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Event:
TR69
Date: Jun 11, 2022 |
#R1#
Vonstein misses with a takedown attempt
and McCoy counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CUT2#It looks like Destro Vonstein has been cut.
Vonstein looks for a takedown but McCoy sprawls well.
Vonstein has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from McCoy finds it's way round the side to connect with Vonstein's head.
McCoy lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Vonstein looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? McCoy is fending him off so far but Vonstein persists. Nope, McCoy circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Destro Vonstein. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Vonstein tries for a takedown but McCoy circles away easily#KD2#
and McCoy counters with a crisp right hand that drops Vonstein! McCoy lets Vonstein back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#ROC2#Vonstein is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Vonstein ducks into an uppercut from McCoy and that's knocked him out cold! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Gillechriosd McCoy!
Gillechriosd McCoy decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little. |
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Event:
TR65: Nakamura No More
Date: May 29, 2022 |
#R1#
Vonstein ducks under a wild hook from Kunimatsu.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kunimatsu. Vonstein does a little dance to reset his feet.#TD#
Kunimatsu gets caught napping as Vonstein dives in and scores a takedown. Kunimatsu manages to retain guard.
Vonstein throws a big right hand that misses.
Kunimatsu avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #SUB2#
Kunimatsu has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Vonstein can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Vonstein throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Kunimatsu works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Vonstein missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Vonstein stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kunimatsu swivels though and keeps the full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Kunimatsu looking for a guillotine here but Vonstein defends easily.
Vonstein is looking to work some ground and pound but Kunimatsu has wrist control.#T1##SUB2#
Kunimatsu looking for a guillotine here but Vonstein defends easily.
Vonstein throws a big right hand that misses. #SUB2#
Kunimatsu looking for a guillotine here but Vonstein defends easily.
#SUB2#
Kunimatsu looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Kunimatsu is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Kunimatsu utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #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.#SUB2#
Vonstein avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Vonstein postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Kunimatsu working a defensive guard here.
#SUB2#
Kunimatsu has an active guard here but Vonstein has managed to pass into half guard.
Still in half guard, Vonstein seems content to control.#SUB#
Vonstein is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Vonstein is looking to take a break and control but Kunimatsu is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T3#
Kunimatsu is trying to control but can't.
Vonstein 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.
Kunimatsu regains full guard. Nicely done.
Kunimatsu is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Vonstein wants to control from the top but Kunimatsu keeps moving.
Vonstein in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Vonstein 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.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Vonstein trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Vonstein with a flurry of punches that miss.
Kunimatsu looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Kunimatsu preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #SUB2#
Kunimatsu looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB2#
Kunimatsu is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Vonstein defends well.
Vonstein showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Kunimatsu avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Vonstein working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #SUB2#
Kunimatsu throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Vonstein throwing strikes but missing.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Destro Vonstein dominated that round.
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##TD#
Vonstein shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Kunimatsu is trying to defend but Vonstein finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Vonstein missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Vonstein thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #SUB#
Vonstein is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Kunimatsu is just riding it out for now. Vonstein eventually gives up the hold. #SUB2#
Kunimatsu looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Kunimatsu looking for submissions off his back.#T1#
Kunimatsu is trying to get back to full guard.
Kunimatsu trying to control here.
#SUB2#
Kunimatsu looking for subs from the bottom but Vonstein mounts him!
Kunimatsu bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Vonstein lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Vonstein throwing strikes from guard but Kunimatsu blocks nicely.
Kunimatsu looking to control.
#T2#
Vonstein postures up in Kunimatsu's guard and throws a big left but Kunimatsu blocks it. #SUB2#
Kunimatsu is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB#
Vonstein thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Kunimatsu working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Vonstein. #SUB2#
Kunimatsu working for a triangle but Vonstein defends it easily.
Kunimatsu keeping moving, preventing Vonstein from controlling successfully.
Destro Vonstein overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Vonstein throwing strikes from guard but Kunimatsu blocks nicely. #T3#
Kunimatsu trying to control the position.
Vonstein forces his way into half guard.
Vonstein stalling.
Kunimatsu trying to control but Vonstein postures up.
