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Event:
TOF 188
Date: Jan 11, 2025 |
#R1#
Hands moves away from the strike by Passel.
Hands was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Hands displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Passel throws out the jab.
Passel takes a swing at Hands's ribcage but misses.
Passel shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Hands sprawls well. Hands wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Passel gets slowly back to his feet.
Hands tries to work over Passel's front leg with a kick but Passel checks it.
Passel misses with a straight right.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Passel throws a jab when Hands was well out of range.
Hands was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Hands wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Hands has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Temple of Fitness in the buildup to the fight.
Passel throws a lazy right hand but Hands sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Nice shot lands for Passel.#T1#
A head kick misses from Hands.
Hands avoids the body shot from Passel.
It looked like Hands wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Passel throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Hands's waist but Hands gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Passel off to one side.
It looked like Hands was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Passel scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Passel lands a jab to the nose.
Happy Hands is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hands connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Passel with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Hands to score with a decent uppercut.
A jab from Passel misses.
A bone on bone clash there as Passel blocks the leg kick.
Passel is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Passel tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Hands defends well and Passel ends up having to push Hands into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Hands was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Happy Hands has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ben Passel.
Passel goes for a double leg but Hands avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Hands continues to drive forward.
As Passel backs away, Hands returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.#T2#
A big right from Hands misses.
Hands lands with a cross. #ROC#Passel is rocked!
Ben Passel seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hands drops a shoulder and throws an uppercut that cracks Passel right on the button. Passel goes down! Hands follows him to the mat and finishes the job with more strikes! Hands gets the win via TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Happy Hands!
A victorious Happy Hands thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
TOF 178
Date: Dec 08, 2024 |
#R1#
Passel tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Cabango manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Cabango throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Ben Passel seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cabango keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Passel.
A nice inside leg kick there by Cabango. That's going to slow Passel down.
Passel tests Cabango's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A good leg kick by Cabango.
Passel cracks Cabango with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Passel misses with a left hand
and Cabango makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Passel throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Passel misses with a looping left.#T1#
Passel waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Cabango.
Cabango pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
And Passel tries to counter it with a takedown but Cabango pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Passel misses the shot to the body.
It looked like Cabango wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Passel misses with an uppercut. #CL2#
Passel gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Cabango blocks an uppercut.
Passel working aggressively here.
Cabango stalling the fight.
#TD2#
Passel turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Passel manages to end up in side control.
Passel is looking to take a break and control but Cabango is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Passel misses with the ground and pound.#T2#
Passel trying to control the position but Cabango is working away.
Cabango is trying to improve his position.
Passel trying to control the position but Cabango is working away.
Passel lands a few punches from side control.
Cabango gets back to half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Passel perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #T3#
Cabango is positioning himself well to prevent Passel advancing to mount.
Cabango is looking for a sweep. Passel is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Passel is nestled in close to Cabango, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Passel not landing any meaningful shots this time.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Passel lands a nice short elbow.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Passel wants to lay and pray for a moment but Cabango keeps working.
Cabango wants to improve his position but Passel is controlling well.
Passel sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Cabango defending well though.
Cabango trying to control here.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Passel working his ground and pound in the gym.#T4#
Cabango is doing well to control the position and prevent Passel from advancing to side control.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Passel not landing any meaningful shots this time. #ES#
Cabango manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Cabango throws a leg kick but Passel sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Passel drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Cabango defends it well.
Zai Zai Cabango is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Cabango connects with a nice looking jab.
A jab from Cabango misses.
Passel throws a jab but it's blocked by Cabango.
Cabango misses with a few strikes there.
A telegraphed right hand from Cabango misses the target. #T5#
Passel lands a nice shot that snaps Cabango's head back.
Passel throws a right hand that misses
and Cabango makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Passel uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Cabango.
Cabango throws a head kick that Passel semi-blocks.
Cabango takes a swing at Passel's ribcage but misses.
Passel comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Cabango definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Cabango throws a sloppy head kick and Passel moves out of range easily.
Passel moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Cabango misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Passel.
And Passel tries to counter it with a takedown but Cabango pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Cabango scores with a hook to the body. Passel takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. #T6#
Cabango misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Passel throws a jab but it's blocked by Cabango.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cabango fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Passel has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Cabango plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Cabango throws a head kick but Passel moves out of range.
Passel needs to keep his hands up - Cabango had a free shot at his head there.
Cabango throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Passel changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Passel uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Cabango.
And Passel tries to counter it with a takedown but Cabango pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Cabango tries a head kick but it misses.
Passel scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.#T7#
Passel ducks under a wild hook from Cabango.
Nice sprawl there from Cabango as Passel shoots in.
An attempted straight right counter from Cabango misses the target.
Passel ducks under a wild hook from Cabango.
Jab, jab by Cabango - just one landing.
Cabango stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Cabango wants it to stay on the feet.
Passel tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cabango was well out of range. Poor timing from Passel.
