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Event:
NYF Fight Night 27
Date: Apr 19, 2024 |
#R1#
Iyer misses with a straight left.
Wagner scores with a hook.
Wagner fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Bruce Wagner seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Iyer bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#TD2#
Iyer shoots in and gets a takedown into Wagner's guard.
Wagner is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Iyer presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Wagner tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Iyer's elbow.
Wagner misses with a hook to the ribs.
A right hand to the body from Wagner.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Wagner misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Wagner misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Iyer looking to stall.
Wagner struggles to land a body shot inside as Iyer controls his hands.
Wagner misses with a punch to the body.
Wagner tries to work over Iyer's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Iyer looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Wagner throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.#T1#
Wagner struggles to land a body shot inside as Iyer controls his hands.
Wagner presses Iyer against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Iyer prevents a body shot from Wagner.
Wagner misses with a punch to the body.
Wagner doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Wagner tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Wagner goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Wagner struggles to land a body shot inside as Iyer controls his hands.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Wagner tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Iyer's elbow.
Wagner struggles to land a body shot inside as Iyer controls his hands.
Wagner lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Iyer or not.
Iyer looks winded!
Wagner doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Wagner can't find room to land a body shot as Iyer controls the action.
Wagner struggles to land a body shot inside as Iyer controls his hands.
#T2#
Iyer lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Wagner misses with a punch to the body.
Iyer prevents a body shot from Wagner.
Wagner tries to work over Iyer's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Wagner goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Wagner misses with a punch to the body.
Wagner can't find room to land a body shot as Iyer controls the action.
Wagner tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Iyer's elbow. #BC2#
Iyer escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Wagner takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Iyer is looking to clinch but Wagner is avoiding it.
Iyer throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Iyer fails to land the takedown.
Iyer takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.#T3#
Iyer shoots in but Wagner avoids the takedown attempt easily.
A low kick lands for Wagner.
Wagner leaves Iyer with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Bruce Wagner has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ranganathan Iyer.
Nice defenses there by Iyer.
Wagner throws a hook to the side of Iyer's head but Iyer sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Iyer tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Wagner swivels and escapes.
Wagner appears to be looking for a big counter.
An inside leg kick lands from Wagner.
Iyer moves away from the strike by Wagner.
Wagner loads up on a big right hand but Iyer slips the punch.
Iyer drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Wagner defends it well.
Iyer misses with a body shot
enabling Wagner to counter with a crisp jab.
Wagner misses with a hook. Iyer ducked under it nicely. #T4#
A chopping leg kick lands by Wagner.
Iyer dives in and grabs Wagner's left leg, looking for a takedown. Wagner pushes down on Iyer's head and hops out.
Wagner misses with a wild combination.
Iyer looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Wagner fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Iyer on the side of the head.
A clash of legs there as Iyer blocks the low kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Iyer shoots in for a takedown but Wagner shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Wagner lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Wagner throws a shot from downtown. Iyer moves away and avoids it.
Nice defenses there by Iyer.
And Iyer tries to counter it with a takedown but Wagner pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Wagner lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Wagner lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Bruce Wagner dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Wagner misses with an uppercut. Iyer saw that one coming.#TD2#
Iyer shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Iyer was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Wagner bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Wagner lands a head shot.
Wagner scores with a nice head shot.
Wagner cracks Iyer with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Iyer on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Iyer defending well as Wagner loads up on a big left hand.
A chopping leg kick lands by Wagner.
Decent striking displayed by Wagner there.
Wagner throws a right and a left that both miss.
Wagner has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Iyer uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Wagner.
Iyer bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#T1#
Wagner fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Iyer on the side of the head.
Iyer throws a body punch but Wagner moves out of range.
Iyer is looking to clinch but Wagner is avoiding it.
Iyer is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Wagner keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Wagner throws a chopping leg kick but Iyer manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
A nice inside leg kick there by Wagner. That's going to slow Iyer down.
Wagner throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Iyer shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Wagner sprawls well. Wagner wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Iyer gets slowly back to his feet.
Wagner looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Wagner throws a shot from downtown. Iyer moves away and avoids it.
Iyer showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Wagner.
#T2#
A chopping leg kick lands by Wagner.
Wagner is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Iyer can do to turn this around?
Wagner lands a really nice looking cross but Iyer seems unphased.
Wagner misses with a jab, cross combination.
Iyer throws a head kick that misses.
Iyer staying out of range there.
Wagner misses with a looping left.
Wagner throws a jab when Iyer was well out of range.
Despite the aggression on Iyer's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Wagner pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Iyer back to the cage. Wagner follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Wagner looks to throw the jab but Iyer is out of range.
Iyer fails with the takedown.
Iyer is breathing heavily.
The fighters circling - Wagner throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #T3#
Iyer looks for a takedown but Wagner sprawls well.
Bruce Wagner has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ranganathan Iyer.
Iyer walks into a jab.
Iyer steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Wagner.
Iyer wants to counter the offense by Wagner and move into the clinch position.
Wagner swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Wagner throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Iyer on the side of the head. #ROC#Iyer is rocked!
Wagner closes the distance and lands a brutal uppercut that knocks Iyer out! We're looking at the replay now - he was out before he hit the floor!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:39 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Bruce Wagner!