#SUB#
Vonstein is looking for a kimura here.
#SUB#
Vonstein is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Kunimatsu sees it coming and defends easily.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#SUB#
Vonstein seems to be looking for submissions.
Kunimatsu regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Vonstein. #SUB2#
Kunimatsu is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Vonstein defends well.
Vonstein missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Vonstein throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #SUB2#
Kunimatsu had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Vonstein defends it easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Destro Vonstein dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R3##CL2#
Kunimatsu forces Vonstein back against the cage and clinches.
Kunimatsu jumps guard but Vonstein turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. #TD2#
Kunimatsu successfully pulls guard.
Kunimatsu keeping moving, preventing Vonstein from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Kunimatsu working for a triangle but Vonstein defends it easily.
#SUB2#
Kunimatsu working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Vonstein doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Vonstein manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Vonstein throws a sloppy strike and Kunimatsu has hooked up an armbar on the loose arm! He's turned and extended fully! Vonstein is forced to tap! Great BJJ from Kunimatsu!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Dokuro Kunimatsu! |
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Event:
TR51
Date: Apr 27, 2022 |
#R1#
Vonstein takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Nice takedown defense from McCoy. No joy for Vonstein on that attempt.
Vonstein looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#KD2#
McCoy drops Vonstein with a beautiful combination! Vonstein stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - McCoy is looking for the KO!#CUT2#It looks like Destro Vonstein has been cut.
Destro Vonstein seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McCoy uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McCoy cracks Vonstein with a big right hand that sees him stumbling back against the cage! Vonstein falls to his knees and McCoy doesn't need a second invitatation - he rushes in and fires off several unanswered shots that force the referee to stop the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gillechriosd McCoy!
In his post fight interview, Gillechriosd McCoy started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception. |
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Event:
TR40: Bon Hwa vs Veainu
Date: Mar 30, 2022 |
#R1##TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Vonstein.
Yioang is letting Vonstein control him for a moment.
Vonstein is working Yioang over with some ground and pound from side control.
Vonstein tries to score with some ground and pound. Yioang controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Vonstein landing with strikes to the head and body from side control. #SUB#
Vonstein tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Vonstein has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #SUB#
Vonstein is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Yioang knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Yioang struggling a bit here.#T1#
Vonstein happy to just control the position for now. #ES2#
Yioang throws Vonstein to one side and escapes!
Vonstein gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Yioang counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Yioang looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Destro Vonstein seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Vonstein shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Yioang defends it nicely.
Yioang throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Yioang enables Vonstein to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Yioang manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Vonstein 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.
Vonstein trying to control the position from guard on top but Yioang is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Vonstein trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Vonstein trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #T2#
Vonstein stops Yioang from standing up.
Vonstein throwing strikes but missing.
Vonstein prevents Yioang from getting back to his feet. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
No luck for Vonstein with that takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Destro Vonstein. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Vonstein slips under a jab from Yioang.
Yioang misses with a hook.
Vonstein changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Yioang tries to avoid it but Vonstein manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Yioang to the ground. Yioang escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Vonstein shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Yioang defends it nicely.#T3##TD#
Vonstein looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Yioang!#SUB#
Vonstein is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Yioang knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Vonstein is looking to take a break and control but Yioang is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Yioang is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Vonstein has just dragged him back down to the mat.#SUB#
Vonstein wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Yioang, who protects the arm well.
Vonstein misses with the ground and pound.#T4#
Vonstein prevents Yioang from escaping the position.
Vonstein throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Vonstein lands an elbow. #SUB#
Vonstein is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Yioang is trying to escape and Vonstein transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Yioang is forced to tap! Nice work there by Vonstein! Very nice indeed!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Destro Vonstein! |
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Event:
TR35: Lemme Get A Trey Five
Date: Mar 19, 2022 |
#R1#
Vonstein has his takedown stuffed
and Lemons counters with a stiff right hand. #CUT#It looks like Destro Vonstein has been cut.
Vonstein with a poor takedown
and Vonstein takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Lemons jabs at Vonstein's body.
