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Event:
TOF 177
Date: Dec 07, 2024 |
#R1#
Django misses the jab.
A little feinted left hand from Apolo on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Apolo lands a right hook to the body.
Apolo lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Django throws a body punch but Apolo moves out of range.
Django has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Apolo defending well as Django loads up on a big left hand.
Apolo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Django was well out of range. Poor timing from Apolo.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Django! But no joy.
Apolo fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Django manages to avoid it.
Django drops his hands momentarily and Apolo takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Django keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Django wants to counter the offense by Apolo and move into the clinch position.
Apolo looks to land a combination but Django avoids it well.
Apolo takes a swing at Django's ribcage but misses.
Django now looks to counter with a shot at the body.#T1#
Django misses with a lunging right hand
and Apolo counters with a right hand to the body.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Apolo checks a leg kick.
Apolo connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Django misses with a looping left.
Django takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Django takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Apolo fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Django manages to avoid it.
Apolo scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Django doesn't seem bothered though.
Django drops his hands momentarily and Apolo takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Apolo fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Django scores with a body shot.
#T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Django walks into a stiff left hand from Apolo.
Django uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Apolo.
A looping hook to the body misses from Django. Apolo does a little dance to reset his feet.
Django misses the jab.
It looks like Apolo has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Apolo misses with an uppercut.
Apolo throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
As Apolo backs off Django throws a huge counter combo but Apolo manages to avoid it all.
Apolo lands a jab.
Apolo uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Django.
Apolo scores with a crisp jab that stopped Django in his tracks.
Apolo lands an overhand right.#T3#
Apolo lands a head shot.
Django has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Apolo finds it's way round the side to connect with Django's head.
Apolo misses with an uppercut
and Django counters with a right hand to the body.
Apolo misses with a looping right.
Django uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Apolo.
Apolo misses with an uppercut.
Django throws out a loose jab but Apolo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Apolo misses with a right hand
and Django makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Apolo misses with an uppercut
and Django counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Apolo 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.
#T4#
Django lands a two punch combo.
Kimo Apolo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Apolo misses with a body punch
and Django makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Django lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Django misses with a lunging right hand
and Apolo counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Django. Apolo does a little dance to reset his feet.
Django throws a shot from downtown. Apolo moves away and avoids it.
Apolo keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Django.
Django throws an overhand right that lands on Apolo's shoulder, as Apolo tries to avoid the shot.
Apolo ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Django moves away.
Apolo is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Apolo misses with a double jab.
#T5#
Apolo steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Django.
Apolo throws a right hand that misses
and Django counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Apolo misses with a hook.
Apolo looks to land a combination but Django avoids it well.
Django uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Apolo.
Django doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Django with a jab.#KD2#
Django cracks Apolo with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Django has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Apolo to stand back up!#ROC2#Apolo is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Django cracks Apolo with a brutal left hook that knocks him out cold! This one is over in a flash! Game over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). FanDan Django!
A relieved looking FanDan Django thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
TOF 167
Date: Nov 03, 2024 |
#R1#
Django circles away from the clinch attempt.
Django steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Coles.
Django looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Django connects with a nice looking jab.
Django throws out a loose jab but Coles uses good head movement to avoid it.
Coles falls off balance throwing a combination
and Django counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters circling - Django throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Coles fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Good shot there by Coles.#T1#
Coles checks a low kick from Django.
Coles digs a good body shot into Django's ribs.
Coles throws a shot from downtown. Django moves away and avoids it.
Coles looks to throw the jab but Django is out of range.
Django blocks a jab.
Coles misses with an uppercut. Django saw that one coming.
Django looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Coles tries to clinch but Django is having none of it.
Django jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
#CUT2#It looks like Phillip Coles has been cut.
Django has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.#T2#
Django cracks Coles with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
A swing and a miss from Coles.
Django looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Django misses with a looping right.
Coles throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Django counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Coles!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Coles sizes up Django with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Django ducks under a wild hook from Coles.
Django walks into a stiff left hand from Coles.#T3#
Coles fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Phillip Coles seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Django uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Coles.