Bruce Wagner decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
NYF Fight Night 24
Date: Mar 15, 2024 |
#R1##CL#
Iyer closes the distance and clinches.
Brown looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Brown tries to throw a body punch but Iyer avoids it by throwing Brown back against the cage.
Brown lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Brown tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Iyer tries to pull guard but Brown won't allow it.
Iyer blocks an uppercut.
#BC#
Iyer breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Iyer dodges the punch combination from Brown.
Iyer lands a head kick. Brown smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Iyer looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
A big right from Brown misses.
Brown takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Iyer drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.#T1#
Brown cracks Iyer with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Brown throws a right and a left that Iyer avoids nicely.
Iyer closes the distance and clinches up with Brown, looking for a takedown. Iyer pushes Brown against the cage but Brown circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Brown showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Iyer.
We've been told by Iyer's head coaches at Special Ops N7 Training that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
No luck for Iyer with that takedown attempt.
Brown swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ranganathan Iyer. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Iyer doesn't succeed with the takedown
enabling Brown to counter with a crisp jab.
Iyer scores with a head kick. Brown tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Iyer with a lazy takedown attempt
and Brown counters with a left and a right that stings Iyer.
Owen Brown is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Iyer tries to clinch up.#T2#
Brown throws a right hand that Iyer ducks under and follows up with a left that Iyer also avoids with ease.
Brown cracks Iyer with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Iyer throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #CL2#
Brown darts in and clinches Iyer up against the cage.
Brown holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Brown lands a nice shot to the body.
Brown tries to throw a body punch but Iyer avoids it by throwing Brown back against the cage.
Brown throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Iyers head.
Brown throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Brown lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Brown lands with a short punch from the clinch.
#T3#
A right hand to the body from Brown.
Brown lands an elbow inside that Iyer shrugs off.
Brown taking a breather.
Iyer's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Brown stalling against the cage.
Brown lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Brown taking a breather.
Iyer dodges an elbow strike from Brown.
Still in the clinch, Brown scores with a nice short uppercut.#T4#
Brown can't find room to land a body shot as Iyer controls the action.
Iyer blocks an uppercut.
Brown digs a right hand underneath Iyer's ribcage. Iyer let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Iyer blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Brown struggles to land a body shot inside as Iyer controls his hands.
A short right from Brown.
Brown throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Brown cracks Iyer with a nice body shot.
Brown tries to work over Iyer's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Iyer stops a takedown attempt from Brown.
Brown prevents Iyer from breaking the clinch.
Brown lands on the inside with an uppercut.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Owen Brown dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Iyer gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Brown.#ROC2#Iyer is rocked!
Brown moves in close and cracks Iyer with a massive right hand! Iyer, frozen momentarily in time, tumbles to the canvas, already out cold! A brutal knockout by Brown!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:11 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Owen Brown!
A relieved looking Owen Brown 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:
NYF Fight Night Tokyo
Date: Feb 10, 2024 |
#R1##TD2#
Dupree Holton gets caught flat footed, as Iyer shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Dupree Holton looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Iyer wants to control from the top but Dupree Holton keeps moving.
Dupree Holton manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Iyer manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Dupree Holton pushes down on Iyer's leg and manages to get into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Dupree Holton is trying for a kimura here. Iyer looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Dupree Holton wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). DeShaun Dupree Holton!
A victorious DeShaun Dupree Holton thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
SPPS Evolution 3
Date: Nov 24, 2023 |
#R1#
Iyer shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Edwards as he jumps to the side.
Iyer wants to clinch
and Edwards counters with a series of strikes. Iyer will be more careful next time no doubt.
Edwards slips a jab and a cross from Iyer.
#CL2#
Edwards darts in and clinches Iyer up against the cage.
Edwards throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Iyer blocks it with crossed arms.
Iyer lands an elbow just above Edwards 's eye. #CUT#It looks like Justin Edwards has been cut.
Iyer is pressed up against the cage. Edwards has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Iyer down to the mat. Iyer avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Iyer shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Edwards is trying to defend but Iyer finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Edwards scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Iyer manages to mount him!
#T1#
Iyer looking to ground and pound but Edwards is blocking nicely.
Iyer thowing shots but they're missing.
Edwards sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Iyer is looking to take a break and control but Edwards is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Iyer definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Iyer keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Edwards is trying is best to control the position here. #T2#
Edwards wants to get back to full guard.
Edwards is looking to control Iyer's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Edwards avoid being mounted?
The fighters are battling for position here. Edwards manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Edwards pulls Iyer in close to prevent any damage.
Iyer tries to free his leg and advance position but Edwards is retaining full guard.
Edwards keeping moving, preventing Iyer from controlling successfully.
Iyer looking to sit in guard and control but Edwards gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB##T3#
Iyer wants to sweep but no luck.
Edwards sitting in guard here, content to control. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Iyer cracks Edwards with a right hand to the side of the head.#TD#
Iyer is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Edwards's half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4##SUB#
Iyer is working for a kimura but Edwards is defending it quite comfortably.
Edwards taking some punishment here, with Iyer in his half guard.
