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Event:
TR83: New Addition
Date: Aug 28, 2022 |
#R1#
Aisland misses with a takedown
and Azevedo Souza connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Aisland tries for a takedown but Azevedo Souza circles away easily
and Azevedo Souza counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CUT2#It looks like Sanka Aisland has been cut.
Azevedo Souza connects with a body shot that sends Aisland's belly button to the back.
Azevedo Souza scores with a jab. Aisland acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Azevedo Souza dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Azevedo Souza lands a nice hook to Aisland's body. Aisland takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. #TD#
Aisland scores with a takedown into Azevedo Souza's guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Aisland wants to control from the top but Azevedo Souza keeps moving.
Azevedo Souza seems keen to control Aisland's posture.#T1#
Aisland wants to control from the top but Azevedo Souza keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Azevedo Souza has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Aisland stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Azevedo Souza swivels though and keeps the full guard. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD#
Aisland gets the takedown into side control. #T2#
Azevedo Souza stops Aisland from passing to mount. #SUB#
Aisland is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Azevedo Souza is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Aisland is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Azevedo Souza manages to get back to half guard.
Azevedo Souza is staying active underneath Aisland, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T3#
Azevedo Souza holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Aisland definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Azevedo Souza tries to get to full guard but Aisland has control of the leg.
Aisland is looking to advance position but Azevedo Souza won't allow it.
Azevedo Souza looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Azevedo Souza keeping control of the position.
Aisland seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Azevedo Souza does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Aisland sitting and controlling from the half guard.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Aisland tries to pass to full mount but Azevedo Souza defends it. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#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.
Aisland blocks a jab.
Raphael Azevedo Souza is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Azevedo Souza closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Aisland shoots and misses
and Azevedo Souza counters with a nice uppercut.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sanka Aisland. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Azevedo Souza smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Aisland needs to keep his hands up - Azevedo Souza had a free shot at his head there.
Azevedo Souza stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
The fighters circle momentarily. Azevedo Souza darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Azevedo Souza bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Aisland's head.
Azevedo Souza rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Aisland moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Azevedo Souza has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Azevedo Souza throws a looping overhand right but Aisland ducks down to avoid it. #TD#
Aisland feints and as Azevedo Souza raises his hands in defense, Aisland changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Aisland trying to control the position from guard on top but Azevedo Souza is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Raphael Azevedo Souza dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Sanka Aisland'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#
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Azevedo Souza jabs at Aisland's body.
Azevedo Souza has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Aisland shoots and misses
enabling Azevedo Souza to counter with a crisp jab. #TD#
Aisland shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Azevedo Souza napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Azevedo Souza tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Aisland slows the pace down. #SUB#
Aisland is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Azevedo Souza knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Azevedo Souza prevents Aisland from moving into mount. #T1#
Azevedo Souza being controlled for a moment.
Azevedo Souza can't do much from the bottom here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Aisland tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Aisland trying to control the action but Azevedo Souza is working from the bottom. #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.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Sanka Aisland overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Aisland misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
A lazy left from Azevedo Souza finds it's target.
Aisland shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Azevedo Souza but Azevedo Souza pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sanka Aisland. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T3#
Azevedo Souza sizes up Aisland with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Aisland gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Donk. Azevedo Souza catches Aisland right on the button with a cross.
Azevedo Souza scores with a hook to the body. Aisland takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Azevedo Souza scores with a shot to the body.
Azevedo Souza jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Azevedo Souza scores with a jab to the head.
Aisland gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Azevedo Souza cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#ROC2#Aisland is rocked!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Aisland takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Sanka Aisland seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
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!
Azevedo Souza shakes his hands by his side, trying to relax. Aisland takes his eyes off the ball for a moment - Azevedo Souza sees the opportunity and cracks him with a massive hook! Aisland bends double and collapses on top of himself - he's out! The crowd are going absolutely nuts! Wow, what a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:44 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Raphael Azevedo Souza!
Raphael Azevedo Souza 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:
TR79: Post-Hiatus
Date: Aug 06, 2022 |
#R1#
A swing and a miss from Bon Hwa.
A jab from Bon Hwa does it's job there.#CUT#It looks like Sanka Aisland has been cut.
Bon Hwa digs a good body shot into Aisland's ribs.