Django looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Django throws a body shot but no joy.
Coles swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Django uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Coles.
Coles definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Coles looks to throw the jab but Django is out of range.
Coles rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Django counters with a stiff right hand.
Coles misses with a wild body shot.
Coles misses with a few strikes there.
#T4##KD2#
Django lands a left and a right that send Coles crashing to the mat, dazed. Django thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#ROC2#Coles is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Django lands with a massive overhand right! Stick a fork in Coles - he's out cold! Ermm... I think I just mixed my metaphors but yeah... That was a nice KO! Big win for Django!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). FanDan Django!
Our winner, FanDan Django, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 23, 2024 |
#R1##KD#
Django sends Conway crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Django is motioning to the referee to let Conway up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!#ROC#Conway is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Walter Conway has been cut.
Conway walks into a straight right, dropping him to the canvas! Django swarms him and finishes the fight with a hail of punches! What a brutal finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). FanDan Django! |
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Event:
CFC CG 34
Date: Aug 14, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 7 losses; FanDan Django! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 8 losses; Walad Anubis!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Yves DeLean and Robert Douchet.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Django stuffs the takedown.
Anubis shoots for a takedown but Django saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Django.
Django tries to score a power double leg takedown but Anubis sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Django somewhat.
Anubis shoots for a double leg takedown but Django sprawls well. He's pushed Anubis's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
FanDan Django has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Walad Anubis.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Django is defended easily by Anubis.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Anubis is defended easily by Django.
Anubis fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Django drops down looking for a counter takedown but Anubis sprawls and moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anubis goes for a double leg but Django avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Django continues to drive forward.#TD#
Django gets the takedown into side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Django (4) vs (0) Anubis#SUB#
Django tries for a kimura but Anubis is defending well.
Anubis is looking to reverse the position.#SUB#
Django tries for a kimura but Anubis is defending well. #T1#
Anubis tries to bench press Django off him but Django keeps the position.
Anubis keeps trying to improve his position.#SUB#
Django is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Anubis knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Anubis tries to get back to half guard but can't.#SUB#
Django tries for a kimura but Anubis is defending well.
Anubis is looking for a sweep.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Django tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SUB#
Django tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2##SUB#
Django tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Django has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #SUB#
Django is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Anubis is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #SUB#
Django thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Anubis is trying to get back to half guard.#SUB#
Django thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Anubis tries to bench press Django off him but Django keeps the position. #T3##SUB#
Django looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #SUB#
Django tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SUB#
Django thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Anubis tries to bench press Django off him but Django keeps the position. #SUB#
Django is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Anubis has escaped the position, nice work there.
Anubis is trying to improve his position.#SUB#
Django wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Anubis, who protects the arm well.
Anubis tries to buck Django off but Django is having none of it.
Django knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Anubis on the ground.#SUB#
Django tries for a kimura but Anubis is defending well. #T4#
Anubis is looking for a sweep.#SUB#
Django is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Anubis knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Anubis is looking to reverse the position.#SUB#
Django is trying to get an arm triangle but Anubis is defending well. #SUB#
Django working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Anubis tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T5##SUB#
Django thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #SUB#
Django is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Anubis is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Anubis tries to bench press Django off him but Django keeps the position. #SUB#
Django tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Django has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Anubis is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #SUB#
Django wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Anubis, who protects the arm well. #T6##SUB#
Django tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SUB#
Django is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Anubis knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SUB#
Django looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #SUB#
Django looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #SUB#
Django thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #SUB#
Django tries for a kimura but Anubis is defending well.
Anubis tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Django wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T7##SUB#
Django is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Anubis knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Anubis is looking to reverse the position.#SUB#
Django tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Django has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Anubis is looking for a sweep.#SUB#
Django is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Anubis knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Anubis is trying to get back to half guard.#T8##SUB#
Django tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Anubis tries to buck Django off but Django is having none of it.#SUB#
Django is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Anubis knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Anubis can do anything to dispel that myth.
Anubis is looking to reverse the position.#SUB#
Django is trying to get an arm triangle but Anubis is defending well.