Edwards has his hands clasped together around Iyer's back. He's all about the action.#SUB#
Edwards is defending against the submission attempts here by Iyer.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Iyer prevents Edwards from improving his position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Ranganathan Iyer will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Justin Edwards's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Iyer lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Edwards has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Edwards and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Iyer shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Edwards pinned against the cage. Edwards gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Iyer shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Edwards pinned against the cage. Edwards gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Edwards doesn't manage to clinch there - Iyer circles away.
Edwards just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromIyer.
Iyer walks into a stiff left hand from Edwards.
Edwards tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Iyer swivels and escapes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Edwards leaves Iyer with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ranganathan Iyer. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Edwards shoots in looking for a takedown but Iyer manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Edwards's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.#CL2#
Edwards instigates a clinch. #T1##TD#
Iyer manages to pull guard.
Iyer keeping full guard, as Edwards tries to pass.
Iyer wants to sweep here but Edwards controlling him for the moment.
Ranganathan Iyer overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SU2#
Edwards gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Edwards will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Edwards is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Edwards throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Iyer's waist but Iyer gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Edwards off to one side.
Iyer doesn't manage to clinch there - Edwards circles away.
#T2#
Edwards stuffs the takedown attempt from Iyer. Iyer gets slowly back to his feet.
Despite the aggression on Edwards's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Iyer tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Edwards paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Iyer is looking to land body kicks.#CL2#
Edwards has closed the distance and engaged Iyer in a clinch.
Edwards tries to pull guard but Iyer holds him up against the cage and eventually Edwards drops back down to his feet.
#TD#
Iyer pulls Edwards into guard.
Edwards is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SU2#
Edwards decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow. #T3#
Edwards dives in and grabs Iyer's left leg, looking for a takedown. Iyer pushes down on Edwards's head and hops out.
Edwards tries for a takedown but Iyer sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Horrible takedown attempt by Iyer or perhaps it was just good defense by Edwards, which made it look bad.
Iyer tries to clinch there but Edwards circles away.
Iyer tries to bum rush Edwards with a series of wild strikes but Edwards uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Iyer dives in and grabs Edwards's left leg, looking for a takedown. Edwards pushes down on Iyer's head and hops out.
Edwards pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A head kick misses from Iyer.
Iyer misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
#TD#
Iyer shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Edwards's guard.
Edwards wriggles free and stands up. #T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Edwards checks a leg kick nicely.
Edwards lands a body shot.
Edwards looks for a takedown but Iyer sprawls well.
Edwards throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Iyer's waist but Iyer gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Edwards off to one side.
Iyer fails with an attempt to clinch.
Edwards ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Edwards shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Iyer sprawls well. Iyer wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Edwards gets slowly back to his feet.
Iyer changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.#CL2#
Edwards closes the distance and clinches.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Justin Edwards showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Justin Edwards's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3#
Edwards looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Edwards misses with a takedown attempt - Iyer sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Iyer throws a right and a left that Edwards avoids nicely. #TD#
Iyer decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.#SUB2#
Edwards looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Edwards looking for submissions off his back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Edwards gets full guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Iyer trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SU#
Iyer stands up from Edwards's guard - Iyer perhaps looking for a knockout. #CL2#
Edwards moves into the clinch.
Iyer letting Edwards take a breather here.
A short body shot lands from Iyer as the two fighters clinch.
Iyer stalling the fight.
Edwards pushes Iyer back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#T2#
Edwards has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Iyer avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Ranganathan Iyer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Justin Edwards.
Edwards wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Edwards dodges an elbow strike from Iyer.
Edwards tries to pull guard but Iyer won't allow it.
Iyer has Edwards pressed against the cage, preventing Edwards from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#BC2#
Edwards's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Iyer wants to clinch up but Edwards keeps it at a distance.
Iyer shoots in for a takedown but Edwards shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Edwards dives in for a single leg takedown but Iyer sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Ranganathan Iyer is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Iyer throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
#T3#
Iyer tries to clinch up.
The fight stays on the outside here - Edwards looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Edwards uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Iyer.
Edwards keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Iyer is looking to land body kicks.
Edwards shoots in for a takedown but Iyer shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Edwards shoots in for a takedown but Iyer shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Nice takedown defense from Edwards. No joy for Iyer on that attempt.
Edwards fails with a takedown attempt. #T4#
Iyer displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Edwards.
Edwards has a takedown stuffed.
Iyer fires out a quick counter leg kick but Edwards just manages to avoid it.
A nice leg kick lands there from Iyer. #CL#
Iyer gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Edwards is trying to pull guard but Iyer turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Edwards is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Iyer keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Edwards's efforts to push away.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ranganathan Iyer showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Iyer has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight 29:28
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 28:29
Judge Chris Dean scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Ranganathan Iyer!
Ranganathan Iyer decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
Cobra Kai: No Mercy 8
Date: Apr 29, 2023 |
#R1#
Baylor circles away from the clinch attempt#TD2#
so Baylor counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Baylor is working Iyer over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Iyer has a closed guard, preventing Baylor from standing up.
Baylor is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Baylor lands a couple of elbows.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Baylor is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Iyer is trying to control the position but Baylor postures up.
