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Event:
WFC Las Vegas 4
Date: Jun 10, 2023 |
#R1##TD#
Kruth bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Kruth works to advance to full mount. Arbani defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Arbani trying desperately to get to his feet.
Kruth looking to control and managing it successfully. #SUB#
Kruth has hold of Arbani's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Arbani manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Kruth sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Arbani has given up his back, trying to stand up. Not clever.
Arbani trying to get back to his feet but Kruth is in full control for now.
We've been hearing good reports from Kruth's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.#SUB#
Kruth looking for the choke from the back. #SUB#
Kruth tightening his grip on Arbani, looking for the choke.
Arbani is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Kruth off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Arbani is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Kruth will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T1##SUB#
Kruth is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
#SUB#
Arbani fending off the submission attempt from Kruth.
Arbani wants to get back to his feet.
Kruth controls the position.
Arbani trying to get back to his feet but Kruth is in full control for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Kruth trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Arbani doesn't escape.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Arbani wants to get back to his feet. #SUB#
Kruth is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
#SUB#
Kruth patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Arbani is trying to stand back up.
Arbani is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Kruth.
#T3#
Arbani is trying to get back to his feet but Kruth has full control of the position and if anything, Arbani has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Arbani is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Arbani wants to get back to his feet.
Arbani is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Arbani is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
#T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Arbani wants to get back to his feet. #SUB#
Kruth is working for a rear naked choke. Arbani is not defending it well and Kruth has tightened it up quickly! This could be all over! Arbani refuses to tap and goes to sleep, forcing the referee to intervene. A little trickle of blood came out of Arbani's nose as his head slumped to the floor. That is naaaasty!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Jorgen Kruth!
Jorgen Kruth retains his bantamweight title!
After winning the bout, Jorgen Kruth 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:
WFC Australia 1
Date: May 31, 2023 |
#R1##CL#
Arbani closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Arbani misses with the head strike.
#TD2#
Michaels lands a takedown into guard.
Michaels is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.#SUB2#
Michaels thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB2#
Michaels drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Michaels jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Arbani wants to stand but Michaels is controlling the position. #SUB2#
Michaels drops back looking for a leg! Arbani is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Arbani manages to kick Michaels off! Michaels jumps back into Arbani's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Michaels drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Michaels jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB2#
Michaels 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.
Arbani might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#T1#
Michaels won't allow Arbani to get back to his feet. #SUB2#
Michaels drops back looking for a leg! Arbani is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Arbani manages to kick Michaels off! Michaels jumps back into Arbani's guard.
Arbani is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#CL#
Arbani moves into range and clinches up with Michaels.#TD2#
Michaels has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Arbani regains guard immediately. #ES#
Arbani has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Michaels has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Arbani swings away with an uppercut that misses.
#T2#
Arbani tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Michaels. #TD2#
Michaels has hold of one of Arbani's legs. Arbani is fighting the takedown attempt but Michaels gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Arbani pushes Michaels off and gets back to his feet.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#TD2#
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Michaels shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Arbani napping and manages to drive through into side control!#SUB2#
Michaels is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Arbani knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Arbani is trying to buck Michaels off.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Arbani trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.#SUB2#
Michaels tries for a kimura but Arbani is defending well. #SUB2#
Michaels tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Michaels has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Arbani is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Michaels has just dragged him back down to the mat.#SUB2#
Michaels wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Arbani, who protects the arm well.
Arbani wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#SUB2#
Michaels is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Arbani knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Arbani is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Michaels has just dragged him back down to the mat.#SUB2#
Michaels tries for a kimura but Arbani is defending well.
Arbani tries to escape but Michaels is in control. #SUB2#
Michaels wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Arbani, who protects the arm well. #SUB2#
Michaels is trying to get an arm triangle but Arbani is defending well.
Arbani is pushing Michaels's head away, looking to escape. Michaels manages to hold on to the position though.#SUB2#
Michaels thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Jace Michaels will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2##CL#
Arbani has Michaels up against the cage in a clinch.
#TD2#
Michaels lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Michaels prevents Arbani from standing back up.
#SUB2#
Michaels is looking for a kimura here.
Arbani looks like he's trying to stand up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Michaels is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Arbani defends it well.
Arbani is trying to stand back up but Michaels is controlling him
#T1##SUB2#
Michaels is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Michaels prevents Arbani from standing back up.