Anubis is looking for a sweep.#SUB#
Django thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #SUB#
Django tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Django has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #T9#
Anubis is trying to get back to half guard.#SUB#
Django tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SUB#
Django tries for a kimura but Anubis is defending well. #SUB#
Django tries for a kimura but Anubis is defending well.
Anubis is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #SUB#
Django working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #SUB#
Django thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #T10#
Anubis tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Django wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #SUB#
Django tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Django has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #SUB#
Django looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Anubis is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T11##SUB#
Django is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Anubis is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Anubis is trying to improve his position.
Anubis is still trying to improve position.#SUB#
Django is trying to get an arm triangle but Anubis is defending well.
Anubis is looking for a sweep.#SUB#
Django thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Anubis is looking for a sweep.#SUB#
Django is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Anubis has escaped the position, nice work there. #T12##SUB#
Django wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Anubis, who protects the arm well.
Anubis is looking for a sweep.#SUB#
Django wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Anubis, who protects the arm well.
Anubis tries to improve position but can't.
Anubis is the more experienced fighter here and he's going to need to draw on some of that experience if he's going to pull this one out the bag.#SUB#
Django is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Anubis has escaped the position, nice work there. #SUB#
Django looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Anubis is looking for a sweep.#T13##SUB#
Django tries for a kimura but Anubis is defending well.
Anubis is trying to improve his position.#SUB#
Django is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Anubis knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SUB#
Django wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Anubis, who protects the arm well.
Anubis is looking for a sweep.#T14##SUB#
Django tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Django has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #SUB#
Django is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Anubis knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Anubis is trying to improve his position.#SUB#
Django thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Django is trying to get an arm triangle but Anubis is defending well. #SUB#
Django working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Django takes the fight on points by 4 to 0. |
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Event:
CFC CG 30
Date: Jul 31, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 5 losses; Hafthor Kruger! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 6 losses; FanDan Django!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Steve Smith and William Peck.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Kruger is defended easily by Django.
Kruger looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#TD2#
Django drives through with a takedown into Kruger's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Kruger (0) vs (2) Django
Django is looking to advance position but Kruger has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Kruger (4) vs (2) Django
Django can't escape the position.
Django looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back! Score +3 for taking back: Kruger (7) vs (2) Django#SUB#
Kruger patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Django is trying to break free.
Kruger is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish. #SUB#
Kruger is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Django defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined. #T1##SUB#
Kruger is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Django knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Django for a finish.
Django can't escape the position.
Kruger is trying to stick to Django's back but Django is turning into Kruger. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Kruger's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Django. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kruger (7) vs (4) Django#SUB2#
Django drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Kruger dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kruger (9) vs (4) Django#SUB2#
Django is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB2#
Django looking for subs off his back but Kruger has passed one foot through into half guard.
#SUB2#
Django looking for submissions off his back.#T2##SUB2#
Django is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Kruger pulls his head out easily.
Kruger takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#SUB2#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Django actively working from the bottom here.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Django can do anything to dispel that myth.#SUB2#
Django looking for submissions off his back.
Kruger looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Django is in trouble now - Kruger has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Kruger (12) vs (4) Django
Kruger controlling the pace for now.
Django is squirming around, avoiding Kruger's attempts to control the action. #T3##SUB#
Kruger is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Django is surviving well by controlling Kruger's body position as best he can.
Kruger looking to control and managing it successfully.
Django really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Django looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back! Score +3 for taking back: Kruger (15) vs (4) Django
I really don't envy Django right now.
Django keeps trying to improve his position.#T4#
Kruger just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
#SUB#
Kruger working for the choke.
Django rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Django really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Kruger. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB#
Kruger is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Django has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB2#
Django actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Django looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Kruger pushes past his half guard into mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Kruger (18) vs (4) Django
Kruger takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Django is trying desperately to improve position.#T5#
Django wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back. Score +3 for taking back: Kruger (21) vs (4) Django#SUB#
Django is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Kruger gets his way!
Django is trying to break free.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Kruger controlling the positon.