Baylor not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #T1#
Baylor passes into half guard.
Baylor is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Baylor has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Baylor prevents Iyer from improving his position.
Baylor controlling the pace.
Iyer is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Iyer looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Baylor lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. #T2#
Iyer is looking to control Baylor's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Iyer avoid being mounted?
Baylor with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.#SU2#
Baylor stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being. #T3##TD2#
Baylor looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Baylor content to stall in guard here.
Baylor's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Baylor postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Baylor not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #T4#
Baylor slips nicely into half guard.
Baylor lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Baylor is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Chump Baylor dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2##TD2#
Baylor drives through with a takedown into guard.
Iyer trying to keep a closed guard but Baylor is proving a slippery customer.
Baylor content to stall in guard here.
Baylor advances position into side control!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Baylor moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now. #T1##SUB2#
Baylor in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Iyer is tapping! That's the end of the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:30 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Chump Baylor!
After winning the bout, Chump Baylor 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:
Cobra Kai: No Mercy 4
Date: Apr 01, 2023 |
#R1##TD2#
Iyer shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Graffagnino napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Iyer tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Graffagnino sneaks back into half guard.
Graffagnino is staying active underneath Iyer, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Iyer stops Graffagnino from getting back to his feet.
Graffagnino is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Iyer's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Iyer's back!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Graffagnino controlling well, preventing Iyer from escaping the position.
Iyer trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Graffagnino controls the action.#SUB#
Graffagnino has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Iyer has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
#T1#
Iyer is trying to stand back up. #SUB#
Graffagnino is looking for the choke from the back position but Iyer is controlling his hands well.
Graffagnino biding his time, looking for the opening.
#SUB#
Graffagnino looking for the choke from the back.
Iyer tries to escape the position.
#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.#SUB#
Graffagnino tightening his grip on Iyer, looking for the choke.
Iyer rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Graffagnino keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Graffagnino seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Iyer for as long as he can get away with.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Iyer wants to improve his position but Graffagnino is controlling well.
#T3#
Iyer is trying to stand back up but Graffagnino is controlling him
Iyer is trying to control but can't.
Iyer tries to kick Graffagnino off but Graffagnino keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Iyer trying to hold on to Graffagnino's head to control him but Graffagnino postures up.
#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
The fight stays on the outside here - Graffagnino looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Graffagnino dives in for a single leg takedown but Iyer sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Graffagnino wants a takedown but no success here.
Iyer leaning against his opponent.
We've been informed that Iyer has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Graffagnino on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Iyer tries to land a knee to the head but Graffagnino blocks with his arms.
Graffagnino tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Iyer smiles and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Benito Graffagnino. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL2#
Iyer moves into the clinch successfully.
Iyer taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
#TD2#
Iyer manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Graffagnino controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Graffagnino postures up in Iyer's guard and throws a big left but Iyer blocks it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Graffagnino 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.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Benito Graffagnino will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Iyer shoots in but Graffagnino avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Iyer connects with a leg kick. #TD2#
Iyer shoots in and bounces Graffagnino off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Graffagnino pushes Iyer off and gets back to his feet.
Iyer is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Iyer throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Graffagnino's waist but Graffagnino gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Iyer off to one side.
Graffagnino misses with the combination.
#T1#
Graffagnino slaps away a takedown attempt from Iyer, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Benito Graffagnino has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ranganathan Iyer.#CL#
Graffagnino moves into the clinch successfully.
#BC2#
Iyer escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Iyer checks a leg kick. #TD2#
Iyer closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Graffagnino's guard.
Graffagnino has control of Iyer's left arm, preventing Iyer from doing any damage.
Graffagnino wants to sweep here but Iyer controlling him for the moment.
Graffagnino has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #T2#
Iyer trying to control but Graffagnino is working from the bottom.
Iyer tries to free his leg and advance position but Graffagnino is retaining full guard.
Graffagnino looking for a sweep. Not yet Graffagnino, not yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Iyer trying to control but Graffagnino is working from the bottom.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Graffagnino has control of Iyer's left arm, preventing Iyer from doing any damage. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#CL2#
Iyer takes the fight into the clinch. #T3#
Graffagnino is trying to pull guard but Iyer turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Graffagnino is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Iyer pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Graffagnino is working Iyer over against the cage.
Graffagnino tries to circle away but Iyer has him pinned against the cage.#BC2#
Iyer breaks the clinch.
Graffagnino looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Iyer goes for a double leg but Graffagnino avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Graffagnino continues to drive forward.
Graffagnino swats away the attempt to clinch by Iyer.
Graffagnino closes the distance and clinches up with Iyer, looking for a takedown. Graffagnino pushes Iyer against the cage but Iyer circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Benito Graffagnino is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T4#
Graffagnino fails with a takedown attempt. #CL2#
Iyer gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Iyer tries for a takedown. No joy.
Iyer tries for a takedown. No joy.
Graffagnino managing to block the knees to the body from Iyer.
Graffagnino jumps guard but Iyer stands there with Graffagnino around his waist. Graffagnino gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Iyer tries for a takedown. No joy.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Ranganathan Iyer will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Graffagnino wants to clinch.
