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Event:
SSD 13:
Date: Nov 26, 2022 |
#R1#
Gage throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
#TD2#
Siduka shoots in and gets a takedown into Gage's guard.
Siduka is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Siduka throwing strikes from guard but Gage blocks nicely.
Siduka is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#SUB#
Gage is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Siduka rolls with it to try and escape but Gage cranks on the arm and Siduka is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Nick Gage! |
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Event:
SSD 11: Jackson vs Haviid
Date: Nov 12, 2022 |
#R1#
Siduka moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Siduka misses with a double jab
#TD#
and Burns counters with a shoot takedown. Siduka fights it but they end up in guard.
Burns is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Burns trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Burns sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Burns's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Siduka shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Burns eats them both and turns towards Siduka to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Siduka throws a leg kick #TD#
and Burns counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Siduka!
Burns misses with the ground and pound.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Burns wants to lay and pray for a moment but Siduka keeps working.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet. #T2#
Burns advances to mount.
Burns throws some wild stikes that Siduka manages to avoid easily.
Burns controlling the position easily from mount.
Siduka holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Burns tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Burns content just to control the position here.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Burns throws some wild stikes that Siduka manages to avoid easily.
Siduka looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#T3#
Burns throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Burns trying to control but Siduka is having none of it.
Burns raining down shots from the mount!
Siduka taking shots to the head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Burns looking to control but Siduka is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Burns 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.
Burns looking to control and managing it successfully. #SUB#
Burns jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Siduka is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Siduka and Burns has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
The ground and pound from Burns seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent. #T4#
The referee asks Burns politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Burns prefers to stall for the moment though.
Siduka parries the strikes from Burns easily there. Burns is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Siduka to escape.
Siduka is not content to let Burns control the position.
Burns taking a breather here. #SUB#
Burns is trying to get an arm triangle but Siduka is defending well.
Burns tries to move to mount but Siduka blocks the move with his legs. #T5##SUB#
Burns is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Siduka is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Burns tries to advance to mount but Siduka instead regains half guard.
Siduka wants to improve his position but Burns is controlling well.
Burns not doing much here.
Burns throwing shots but Siduka is blocking nicely. #T6#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Burns keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Siduka is controlling Burns's trapped leg to prevent Burns from advancing to side control.
Burns looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Burns keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Siduka looks winded!
Siduka throws a head kick that misses.
Burns attempts a counter takedown but Siduka avoids it well and moves away.#T7##TD#
Burns decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Burns not doing much here.
Siduka wants to control but Burns is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Burns stalling. #T8##SUB#
Burns is working for a kimura but Siduka is defending it quite comfortably.
Burns stalling away here and it's allowed Siduka to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Siduka keeping moving, preventing Burns from controlling successfully.
Siduka is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Burns stands up over Siduka, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Burns lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Siduka controls Burns momentarily but Burns frees himself.
Burns content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. #T9#
Siduka keeping moving, preventing Burns from controlling successfully.
Burns postures up in Siduka's guard and throws a big left but Siduka blocks it.
Burns slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Check out the look on Burns's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Siduka dodges the ground and pound from Burns.
Burns staying calm.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Burns has hold of Siduka's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Siduka seems comfortable defending it but Burns has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Siduka is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Siduka is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Burns couldn't care less - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 9:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Monty Burns!
A pretty intense looking Monty Burns took the opportunity post-fight to ask for a shot at the title. |
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Event:
SSD 8
Date: Oct 22, 2022 |
#R1#
Siduka shoots for a double leg takedown but Taunus sprawls well. He's pushed Siduka's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Taunus is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Siduka looks to score with a jab to the body but Taunus is just out of range.
Taunus lands with a thumping leg kick.
Siduka throws a left and a right that both miss
and Taunus counters with a head kick. That will keep Siduka thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Gohan Siduka seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Taunus throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
A punch combination from Siduka misses.
Taunus throws a counter combo.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Taunus pressing his opponent against the cage. #BC2#
Taunus breaks the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
That kick from Taunus tenderised Siduka's leg. Siduka is trying to keep his angry face on.
Siduka throws a right hand that Taunus ducks under and follows up with a left that Taunus also avoids with ease.
Sloppy strikes from Siduka. Those never looked like landing. #T1#
Siduka throws a right and a left that Taunus avoids nicely.