Kruger controlling well, preventing Django from escaping the position.
#T6#
Django is still trying to improve position.
Kruger has good solid back control here.
Django rolls, trying to escape but Kruger keeps control of the position.
I would not like to be Django right now.
Django tries to escape the position.
Kruger wants to control but Django is keeping busy.
Django is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Kruger.
#T7#
Django rolls, trying to escape but Kruger keeps control of the position.
Django is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Kruger.
Django can't escape the position.
#SUB#
Django is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Kruger gets his way!
I really don't envy Django right now.
#SUB#
Kruger is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Django is defending well though. Kruger let's go of the attempt for now.
Django tries to escape but Kruger has the hooks in and won't let him break free. #T8#
Kruger controls the action.#SUB#
Django defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Kruger tries to keep control of the position but Django is staying busy.
Django tries to escape the position.
#T9##SUB#
Django is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Kruger controlling well, preventing Django from escaping the position.
#SUB#
Django is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Django tries to break free.
#SUB#
Kruger looking for the RNC. #SUB#
Kruger working for a choke but Django is defending well.
Kruger is looking to control Django but Django is wriggling around and keeping busy. #T10#
Django is trying to break free.
Kruger trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Django doesn't escape.
Django is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
#SUB#
Kruger is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Django has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Kruger controls the position.#T11#
You can see the frustration on Django's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Kruger is riding his opponent, not letting Django buck him off.
Django can't escape the position.
Kruger has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Django's body.
Django can't escape the position.
What can Django do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Django breaks Kruger's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kruger (21) vs (6) Django#T12#
Kruger wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB2#
Django drops back, looking for a kneebar! Kruger looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Kruger looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Kruger! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Kruger (25) vs (6) Django
Django is looking to reverse the position.#SUB#
Kruger tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Kruger has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Django tries to bench press Kruger off him but Kruger keeps the position. #SUB#
Kruger is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Django knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T13#
Django is being controlled here.
Django is looking to reverse the position.
Kruger is staying tight to Django's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Django tries to buck Kruger off but Kruger is having none of it.#T14#
Django is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Kruger taking a breather here.
Django is looking for a sweep.
The referee asks Kruger politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Kruger prefers to stall for the moment though.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Kruger wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Django, who protects the arm well.
Django is not content to let Kruger control the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kruger takes the fight on points by 25 to 6.
Our winner, Hafthor Kruger, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Event:
CFC CG 20
Date: Jun 26, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 5 losses; FanDan Django! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Pete Dunham!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Ian Loll and Gregory Folan.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Django shoots in looking for a takedown. Dunham tries to sprawl out of it but Django keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Dunham manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Dunham shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Django sprawls well. Django wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Dunham gets slowly back to his feet.
Django shoots in but Dunham avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Dunham has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Django is trying hard to land a takedown here. Dunham sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for FanDan Django. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dunham shoots in for a takedown but Django shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Dunham fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Django avoids it really well and circles away.
Django looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Django shoots in for a takedown but Dunham shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Dunham closes the distance and clinches up with Django, looking for a takedown. Dunham pushes Django against the cage but Django circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Dunham misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dunham fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Django avoids it really well and circles away.
Django looks for a takedown but Dunham sprawls well.
Django darts in looking for a takedown but Dunham gets double underhooks and turns Django into the cage.
Django is trying to drag Dunham to the mat but Dunham just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.#T1##TD#
Django has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Dunham clear over his head and slammed him to the mat! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Django (4) vs (0) Dunham
Dunham turns into Django and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Django (4) vs (2) Dunham#SUB2#
Dunham thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Django knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Dunham on the ground.#SUB2#
Dunham drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Dunham jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB#
Dunham got a little sloppy there for a moment and Django has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Dunham has managed to get both his arms back between Django's legs - danger averted.#SUB2#
Dunham thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB2#
Dunham is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #SUB#
Django is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Dunham passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Django (4) vs (5) Dunham#T2#
Django tries to buck Dunham off but Dunham is having none of it.#SUB2#
Dunham thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #SUB2#
Dunham thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Django is looking to reverse the position.