Iyer slaps away a takedown attempt from Graffagnino, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Graffagnino sets himself, and Iyer steps forward looking for the clinch! Graffagnino avoids it this time.
Nice sprawl there from Graffagnino as Iyer shoots in.
Graffagnino misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Iyer tries to score a power double leg takedown but Graffagnino sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Iyer somewhat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Iyer has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.#T1#
Iyer stuffs the takedown attempt from Graffagnino. Graffagnino gets slowly back to his feet. #CL2#
Iyer closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Graffagnino looking to slow down the pace here.
Iyer slowing the pace effectively.
Iyer looking for a takedown.
Benito Graffagnino has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ranganathan Iyer.
Graffagnino is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Iyer is defending well.
Graffagnino is trying to break free.#BC2#
Iyer's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Iyer throws a body punch but Graffagnino moves out of range. #T2#
Graffagnino tries to clinch but Iyer moves out of range.
Iyer throws a right and a left that both miss.
It looked like Graffagnino was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Graffagnino fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
And Iyer tries to counter it with a takedown but Graffagnino pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Graffagnino is trying hard to land a takedown here. Iyer sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Graffagnino fails with a takedown attempt.#CL2#
Iyer gets in close and instigates a clinch. #TD2#
Iyer lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Graffagnino kicks off Iyer and gets to his feet. #T3#
Iyer lands with a kick to the temple. Graffagnino shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?" #CUT2#It looks like Benito Graffagnino has been cut.
Graffagnino throws a head kick but Iyer moves out of range.
Iyer doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.#TD2#
Iyer fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Graffagnino sprawls well initially but Iyer persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Graffagnino scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Iyer manages to mount him!
Iyer can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Graffagnino is looking to escape.
Graffagnino sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Graffagnino tries to get to full guard but Iyer has control of the leg. #T4#
Iyer sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Graffagnino defending well though.
Iyer is trying to control the action in half guard but Graffagnino is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Graffagnino keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Graffagnino is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB2#
Iyer is looking for submissions but instead, Graffagnino has regained full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Ranganathan Iyer.
I think Iyer has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 28:30
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 30:27
Judge Josh West scores the fight 29:29
The fight is ruled a draw! |
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Event:
Cobra Kai: No Mercy 1
Date: Mar 04, 2023 |
#R1#
Iyer blocks a low kick nicely.
Iyer scores with a decent looking hook.
Iyer defending well as Wagner loads up on a big left hand.
Wagner misses with a lunging right hand
and Iyer counters with a body kick that stops Wagner in his tracks momentarily.
Wagner scores with a nice strike.
Wagner takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Wagner is breathing heavily.
Iyer shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Wagner sprawls well. Wagner wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Iyer gets slowly back to his feet.#TD2#
Iyer scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Iyer wants to pass to mount but Wagner is defending the position.
Iyer is looking to take a break and control but Wagner is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Wagner's coaches at Cozad MMA Montreal have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.#T1#
Wagner looks like he's trying to stand up.
Iyer trying to control the action but Wagner is working from the bottom.
Iyer looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Iyer trying to mount his opponent but Wagner defends it.
Wagner keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Iyer is looking to take a break and control but Wagner is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Iyer tries to pass the half guard into mount. Wagner knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Iyer wants to take a breather but Wagner is having none of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SU2#
Iyer decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet. #TD2#
Iyer shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. #T2#
Iyer wants to control from the top but Wagner keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#ES#
Wagner manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Wagner misses with a punch to the body.
#BC2#
Iyer breaks the clinch.
Bruce Wagner is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Iyer ducks under a wild hook from Wagner.
Wagner misses the jab.
Iyer tries to clinch there but Wagner circles away.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Iyer.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Wagner misses with the combination.
#T3#
Nice takedown defense from Wagner. No joy for Iyer on that attempt.
Bruce Wagner has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ranganathan Iyer.
Iyer shoots for a double leg takedown but Wagner sprawls well. He's pushed Iyer's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Wagner fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Iyer.
Bruce Wagner seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Iyer tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Wagner defends well and Iyer ends up having to push Wagner into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.#TD2#
Iyer is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Wagner's half guard.#ES#
Wagner has one foot on Iyer's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Wagner misses with a hook
and Iyer counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Iyer throws a front kick that sends Wagner stumbling back into the cage.#CL2#
Iyer closes the distance and pushes Wagner back into the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Wagner misses with a hook to the ribs.
Iyer is working for takedown but Wagner is calmly controlling the position for now.
Wagner misses with a hook to the ribs.
#BC2#
Iyer manages to break the clinch.
#T4#
Wagner misses with a double jab.
Some wild striking there from Iyer.
Wagner rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Iyer moves out of range and avoids them all easily.#TD2#
Iyer drives through with a takedown into Wagner's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Wagner has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Iyer has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.#TD2#
Iyer gets control of Wagner's arms and successfully pulls guard. Iyer will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Iyer throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Iyer looking to hit a scissor sweep but Wagner is one step ahead there.
Wagner trying to stand up but can't free himself from Iyer's guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Bruce Wagner will probably get the nod.
That's time! Wagner's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Iyer shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Wagner sprawls well. Wagner wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Iyer gets slowly back to his feet.
Iyer uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Wagner.