Lemons works Vonstein's body with a nice hook.#KD#
Lemons lands a big right hand that sends Vonstein crashing to the mat! Lemons stays standing though and waves Vonstein back to his feet!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Vonstein tries for a takedown but Lemons circles away easily
and Lemons 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 0:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Bradley Lemons!
Bradley Lemons 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:
TR24: Shooting Like Kobe
Date: Feb 26, 2022 |
#R1##TD#
Vonstein shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Aisland napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Aisland is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Aisland regains half guard, as Vonstein was trying to land strikes.
Vonstein stalling.
Vonstein has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Aisland actively working from the bottom here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vonstein thows a huge punch but Aisland dodges it nicely.
Aisland trying to hold on to Vonstein's head to control him but Vonstein postures up.
Vonstein thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Aisland's head. #T1#
Vonstein missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #SUB#
Vonstein is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Aisland is looking to get back to full guard here but Vonstein has managed to pass to side control instead.
Vonstein working away.
Aisland manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Vonstein has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Aisland is working away from the top position though.
Vonstein moves into full guard.
Aisland wants to control from the top but Vonstein keeps moving. #SUB2#
Aisland drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Aisland jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #T2#
Vonstein manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Aisland manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR##SUB#
Vonstein thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB2#
Vonstein avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Vonstein throws an elbow that misses. Aisland uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Vonstein's guard. Nice move by Aisland!#REVB#
Aisland is looking to work some ground and pound but Vonstein has wrist control.
Aisland passes into half guard.
Aisland working over Vonstein with some ground and pound. Vonstein looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#SUB2#
Aisland is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Vonstein has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Aisland is working away from the top position though.#SUB2#
Aisland seems to be working for a kimura but Vonstein defends the submission attempt.
Vonstein punching from the bottom.
#SUB2#
Aisland 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.
Vonstein works his way to full guard. Good work.#SUB#
Aisland got a little sloppy there for a moment and Vonstein has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Aisland has managed to get both his arms back between Vonstein's legs - danger averted.
Vonstein is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
We've been hearing good reports from Vonstein'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.#T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Vonstein doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Aisland postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Vonstein not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Aisland working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Vonstein's head.#SUB#
Vonstein is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Aisland looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #SUB#
Vonstein throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Aisland looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Vonstein 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.
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 Destro Vonstein will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2##TD2#
Aisland shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Vonstein's guard.
Aisland is looking to work some ground and pound but Vonstein has wrist control.
Vonstein pulls Aisland in close to prevent any damage.
Aisland works over Vonstein with some ground and pound from guard.
Vonstein can't keep his opponent in guard - Aisland advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #SUB#
Vonstein is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Aisland pulls his head out easily.
Aisland throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Vonstein is trying to get back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Aisland is working for an americana but Vonstein has been sneaky and has managed to get back to half guard, whilst Aisland was thinking about the submission.
Aisland content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. #T1#
Vonstein keeping moving, preventing Aisland from controlling successfully.
Landau Aisland has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB#
Vonstein looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Aisland stands and throws Vonstein's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Vonstein sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.#SUB2#
Aisland wants to work for an arm triangle but Vonstein is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Aisland blocks the strikes from Vonstein.
Aisland is keen to just control but Vonstein is a slippery customer.#SUB2#
Aisland is working for a kimura but Vonstein is defending it quite comfortably.
Aisland trying to mount his opponent but Vonstein defends it.
Vonstein wants to control but Aisland is keeping busy.
#T2#
Aisland wants to control but Vonstein is keeping him busy.
Vonstein is trying to maintain the position but Aisland is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB2#
Aisland is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Vonstein doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Aisland. #SUB2#
Aisland is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Vonstein sees it coming and defends easily.
Vonstein is looking to improve his position.
Vonstein is working hard here to advance position.#T3#
Aisland working Vonstein over with strikes.
Aisland thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #SUB2#
Aisland is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Vonstein has managed to free his arm - good work.
The fighters are battling for position here. Vonstein manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #SUB#
Vonstein is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Aisland throwing strikes from guard but Vonstein blocks nicely.
Vonstein keeping moving, preventing Aisland from controlling successfully.