Bon Hwa connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Aisland misses with a takedown
and Bon Hwa cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Bon Hwa lands a nice shot that snaps Aisland's head back.
Bon Hwa fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
A lazy left from Bon Hwa finds it's target.
Aisland wants to clinch but Bon Hwa slips to the side
enabling Bon Hwa to counter with a crisp jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bon Hwa lands a nice shot to the body.
Aisland dives in for a single leg takedown but Bon Hwa sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Bon Hwa is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Bon Hwa ducks down into range and throws a picture perfect right hook that connects with Aisland's jaw. Aisland's eyes stare off into space as he falls to the mat, out cold! Bon Hwa does the decent thing and steps back, rather than landing any shots to his unconscious opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Kil Bon Hwa!
After winning the bout, Kil Bon Hwa 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:
TR76
Date: Jul 16, 2022 |
#R1#
Some wild striking there from Furtwangler.
Aisland fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
A punch combination from Furtwangler misses.
Aisland throws a big counter combination but Furtwangler scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Furtwangler swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Furtwangler lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Aisland circles away quickly and effectively.
Aisland wants to clinch up but Furtwangler keeps it at a distance.
Furtwangler fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Furtwangler lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
#CUT2#It looks like Sanka Aisland has been cut.#TD#
Aisland shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Furtwangler's guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
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!
Aisland is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Aisland trying to stand up but can't free himself from Furtwangler's guard.
Aisland might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Furtwangler can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Aisland controls the pace.#T1#
Furtwangler controlling the position.
Aisland works over Furtwangler with some ground and pound from guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Furtwangler working for submissions but it's allowed Aisland to get to half guard.
Aisland is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Furtwangler can do anything to dispel that myth.#SUB#
Aisland is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Furtwangler is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Sanka Aisland!
Sanka Aisland thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
VFC 83 Schwarzchild vs Masters
Date: May 30, 2022 |
#R1##TD2#
Jesservey closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Aisland holds on tight, trying to prevent any damage.
Jesservey is looking to take a break and control but Aisland is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SU2#
Jesservey decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Jesservey tries to score a power double leg takedown but Aisland sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Jesservey somewhat.
Jesservey tries to clinch up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aisland swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Aisland defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Jesservey.
Jesservey wants to land a leg kick but Aisland is out of range.
Jesservey will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Sanka Aisland has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mack Jesservey.#T1#
Aisland tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Jesservey defends well and Aisland ends up having to push Jesservey into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.#BC#
Aisland escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Jesservey misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Aisland tries to counter by clinching up but Jesservey breaks away and moves out of range.#CL2#
Jesservey has managed to clinch.
Jesservey is looking for a takedown.
Aisland goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Jesservey is trying to pull guard but Aisland has him pressed against the cage.#TD#
Aisland manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Jesservey throws a big elbow that misses.
Aisland controls Jesservey momentarily but Jesservey frees himself.
Aisland keeping full guard, as Jesservey tries to pass. #T2#
Jesservey controls from within his opponent's guard.
Aisland is controlling Jesservey's posture.
Jesservey loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Jesservey prevents Aisland from getting back to his feet. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Aisland tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #T3##TD#
Aisland drives through with a takedown into guard.
Aisland trying to control the position from guard on top but Jesservey is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Aisland lands a couple of elbows.
Aisland landing some decent shots from guard.
Jesservey keeping moving, preventing Aisland from controlling successfully.
Aisland pushing down on Jesservey's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Jesservey on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Aisland stalling. #T4#
Aisland is keen to just control but Jesservey is a slippery customer.
Jesservey misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Jesservey tries to kick Aisland off but Aisland keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jesservey trying to control from the bottom.
#SUB#
Aisland seems to be working for a kimura but Jesservey defends the submission attempt.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Aisland is taking a breather. Jesservey 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.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Sanka Aisland dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Jesservey shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Aisland pinned against the cage. Aisland gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Jesservey shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Aisland sprawls well. Aisland wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Jesservey gets slowly back to his feet.
Jesservey fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Sanka Aisland has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mack Jesservey.#TD2#
Jesservey bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aisland gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Aisland gets full guard.