Iyer is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Iyer walks into a stiff left hand from Wagner.
Ranganathan Iyer is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Wagner misses with a jab, cross combination.
Wagner lands with a hook. Iyer tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Iyer is looking to clinch but Wagner is avoiding it.
Iyer shoots for a takedown but Wagner saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Wagner is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Iyer.
Wagner has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wagner throws a hook but Iyer blocks it.
Some wild striking there from Wagner.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Iyer looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Wagner is fending him off so far but Iyer persists. Nope, Wagner circles away and we're back to standing.
Bruce Wagner has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ranganathan Iyer.
Wagner takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
#T1#
Iyer shoots in but Wagner avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Wagner moves out of range of the body kick.
As Iyer backs away, Wagner returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
An inside leg kick from Wagner misses.
Iyer blocks a leg kick.
Iyer tries to counter by closing the distance.#CL2#
Iyer has Wagner up against the cage in a clinch.
Iyer blocks a body shot from Wagner.
Iyer drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Wagner gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Wagner misses with a punch to the body.
Wagner misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Iyer is trying to maintain a safe position but Wagner gets an underhook and turns Iyer into the cage.#T2#
Wagner lands a body punch in the clinch. #BC2#
Iyer's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Iyer shoots in but no luck this time.
Iyer tries a head kick but it misses.
Wagner throws a jab when Iyer was well out of range.
Wagner misses with an uppercut. Iyer saw that one coming.
Wagner thows a left - swing and a miss!
Iyer is trying hard to land a takedown here. Wagner sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. #CL2#
Iyer instigates a clinch.
Wagner struggles to land a body shot inside as Iyer controls his hands.
#BC2#
Iyer breaks from the clinch.
Iyer fails to land the takedown.
Wagner throws a series of punches but Iyer avoids them all with ease. #T3#
Iyer shoots in for a takedown but Wagner shows good takedown defense.
A little feinted left hand from Wagner on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Wagner swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Iyer makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Iyer moves out of range as Wagner strikes.
Iyer defending well as Wagner loads up on a big left hand.
Wagner misses with a leg kick
and Iyer finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Nice sprawl there from Wagner as Iyer shoots in.
Wagner throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Iyer connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CL2#
Iyer has managed to clinch.
#TD2#
Iyer jumps into guard, dragging Wagner to the mat.
#SUB2#
Iyer working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Wagner doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Wagner manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Wagner wants to stand but Iyer is controlling his posture from full guard.
Iyer trying to control the position.
#T4##SU#
Wagner stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Iyer closes this distance looking for a takedown but Wagner circles away.
Wagner throws a jab when Iyer was well out of range.
Wagner sizes up Iyer with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Wagner missing with a left hand there. Iyer was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
It seemed like Iyer was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Iyer is looking to clinch but Wagner is avoiding it.
Wagner is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Iyer.
Iyer drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Wagner defends it well.
Iyer shoots for a double leg takedown but Wagner sprawls well. He's pushed Iyer's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Wagner tried to counter with a leg kick but Iyer avoided it.#CL2#
Iyer clinches with his opponent.
Wagner prevents a takedown attempt there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Bruce Wagner dominated that second round.
That's time! Wagner's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Iyer tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Wagner manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Iyer tries to clinch but Wagner moves out of range.
Wagner throws a leg kick but Iyer sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Wagner cracks Iyer with a good jab.
Iyer fails in his attempt to clinch.
Wagner on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
We've been informed that Iyer has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Iyer lands a jab-cross combination. #TD2#
Iyer looking to score a takedown here. Wagner is defending well but Iyer drives through and ends up in Wagner's guard.
Wagner manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Iyer tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Wagner swivels and escapes.
Wagner throws a lazy uppercut
#TD2#
and Iyer counters with a nice double leg into side control. Wagner won't be happy with that.
Wagner throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Iyer is looking to clinch but Wagner is avoiding it.
The fighters circling - Wagner throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #T1#
Iyer shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Wagner sprawls well. Wagner wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Iyer gets slowly back to his feet.
Iyer scores with a head kick.
#CL2#
Iyer moves into the clinch successfully.
Wagner tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Wagner doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Wagner tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Wagner goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Iyer blocks a body shot from Wagner.
Iyer is trying to pull guard but Wagner turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Bruce Wagner is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Bruce Wagner has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ranganathan Iyer.#T2##BC2#
Iyer breaks from the clinch.
#CL2#
Iyer closes the distance and clinches.
Iyer tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Wagner can't find room to land a body shot as Iyer controls the action.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Iyer.
Iyer prevents a body shot from Wagner.
Iyer lands a good knee to the midsection. Wagner won't want to take too many of those.#BC2#
Iyer breaks the clinch.
#T3##TD2#
Wagner gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.#SUB2#
Iyer drops back looking for a leg! Wagner is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Wagner manages to kick Iyer off! Iyer jumps back into Wagner's guard.
Iyer looking to pass the guard. #SU2#
Iyer decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Iyer.
Iyer darts in looking for a takedown but Wagner gets double underhooks and turns Iyer into the cage.
Wagner throwing a counter right hand but Iyer manages to avoid it.