Aisland throws a big right hand that misses. #SUB#
Vonstein has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Aisland can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Aisland chips away with some ground and pound.#T4#
Aisland cracks Vonstein with a solid left hand.
Aisland is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Vonstein wants to sweep here but Aisland controlling him for the moment. #SUB2#
Aisland is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Vonstein is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Vonstein has escaped and now he's on top! #REVR#
Vonstein looking to sit in guard and control but Aisland gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Aisland postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Vonstein preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #SUB#
Vonstein is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Aisland defends well.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Aisland tries to free his leg and advance position but Vonstein is retaining full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Landau Aisland showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Aisland scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Nice body punch from Aisland.
Aisland misses with a body shot.
Vonstein misses with a takedown
and Aisland counters with a nice uppercut.
Aisland lunges at Vonstein with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Vonstein's hand.
Aisland throws a hook but Vonstein blocks it.
Aisland throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. #TD2#
Aisland drives through with a takedown into Vonstein's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Vonstein is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Aisland throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Vonstein works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Aisland connects with a couple of short punches.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#SUB#
Vonstein is looking for a triangle but Aisland pushes his legs off easily.
Vonstein can't keep his opponent in guard - Aisland advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
The fighters are battling for position here. Vonstein manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #T1#
Aisland distracts Vonstein with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Aisland is working Vonstein over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Vonstein is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Aisland trying to control the position from guard on top but Vonstein is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Aisland makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Aisland is working Vonstein over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Vonstein is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Aisland is looking to work some ground and pound but Vonstein has wrist control.
Vonstein manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Aisland manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Vonstein wants to control from the top but Aisland keeps moving. #T2#
Vonstein postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #SUB2#
Aisland has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Vonstein can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Aisland has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Vonstein has passed into side control.
Vonstein is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Aisland will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Aisland sneaks back into half guard.
Vonstein trying to mount his opponent but Aisland defends it.
Aisland is trying to get back to full guard.#T3##SUB#
Vonstein is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Vonstein wants to take a breather but Aisland is having none of it. #SUB2#
Aisland looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Aisland is looking for a sweep. Vonstein is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Aisland keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SUB#
Vonstein is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Vonstein throwing shots but Aisland is blocking nicely. #SUB#
Vonstein is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Aisland doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Vonstein.
Vonstein missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Aisland gets back to full guard.
Vonstein with a flurry of punches that miss.
Vonstein postures up in Aisland's guard and throws a big left but Aisland blocks it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Landau Aisland comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Aisland has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Michael Johnstone scores the fight 28:29
Judge Santiago Holmes scores the fight 28:29
Judge Dirk Anderson scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Landau Aisland! |
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Event:
TR17: Midweek Madness
Date: Feb 09, 2022 |
#R1#
Vonstein shoots in and drives through. Nikolaichev sprawls well.
Vonstein shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Nikolaichev pinned against the cage. Nikolaichev gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Nikolaichev.
Vonstein shoots in looking for a takedown. Nikolaichev tries to sprawl out of it but Vonstein keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Nikolaichev manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Darjus Nikolaichev has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Destro Vonstein.
Nikolaichev displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Vonstein. #TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Vonstein enables Nikolaichev to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Vonstein manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.#SUB2#
Vonstein throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Nikolaichev escapes and throws Vonstein's legs to the side, diving into side control!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nikolaichev wants to lay and pray for a moment but Vonstein keeps working.
Nikolaichev knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Vonstein on the ground.
Vonstein wants to control but Nikolaichev postures up.#T1#
Vonstein might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Nikolaichev haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Vonstein is not content to let Nikolaichev control the position.
Vonstein tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Nikolaichev definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Nikolaichev wants to control but Vonstein is keeping him busy.
Vonstein tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Nikolaichev is looking to take a break and control but Vonstein is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Nikolaichev remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Vonstein is trying to control Nikolaichev's posture but Nikolaichev avoids it.
Vonstein is looking for a sweep.
Nikolaichev tries to advance to mount but Vonstein denies him.
Nikolaichev has control of an arm but Vonstein manages to advance to Nikolaichev's back!