#SUB2#
Michaels seems to be working for a kimura but Arbani defends the submission attempt.#SUB2#
Michaels is working for a submission of some sort.
#SUB2#
Michaels is working for a kimura but Arbani is defending it quite comfortably.
Arbani is trying to stand back up but Michaels is controlling him
#SUB2#
Michaels is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Michaels stops Arbani from getting back to his feet.
Jace Michaels has got the better of the ground game so far.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Arbani misses with the head strike.
#TD2#
Michaels has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Arbani is trying to keep an underhook but Michaels manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Arbani is trying to stand.
#SUB2#
Michaels seems to be working for a kimura but Arbani defends the submission attempt.#T3##SUB2#
Michaels is working for a kimura but Arbani is defending it quite comfortably.
Michaels prevents Arbani from standing back up.
#SUB2#
Michaels is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#SUB2#
Michaels is working for a kimura but Arbani is defending it quite comfortably.
Arbani wants to get back to his feet.
#SUB2#
Michaels is trying to work for a kimura but Arbani is defending well.
Arbani is looking to escape.#T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Michaels wants to free his trapped foot but Arbani is holding on for dear life with his legs. #SUB2#
Michaels is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Arbani pushes Michaels off looking to stand but Michaels dives back in and keeps control.
#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#CL#
Arbani clinches up with Michaels and pushes him back against the cage.
Arbani throws a punch but it's blocked by Michaels.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Arbani swings wildly with an uppercut but Michaels uses good head movement to avoid it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jace Michaels 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! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3##TD2#
Michaels drives through with a takedown into Arbani's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Arbani is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. #SUB2#
Michaels 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.
Michaels won't allow Arbani to get back to his feet. #SUB2#
Michaels 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Michaels drops back looking for a leg! Arbani is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Arbani manages to kick Michaels off! Michaels jumps back into Arbani's guard. #ES#
Arbani kicks Michaels off and gets to his feet. #T1##CL#
Arbani moves into the clinch.#TD2#
Michaels has Arbani pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Michaels pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Arbani tumbling to the mat - Michaels dives into Arbani's guard.
Michaels won't allow Arbani to get back to his feet. #SUB2#
Michaels drops back looking for a leg! Arbani is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Arbani manages to kick Michaels off! Michaels jumps back into Arbani's guard.
Arbani is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. #SUB2#
Michaels 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. #ES#
Arbani pushes Michaels off and scrambles back to his feet.
#T2##CL#
Arbani closes the distance and pushes Michaels back into the cage.#TD2#
Michaels is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Arbani can't fight it off and eventually Michaels manages to take the fight to the floor. Arbani looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Arbani is looking to stand up but Michaels isn't so interested in that idea. #ES#
The fighters are working up against the cage. Arbani manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.#TD2#
Michaels is trying to trip Arbani. He has hold of a leg but Arbani is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Michaels persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Michaels won't allow Arbani to get back to his feet. #SUB2#
Michaels 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. #T3#
Michaels prevents Arbani from getting back to his feet.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Michaels looking to pass the guard.
Michaels prevents Arbani from getting back to his feet. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#CL#
Arbani rushes Michaels and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Arbani fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Michaels blocks an uppercut.
#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Michaels blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Arbani swings wildly with an uppercut but Michaels uses good head movement to avoid it. #TD2#
Michaels has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Arbani is trying to keep an underhook but Michaels manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Renato Arbani has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#SUB2#
Michaels is trying to work for a kimura but Arbani is defending well.
#SUB2#
Arbani is defending against the submission attempts here by Michaels.
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 Renato Arbani.
I think Michaels 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 Winston Howard scores the fight 29:28
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 29:29
Judge Francis DeMontford scores the fight 29:29
The fight is ruled a majority draw! |
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Event:
WFC Red Light District 1
Date: May 27, 2023 |
#R1##TD#
Arbani shoots in and gets a takedown into Kruth's guard.
Arbani being controlled here momentarily.
Kruth's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Arbani stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kruth swivels though and keeps the full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Arbani forces his way into half guard.
Kruth slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#T1#
Arbani stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kruth swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kruth wants to sweep here but Arbani controlling him for the moment.
Arbani is pushing down on Kruth's leg trying to pass to half guard. Kruth is fighting to maintain full guard but Arbani has managed to sneak the leg through.
The fighters are battling for position here. Kruth manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Arbani pushes down on Kruth's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Arbani is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Kruth reverses the position - he's now on top in Arbani's guard.