Django is working hard here to advance position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Dunham tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SUB2#
Dunham wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Django, who protects the arm well. #SUB2#
Dunham is trying to get an arm triangle but Django is defending well. #T3##SUB2#
Dunham tries for a kimura but Django is defending well. #SUB2#
Dunham is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Django knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SUB2#
Dunham is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Django knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Django is trying to improve his position.#SUB2#
Dunham thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #T4#
Django is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #SUB2#
Dunham is trying to get an arm triangle but Django is defending well. #SUB2#
Dunham is trying to get an arm triangle but Django is defending well. #SUB2#
Dunham is trying to get an arm triangle but Django is defending well. #SUB2#
Dunham is trying to get an arm triangle but Django is defending well.
Django is looking to regain half guard here but Dunham keeps moving and retains side control. #SUB2#
Dunham working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #T5#
Django is looking to regain half guard here but Dunham keeps moving and retains side control. #SUB2#
Dunham thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #SUB2#
Dunham working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Django tries to buck Dunham off but Dunham is having none of it.#SUB2#
Dunham is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Django is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #SUB2#
Dunham working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #SUB2#
Dunham is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Django knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Django is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T6##SUB2#
Dunham looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #SUB2#
Dunham wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Django, who protects the arm well.
Django is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #SUB2#
Dunham looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Django tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Dunham wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T7##SUB2#
Dunham working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #SUB2#
Dunham tries for a kimura but Django is defending well.
Django tries to bench press Dunham off him but Dunham keeps the position. #SUB2#
Dunham is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Django knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Django tries to bench press Dunham off him but Dunham keeps the position. #SUB2#
Dunham tries for a kimura but Django is defending well.
Django is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T8##SUB2#
Dunham wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Django, who protects the arm well.
Django tries to bench press Dunham off him but Dunham keeps the position. #SUB2#
Dunham tries for a kimura but Django is defending well.
Django tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Dunham wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #SUB2#
Dunham is trying to get an arm triangle but Django is defending well. #SUB2#
Dunham is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Django has escaped the position, nice work there. #SUB2#
Dunham working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #T9#
Django is trying to improve his position.#SUB2#
Dunham thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Django is looking to regain half guard here but Dunham keeps moving and retains side control. #SUB2#
Dunham tries for a kimura but Django is defending well. #SUB2#
Dunham tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SUB2#
Dunham wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Django, who protects the arm well. #T10##SUB2#
Dunham tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Django tries to get back to half guard but can't.#SUB2#
Dunham tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Dunham has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Django is looking to regain half guard here but Dunham keeps moving and retains side control. #SUB2#
Dunham wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Django, who protects the arm well.
Django is looking for a sweep.#T11##SUB2#
Dunham is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Django knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SUB2#
Dunham is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Django has escaped the position, nice work there.
Django is trying to get back to half guard.#SUB2#
Dunham thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Django is looking for a sweep.#SUB2#
Dunham tries for a kimura but Django is defending well. #T12#
Django tries to bench press Dunham off him but Dunham keeps the position. #SUB2#
Dunham looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Django is trying to get back to half guard.#SUB2#
Dunham looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #SUB2#
Dunham is trying to get an arm triangle but Django is defending well.
Django tries to improve position but can't. #SUB2#
Dunham looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Django is looking for a sweep.#T13##SUB2#
Dunham tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Django is trying to improve his position.#SUB2#
Dunham is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Django is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #SUB2#
Dunham tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Dunham has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Django tries to bench press Dunham off him but Dunham keeps the position. #T14##SUB2#
Dunham tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Django is looking for a sweep.#SUB2#
Dunham is trying to get an arm triangle but Django is defending well.
Django tries to improve position but can't.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Dunham tries for a kimura but Django is defending well.
Django tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Dunham wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dunham wins on points by 5 to 4.
A relieved looking Pete Dunham thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
CFC CG 19
Date: Jun 23, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 44 wins and 35 losses; Tsuyoi Kakuto! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 4 losses; FanDan Django!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Robert Douchet and Alec Ball.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD#
Kakuto throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Django tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Kakuto is in Django's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Kakuto (2) vs (0) Django#SUB2#
Django working for submissions but it's allowed Kakuto to get to half guard.