Siduka darts in trying to clinch
and Taunus counters with a head kick. That will keep Siduka thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Siduka throws an overhand right that lands on Taunus's shoulder, as Taunus tries to avoid the shot.
Siduka dives in and grabs Taunus's left leg, looking for a takedown. Taunus pushes down on Siduka's head and hops out.
A good leg kick by Taunus.
Siduka tries to clinch
and Taunus counters with a head kick.
Taunus keeps Siduka at a distance using the push kick.
Siduka is breathing heavily.
A solid leg kick lands there for Taunus.
Taunus scores with a push kick.
Taunus lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Siduka circles away quickly and effectively.#CL2#
Taunus drives through and clinches with Siduka against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Taunus tries to land knees in the clinch but Siduka avoids the damage to the body. #T2#
Taunus working Siduka over with knees to the body.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Taunus stalling the fight.
Taunus scores a nice knee to the body.
#BC2#
Taunus breaks the clinch.
Siduka shoots in for a double leg but Taunus sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gohan Siduka. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Taunus fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Taunus swats away the attempt to clinch by Siduka.
Siduka just misses with a punch to the body.
A good leg kick by Taunus. #T3#
Siduka is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Taunus lands a head kick. Siduka smiles back at him and beckons him forward. #CUT2#It looks like Gohan Siduka has been cut.
Taunus keeps the fight on the outside.
Taunus looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#CL2#
Taunus rushes Siduka and presses him up against the cage.
Siduka takes an elbow to the forehead.
Taunus leaning his opponent against the cage.
Taunus is struggling to control the position.
Taunus leaning against his opponent.
#T4#
Siduka takes a knee to the side of the body.
Siduka has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Taunus is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Siduka is defending well for now.
Taunus scores a nice knee to the body.
#BC2#
Taunus's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A decent looking cross lands there for Taunus.
Taunus throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Taunus fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Siduka.
Taunus throws a head kick that Siduka semi-blocks.
Siduka definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Siduka on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Taunus. Taunus obviously looking to wear him down.
Siduka ducks right into an uppercut from Taunus. #ROC2#Siduka is rocked!#CUT2#Gohan Siduka's cut is getting worse.
Sloppy strikes from Taunus. Those never looked like landing.
Oh Siduka is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Taunus feints with a left and delivers a massive head kick! Siduka collapses like a ragdoll! Game over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Topi Taunus!
During a confident post fight interview, Topi Taunus thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
SSD 5
Date: Oct 01, 2022 |
#R1#
Cartwright goes for a double leg but Siduka avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Siduka continues to drive forward.
Cartwright is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Siduka to keep the fight standing.
Siduka gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Cartwright.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Conrad Cartwright. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cartwright wants to stall.
Cartwright tries to pull guard but Siduka forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Cartwright is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Siduka to keep the fight standing.
Siduka lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Siduka tries to circle away but Cartwright has him pinned against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cartwright tries to pull guard but Siduka won't allow it.
Siduka lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Cartwright stalling in the clinch but Siduka improves position. #TD2#
Siduka turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Siduka manages to end up in side control.
The strikes coming from Siduka are missing the target in this wave of attacks. #T1#
Cartwright struggling a bit here.
Cartwright is looking for a sweep.
Cartwright is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Cartwright's coaches at Irish Collar & Elbow Academy (ICE) 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.#SUB#
Cartwright looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Siduka is trying to control the action in half guard but Cartwright is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #SUB2#
Siduka is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Siduka thows a huge punch but Cartwright dodges it nicely.
#SUB#
Cartwright is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Siduka pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Cartwright looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T2#
Cartwright is trying to control but can't.
Siduka trying to control the pace.
Cartwright keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #SUB#
Cartwright is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Siduka pulls his head out easily.
Cartwright is concentrating on defense, preventing Siduka from advancing position.
Siduka throwing shots but Cartwright is blocking nicely.
Cartwright works his way to full guard. Good work.#SUB#
Cartwright throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Siduka controlling from the top position.
Siduka must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#T3##SUB#
Cartwright is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Siduka missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #SUB#
Cartwright has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Siduka doesn't defend quickly enough and Cartwright has managed to lock this one up! Can Siduka escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Cartwright on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Conrad Cartwright! |
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Event:
SSD 3
Date: Sep 17, 2022 |
#R1#
Siduka shoots in but no luck this time. #CL2#
Siduka rushes Iverson and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Siduka is trying to break the clinch but Iverson has him pressed against the cage.
