with some decent strikes but Daxton is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Black throwing shots from mount but they're not landing. #T4#
Black scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Daxton?
Daxton is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Daxton is bucking up trying to escape but Black cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Daxton is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Black breaks from Daxton's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Black fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Black landing punches.
Black looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Black raining down shots from the mount!
Black tries to control but Daxton wriggling away.
Daxton blocking the ground and pound.
And that's the end of the fight!
Excalam Black comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Black 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 Jonathan Paton scores the fight 28:29
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Excalam Black!
After winning the bout, Excalam Black thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
Euan Daxton spoke after the fight, saying 'I'd like to thank my opponent for stepping in here with me. It was an honour to eat his punches.'. |
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Event:
NYF 11: Donal vs Myth
Date: Mar 11, 2023 |
#R1#
Ferguson lands with a straight right. Black didn't see that one coming.
Ferguson misses with a looping right.
Ferguson misses with a hook. Black ducked under it nicely.
Excalam Black seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Black shoots in looking for a takedown but Ferguson manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Black's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
It looked like Ferguson wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Ferguson takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Black ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ferguson moves away.
Black shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Ferguson pinned against the cage. Ferguson gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Ferguson was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Black fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Ferguson avoids it really well and circles away.
Niall Ferguson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Excalam Black.
Ferguson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Black.#T1#
Ferguson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Black throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Black throws a series of punches but Ferguson moves out of range.
Ferguson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Ferguson throws a series of punches but Black moves out of range.
Black moves away from the strike by Ferguson.
Ferguson throws a right and a left that Black avoids nicely.
Black with a poor takedown
and Ferguson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Black thows a left - swing and a miss!
Black showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Ferguson.
#T2#
Black throws out a loose jab but Ferguson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ferguson takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Black dives in for a single leg takedown but Ferguson sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
An attempted straight right counter from Ferguson misses the target.
Black misses with a body shot.
Ferguson appears to be looking for a big counter.
Black throws an off balance right hand
and Ferguson counters with a one-two to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ferguson cracks Black with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.#ROC#Black is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Excalam Black has been cut.
Black ducks into an uppercut from Ferguson and that's knocked him out cold! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Niall Ferguson! |
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Event:
NYF 7: Sam vs McCoy
Date: Feb 04, 2023 |
#R1#
Black drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Tonioli throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Tonioli throws a hook to the side of Black's head but Black sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Black half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Tonioli misses with a looping right.
Tonioli fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Black manages to avoid it.
Black avoids the body shot from Tonioli.
Black avoids the body shot from Tonioli.
Tonioli misses the shot to the body.
Black throws a body shot but no joy. #CL2#
Tonioli instigates a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Black.
Tonioli misses with a hook to the ribs.
Tonioli misses with a punch to the body.
A right hand to the body from Tonioli.
Black tries to throw a body punch but Tonioli avoids it by throwing Black back against the cage.
Tonioli tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T1#
Black misses with a punch to the body.
#BC#
Black breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Tonioli scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Tonioli looks to score with a jab to the body but Black is just out of range.
A decent looking cross lands there for Tonioli.
Tonioli fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Black looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Tonioli misses with a wild combination.
Black feinted with a counter takedown.
Black throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Tonioli let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Black throws a lazy right hand but Tonioli sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Tonioli 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.
Black takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Tonioli looks to land a left hand but Black moved out of range nicely.#T2#
Tonioli lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Tonioli throws a body shot but no joy.
Tonioli misses with a body shot.
Black changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Tonioli lands an overhand right.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tonioli swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Black half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Tonioli with a hook.
Tonioli throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Black.
Black changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Tonioli fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Black drops down looking for a counter takedown but Tonioli sprawls and moves away.
Tonioli has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Tonioli punishes Black's body with a nice straight punch.
Tonioli lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Tonioli darts in trying to clinch#TD#
and Black counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. #T3#
Tonioli is trying to get back to full guard.
Tonioli is positioning himself well to prevent Black advancing to mount.
Black is nestled in close to Tonioli, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Black wants to pass the guard but Tonioli is defending well.
Tonioli trying to control from the bottom.
Tonioli is trying to stand.
Black landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Black lands with a punch from half guard.
Black tries to pass to full mount but Tonioli defends it. #ES2#
Tonioli manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Black keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage. #T4#
Black blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Black creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Tonioli can't find room to land a body shot as Black controls the action.