Vonstein misses with an elbow to the head. #SUB2#
Vonstein has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
My spies in HB Training center inform me that Vonstein has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!#SUB2#
Vonstein has the rear naked choke here! This is very bad for Nikolaichev! Can he survive? No! He's out! Vonstein gets to his feet and celebrates with his cornermen. He looks absolutely delighted. In the post fight interviews he takes time to thank his parents and everyone who has believed in him from the start. How sweet.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Destro Vonstein! |
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Event:
TR12.5: Spill Some More
Date: Jan 28, 2022 |
#R1#
Vonstein fails with a takedown attempt.
Castelo works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Vonstein shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Castelo as he jumps to the side.
Vonstein fails with the takedown
and Castelo cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Destro Vonstein. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Castelo throws out a powerful jab.
Destro Vonstein seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Vonstein fails with the takedown
and Castelo counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Castelo defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Vonstein.
Vonstein fails with the takedown.
Castelo now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Vonstein with a poor takedown
and Castelo connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Vonstein shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Castelo as he jumps to the side.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Vonstein.
Castelo swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Vonstein is breathing heavily.#T1#
Castelo jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
#CUT2#It looks like Destro Vonstein has been cut.
Vonstein gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Castelo counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Vonstein with a lazy takedown attempt #KD2#
and Castelo counters with a big uppercut that knocks Vonstein off his feet! Castelo dives into side control looking to finish!
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!
Castelo remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Vonstein tries to bench press Castelo off him but Castelo keeps the position.
Castelo controls the position from side control.
Vonstein misses with an elbow from the bottom.
Vonstein can't do much from the bottom here.
Vonstein is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T2#
Castelo tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Castelo is looking to take a break and control but Vonstein is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Castelo wants to stand but Vonstein has his arm trapped.
Vonstein tries to improve position but can't.
We've been hearing good reports from Vonstein'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.
Vonstein wants to control but Castelo postures up.
Vonstein tries to strike from the bottom but misses.
Vonstein tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Vonstein 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.
Vonstein struggling a bit here.#T3#
Castelo controlling from side mount.
Castelo wants to lay and pray for a moment but Vonstein keeps working.
Vonstein is letting Castelo control him for a moment.
Vonstein manages to get back to half guard.
Vonstein is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Castelo's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Castelo's back!
Castelo trying to control the hands but Vonstein breaks the grip. #SUB#
Vonstein is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Castelo is defending well though. Vonstein let's go of the attempt for now.
Castelo is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Vonstein off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
Vonstein misses with punches from the back. #SUB#
Vonstein has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Castelo has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Castelo really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Vonstein. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB#
Castelo tries to escape but he's let his defenses down in doing so and Vonstein has slipped in the rear naked choke! Oh, that's tiiiiiiiiight! Castelo is tapping! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Destro Vonstein! |
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Event:
TR08: Set This B*tch Off
Date: Jan 16, 2022 |
#R1##TD#
Einstein gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Vonstein to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Vonstein loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Einstein is controlling Vonstein's posture.
Vonstein looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Einstein preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vonstein throws a big elbow that misses.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Einstein seems keen to control Vonstein's posture.
Vonstein could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.#T1#
Vonstein in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Einstein is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Einstein really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Vonstein. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Vonstein throws a big elbow that misses.
Einstein keeping moving, preventing Vonstein from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Einstein working for a triangle but Vonstein defends it easily.
Vonstein trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Einstein controlling the position.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#TD#
Vonstein changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Einstein looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Vonstein working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Einstein manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Vonstein is staying active underneath Einstein, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Vonstein moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Vonstein striking off his back but it's not causing Einstein any problems.
Vonstein has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Einstein has passed into side control.
Vonstein gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Einstein blocks the strikes from Vonstein.
#T3#
Einstein tries to pass the half guard into mount. Vonstein knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Einstein wants to take a breather but Vonstein is having none of it.
Vonstein throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Vonstein moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Einstein passes into half guard. #SUB#
Vonstein looking for submissions off his back.
Einstein works his way into full mount!
Vonstein tries to lock up and control but Einstein gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#T4#
Einstein lands a big elbow.