#SUB2#
Kakuto moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Django. Score +3 for passing guard: Kakuto (5) vs (0) Django
Kakuto gets to mount! Django was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly. Score +2 for reaching mount: Kakuto (7) vs (0) Django
Kakuto controlling the pace for now.
Django wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back. Score +3 for taking back: Kakuto (10) vs (0) Django
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Django is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Kakuto.
Django is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
#SUB#
Kakuto working for a choke but Django is defending well. #SUB#
Django is trying to roll into a better position but Kakuto has get a rear naked choke and Django is forced to tap out! This one is allllll over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Tsuyoi Kakuto!
Tsuyoi Kakuto made sure to mention his sponsor, Furnace Performance 🔥 in his post fight interview. |
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Event:
CFC CG 16
Date: Jun 09, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 17 wins and 3 losses; Walon Green! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 3 losses; FanDan Django!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Yves DeLean and Ian Loll.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Django gets the takedown into side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Green (0) vs (4) Django
Green wants to control but Django postures up.#SUB2#
Django goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Green rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Django's guard! Nice work there by Green! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Green (2) vs (4) Django#SUB#
Green is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #SUB#
Green drops back looking for a submission - "I'm sorry sir, but I'm gunna break your leg" says Green as he cranks on the unfortunate limb! Django screams and taps out before any major damage is done! Don't mess with Green! Nice submission victory there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Walon Green!
Our winner, Walon Green, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Event:
CFC CG 15
Date: Jun 02, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 15 wins and 4 losses; Yojizo Trismegistus! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 2 losses; FanDan Django!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, William Peck and Elvis Blanc.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD2#
Django drives through with a takedown into Trismegistus's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Trismegistus (0) vs (2) Django#SUB#
Django got a little sloppy there for a moment and Trismegistus has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Django has managed to get both his arms back between Trismegistus's legs - danger averted.
Django wants to control from the top but Trismegistus keeps moving.
Trismegistus is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Trismegistus (2) vs (2) Django#SUB#
Trismegistus is trying to work for a kimura but Django is defending well.
Trismegistus passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Trismegistus (5) vs (2) Django
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Trismegistus is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Django is surviving well by controlling Trismegistus's body position as best he can. #SUB#
Trismegistus wants to finish this one by submission but Django is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Trismegistus. #T1#
Trismegistus fails to take his opponent's back.
Trismegistus takes his opponent's back. Perhaps a chance to lock up a rear naked choke here.
Score +3 for taking back: Trismegistus (8) vs (2) Django
Trismegistus seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.#SUB#
Trismegistus is working for the choke. He's slipped one arm under the chin. Django has to defend the other arm for all he's worth... but Trismegistus has managed to get that arm free too and he's tightening the choke! Django taps out and looks absolutely disgusted with himself. Trismegistus doesn't care though - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Yojizo Trismegistus!
Yojizo Trismegistus 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:
CFC CG 14
Date: May 26, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 17 wins and 2 losses; Yuri Prochazka! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; FanDan Django!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Ian Loll and Dillan Fox.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Nice takedown defense from Prochazka. No joy for Django on that attempt.
Prochazka changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.#TD#
Prochazka scores with a takedown into Django's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Prochazka (2) vs (0) Django
Prochazka is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Prochazka pushes down on Django's leg and manages to get into half guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Django can do anything to dispel that myth.#SUB#
Prochazka is working for a submission of some sort.
Django is not content to let Prochazka control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Prochazka wants to work for an arm triangle but Django is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#T1##SUB#
Prochazka is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Django doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Prochazka. #SUB#
Prochazka is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Django is just riding it out for now. Prochazka eventually gives up the hold.
Prochazka takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Django is trying to get back to full guard.
Prochazka tries to pass the half guard into mount. Django knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #T2##SUB#
Prochazka wants to work for an arm triangle but Django is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB#
Prochazka seems to be looking for submissions.
#SUB#
Prochazka is working for a kimura but Django is defending it quite comfortably.