#BC#
Black breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Tonioli throws a leg kick that misses. #TD#
Tonioli tries to sprawl but Black drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#SUB#
Black is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Tonioli is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Tonioli is trying to stand.
Black is thwarting Tonioli's attempts to control the position.
Black stops Tonioli from getting back to his feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Vinicius Tonioli dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Tonioli throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Vinicius Tonioli seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Tonioli connects with a body shot.
Tonioli scores with a hook.
Tonioli works Black's body with a nice hook.
A nice combination there by Tonioli.
Tonioli swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Black pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Tonioli misses with a jab to the body
#TD#
and Black counters with a nice double leg into side control. Tonioli won't be happy with that.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tonioli taking a bit of punishment here - Black scoring with strikes.
Tonioli struggling a bit here.
Tonioli takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Black connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Tonioli some visible discomfort.
#T1#
Black advances to full mount.
Tonioli taking shots to the head.
Black is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Tonioli wants to hold on but Black pushes him away.
Tonioli trying desperately to get to his feet.
Excalam Black overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB#
Black jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Tonioli manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Tonioli is not content to let Black control the position.
Black grinds an elbow into Tonioli's temple.
Tonioli is looking to regain half guard here but Black keeps moving and retains side control. #T2#
Black looks up at the clock and then as Tonioli takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Black smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Tonioli tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Black lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Tonioli down.
Black is looking to take a break and control but Tonioli is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Tonioli wants to control but Black postures up.
Tonioli tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Black is looking to take a break and control but Tonioli is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB#
Black wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Tonioli, who protects the arm well. #T3#
Black is putting a hurting on Tonioli here, landing some big shots from side control.
Black in side control lands a decent elbow.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Black advances to mount.
Black lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Tonioli bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!#SUB#
Black working for a triangle but Tonioli defends it easily.
#SUB#
Black isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Tonioli stacks Black on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Tonioli!#T4#
Black looks to move to half guard but instead Tonioli has passed into mount! Damn!
Black tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Black tries to hold on but Tonioli pushes him away.
Black is working to get back to half guard.
Black looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Excalam Black dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
A looping hook to the body misses from Tonioli. Black does a little dance to reset his feet.
Black tries to counter with a takedown but Tonioli is quick to defend against it.
Tonioli misses the jab.
Tonioli throws a body punch but Black moves out of range.
Black changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
A shot to the liver by Tonioli. Beautiful body shot.
Black slips under a jab from Tonioli.
Black takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Tonioli lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
The fighters circling - Tonioli throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Black tries to counter with a takedown but Tonioli is quick to defend against it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tonioli misses with a wild combination.
Black half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Tonioli misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Black.
Black changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Tonioli takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. #T1#
Black misses with a looping right.
Black avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Tonioli throws a combination. Black tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Vinicius Tonioli seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tonioli throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tonioli swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
#TD#
and Black counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Black is pushing down on Tonioli's leg trying to pass to half guard. Tonioli is fighting to maintain full guard but Black has managed to sneak the leg through.
Black prevents Tonioli from improving his position.
Tonioli is trying to maintain the position but Black is very close to passing his half guard.
Black is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Black tries to pass to full mount but Tonioli defends it.
Tonioli is in trouble now - Black has advanced to mount! #T2#
Tonioli is squirming around, avoiding Black's attempts to control the action.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tonioli is wriggling around trying to escape.
Black is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Tonioli 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.
Black is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Tonioli regains full guard. Nicely done.
Black working some strikes from top position.
Black postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Tonioli is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T3#
Black throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tonioli is trying to keep Black in close.
Black stops Tonioli from standing up.
Black distracts Tonioli with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Black is in close to Tonioli's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Black forces his way into half guard.
Black stops Tonioli from getting back to his feet.
Black lands with a punch from half guard.
Black wants to take a breather but Tonioli is having none of it.
Black is pressing down on Tonioli's thigh, looking to free his foot. Tonioli is holding on for now.
Black winds up and cracks Tonioli with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Tonioli is staying active underneath Black, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T4#
Tonioli keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Tonioli wants to get back to full guard.
Tonioli tries to kick Black off but Black keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. #SUB#
Black is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Tonioli tries to kick Black off but Black keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Black tries to pass to full mount but Tonioli defends it.