Jesservey wants to stand but Aisland has a closed guard, so he can't escape. #T1#
Jesservey pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Aisland is keeping the position for now. #SUB#
Aisland is looking to cinch up a triangle. Jesservey throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Aisland's body to avoid the submission. Aisland has instead reached around Jesservey's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Aisland arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:35 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Sanka Aisland! |
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Event:
TR46: Smoking On The Red
Date: Apr 13, 2022 |
#R1#
Aisland tries to clinch there but Valiev circles away.
Valiev throws a series of punches but Aisland avoids them all with ease.
Valiev looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Valiev rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Aisland moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Valiev throws a head kick that misses.
Aisland has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Valiev is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Aisland stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Valiev.
Valiev throws a right and a left that Aisland avoids nicely. #TD2#
Aisland shoots in and gets a takedown into Valiev's guard.
Valiev is trying to control the position but Aisland postures up. #SU2#
Aisland stands up and waves to Valiev to follow him.
Aisland fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Aisland fails with an attempt to clinch.
Valiev shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Aisland eats them both and turns towards Valiev to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Aisland shoots in for a takedown but Valiev shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Valiev appears to be looking for a big counter.#T1#
Aisland misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Aisland tries to clinch but Valiev is having none of it.
Aisland looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Viktor Valiev has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sanka Aisland.
Valiev fails to land with a series of punches.
Aisland is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Aisland throws a head kick that misses.
Aisland checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Valiev scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Aisland shoots in and drives through. Valiev sprawls well.
Aisland shoots in looking for a takedown but Valiev manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Aisland's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.#TD2#
Aisland closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Aisland lands in his opponent's guard.#T2#
Aisland content to stall in guard here.
Valiev is looking to stand up but Aisland isn't so interested in that idea.
Aisland trying to control the position from guard on top but Valiev is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Valiev looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T3#
Valiev is working hard here to advance position.
Valiev being controlled here, momentarily.
Aisland's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
Aisland wants to control from the top but Valiev keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Aisland tries to close the distance and clinch up but Valiev swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A telegraphed right hand from Valiev misses the target.
Aisland shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Valiev defends it nicely.
As Aisland looks to move away, Valiev throws a big counter combo but Aisland just gets out of the way.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
A punch combination from Valiev misses.
Sanka Aisland seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Horrible takedown attempt by Aisland or perhaps it was just good defense by Valiev, which made it look bad. #TD2#
Aisland shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Valiev napping and manages to drive through into side control!#SUB2#
Aisland is trying to get an arm triangle but Valiev is defending well.
A lull in the action here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Viktor Valiev dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Jab from Valiev.#TD2#
Aisland throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Valiev was covering up waiting for the punch and Aisland finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Valiev is wriggling around but Aisland manages to pass to half guard.
#REVR#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Aisland frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aisland wants to control the pace but Valiev is squirming around nicely. #T1##SUB2#
Aisland is working to isolate an arm here. It's a telegraphed submission attempt but he's gone for it anyway - and he's got it! Aisland extends the arm and Valiev is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:19 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Sanka Aisland! |
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Event:
TR38: We’re Your Top 2 & Not 2
Date: Mar 26, 2022 |
#R1##TD#
Mohammad looking for a takedown here - he's got it.#SUB2#
Aisland has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Mohammad can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Mohammad accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #SUB2#
Aisland working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Mohammad doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Mohammad manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB2#
Aisland throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Mohammad knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Aisland on the ground.
Mohammad landing some decent shots from guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mohammad with a flurry of punches that miss.
Mohammad lands a couple of digs.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Aisland bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Mohammad's guard. #REVB#
Mohammad looking to hit a scissor sweep but Aisland is one step ahead there.
Mohammad definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#T1#
Aisland tries to free his leg and advance position but Mohammad is retaining full guard.
Aisland won't allow Mohammad to sweep him here.
Aisland trying to control the position from guard on top but Mohammad is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Aisland loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Aisland looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Aisland is pushing down on Mohammad's leg trying to pass to half guard. Mohammad is fighting to maintain full guard but Aisland has managed to sneak the leg through.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Aisland in particular looking to stall.#SUB2#
Aisland is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Mohammad defends it well. #SUB2#
Aisland is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Mohammad has managed to free his arm - good work. #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.