Kruth content to stall in guard here. #SUB#
Arbani working for submissions but it's allowed Kruth to get to half guard.
#T2##SUB#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Arbani looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kruth controlling the pace.
Arbani tries to roll over but Kruth keeps him under control.
Kruth controlling the action here.
Arbani tries to roll over but Kruth keeps him under control.
Kruth seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #T3##SUB2#
Kruth is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Arbani has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB2#
Kruth is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Arbani tries to roll over but Kruth keeps him under control.
Arbani is working hard here to advance position.
Kruth seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Arbani is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T4#
Kruth keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Let's hope that Kruth has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Arbani is trying to get back to full guard.
Kruth controlling the action here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
It looks like Kruth might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Jorgen Kruth will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2##TD#
Arbani gets a double leg takedown into Kruth's guard.
Kruth looking to hit a scissor sweep but Arbani is one step ahead there. #SUB2#
Arbani avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Arbani looking to pass the guard.
Arbani has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kruth is pulling down on Arbani's head to control his posture.
Arbani pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kruth is keeping the position for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Kruth looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Kruth is controlling Arbani's posture.
Arbani trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Kruth holds on and takes a little breather.
Arbani is looking to advance position but Kruth has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!#REVB#
Kruth controlling the pace for now.
Kruth is continuing to stall.#T2#
Arbani is working to get back to half guard.
Kruth manages to capitalize on a mistake by Arbani to take his back!
Well, with Kruth on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Arbani is tapping out... Can he escape the position?
Arbani rolls, trying to escape but Kruth keeps control of the position.
#SUB2#
Kruth is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Arbani defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined. #SUB2#
Arbani is looking to escape here. Oh dear - Kruth has locked on a rear naked choke here! Arbani is tapping out! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Jorgen Kruth!
Jorgen Kruth is the new bantamweight champion!
A relieved looking Jorgen Kruth 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:
WFC Hawaii 3
Date: May 13, 2023 |
#R1##TD#
Monster throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Arbani was covering up waiting for the punch and Monster finishes the takedown easily into guard. #SUB2#
Arbani is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Arbani is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#SUB#
Monster thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB#
Monster drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Monster jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB2#
Arbani has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Monster should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Arbani has tightened it up now! Monster should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Renato Arbani!
Renato Arbani is the new bantamweight champion!
A victorious Renato Arbani thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
Nicolino Monster spoke after the fight, saying '(5.5,4[55,15,15])'. |
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Event:
WFC Rio de Janeiro 3
Date: Apr 29, 2023 |
#R1#
Vortmont tests Arbani's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Arbani takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
#KD#
Vortmont lands a big uppercut and Arbani crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Arbani looks OK. Vortmont waves Arbani back to his feet!#ROC#Arbani is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Vortmont connects with a picture perfect right hand that knocks Arbani out cold! This one is over in a flash!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Albert Vortmont!
A relieved looking Albert Vortmont 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:
WCMMA Fight Night 3
Date: Apr 20, 2023 |
#R1#
A jab from Vortmont does it's job there.
Vortmont scores with a nice strike.#ROC2#Arbani is rocked!
Both fighters step back and shake their arms out. Vortmont engages and cracks Arbani with a massive lead left hook - Arbani tumbles to the floor, out cold! What a shot! Vortmont is delighted - all that hard work in training paid off!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:08 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Albert Vortmont!
Albert Vortmont is the new lightweight champion!
Albert Vortmont decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
WCMMA 3
Date: Apr 07, 2023 |
#R1##TD2#
Renato Arbani manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Renati Arbani on his heels. He'll look to pass Renati Arbani's guard now, I'm sure.
Renato Arbani pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Renati Arbani is keeping the position for now.
Renati Arbani trying to keep a closed guard but Renato Arbani is proving a slippery customer.
Renato Arbani advances to half guard.
Renati Arbani tries to get to full guard but Renato Arbani has control of the leg.
Renato Arbani frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Renato Arbani is looking to work his way around to Renati Arbani's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Renato Arbani is dominating on the ground here - he's now on his opponent's back, looking to sink in the hooks. Renati Arbani is in real trouble.
Renati Arbani tries to escape but Renato Arbani has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Renati Arbani fending off the submission attempt from Renato Arbani. #SUB2#
Renato Arbani working for the choke. #T1##SUB2#
Renato Arbani is working for a rear naked choke. Renati Arbani is not defending it well and Renato Arbani has tightened it up quickly! This could be all over! Renati Arbani refuses to tap and goes to sleep, forcing the referee to intervene. A little trickle of blood came out of Renati Arbani's nose as his head slumped to the floor. That is naaaasty!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Renato Arbani!