Black working the head and body with strikes.
Black slips a nice elbow through Tonioli's hands, connecting with Tonioli's forehead.
Tonioli is staying active underneath Black, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Black looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Tonioli is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
And that's the end of the fight!
Excalam Black showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Black has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 29:28
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 29:28
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Excalam Black!
Excalam Black thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
NYF 3: Sam vs Moustafa
Date: Dec 31, 2022 |
#R1#
Black misses the shot to the body.
Rhodes gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Black blocks a jab.
Rhodes throws a lazy right hand but Black sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Rhodes changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Rhodes cracks a nice hook into Black's ribs.
Rhodes connects with a crisp jab.
Dusty Rhodes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rhodes uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Black.
Black throws a body shot but no joy.
Rhodes waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Black.#CL2#
Black tries to keep at a distance but Rhodes has taken the fight into the clinch.
Rhodes stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Rhodes swings wildly with an uppercut but Black uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rhodes is looking for a takedown.
Black blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Black works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
#T1#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Black.
Rhodes misses with the head strike.
Black dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Rhodes drops down looking for an ankle pick but Black pulls his leg out and moves away.
Rhodes throws an overhand right that lands on Black's shoulder, as Black tries to avoid the shot.
Rhodes takes a swing at Black's ribcage but misses.
Black ducks under a wild hook from Rhodes.
Rhodes misses with a two punch combination.
Black walks into a straight right hand from Rhodes.
Black tries to clinch up.
A jab from Rhodes misses.
Rhodes darts in trying to clinch
and Black counters with a straight right hand.
Black takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
#CUT2#It looks like Excalam Black has been cut.#T2#
Rhodes connects with the punch.
Rhodes uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Black.
Nice shot lands for Rhodes.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Black tries to move into range but Rhodes moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.#ROC2#Black is rocked!
Rhodes lands hard precision jab right on the jaw that stiffens Black up and sends him tumbling to the mat! The ref grabs Rhodes from behind before he can pounce. Some folks in the crowd didn't like that stoppage, but I saw Black's eyes roll way back in his head, he was done.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Dusty Rhodes!
A very excited looking Dusty Rhodes 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:
KOP CALL Last Breath
Date: Nov 18, 2022 |
#R1#
Wright moves out of range of the strikes.
Wright misses with a takedown attempt - Black sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Wright jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
#CUT2#It looks like Excalam Black has been cut.
Black keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Black wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Wright scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Black throws a lazy right hand but Wright sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Some wild striking there from Black.
Wright throws a counter combo.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
No joy there for Wright, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Wright moves away from the strike by Black.
Black fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Wright manages to avoid it.
Black avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Black appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Black gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Wright.#T1#
Nice defenses there by Wright.
Wright is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Nice sprawl there from Black as Wright shoots in.
Excalam Black has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Time To Fight Wright.
Wright fails to land with a series of punches.
Wright misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Black slips under a jab.#TD2#
Wright bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Black tries to improve position but can't.
Wright postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Black manages to work his way to half guard, despite Wright's best efforts.#SUB2#
Wright is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Black might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Wright wants to control but Black is keeping him busy.
Black tries to get to full guard but Wright has control of the leg. #T2#
Wright wants to stand up but Black manages to regain full guard.
Black looking to hit a scissor sweep but Wright is one step ahead there.
Black working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Wright.
Wright wants to control from the top but Black keeps moving.
Wright throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Black works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Wright sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Black's guard.
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!
Wright not doing much here.
Black wants to improve his position but Wright is controlling well.
#T3#
Black regains full guard. Nicely done.
Wright slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Wright is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Black knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Wright advances to mount.
Wright wants to control the pace but Black is squirming around nicely. #T4#
Wright wants to get back to his feet but Black is holding on tight.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Black is desperately trying to improve his position but Wright has a good base and remains in mount.
Wright tries to control but Black wriggling away.
Wright tries to stand up but he's trapped just for the moment.
Black is squirming around, avoiding Wright's attempts to control the action.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Black working to try and regain half guard.
Black is working hard here to advance position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Time To Fight Wright dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Excalam Black's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Black displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Wright.
Black stuffs the takedown.
A decent looking cross lands there for Wright.
Wright takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Wright has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Wright swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Black moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
A slow jab from Wright misses its intended target.