Aisland wants to take a breather but Mohammad is having none of it. #SUB2#
Aisland is working for a kimura but Mohammad is defending it quite comfortably.
Mohammad moves into full guard.
Aisland tries to free his leg and advance position but Mohammad is retaining full guard.
Aisland pushing down on Mohammad's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #SUB2#
Aisland is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Mohammad doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Aisland. #SUB2#
Aisland is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#T3#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Aisland wants to take a breather but Mohammad is having none of it. #SUB2#
Aisland is looking for a kimura but Mohammad is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Aisland to get the leverage.
Aisland is pressing down on Mohammad's thigh, looking to free his foot. Mohammad is holding on for now.
Mohammad is staying active underneath Aisland, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #SUB2#
Aisland seems to be working for a kimura but Mohammad defends the submission attempt.
Mohammad avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Aisland. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#SUB2#
Aisland is working for a submission of some sort.
#SUB2#
Aisland is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Aisland wants to pass to mount but Mohammad is defending the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Aisland wants to lay and pray for a moment but Mohammad keeps working.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Sanka Aisland dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Aisland misses with a looping right.#TD#
Mohammad throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Aisland tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Mohammad is in Aisland's guard.
Mohammad missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #SUB2#
Aisland is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Mohammad scoring with punches to the head and body.
Mohammad throws a big elbow that misses.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Mohammad's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Mohammad has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Aisland is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Aisland is keen to just control but Mohammad is a slippery customer.
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.#SUB2#
Aisland trying to work for an americana but Mohammad has managed to regain full guard.
Mohammad looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB2#
Aisland is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Mohammad is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Mohammad has escaped and now he's on top! #REVR##T1#
Aisland looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB2#
Aisland had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Mohammad defends it easily.
Mohammad throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Mohammad is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Aisland working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Mohammad.
Mohammad landing some decent shots from guard. #SUB2#
Aisland is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Mohammad is aware though and is defending well.
Aisland keeping full guard, as Mohammad tries to pass. #SUB2#
Aisland has his foot on Mohammad's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Mohammad works his way back into a safe position though.#T2#
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Mohammad accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Mohammad working some strikes from top position.#SUB2#
Aisland has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Mohammad can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Mohammad keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Aisland's head.
Aisland is breathing heavily.
Mohammad is working Aisland over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Mohammad throwing strikes from guard but Aisland blocks nicely.
Mohammad is working Aisland over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Mohammad loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #SUB2#
Aisland working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Mohammad doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Mohammad manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Aisland wants to sweep but no luck. #T3#
Mohammad works over Aisland with some ground and pound from guard.#CUT#It looks like Sanka Aisland has been cut.
Mohammad chips away with some ground and pound.#ROC#Aisland is rocked!
Mohammad gets to his feet and stands over Aisland, holding his ankles. He dives in with a big left hand that connects! Aisland felt that one! Mohammad unloads more punches and elbows and this one is over! The ref has dived in to save Aisland from any more punishment!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:30 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Abbas Mohammad!
A very excited looking Abbas Mohammad 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:
TR32: They Wanna Be Us So Bad
Date: Mar 12, 2022 |
#R1#
Aisland shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Bon Hwa cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Nice sprawl there from Bon Hwa as Aisland shoots in.
Bon Hwa appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Aisland throws a right hand that misses
and Bon Hwa counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Sanka Aisland seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Aisland throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Bon Hwa counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A big left from Aisland misses.
Bon Hwa connects with a body shot that sends Aisland's belly button to the back.
Aisland throws a lazy uppercut
and Bon Hwa counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Aisland throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Bon Hwa's waist but Bon Hwa gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Aisland off to one side.
Kil Bon Hwa has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sanka Aisland.
Aisland with a poor takedown
and Bon Hwa counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Aisland shoots in but no luck this time.
Bon Hwa was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Jab from Bon Hwa.
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!
Aisland throws a combination that misses
and Bon Hwa makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Aisland looks winded!
Aisland takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.#CUT#It looks like Sanka Aisland has been cut.#T1#
Bon Hwa steps in with a hook that catches Aisland right on the chin and knocks him to the floor! Bon Hwa follows him down with more strikes and that's all she wrote! Aisland looks absolutely devastated.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:06 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kil Bon Hwa!