Wagner slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.#T4##CL2#
Iyer closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #BC2#
Iyer breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Iyer shoots for a takedown but Wagner saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Iyer misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Wagner scores with a jab. Iyer acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Iyer fails to land the takedown.
Wagner was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Wagner throws a hook but Iyer blocks it.
Iyer tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Ranganathan Iyer has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Iyer misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Bruce Wagner.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Wagner, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bruce Wagner!
Our winner, Bruce Wagner, 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:
AVKT 11: Klanoa Vs Voorhees
Date: Feb 18, 2023 |
#R1#
Iyer shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Lamb Jr pinned against the cage. Lamb Jr gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Lamb Jr lands with a shot to the body.
Iyer misses with a takedown attempt - Lamb Jr sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Iyer shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Lamb Jr sprawls well. Lamb Jr wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Iyer gets slowly back to his feet.
Iyer backing away here, and Lamb Jr unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ranganathan Iyer. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Iyer shoots in for a double leg but Lamb Jr sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Iyer tries a low kick but Lamb Jr avoids it.
Sacrificial Lamb Jr is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Iyer shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Lamb Jr defends it nicely.
Iyer shoots and misses
and Lamb Jr counters with a lovely shot to the body.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Iyer.
Iyer is breathing heavily.
Iyer walks into a stiff left hand from Lamb Jr.#CUT2#It looks like Ranganathan Iyer has been cut.
Iyer has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Lamb Jr.#T2#
Iyer shoots and misses
letting Lamb Jr counter with a right hand.
Iyer shoots in looking for a takedown but Lamb Jr manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Iyer's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Lamb Jr walks forward and throws a big overhand right! Iyer drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes! Lamb Jr swarms on him with more punches until the referee wrestles him away from Iyer's unconscious body! Wow, that was brutal!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sacrificial Lamb Jr!
Sacrificial Lamb Jr spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant. |
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Event:
AVKT 6: Hanma - Castiana
Date: Jan 14, 2023 |
#R1#
Voorhees throws a shot from downtown. Iyer moves away and avoids it.
A little feinted left hand from Iyer on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Voorhees fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Voorhees throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Iyer sees it coming and avoids it easily.#TD#
Iyer manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Voorhees on his heels. He'll look to pass Voorhees's guard now, I'm sure.
Voorhees uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Voorhees's coach down at Hilo Workout Center was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Voorhees's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Iyer takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Voorhees just misses with a punch to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Voorhees throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Iyer stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Good shot there by Voorhees.
A decent looking cross lands there for Voorhees.
Jason Voorhees seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Iyer throws a sloppy head kick and Voorhees moves out of range easily.
Voorhees lands with a nice body punch.
Voorhees misses with an uppercut. Iyer saw that one coming.
We've been told by Iyer's head coaches at Special Ops N7 Training that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Iyer ducks right into an uppercut from Voorhees.
Iyer pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Voorhees is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Iyer. #T1#
Iyer shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Voorhees connects with a body shot that sends Iyer's belly button to the back.
BOOM! Voorhees lands a beautiful left hook that drops Iyer. Iyer tries to recover but Voorhees is having none of it, landing more punishing shots from mount. One final crushing shot and Iyer lies motionless on the canvas. The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jason Voorhees!
Jason Voorhees thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
AVKT 3: Voorhees - High
Date: Dec 17, 2022 |
#R1##TD#
Iyer throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Lord was covering up waiting for the punch and Iyer finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Lord looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Iyer distracts Lord with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#SUB2#
Lord looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB2#
Lord is looking for a triangle but Iyer pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB2#
Lord looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Iyer has picked Lord up and slammed him! Lord can't keep hold of the triangle and Iyer manages to pass to side control!
Iyer tries to move into full mount but can't pass Lord's legs. #SUB#
Iyer is trying to get an arm triangle but Lord is defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lord is looking for a sweep.
Iyer trying to control the position but Lord is working away.
Lord is looking for a sweep.#T1#
Iyer controls the position.
Lord tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Iyer wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Lord looking for a sweep but Iyer has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Lord is wriggling around trying to escape.
Iyer scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Lord?
Iyer wants to control the pace but Lord is squirming around nicely.
Lord is in all sorts of trouble here.
#SUB#
Iyer wants to finish this one by submission but Lord is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Iyer.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Iyer raining down hammerfists from mount.
Lord working to try and regain half guard.
Iyer wants to control the pace but Lord is squirming around nicely. #T2#
Lord tries to reverse the position but Iyer maintains control.
Lord keeps trying to improve his position.
The referee warns Lord that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
A nice elbow there by Iyer.
Iyer is landing with some decent strikes but Lord is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Iyer raining down hammerfists from mount.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Iyer lands a heavy elbow. #ROC#Lord is rocked!
Lord working to try and regain half guard.
Lord is still in real trouble! Can Iyer finish him?
Lord in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head. #T3#
Iyer can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Lord is looking to escape. #SUB#
Iyer is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Lord has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Iyer in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Iyer prevents Lord from getting the reversal.
Iyer can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Lord is looking to escape.
Lord gets back to half guard.
Lord seems to have recovered his senses.
Iyer looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.#SUB2#
Lord looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T4#
Iyer wants to get back to his feet.