Wright closes the distance and clinches up with Black, looking for a takedown. Wright pushes Black against the cage but Black circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Excalam Black has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Time To Fight Wright.
Decent striking displayed by Black there.
We've been informed that Wright has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Black throws a body shot but no joy.
A little jabbing left from Wright on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Black moves into the clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Black.
Black tries a body shot but Wright blocks it.
Wright fails to pull guard.
Wright looking for a takedown.
Wright is trying to pull guard but Black has him pressed against the cage.#T1#
Wright letting Black take a breather here.
Wright is breathing heavily.#BC#
Black manages to break the clinch.
Black steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Wright.
Black slips a jab and a cross from Wright.
Black was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Wright jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Black jabbing away but nothing is landing. #CL#
Wright tries to keep at a distance but Black has taken the fight into the clinch.
Black keeps control of Wright as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Black presses Wright against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Wright is trying to pull guard but Black turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Black lands a nice shot to the body.
Black lands a right hand.
I was talking to Black's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Wright is trying to drag Black to the mat but Black just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
A hook to the body from Black.
#T2#
Black lands a shot to the body.
Black stalls.
Black works on Wright's body with a couple of short punches.
A left hand lands to the body for Black.
A right handed body shot lands from Black.
Black scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A hook to the body from Black.
Black stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A body shot lands from Black.
Good body shot from Black.
Black cracks Wright with a nice body shot.
A right hook to the body lands for Black.
A bit of stalling here from Black.
Black stalling.
#T3#
A shot in the inside from Black.
Black holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Still in the clinch, Black scores with a nice short uppercut.
Black slowing the pace effectively.
Black is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Wright can do to turn this around?
Black lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Wright or not.
Black presses Wright against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A right hook to the body lands for Black.
Black cracks Wright with a nice body shot.
Black lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Wright backwards.
Black avoiding damage.
Black lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Wright or not.
A right hook to the body lands for Black.
Black lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Wright trying to stall but Black improves his position.
#T4#
A short right from Black on the inside.
Black works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Black lands a shot to the body.
Excalam Black has scored more points in the clinch so far.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Black.
A body shot lands from Black.
#BC#
Black manages to break the clinch.
Black throws a hook but Wright blocks it.
Black works the jab nicely.
Black scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Black throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Black ducks under a wild hook from Wright.
Black lands a slapping body shot.
Black thows a left - swing and a miss!
Wright staying out of range there.
Wright avoids the body shot from Black.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Excalam Black dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Excalam Black's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Black is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Black throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Black throws a combination. Wright tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Wright throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Black throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Wright throws a big shot that misses.
Black throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Wright.
Despite the aggression on Wright's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Black connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Black takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Wright pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Black is looking to counter punch.
Black lands a right hook to the body.
Black lands with a hook. Wright tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Wright fails to land with a series of punches.
Black looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Wright takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#CL#
Black has Wright up against the cage in a clinch.
Wright drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
#T1#
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Black.
Wright tries for a takedown. No joy.
Black cracks Wright with a nice body shot.
Black controlling the action here for a moment.
#BC#
Black's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Black fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Black misses with a body shot.
Wright connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Black lunges at Wright with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Wright's hand.
Black misses with a hook. Wright ducked under it nicely. #T2#
Black slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Excalam Black is winning the standup battle so far.
Black ducks under a wild hook from Wright.
Black was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Wright slips a jab from Black.
Wright looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Excalam Black has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Time To Fight Wright.
Black swings for the body but Wright moves out of range.
Wright ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Wright throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#CL#
Black has taken the fight to the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Black cracks Wright with a nice body shot.
Black lands a body punch in the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Black.
Black lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Wright or not.
Black pushes Wright back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Black is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
#T3#
Black stalling in the clinch.
Black digs a right hand into Wright's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Wright's gas tank.
Black prevents the takedown attempt.
Black works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
#BC#
Black breaks from the clinch.
Black throws a body shot but no joy.
Wright with the counter takedown but Black avoids it easily.#CL#
Black forces Wright back against the cage and clinches.
Black cracks Wright with a nice body shot.
Black works on Wright's body with a couple of short punches.
Come on Black - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Black is working Wright over against the cage.
Black is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Wright being controlled against the cage.#T4#
Black throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Black holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Black digs a right hand underneath Wright's ribcage. Wright let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A bit of stalling here from Black.