Renato Arbani is the new lightweight champion!
Renato Arbani seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
WCMMA Hawaii 2
Date: Mar 31, 2023 |
#R1##TD2#
Renati Arbani shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Renato Arbani is staying active underneath Renati Arbani, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Renato Arbani wants to get back to full guard.
Renato Arbani regains full guard. Nicely done. #SUB#
Renato Arbani is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Renato Arbani wants to sweep here but Renati Arbani controlling him for the moment.
Renati Arbani tries to free his leg and advance position but Renato Arbani is retaining full guard. #SUB#
Renato Arbani has an active guard here but Renati Arbani has managed to pass into half guard.
#SUB2#
Renati Arbani in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Renato Arbani tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Renati Arbani!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Renati Arbani!
Renati Arbani is the new lightweight champion! |
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Event:
WCMMA New York 2
Date: Mar 26, 2023 |
#R1##CL#
Stevenson rushes Arbani and presses him up against the cage.
Stevenson gets underhooks to prevent Arbani's takedown attempt.
Stevenson lands a hook that snaps the head of Arbani backwards.
Arbani blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Stevenson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
#TD2#
Arbani has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Stevenson is trying to keep an underhook but Arbani manages to get the takedown into half guard.#SUB2#
Arbani is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Stevenson is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Renato Arbani!
Renato Arbani is the new featherweight champion!
A relieved looking Renato Arbani 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:
WCMMA Las Vegas 2
Date: Mar 18, 2023 |
#R1#
Arbani shoots in but doesn't get the takedown #TD2#
and St Jaques counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by St Jaques.
St Jaques stopping the sweep attempt from Arbani.#SUB#
St Jaques is posturing up here but Arbani has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! St Jaques tries to roll out but it's too tight and St Jaques has to tap! Slick submission there by Arbani!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Renato Arbani!
Renato Arbani retains his bantamweight title!
A relieved looking Renato Arbani 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:
WCMMA 2
Date: Mar 04, 2023 |
#R1##TD2#
Arbani tries to sprawl but Wright drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Wright prevents Arbani from improving his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Arbani is not content to let Wright control the position.
Arbani wants to get back to full guard.
Wright really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Arbani. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Arbani slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wright stopping the sweep attempt from Arbani.
Arbani is working hard here to advance position.
Arbani lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Arbani pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Wright is keeping the position for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Wright is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Arbani is aware though and is defending well.#T1#
Wright can't keep his opponent in guard - Arbani advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Wright trying to control from the bottom.
#SUB#
Arbani is working for a kimura but Wright is defending it quite comfortably.
Wright wants to get back to his feet.
Arbani wants to pass to mount but Wright is defending the position.
Arbani passes to side control. #SUB#
Arbani is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Wright is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Arbani advances to full mount.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Wright is controlling an arm, preventing Arbani from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
#T2#
Arbani moves to back control. #SUB#
Arbani has the hooks in and he's looking for a rear naked choke here. Wright is defending well but eventually Arbani manages to get an arm under the chin and he's locked on the RNC! Wright has no choice but to tap now! He does! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Renato Arbani!
Renato Arbani retains his bantamweight title! |
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Event:
WCMMA Hawaii 1
Date: Feb 25, 2023 |
#R1##TD#
Arbani shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Blueboy's guard.
Arbani pushing down on Blueboy's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Arbani wants to pass to mount but Blueboy is defending the position. #SUB#
Arbani looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Arbani is looking to advance position but Blueboy won't allow it.
Arbani passes the guard and advances to mount!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Arbani takes his opponent's back. Perhaps a chance to lock up a rear naked choke here.
#SUB#
Arbani working for the rear naked choke here. He's got one arm under but Blueboy is defending well. A couple of punches soften him up though and Arbani has tightened the hold! This one could be all over! It is! Blueboy taps out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Renato Arbani!
Renato Arbani retains his bantamweight title! |
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Event:
WCMMA New York 1
Date: Feb 18, 2023 |
#R1#
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Arbani.
Arbani darts in looking for a takedown but Blueboy gets double underhooks and turns Arbani into the cage.
Blueboy is trying to push Arbani away but Arbani has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.#TD#
Arbani has Blueboy pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Arbani pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Blueboy tumbling to the mat - Arbani dives into Blueboy's guard.