Kil Bon Hwa retains his light heavyweight title! |
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Event:
TR23: Catch The Big Fisk
Date: Feb 23, 2022 |
#R1#
Volkanovski misses with a jab, cross combination.
#TD#
Aisland scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Volkanovski really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Aisland. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Volkanovski tries to get to full guard but Aisland has control of the leg. #SUB#
Aisland is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Aisland is keen to just control but Volkanovski is a slippery customer.
Aisland performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #SUB#
Aisland is looking for a kimura here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Volkanovski trying to control but Aisland postures up.
#SUB#
Aisland is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#T1#
Volkanovski slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Volkanovski wants to improve his position but instead Aisland has moved into half guard.
Aisland definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Volkanovski is not content to let Aisland control the position.
Aisland thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Aisland tries to pass the half guard into mount. Volkanovski knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Volkanovski is looking to control Aisland's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Volkanovski avoid being mounted?#SUB#
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.
Aisland takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.#T2#
Aisland is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Volkanovski!
Aisland lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Aisland fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
#SUB#
Aisland is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Volkanovski is surviving well by controlling Aisland's body position as best he can.
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!#SUB#
Aisland is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Volkanovski is surviving well by controlling Aisland's body position as best he can.
Aisland lands a big elbow.
Volkanovski sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.#SUB#
Aisland is looking for a kimura but Volkanovski is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Aisland to get the leverage. #SUB#
Aisland is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #T3##SUB#
Aisland is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Volkanovski defends it well. #SUB2#
Volkanovski looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Aisland is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Volkanovski defends it well.
Aisland 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#
Aisland is looking for a kimura but Volkanovski is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Aisland to get the leverage.
Volkanovski trying to control but Aisland postures up.
#SUB#
Aisland is looking for a kimura here.
#T4#
Ground and pound from Aisland. #SUB#
Aisland is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#SUB#
Aisland is working for a kimura but Volkanovski is defending it quite comfortably.
#SUB#
Aisland has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Volkanovski defend it? Aisland steps over the head and cranks it - Volkanovski is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Aisland!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Sanka Aisland! |
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Event:
TR16: He Called My Hands Out
Date: Feb 06, 2022 |
#R1#
A jab from Sigetti finds it's way through Aisland's defenses. #CUT#It looks like Sanka Aisland has been cut.
Sigetti definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
A jab from Sigetti misses.
Aisland misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sigetti.
Aisland takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Sigetti avoids the body shot from Aisland.
Aisland misses with a looping right.
Aisland moves out of range of the strikes.
Aisland fails with a takedown attempt.
Sigetti throwing a counter right hand but Aisland manages to avoid it.
Aisland misses with a straight left.
Sigetti swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Aisland walks into a jab.
Aisland with a lazy takedown attempt
and Sigetti counters with a straight right hand.
Sigetti slips a jab from Aisland.
Aisland takes a swing at Sigetti's ribcage but misses.
Aisland takes a swing at Sigetti's ribcage but misses.
It looked like Sigetti was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Aisland.
Sigetti scores with a jab to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Aisland is trying hard to land a takedown here. Sigetti sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Floris Sigetti has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sanka Aisland.
Aisland slips a jab from Sigetti.
Sigetti 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.
Aisland looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#T1#
Aisland walks into a left hand. #TD2#
Aisland shoots in and gets a takedown into Sigetti's guard.
Aisland in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #SUB2#
Aisland drops back looking for a leg! Sigetti is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Sigetti manages to kick Aisland off! Aisland jumps back into Sigetti's guard.
Aisland wants to pass the guard but Sigetti is keeping the position.#SUB2#
Aisland drops back looking for a leg! Sigetti is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Sigetti manages to kick Aisland off! Aisland jumps back into Sigetti's guard.
Aisland has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#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.
Sigetti knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Aisland on the ground.#T2#
Aisland looking to pass the guard.
Aisland wants to control from the top but Sigetti keeps moving.
Aisland content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Aisland tries to free his leg and advance position but Sigetti is retaining full guard.
Sigetti avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Aisland landing with the ground and pound. #SUB2#
Aisland drops back looking for a leg! Sigetti is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Sigetti manages to kick Aisland off! Aisland jumps back into Sigetti's guard.
Sigetti keeping full guard, as Aisland tries to pass. #T3#
Aisland wants to control from the top but Sigetti keeps moving.