Black will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Wright up against the cage.
Nice body punch from Black.
A right hand to the body from Black.
Black lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Wright has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Black after a bit of a struggle.
Black digs a right hand into Wright's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Wright's gas tank.
And that's the end of the fight!
Excalam Black showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Black 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 Arvi Lind scores the fight 29:28
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 29:27
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Excalam Black!
During a confident post fight interview, Excalam Black thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
KOP KLAY
Date: Oct 14, 2022 |
#R1#
Black misses with a right hand
letting Rhodes counter with a right hand.
A jab from Black misses.
Black wants to clinch.#CL#
Black clinches up against the cage.
Rhodes swings wildly with an uppercut but Black uses good head movement to avoid it.
Black scores with a hook to the body.
Black stalling.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Black.
Black blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Rhodes misses with a punch on the inside.
Rhodes goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Rhodes lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Black is trying to drag Rhodes to the mat but Rhodes just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.#T1#
Rhodes has a couple of punches blocked by Black.
Black blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Black doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rhodes.
Rhodes pushes Black back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A head punch on the inside from Rhodes fails to land.
Rhodes misses with a punch to the body.
I was talking to Black's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Rhodes lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Black blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Black tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Black misses with the head strike.
Black tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Black goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Rhodes lands a left hand that snaps the head of Black backwards.
Black just leaning against Rhodes, taking a breather.
Rhodes tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Black's elbow.
Black tries to throw a body punch but Rhodes avoids it by throwing Black back against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rhodes. #T2#
Rhodes misses with the head strike.
Rhodes throws a head punch that misses.
Rhodes misses with some punches.
Black tries a body shot but Rhodes blocks it.
#BC#
Black breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Black avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Black misses with a body shot.
#TD#
Black shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Rhodes is trying to defend but Black finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rhodes makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Rhodes.
Rhodes wants to sweep but no luck.
Black trying to control but Rhodes is working from the bottom.
Rhodes manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Black manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB##T3##SUB#
Black looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Rhodes slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.#SUB2#
Rhodes swings around for an armbar but Black sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Rhodes's guard.
Rhodes is controlling Black's posture.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Rhodes working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Black.
Rhodes wants to sweep here but Black controlling him for the moment. #SUB2#
Black looking to improve position, pressing down on Rhodes's thigh with his hand. Rhodes seems to be working to lock up a guilotine though... is Black paying attention? Apparently not! He's locked it up tight! Black's face has turned purple! Will he tap? Will he! YES! He's tapped! Rhodes picked his opening and made it count! Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Dusty Rhodes!
Our winner, Dusty Rhodes, 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:
KOP EXCESS
Date: Sep 30, 2022 |
#R1#
Payette scores with a jab to the body.
Payette sizes up Black with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. #CUT#It looks like Excalam Black has been cut.
We've been told by Payette's head coaches at Brooklyn Mixed Martial Arts that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.#CL2#
Black moves into the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Black.
Black struggles to land a body shot inside as Payette controls his hands.
A head punch on the inside from Black fails to land.
Black manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Payette misses with a short punch on the inside.
Black blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Black tries to work over Payette'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.
Payette prevents a body shot from Black.
Black misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Black tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Payette throws a head punch that misses.
Black leaning his opponent against the cage.#T1#
Payette letting Black take a breather here.
Black receives a warning from the referee for stalling.
Black is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Payette gets underhooks to prevent Black's takedown attempt.
Payette tries to break the clinch but Black is controlling the position.
Payette blocking some punches.
Payette blocks a body shot from Black.
Black stalls.
Black blocks an uppercut.
Payette lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Payette lands a body shot.
Black stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
#T2##TD2#
Black ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Black no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Payette preventing the sweep.
Black is trying to hold Payette in close to prevent damage but Payette has managed to pass into half guard.
Black tries to roll over but Payette keeps him under control.#SUB2#
Black looking for submissions off his back.
Black trying to hold on to Payette's head to control him but Payette postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3##SUB2#
Black looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Black has his hands clasped together around Payette's back. He's all about the action.
Payette prevents Black from improving his position.
Black is still trying to improve position.#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.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Payette tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Black.
Black is looking to improve his position.
#SUB2#
Black actively working from the bottom here.
Black is looking for a sweep. Payette is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Black moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#SUB2#
Black looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Payette has picked Black up and slammed him! Black can't keep hold of the triangle and Payette manages to pass to side control!