Iverson misses with a punch to the body.
Siduka is trying to push Iverson away but Iverson has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
A nice left hand lands by Siduka.
Siduka tries to break the clinch but Iverson is controlling the position.
Iverson throws a punch but it's blocked by Siduka. #TD2#
Siduka wants the takedown. Iverson is fighting it off but Siduka persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Iverson's guard against the cage.
Siduka not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Siduka with a flurry of punches that miss.
Siduka stays in close to Iverson's body and controls the position. #SUB#
Iverson has his foot on Siduka's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Siduka works his way back into a safe position though.#T1##SUB#
Iverson looking for a guillotine here but Siduka defends easily.
Siduka with a flurry of punches that miss.
Siduka sitting in guard here, content to control.
Siduka postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Iverson looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Siduka tries to free his leg and advance position but Iverson is retaining full guard. #SUB#
Iverson has his foot on Siduka's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Siduka works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB#
Iverson has an active guard here but Siduka has managed to pass into half guard.
#T2#
Siduka looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Siduka wants to stand but Iverson has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
Iverson is looking for a sweep. Siduka is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Siduka perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Iverson is trying to control but Siduka passes into side control!
#T3#
Siduka working away.
Iverson being controlled for a moment.
Iverson is trying to get back to half guard.
Iverson might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
A lull in the action here.
Iverson tries to bench press Siduka off him but Siduka keeps the position. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Siduka slows the pace down.
Siduka working the ground and pound from side control.
Iverson is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Siduka is staying tight to Iverson's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Iverson is trying to improve his position.
Siduka tries to advance to mount but can't. #T5#
Siduka moves into full mount!
Siduka throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Siduka lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Siduka controlling his opponent.
Iverson is desperately trying to improve his position but Siduka has a good base and remains in mount.
Siduka controlling from the full mount. #T6#
Iverson is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Iverson is in all sorts of trouble here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Iverson tries to hold on but Siduka postures up.
Iverson is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Siduka throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Iverson tries to reverse the position but Siduka maintains control.#T7#
Siduka controlling from mount.
Iverson tries to lock up and control but Siduka gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Siduka tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Siduka throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Iverson because Siduka loaded up on that one.
Siduka controlling from the full mount.
Iverson wants to control but Siduka is having none of it.
Iverson is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Siduka prevents Iverson from getting the reversal.#T8##SUB2#
Siduka is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Iverson has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Iverson!
Siduka seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Iverson trying to control but Siduka is working from the bottom.
Siduka pulls Iverson in close to prevent any damage. #T9#
Iverson looking to sit in guard and control but Siduka gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Siduka engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Iverson had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Siduka defends it easily.
Iverson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Siduka is one step ahead there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Gohan Siduka dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R2##CL2#
Siduka clinches up against the cage.#TD2#
Siduka is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Iverson can't fight it off and eventually Siduka manages to take the fight to the floor. Iverson looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Siduka slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Siduka must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Iverson trying to keep a closed guard but Siduka is proving a slippery customer.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Siduka is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Iverson is on top in guard.
#REVR##T1#
Iverson sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Siduka's guard.
Iverson trying to control the action but Siduka is working from the bottom.
Siduka keeping hold of Iverson's head, controlling as best he can.
Siduka is looking to improve his 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#
Iverson is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Siduka sees it coming and defends easily.
Siduka throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
#SUB#
Iverson is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Siduka felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Siduka controlling the position for now.
Gohan Siduka has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB#
Siduka is defending against the submission attempts here by Iverson.
#T3#
Siduka is looking for a sweep. Iverson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Iverson thows a huge punch but Siduka dodges it nicely.
Siduka avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Iverson.
Siduka wants to control but Iverson is keeping busy.
#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Iverson throws a nice inside leg kick. #CL2#
Siduka moves into the clinch.
Siduka misses with an elbow strike.