Sigetti will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#SUB2#
Aisland drops back looking for a leg! Sigetti is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Sigetti manages to kick Aisland off! Aisland jumps back into Sigetti's guard.
Aisland trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Aisland loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Aisland landing some decent shots from guard.
Aisland advances to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4##SUB2#
Aisland is trying for a kimura here. Sigetti looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Aisland wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Sanka Aisland! |
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Event:
TR 13.5: Big Implications
Date: Jan 30, 2022 |
#R1##TD2#
Kwata manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Aisland on his heels. He'll look to pass Aisland's guard now, I'm sure.#SUB#
Aisland looking for a guillotine here but Kwata defends easily.
Kwata is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. #SUB#
Aisland working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Kwata doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Kwata manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Aisland wants to improve his position but instead Kwata has moved into half guard.
Aisland trying to hold on to Kwata's head to control him but Kwata postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kwata looks to score some points with some ground and pound.#T1#
Aisland has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Kwata is working away from the top position though.
Aisland might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Aisland is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB#
Aisland looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Aisland is trying to maintain the position but Kwata is very close to passing his half guard.
Kwata is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Aisland is trying to maintain the position but Kwata is very close to passing his half guard.
Aisland looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Kwata working the head and body with strikes.
Aisland is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Aisland is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Kwata scores with a couple of nice shots.
Aisland slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#SUB#
Aisland working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Kwata doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Kwata manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Kwata stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Aisland swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Aisland working for a triangle but Kwata defends it easily.
#T3#
Kwata postures up.
#SUB#
Aisland looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Kwata has picked Aisland up and slammed him! Aisland can't keep hold of the triangle and Kwata manages to pass to side control!
Kwata trying to control the position but Aisland is working away.
Aisland can't do much from the bottom here.
Aisland is looking for a sweep.
Kwata trying to control the position but Aisland is working away.
Aisland regains half guard.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#SUB#
Aisland looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Kwata scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Well, if Kwata 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.
Kwata really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Aisland. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Aisland trying to control but Kwata postures up.
Kwata is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kwata is taking a breather. Aisland 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.
Aisland is trying to get back to full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ani Kwata dominated that round.
That's time! Aisland's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Aisland misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kwata.
Kwata fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Aisland manages to avoid it.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!#TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Kwata enables Aisland to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Kwata manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Aisland trying to control the position from guard on top but Kwata is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Aisland is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Kwata wants to sweep here but Aisland controlling him for the moment.
Aisland advances position into side control!#SUB#
Aisland tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Aisland has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Ani Kwata has got the better of the ground game so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aisland works to advance to full mount. Kwata defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Aisland fails to take his opponent's back.
Aisland throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
#T1#
Kwata is trying to escape the mount.
#SUB#
Aisland working for a submission here. He's tucked his head under his opponent's arm, looking for an arm triangle. He's hopped off into side control, looking to tighten the submission... is it going to work? He's given up a good position looking for it. Kwata looks OK. Oh, I spoke too soon, he's out! That must have been tighter than I thought! Excellent work there by Aisland! Submission of the night perhaps?
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:29 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Sanka Aisland! |
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Event:
TR09: Failed My Resolution
Date: Jan 19, 2022 |
#R1#
Aisland takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Bon Hwa throws a shot to the body.
Bon Hwa cracks Aisland with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Bon Hwa connects with a jab.
Aisland takes one to the side of the head.
Bon Hwa is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Bon Hwa lands with a right hand. #CUT2#It looks like Sanka Aisland has been cut.
Bon Hwa lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Aisland throws out a loose jab but Bon Hwa uses good head movement to avoid it.
Aisland takes a jab right on the kisser.
Bon Hwa has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Bon Hwa cracks a nice hook into Aisland's ribs.
Bon Hwa misses with a wild body shot. #T1##KD2#
Bon Hwa feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Aisland sprawling to the canvas! Aisland rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Bon Hwa finish him?!
#ROC2#Aisland is rocked!
Aisland swings widly with a right hand
and Bon Hwa counters with a right hand to the body.
Bon Hwa drops Aisland with a big left hand! Aisland is injured, injured bad! Bon Hwa jumps in and finished him with strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kil Bon Hwa! |
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