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 Frederick Payette will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Excalam Black's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Payette misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Black.
Payette looks to throw the jab but Black is out of range.
Payette avoids the body shot from Black.
Payette doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Payette takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Black throws a body shot but no joy.
Payette jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Black gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Payette.
Black takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Black dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#TD2#
Black shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Black trying to control the action but Payette is working from the bottom.
Payette wants to improve his position but Black is controlling well.
#T1#
Black thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Payette's head.
Black trying to mount his opponent but Payette defends it. #SUB2#
Payette is looking to regain full guard. He's left an arm up in the air though and Black has latched onto it... Big trouble! Black pivots for an armbar - it's in tight and it Payette is tapping in no time flat! Great counter grappling there from Black!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:40 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Excalam Black!
A victorious Excalam Black 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:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 17, 2022 |
#R1#
Black avoids the body shot from Ekstrovertti.
Black fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Black swings for the body but Ekstrovertti moves out of range.
Black misses with a wild body shot.
Ekstrovertti moves out of range as Black strikes.
Ekstrovertti defending well as Black loads up on a big left hand.
Black tries for a takedown but Ekstrovertti sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Ekstrovertti swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Black throws a body shot but no joy.
Black loads up on a big right hand but Ekstrovertti slips the punch.
Ekstrovertti scores with the left hand. Black knows he should have avoided that one.
Black throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Vertti Ekstrovertti seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A good leg kick by Ekstrovertti.
Ekstrovertti connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Black throws an off balance right hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Black takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Black walks into a jab.#T1#
Black tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Black takes a swing at Ekstrovertti's ribcage but misses.
Black misses with a looping right.
Black connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Ekstrovertti uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Black.
Black will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Ekstrovertti fires out a quick counter leg kick but Black just manages to avoid it.
Black gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Ekstrovertti stuns Black with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Ekstrovertti takes a swing at Black's ribcage but misses.
Black moves out of range of the strikes.
Black misses with a body shot
and Ekstrovertti counters with a thumping low kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Black misses the target.
Ekstrovertti is looking to counter punch.
Ekstrovertti feints and then cracks Black's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Black down.
Ekstrovertti feints and then cracks Black's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Black down.
Black is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.#T2#
Black misses with a shot to the body
and Ekstrovertti counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Black throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Black keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Vertti Ekstrovertti is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ekstrovertti getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Ekstrovertti lands a jab to the head.
Black connects with a body shot that sends Ekstrovertti's belly button to the back.
Ekstrovertti tries a head kick but it misses.
Ekstrovertti keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Black staying out of range there.
Ekstrovertti throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Black feints the counter takedown.
A shot to the body from Ekstrovertti misses #TD2#
and Black counters with a shoot takedown. Ekstrovertti fights it but they end up in guard.
Black trying to control the position from guard on top but Ekstrovertti is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ekstrovertti avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Black trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #T3##SUB#
Ekstrovertti throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Black throws a big elbow that misses.
Ekstrovertti has control of Black's left arm, preventing Black from doing any damage.
Ekstrovertti will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#SUB#
Ekstrovertti is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Black is aware though and is defending well.
Ekstrovertti not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Ekstrovertti has his hands on Black's head, controlling the position.
Black stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ekstrovertti swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB#
Ekstrovertti is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Ekstrovertti is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Black looking to pass the guard.
Ekstrovertti not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Ekstrovertti preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Black pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ekstrovertti is keeping the position for now.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Black postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.#SUB#
Ekstrovertti working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Black has passed into half guard!
Black is keen to just control but Ekstrovertti is a slippery customer.
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 Vertti Ekstrovertti will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2##TD2#
Black throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Ekstrovertti tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Black is in Ekstrovertti's guard.
Ekstrovertti trying to keep a closed guard but Black is proving a slippery customer.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ekstrovertti is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Black forces his way into half guard.
Ekstrovertti has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Black is working away from the top position though.
Ekstrovertti makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Ekstrovertti.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ekstrovertti is trying to keep Black in close.
Black chips away with some ground and pound.#T1##SUB#
Ekstrovertti working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Black doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Black manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Black trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #SUB#
Ekstrovertti looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Black sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Ekstrovertti's guard. #SUB#
Ekstrovertti looking for subs from the bottom but Black mounts him!