#T4#
Iverson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Siduka has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#TD2#
Siduka has Iverson pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Siduka pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Iverson tumbling to the mat - Siduka dives into Iverson's guard.#SUB#
Siduka sitting in guard doing not very much at all here. Iverson doesn't need a second invitation though! He's locked up a guillotine and he's squeezing tight! That is tiiiiiiiiight! Siduka paying the price for stalling here - he's pushing hard on the arm trying to free himself but it's no use! He's tapped! WOW, quick submission from Iverson - great work!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:29 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Chevy Iverson!
Chevy Iverson thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 19, 2022 |
#R1#
Siduka misses with a kick to the body.
Grossweiner tries to close the distance and clinch up but Siduka swats him away and circles back towards the center.
The fight stays on the outside here - Grossweiner looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Grossweiner just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromSiduka.
Grossweiner fails with an attempt to clinch.
Grossweiner moves in looking to clinch but Siduka pushes him off.
Siduka was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
The fight stays on the outside here - Grossweiner looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Grossweiner tries to clinch up.
Bill Grossweiner seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Grossweiner tries to clinch there but Siduka circles away.
Grossweiner doesn't manage to clinch there - Siduka circles away.
Siduka seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Siduka throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Grossweiner is looking to clinch. #CL2#
Grossweiner gets in close and instigates a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Siduka avoiding damage as Grossweiner throws knees to the body.
Siduka avoiding damage as Grossweiner throws knees to the body.
Siduka avoiding damage as Grossweiner throws knees to the body.
Grossweiner keeps control of Siduka as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Grossweiner is trying to break free.
Siduka changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Grossweiner fights it off and pushes away nicely.
#T1#
Grossweiner moves in looking to clinch but Siduka pushes him off.#CL2#
Grossweiner fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Siduka, pushing him back against the cage.
Grossweiner is trying to push Siduka away but Siduka has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Grossweiner misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Siduka.
Siduka stalling the fight.
Siduka on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Grossweiner is trying to push Siduka away but Siduka has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.#TD#
Siduka has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Grossweiner uses from the top position.
Siduka lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Siduka stays in close to Grossweiner's body and controls the position.
Siduka forces his way into half guard.#SUB#
Siduka is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Grossweiner is just riding it out for now. Siduka eventually gives up the hold.
Siduka controlling the action here. #T2##SUB#
Siduka wants to work for an arm triangle but Grossweiner is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Grossweiner really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Siduka. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Siduka uses his free foot to push down on Grossweiner's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Grossweiner.
Siduka scores with a couple of good head shots there.
You get the feeling that Grossweiner really doesn't like being in this position too much.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Siduka controlling his opponent. #SUB#
Siduka is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Grossweiner is surviving well by controlling Siduka's body position as best he can.
Grossweiner is trying to stand.
Grossweiner is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.#T3#
Siduka with good strikes from the mount here!
Siduka takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Siduka with a couple of short strikes.#SUB#
Siduka looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Siduka controlling the position easily from mount. #SUB#
Siduka is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Grossweiner has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Grossweiner is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
#T4#
Siduka sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Grossweiner is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
#SUB#
Grossweiner defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Siduka.
Grossweiner tries to buck Siduka off but he can't manage it.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Siduka cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Siduka fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Siduka controlling the pace for now.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Grossweiner squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Siduka content just to control the position here.
Siduka raining down hammerfists from mount.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Gohan Siduka dominated that round.
That's time! Siduka's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2##CL#
Siduka drives through and clinches with Grossweiner against the cage.
Siduka tries to pull guard but Grossweiner won't allow it.
#TD#
Siduka pulls Grossweiner into guard.
Siduka is pulling down on Grossweiner's head to control his posture.
Siduka has a closed guard, preventing Grossweiner from standing up.
Siduka is pulling down on Grossweiner's head to control his posture.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Siduka is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Grossweiner must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#T1#
Siduka looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Siduka throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Grossweiner has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Siduka is proving hard to escape from.
Siduka is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Grossweiner can do to turn this around?
Siduka doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Siduka has control of Grossweiner's left arm, preventing Grossweiner from doing any damage.
Siduka might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#ES#
The fighters are working up against the cage. Siduka manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Grossweiner is trying to push Siduka away but Siduka has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Siduka looking for a takedown.
Grossweiner is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Grossweiner misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Siduka.
Grossweiner misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Siduka.
Siduka is trying to stall.
Siduka can't find room to land a body shot as Grossweiner controls the action.
Siduka wants to break free but Grossweiner has control.