Iyer wants to free his trapped foot but Lord is holding on for dear life with his legs. #SUB#
Iyer is working for a kimura but Lord is defending it quite comfortably.
#SUB2#
Lord is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Iyer pulls his head out easily.
Iyer wants to take a breather but Lord is having none of it.
Iyer knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Lord on the ground.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ranganathan Iyer dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Lord shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Iyer but Iyer pushes him off and we're back to square one.#CL#
Iyer rushes Lord and presses him up against the cage.
Lord goes for a takedown in the clinch but Iyer prevents it.
Iyer taking a breather.
Lord tries for a takedown but Iyer manages to get underhooks.
Ranganathan Iyer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Darth Vader Lord.#TD#
Iyer pulls guard successfully.
Iyer trying to keep a closed guard but Lord is proving a slippery customer.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Lord is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Iyer is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Iyer has escaped and now he's on top! #REVR##SUB2#
Lord looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T1#
Iyer chips away with some ground and pound.
Lord keeping moving, preventing Iyer from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Lord throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SU#
Iyer decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Lord shoots in looking for a takedown. Iyer tries to sprawl out of it but Lord keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Iyer manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. #TD#
Iyer scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. #T2#
Nice strikes from Iyer there. #SUB2#
Lord actively working from the bottom here.
Lord has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Cobra Kai Dojo. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Iyer lands a nice short elbow.#SUB2#
Lord looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Iyer trying to control from half guard but Lord is working away. #SUB2#
Lord is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Iyer pulls his head out easily.
Iyer is nestled in close to Lord, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.#SUB#
Iyer is looking for a kimura here.
#SUB2#
Lord with the active half guard here but Iyer passes nicely into side control.#T3#
Iyer landing a few strikes.
Lord tries to bench press Iyer off him but Iyer keeps the position.
Iyer trying to control the position but Lord is working away. #SU#
Iyer stands up and beckons Lord to his feet.
Lord shoots in looking for a takedown but Iyer manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Lord's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Lord is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Iyer lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Iyer.
Lord closes the distance and clinches up with Iyer, looking for a takedown. Lord pushes Iyer against the cage but Iyer circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.#T4##TD#
Iyer drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lord tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Iyer wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Iyer trying to control the action but Lord is working from the bottom.
Iyer is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Lord is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Lord is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Iyer's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Iyer takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Ranganathan Iyer overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Iyer wants to take a breather but Lord is having none of it. #SUB2#
Lord is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Iyer pulls his head out easily.
This has been an exciting period of action!#SUB2#
Lord looking for submissions off his back.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ranganathan Iyer dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Lord shoots in for a takedown but Iyer shows good takedown defense.
Lord with a lazy takedown attempt
and Iyer cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Iyer throws a combination. Lord tries to block but a couple of punches get through.#TD#
Iyer shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Lord is trying to defend but Iyer finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.#SUB2#
Lord looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Iyer scoring with strikes to the body and head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Lord looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Iyer trying to mount his opponent but Lord defends it. #SUB2#
Lord looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T1##SUB2#
Lord is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Iyer pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Lord is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Iyer pulls his head out easily.
Iyer wants to take a breather but Lord is having none of it. #SUB2#
Lord actively working from the bottom here.
Iyer wants to pass to mount but Lord is defending the position. #SUB2#
Lord is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Iyer pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Lord looking for submissions off his back.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SUB2#
Lord looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Lord looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Lord is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Iyer pulls his head out easily.
Iyer drops an elbow to the side of Lord's head.
Lord has hold of Iyer's hands but Iyer slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.#SUB2#
Lord looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Lord actively working from the bottom here.#T3##SUB2#
Lord looking for submissions off his back.
Iyer works his foot free and advances to mount.
Lord is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Iyer putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Iyer can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Lord is looking to escape. #SUB#
Iyer is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Lord to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Lord shrugs it off. #T4#
Lord can't escape the position.
Lord is still trying to improve position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Iyer can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Lord is looking to escape.
Darth Vader Lord has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ranganathan Iyer is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Iyer breaks from Lord's wrist control and lands an elbow.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ranganathan Iyer showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Iyer 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight 30:27
Judge Josh West scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ranganathan Iyer!
A determined Ranganathan Iyer didn't want to dwell on this fight in his post fight interview. Instead he was more keen to state he wants a title shot. Let's see if he gets it! |
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Event:
All-Valley Karate Tournament
Date: Nov 19, 2022 |
#R1##TD#
High looking to score a takedown here. Iyer is defending well but High drives through and ends up in Iyer's guard.
Iyer working a defensive guard here.
#SUB#
High drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and High jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB#
High postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Iyer is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of High, into his guard. #REVB##SUB#
Iyer is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but High has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Iyer is looking to defend but High has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Iyer! High pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Iyer taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). King Captain Master Daddy High! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 21, 2022 |
#R1#
O Cannon digs a good body shot into Iyer's ribs.
O Cannon lands with a shot to the body.
O Cannon scores with a jab to the body.
Iyer takes one to the side of the head.
O Cannon with a nice cross.
Iyer lands a brutal head kick. O Cannon looks out on his feet and Iyer throws more strikes until the ref is forced to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick and Punches). Ranganathan Iyer! |
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