Django really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Prochazka. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Prochazka seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Prochazka wants to control but Django is keeping him busy. #T3##SUB#
Prochazka is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Django has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB#
Prochazka is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Django is just riding it out for now. Prochazka eventually gives up the hold.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Prochazka in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Django tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Prochazka!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Yuri Prochazka!
An out of breath Yuri Prochazka thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
TWGC 41 (265lbs, D4): Los Angeles Qualifier - Round 1
Date: May 20, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; FanDan Django! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Harry Nile!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Nile displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Django. #CL2#
Nile moves into the clinch.
Nile is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Nile has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Django is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Django is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Nile pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Django wants a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for FanDan Django. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Django gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Nile.
Nile is pressed up against the cage. Django has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Nile down to the mat. Nile avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Django shoots in and drives through. Nile sprawls well.
Django fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Django has been working on his boxing with his coaches at HELLCADEMY in the buildup to the fight.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Nile moves into the clinch.#TD#
Django tightens his grip and picks Nile up, before dumping him to the ground. Nile manages to land in guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Django (2) vs (0) Nile
Nile trying to keep a closed guard but Django is proving a slippery customer.
Django knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Nile on the ground.#T1##SUB2#
Nile working for a triangle but Django defends it easily.
Django not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #SUB2#
Django got a little sloppy there for a moment and Nile has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Django has managed to get both his arms back between Nile's legs - danger averted.
Django pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Nile is keeping the position for now. #SUB2#
Nile is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#T2##SUB2#
Nile had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Django defends it easily.#SUB2#
Nile is looking for a triangle but Django pushes his legs off easily.
Django wants to pass the guard but Nile is keeping the position.
Django is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#T3#
Nile controlling Django's posture. #SUB2#
Nile pushes a forearm under Django's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Django is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Harry Nile!
A relieved looking Harry Nile thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
CFC 631
Date: Jan 13, 2024 |
#R1##CL#
Cao clinches up with Django and pushes him back against the cage.
Django tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Django blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Django stalling the fight.
Cao working aggressively here.
A head punch on the inside from Cao fails to land.
Django tries to pull guard but Cao won't allow it.
Django tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Shun Cao has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of FanDan Django.
Django is looking to take this one to the mat.
Cao throws a punch but it's blocked by Django.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Cao creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Cao misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Django.
Cao lands a right hand that snaps the head of Django backwards.
Cao throws a head punch that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Cao is fighting off a takedown attempt but Django is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Cao to the mat. Cao regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Cao has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
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!
Django won't allow Cao to sweep him here.
Cao lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Cao with a flurry of punches that miss.
Cao preventing the sweep. #T1#
Cao landing some decent shots from guard.
Cao is looking to work some ground and pound but Django has wrist control.
Cao distracts Django with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Cao is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Django preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Cao throws a big elbow that misses.
Cao throws a big elbow that misses.
Django utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Cao is looking to work some ground and pound but Django has wrist control.
Cao throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Django works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Cao 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.
Cao throws a big right hand that misses.
Django working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Cao .
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Django trying to keep a closed guard but Cao is proving a slippery customer.
Cao postures up in Django's guard and throws a big left but Django blocks it.
Cao trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #T2#
Django wants to get back to his feet but Cao is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Cao scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Django 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.
Django utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Django doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Django utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Cao postures up in Django's guard and throws a big left but Django blocks it.
Cao loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Cao postures up in Django's guard and throws a big left but Django blocks it.
Cao is looking to work some ground and pound but Django has wrist control.
Cao throws a big right hand that misses.
Cao prevents Django from getting back to his feet.
Cao postures up in Django's guard and throws a big left but Django blocks it.
Cao throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
FanDan Django has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#SUB2#
Cao got a little sloppy there for a moment and Django has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Cao has managed to get both his arms back between Django's legs - danger averted.
And that's the end of the fight!
Shun Cao showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Cao has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1 round of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight for Shun Cao !
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight for Shun Cao !
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight for Shun Cao !
Shun Cao wins by unanimous decision!