Siduka tries to pull guard but Grossweiner holds him up against the cage and eventually Siduka drops back down to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gohan Siduka. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Grossweiner has Siduka pressed against the cage, preventing Siduka from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#T3#
Siduka is trying to maintain a safe position but Grossweiner gets an underhook and turns Siduka into the cage.
Grossweiner landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Grossweiner is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Grossweiner lands a knee to the body.
Grossweiner lands a knee to the body.
Grossweiner scores a nice knee to the body.
#BC2#
Grossweiner pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Grossweiner tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Siduka paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Grossweiner tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Siduka paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Siduka swats away the attempt to clinch by Grossweiner.
Grossweiner moves in looking to clinch but Siduka pushes him off.
Grossweiner doesn't manage to clinch there - Siduka circles away.
The fight stays on the outside here - Grossweiner looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#T4#
Siduka goes for a double leg but Grossweiner avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Grossweiner continues to drive forward.
Grossweiner unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Grossweiner landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Grossweiner gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Siduka.
#BC2#
Grossweiner breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Siduka circles away from the clinch attempt.
Grossweiner tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Siduka manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Grossweiner tries to close the distance and clinch but Siduka swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #CL2#
Grossweiner gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Siduka avoiding damage as Grossweiner throws knees to the body.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Siduka here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Grossweiner trying to land knees to the body.
Siduka throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Siduka is trying to pull guard but Grossweiner has him pressed against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Bill Grossweiner showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
Siduka shoots in for a double leg but Grossweiner sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.#CL2#
Grossweiner clinches.
Siduka on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
#TD#
Siduka jumps guard.
#SUB#
Grossweiner avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB#
Siduka escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Grossweiner gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Grossweiner has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Siduka is proving hard to escape from.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Grossweiner wants to stand and escape but instead Siduka has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVR##T1#
Siduka sitting in guard, not really doing much. #SU#
Siduka stands and steps away. Grossweiner gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Siduka swats away the attempt to clinch by Grossweiner.
Grossweiner tries to close the distance and clinch but Siduka swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Siduka appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Siduka scores to the head and body with a nice combination!#T2#
Grossweiner tries to close the distance and clinch up but Siduka swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Siduka throwing a counter right hand but Grossweiner manages to avoid it.
Grossweiner tries to clinch up.
Grossweiner keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Grossweiner tries to clinch up but Siduka circles away and keeps his distance.
Grossweiner tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Siduka tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Grossweiner swivels and escapes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gohan Siduka. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Grossweiner wants to clinch up but Siduka keeps it at a distance.
Siduka dives in for a single leg takedown but Grossweiner sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Siduka is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Grossweiner is keeping busy.
Grossweiner putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Siduka in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Siduka is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Knees in the clinch landing for Grossweiner.
Grossweiner wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Grossweiner wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
#T3#
Grossweiner is looking to break free of the clinch but Siduka has double underhooks.
Grossweiner wants to get back to striking at distance but Siduka won't allow it.
Grossweiner tries to break free but Siduka pushes him back against the cage.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Grossweiner obliges.
Grossweiner unloads a knee to the mid-section. Siduka lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Grossweiner working Siduka over with knees to the body.
Siduka is trying to break the clinch but Grossweiner has him pressed against the cage.
Siduka keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Grossweiner's efforts to push away.
Knees in the clinch landing for Grossweiner.
Siduka keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Grossweiner's efforts to push away.
Grossweiner is trying to break the clinch but Siduka is controlling him.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Grossweiner obliges.#BC2#
Grossweiner breaks the clinch.
Bill Grossweiner is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T4#
Grossweiner is looking to clinch.
Grossweiner tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Siduka is defended easily by Grossweiner.
Grossweiner doesn't manage to clinch there - Siduka circles away.
Grossweiner tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Grossweiner fails in his attempt to clinch.
Grossweiner tries to clinch but Siduka is having none of it.
Grossweiner tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Siduka manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Siduka swinging wildly here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Grossweiner tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Grossweiner is looking to clinch but Siduka is avoiding it.
Siduka tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Grossweiner defends well and Siduka ends up having to push Grossweiner into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
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 Gohan Siduka.
I think Siduka 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 Josh West scores the fight 29:28
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight 29:29
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight 29:29
The fight is ruled a majority draw! |
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