Arbani works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Arbani is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Arbani is looking to work his way around to Blueboy's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blueboy wants to control but Arbani is having none of it.
Arbani is trying to take his opponent's back.
Blueboy looks winded!#SUB#
Arbani is giving the impression that he's looking to ground and pound but he switches suddenly into a beautiful far side armbar! Blueboy is forced to tap! Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Renato Arbani!
Renato Arbani is the new bantamweight champion! |
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Event:
WCMMA Rio de Janeiro 1
Date: Feb 14, 2023 |
#R1##TD2#
Winner fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Arbani to the ground. Winner is now in Arbani's guard.
Arbani is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Winner would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Arbani bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Winner's guard. #REVR#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Arbani pushes down on Winner's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Winner moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Arbani passes Winner's left leg - he's now in half guard. #SUB#
Arbani is working for a kimura but Winner is defending it quite comfortably.
Winner wants to improve his position but Arbani is controlling well.
#SUB#
Arbani seems to be looking for submissions.
#T1#
Winner is in trouble now - Arbani has advanced to mount!
Winner tries to reverse the position but Arbani maintains control.
Arbani moves to the back position.
Winner really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Arbani. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB#
Arbani is working for a rear naked choke. Winner is not defending it well and Arbani has tightened it up quickly! This could be all over! Winner refuses to tap and goes to sleep, forcing the referee to intervene. A little trickle of blood came out of Winner's nose as his head slumped to the floor. That is naaaasty!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Renato Arbani! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 21, 2022 |
#R1##CL2#
Chowkin closes the distance and clinches. #BC#
Arbani pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Arbani takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Arbani fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Chowkin misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Arbani.
Arbani feinted with a counter takedown.#TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Chowkin enables Arbani to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Chowkin manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Arbani prevents Chowkin from getting back to his feet.
Arbani might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#ES2#
Chowkin has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Arbani off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds. #TD#
Arbani shoots in and bounces Chowkin off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Arbani controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T1#
Arbani passes Chowkin's left leg - he's now in half guard. #SUB#
Arbani is trying for a kimura here. Chowkin looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Arbani wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Renato Arbani!
In defeat, Vini Chowkin stepped up to the mic, saying '25, 7'. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 07, 2022 |
#R1##TD#
Arbani manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Pending on his heels. He'll look to pass Pending's guard now, I'm sure.
Pending looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Arbani controlling from the top position. #SUB2#
Pending working for submissions but it's allowed Arbani to get to half guard.
Arbani performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Arbani seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Pending is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Renato Arbani! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 06, 2022 |
#R1#
Arbani misses with a takedown attempt
letting Michel counter with a right hand.
Michel keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Michel uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Arbani has time to react.
Michel stuffs the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Renato Arbani. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Michel swings for the body but Arbani moves out of range.
Michel fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Michel misses with a hook.#TD#
Arbani looking to score a takedown here. Michel is defending well but Arbani drives through and ends up in Michel's guard.
Arbani might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Arbani pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Michel is keeping the position for now.
Arbani controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Arbani seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Michel for as long as he can get away with.#T1#
Michel is looking to stand back up but Arbani counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Michel.
Arbani controlling the action here.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Michel tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Arbani manages to move to mount!
Arbani sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Michel is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
Arbani controlling from the full mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3##SUB#
Arbani is working to isolate an arm here. It's a telegraphed submission attempt but he's gone for it anyway - and he's got it! Arbani extends the arm and Michel is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Renato Arbani! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 05, 2022 |
#R1#
Arbani shoots in but Jardim avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Jardim throws a poor cross that misses
#TD2#
and Arbani counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Arbani works his way into side control.
Arbani controlling the position from side mount.
Jardim on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Jardim tries to get out of the position.
Jardim is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.#SUB2#
Arbani is trying to get an arm triangle but Jardim is defending well.
Jardim is looking to get back to his feet here but Arbani is keeping cool and he's managed to take Jardim's back.
Jardim trying to get back to his feet but Arbani is in full control for now. #T1##SUB2#
Arbani is working for a rear naked choke. Jardim is not defending it well and Arbani has tightened it up quickly! This could be all over! Jardim refuses to tap and goes to sleep, forcing the referee to intervene. A little trickle of blood came out of Jardim's nose as his head slumped to the floor. That is naaaasty!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Renato Arbani! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 09, 2022 |
#R1#
Arbani dives in and grabs Gamer's left leg, looking for a takedown. Gamer pushes down on Arbani's head and hops out.