Excalam Black has got the better of the ground game so far.
Black pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Black breaks from Ekstrovertti's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Black working the ground and pound effectively.
Ekstrovertti really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
#T2#
Ekstrovertti tries to lock up and control but Black gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Ekstrovertti is bucking up trying to escape but Black cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ekstrovertti is working to get back to half guard.
Ekstrovertti takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Ekstrovertti is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Black landing punches.
Black lands with some strikes.#ROC2#Ekstrovertti is rocked!
Ekstrovertti is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Oh Ekstrovertti is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Black postures up and throws a massive shot that knocks Ekstrovertti out cold! Two more strikes to his unconscious opponent for good luck and this one is all over! Black goes absolutely crazy with his corner! Wow, you can see how much that win means to him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Excalam Black!
During a confident post fight interview, Excalam Black thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 27, 2022 |
#R1#
Black comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Pauschi throws an overhand right that lands on Black's shoulder, as Black tries to avoid the shot.
Pauschi's jab looks to have found its range, popping Black under the eye.
Pauschi throws a head kick that misses. #CL2#
Pauschi closes the distance and pushes Black back into the cage.
Black drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Pauschi gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Black on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
A knee to the head by Pauschi.
#CUT2#It looks like Excalam Black has been cut.
Pauschi just leaning against Black, taking a breather.
Black misses with a body punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Pauschi.
Pauschi blocking some punches.
Pauschi misses with a hook from the clinch.
Pauschi misses with a body punch.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Pauschi obliges.#T1#
Pauschi looking to slow down the pace here.
Pauschi told us before the fight that he's been working on his elbows. An under utilised technique these days - let's see if it can sway the outcome of the fight.
Pauschi misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Black.
Pauschi is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Black blocks an elbow strike.
I was talking to Black's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Pauschi with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Pauschi tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Black avoids it.
Black doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Pauschi digs a right hand into Black's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Black's gas tank.
Pauschi lands a left hand.
Pauschi trying to land knees to the body.
Pauschi lands with a short head shot on the inside. #TD#
Black turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Black manages to end up in side control.
Black working away.#T2#
Black misses with the ground and pound.
Pauschi is trying to get back to half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pauschi parries the strikes from Black easily there. Black is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Pauschi to escape.
#SUB#
Black is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Pauschi is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Black throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.#SUB#
Black goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Pauschi rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Black's guard! Nice work there by Pauschi! #SUB#
Black working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Pauschi doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Black is tightening it up a little... Pauschi has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Pauschi reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Pauschi taps out! Nice BJJ there by Black!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Excalam Black!
Excalam Black thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
Bellicose 113
Date: Jun 24, 2022 |
#R1##TD#
Johnathan darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Black trying to hold on to Johnathan's head to control him but Johnathan postures up.
#SUB2#
Black looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Black is pressing down on Johnathan's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Johnathan trying to control but Black is working from the bottom.
Johnathan slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Black tries to buck Johnathan off but Johnathan is having none of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Johnathan sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Black is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Johnathan landing with strikes to the head and body from side control. #T1#
Johnathan throws an elbow but Black slips to the side and avoids it well.
Johnathan wants to lay and pray for a moment but Black keeps working.
Johnathan with the ground and pound but Black regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
Black blocking the ground and pound attempt from Johnathan.
Johnathan prevents Black from improving his position.
Black moves into full guard.
Johnathan trying to control but Black is working from the bottom.
Johnathan has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.#SUB2#
Black looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Johnathan passes into side control.
#T2#
Black tries to improve position but can't.
Johnathan throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Johnathan looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Sloppy strikes there by Johnathan.
Black taking a bit of punishment here - Johnathan scoring with strikes.
Johnathan throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Black is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Johnathan is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Black regains half guard.
Black is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Johnathan scores with a couple of nice shots.#CUT#It looks like Excalam Black has been cut.
Johnathan is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. #T3#
Black is trying to get back to full guard.
Johnathan landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. #ROC#Black is rocked!
Johnathan lands a big elbow from half guard. That looks like it's hurt Black quite badly. Black pulls Johnathan in close trying to recover. Johnathan postures up and lands two really hard shots that put Black on queer street! The ref takes a look and decides to call an end to the fight! Possibly an early stoppage but Black doesn't seem to be complaining too much.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jim Johnathan!
A very excited looking Jim Johnathan 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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