Vonstein wants to hold on but Einstein pushes him away.
Vonstein tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Vonstein 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.
Vonstein 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.
We've been informed that Einstein has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Vonstein is refusing to be controlled, as Einstein sits in half guard.
Einstein is controlling the pace.
Einstein lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
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 Destro Vonstein will probably get the nod.
That's time! Vonstein's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Einstein stuffs the takedown attempt from Vonstein. Vonstein gets slowly back to his feet.
And Einstein tries to counter it with a takedown but Vonstein pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Vonstein gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily #TD2#
so Einstein counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility. #SUB#
Vonstein is looking for a triangle but Einstein pushes his legs off easily.
Vonstein not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Einstein advances position into side control!
Vonstein is trying to get back to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vonstein tries to strike but it doesn't land.
Einstein taking a breather here.
Einstein cracks Vonstein with a big elbow. #T1#
Einstein trying to control the position but Vonstein is working away.
Vonstein gets back to half guard.#SUB2#
Einstein is looking for a kimura but Vonstein is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Einstein to get the leverage.
Albert Einstein has got the better of the ground game so far.
Vonstein is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Vonstein makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Vonstein.#SUB#
Vonstein is looking for a triangle but Einstein pushes his legs off easily.
Vonstein has Einstein pulled in close to control his posture. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Vonstein throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Vonstein looking for a sweep. Not yet Vonstein, not yet.
Vonstein is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Einstein showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Einstein looking to pass the guard. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#TD2#
Einstein shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Einstein stands and throws Vonstein's legs to the side, diving into side control. #T3#
Vonstein is trying to get back to half guard.
Vonstein is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.#SUB#
Vonstein looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Einstein winds up and cracks Vonstein with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Einstein trying to pass the guard but Vonstein defending well.
Einstein looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #SUB#
Vonstein is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Einstein pulls his head out easily. #T4#
Vonstein trying to control but Einstein postures up.
Einstein passes into side control, despite Vonstein's attempt to control the position.
Vonstein prevents Einstein from improving position.
Vonstein is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Einstein working the ground and pound from side control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Vonstein is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Albert Einstein showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3##TD2#
Einstein shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Vonstein is trying to defend but Einstein finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Einstein tries to pass to full mount but Vonstein defends it.
Einstein missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #SUB2#
Einstein is looking for a kimura but Vonstein is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Einstein to get the leverage.
Einstein working over Vonstein with some ground and pound. Vonstein looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Einstein looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Vonstein with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Einstein with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Vonstein is looking to improve his position.
#T1#
Einstein trying to control from half guard but Vonstein is working away.
Vonstein is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Einstein's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Einstein's back!
Einstein rolls, trying to escape but Vonstein keeps control of the position.
Einstein keeps trying to improve his position.
Vonstein wants to control but Einstein is keeping busy.#SUB#
Vonstein tightening his grip on Einstein, looking for the choke. #SUB#
Vonstein is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Einstein is defending well though. Vonstein let's go of the attempt for now.#T2#
Einstein breaks Vonstein's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Einstein trying to control but Vonstein is working from the bottom.
Einstein stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Vonstein swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Vonstein is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Vonstein has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Einstein has passed into side control.
Einstein tries to move into full mount but can't pass Vonstein's legs. #T3#
Vonstein wants to control but Einstein postures up.
Vonstein is looking to regain half guard here but Einstein keeps moving and retains side control.
Vonstein is trying to control Einstein's posture but Einstein avoids it.
Vonstein is looking to reverse the position.
Vonstein is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Einstein's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Einstein wants to lay and pray for a moment but Vonstein keeps working.
Vonstein throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Einstein slows the pace down in half guard.
Einstein is continuing to stall.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Vonstein is looking for a sweep. Einstein is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Einstein looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Einstein working over Vonstein with some ground and pound. Vonstein looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Vonstein moves into full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Albert Einstein comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Einstein has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Dirk Anderson scores the fight 28:29
Judge Sandra Marshall scores the fight 28:29
Judge Santiago Holmes scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Albert Einstein!
An out of breath Albert Einstein 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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