Arbani misses with a takedown attempt
and Gamer cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Arbani takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Arbani fails with a takedown attempt.
Joao Gamer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Renato Arbani.
Arbani misses with a takedown attempt
and Gamer counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Gamer throws a hook to the side of Arbani's head but Arbani sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#TD2#
Arbani closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Gamer to the mat! Gamer manages to get full guard.
Arbani trying to control but Gamer is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Arbani pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gamer is keeping the position for now.
Gamer on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Gamer tries to get out of the position.
Arbani is still trying to improve position.#T1#
Gamer will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Gamer looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB2#
Arbani drops back looking for a leg! Gamer is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Gamer manages to kick Arbani off! Arbani jumps back into Gamer's guard.
Gamer keeping moving, preventing Arbani from controlling successfully.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Arbani tries to free his leg and advance position but Gamer is retaining full guard.
Arbani controls from within his opponent's guard. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#TD2#
Arbani closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. #SUB2#
Arbani looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #SUB2#
Arbani thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #SUB2#
Arbani looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #T3##SUB2#
Arbani is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Gamer knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
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.
Let's hope that Arbani has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.#T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Arbani tries to advance to mount but can't.
Arbani passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Gamer!
Arbani looking to control but Gamer is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gamer is in all sorts of trouble here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Renato Arbani dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Arbani shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Gamer defends it nicely.
Gamer swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Renato Arbani seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Arbani misses with a takedown attempt - Gamer sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Arbani avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Arbani shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Gamer as he avoids it easily.
Joao Gamer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Renato Arbani.
Arbani uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Gamer.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Arbani moves out of range as Gamer strikes.
Gamer stuffs the takedown attempt from Arbani. Arbani gets slowly back to his feet.
Gamer swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Gamer connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.#T1#
Arbani avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Arbani tries for a takedown but Gamer sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Arbani shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Gamer as he jumps to the side.
Arbani slips a straight right by Gamer.#TD2#
Arbani shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Arbani controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#SUB2#
Arbani postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Gamer is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Arbani, into his guard. #REVR#
Arbani not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#T2##SUB2#
Arbani is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB2#
Arbani escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Gamer gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB2#
Arbani looking for a triangle here. Gamer is fighting it but it looks tight! Arbani pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Gamer is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Renato Arbani!
The defeated Joao Gamer had this to say: '3'. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 02, 2022 |
#R1##TD2#
Hunter gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Hunter keeping full guard, as Arbani tries to pass.
Arbani showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Arbani is pushing down on Hunter's leg trying to pass to half guard. Hunter is fighting to maintain full guard but Arbani has managed to sneak the leg through.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1##SUB2#
Arbani is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Hunter is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Renato Arbani! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 31, 2022 |
#R1#
Hunter throws a body punch but Arbani moves out of range.
Arbani shoots and misses
and Hunter counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Arbani shoots and misses
and Hunter connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Nice shot by Hunter.
Hunter leaves Arbani 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 Renato Arbani. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Arbani doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Hunter counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Arbani has his takedown stuffed
and Hunter counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Arbani shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Hunter counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T1#
Arbani fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
A nice side step and Hunter releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Hunter throws a shot to the body.
Ratino Hunter is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Arbani with a lazy takedown attempt
and Hunter counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Hunter has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Arbani shoots in looking for a takedown. Hunter tries to sprawl out of it but Arbani keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Hunter manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Hunter tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Arbani was well out of range. Poor timing from Hunter.
Hunter missing with a left hand there. Arbani was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #TD#
Arbani looking to score a takedown here. Hunter is defending well but Arbani drives through and ends up in Hunter's guard.
Hunter wants to get back to his feet but Arbani passes into half guard.
#T2#
Arbani looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #SUB#
Arbani is trying for a kimura here. Hunter looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Arbani wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Renato Arbani! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 27, 2022 |
#R1##TD#
Arbani shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Wayz napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Wayz tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.#SUB#
Wayz is squirming around looking to escape but he's just wriggling himself into more trouble. Arbani sinks in the hooks and manages to tighten his grip on a rear naked choke. Wayz has no choice but to tap and Arbani jumps to his feet to celebrate and slick submission win!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Renato Arbani! |
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