After winning the bout, Shun Cao 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:
CFC 627
Date: Dec 25, 2023 |
#R1##CL#
Django has taken the fight to the clinch.
Guilliman wants to break free but Django has control.
#TD2#
Guilliman successfully pulls guard.
Django throwing strikes but missing.
Guilliman working a defensive guard here.
Django postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Roboute Guilliman has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Guilliman looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Django trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Django 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. #SUB2#
Guilliman has his feet on Django's thighs here. He's pushed Django off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Django screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Roboute Guilliman!
After winning the bout, Roboute Guilliman 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:
CFC 607
Date: Nov 17, 2023 |
#R1#
Reinhardt ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Django moves out of range of the strikes.
Reinhardt is looking to clinch but Django is avoiding it.
Reinhardt getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Django doesn't manage to clinch there - Reinhardt circles away.
#CL2#
Reinhardt drives through and clinches with Django against the cage.
Django's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Reinhardt works on Django's body with a couple of short punches.
Django jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Reinhardt walks away with a smile on his face. Django gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Reinhardt looks to throw the jab but Django is out of range.
Django takes a kick to the side of the head.
Django shoots for a double leg takedown but Reinhardt sprawls well. He's pushed Django's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Reinhardt has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Reinhardt lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Django takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Django misses with a double jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Django slips under a jab.
Reinhardt tries to clinch up.#T1#
Django tries to close the distance and clinch but Reinhardt swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Reinhardt slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Django tries a head kick but it misses.
A little jabbing left from Reinhardt on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Reinhardt tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Django paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Django avoids the head kick by Reinhardt.
Django misses with a takedown
and Reinhardt counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for FanDan Django. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Reinhardt looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Django fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
We've been told by Django's head coaches at HELLCADEMY that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Reinhardt throws a hook to the side of Django's head but Django sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Reinhardt swings for the body but Django moves out of range.
Django ducks under a wild hook from Reinhardt.
Sloppy strikes from Reinhardt. Those never looked like landing.
Reinhardt misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kurt Reinhardt seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Django shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Reinhardt defends it nicely.#T2#
Django shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Reinhardt defends it nicely.#CL2#
Reinhardt pushes Django up against the cage in a clinch.#BC2#
Reinhardt's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2#
Reinhardt has taken the fight to the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#BC#
Django breaks the clinch.
Reinhardt stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Reinhardt wants it to stay on the feet.
Reinhardt is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.#CL2#
Reinhardt instigates a clinch.
Django keeps control of Reinhardt as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Reinhardt is trying to break the clinch but Django has him pressed against the cage.
Django blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kurt Reinhardt comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Reinhardt has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1 round of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 9:10
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 9:10
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 9:10
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kurt Reinhardt!
An out of breath Kurt Reinhardt thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
SASS
Date: May 17, 2022 |
#R1##TD2#
Mcgee gets a double leg takedown into Django's guard.
Mcgee passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Django tries to bench press Mcgee off him but Mcgee keeps the position.
Mcgee trying to control the position but Django is working away.
Django tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Mcgee wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #SUB2#
Mcgee tries for a kimura but Django is defending well.
Mcgee is looking to take a break and control but Django is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
You can see the frustration on Django's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T1#
Mcgee tries to stand but Django is controlling his head.
Django prevents Mcgee from moving into mount.
Mcgee wants to control but Django is keeping him busy.
Django bucks up and tries to throw Mcgee off but instead Mcgee has got his back!
Django is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Mcgee is not going to allow Django to sit and survive in this position.
Django is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.#SUB2#
Mcgee is persistently looking for the submission but Django is defending it well.
Django is trying to get back to his feet but Mcgee has full control of the position and if anything, Django has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Django is in bad spot here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Mcgee is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
#SUB2#
Mcgee looking to finish the fight with a rear naked choke. Django is controlling Mcgee 's left arm and he spins nicely into guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Daff Mcgee comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Mcgee has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1 round of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ben Hemmingworth scores the fight 9:10
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight 9:10
Judge Ben Watson scores the fight 9:10
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Daff Mcgee! |
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