Cabango swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Cabango bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Cabango connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Cabango fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Cabango takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.#T8#
Cabango slips a jab and a cross from Passel.
Passel misses with a hook to the body
and Cabango counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work. #ROC#Passel is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cabango circles away before darting back in with a big straight right hand. It connects beautifully and sends Passel tumbling to the canvas! He's out cold! Cabango wins by KO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 8:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Zai Zai Cabango!
Zai Zai Cabango is the new lightweight champion!
During a confident post fight interview, Zai Zai Cabango thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
TOF 169
Date: Nov 09, 2024 |
#R1#
Parrish misses the jab.
Passel fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Parrish lands with a cross.
Parrish looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Parrish throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Passel takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Jab from Passel.
Passel defending well as Parrish loads up on a big left hand.
Jab by Passel.
Parrish misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Passel.
Passel looks for a takedown but Parrish sprawls well.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Parrish! But no joy.
The fighters circling - Parrish throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #TD#
Passel drives through with a takedown into guard. #T1##SUB2#
Parrish has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Passel can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Passel landing with the ground and pound.
Passel stopping the sweep attempt from Parrish.
Passel postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Parrish looking for a sweep. Not yet Parrish, not yet.
Passel distracts Parrish with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Parrish is controlling Passel's posture.
Passel in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Parrish is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #T2#
Passel loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Passel tries to free his leg and advance position but Parrish is retaining full guard.
Passel won't allow Parrish to sweep him here.
Parrish working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Passel.
Parrish wants to sweep here but Passel controlling him for the moment.
Parrish working a defensive guard here.
Passel scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Parrish is pulling down on Passel's head to control his posture.
Passel with a flurry of punches that miss. #T3#
Passel with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Passel cracks Parrish with a solid left hand.
Passel working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Passel working some strikes from top position.
Passel works over Parrish with some ground and pound from guard.
Passel throws an elbow that misses. Parrish uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Passel's guard. Nice move by Parrish!#REVB#
Parrish tries to stand but Passel is controlling from the bottom. #SUB#
Parrish got a little sloppy there for a moment and Passel has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Parrish has managed to get both his arms back between Passel's legs - danger averted.
Parrish won't allow Passel to sweep him here. #SUB#
Passel working for a triangle but Parrish defends it easily.
#T4##SUB#
Passel escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Parrish gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Parrish controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Parrish pushing down on Passel's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Passel wants to control but Parrish is keeping busy and won't allow it. #SUB#
Passel is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Parrish pulls his head out easily.
Well, if Parrish is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Passel is looking to improve his position.
#T5#
Passel manages to get to full guard.
#SUB#
Parrish avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Parrish must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SU2#
Parrish decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow. #T6#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Passel lands with a shot to the body.
Passel doesn't succeed with the takedown
letting Parrish counter with a right hand.
Decent striking displayed by Passel there.
We've been told by Passel's head coaches at Bronk´s GYM that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Passel tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Parrish was well out of range. Poor timing from Passel.
Passel throws a hook to the side of Parrish's head but Parrish sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
It seemed like Parrish was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Passel scores with a crisp jab that stopped Parrish in his tracks.
Parrish throws a lazy right hand but Passel sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Passel appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Passel throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Parrish connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Passel uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Parrish.
Parrish misses with a straight left. #T7#
Passel shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Parrish defends it nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ben Passel. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Passel swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Parrish looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Parrish works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Parrish throws a looping overhand right but Passel ducks down to avoid it.
Barry Parrish is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Passel misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Parrish.
Ben Passel seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Parrish misses with a hook.
Passel slips under a jab from Parrish.
Passel takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Passel swings away with a body shot that misses
and Parrish counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. #T8#
Passel misses with a straight right.
Passel fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Parrish avoids the body shot from Passel.
Parrish is looking for the big counter here.
Parrish throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#TD#
Passel shoots in and gets a takedown into Parrish's guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Passel working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Passel 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.
Parrish trying to control the position here.
Parrish keeping moving, preventing Passel from controlling successfully.
Passel stands up over Parrish, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. #T9#
Parrish trying to keep a closed guard but Passel is proving a slippery customer.
Passel postures up in Parrish's guard and throws a big left but Parrish blocks it.
Parrish is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Passel throwing strikes but missing.
Parrish really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Passel. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Passel works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Passel thows a huge punch but Parrish dodges it nicely.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Parrish trying to control from the bottom.
Parrish is holding on to half guard well.
Parrish is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Passel's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Passel's back!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Ben Passel will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2##TD#
Passel gets the takedown into side control.
Passel in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Parrish is trying to control Passel's posture but Passel avoids it.
Parrish is looking to reverse the position.
Parrish is trying to control Passel's posture but Passel avoids it.
Parrish is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Passel scoring with punches and elbows. #T1#
Parrish struggling a bit here.
Parrish might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Passel haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Passel sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Parrish is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Passel cracks Parrish with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Passel working the ground and pound but Parrish is defending the strikes.
Passel scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Parrish to see if he's OK.
Passel tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Passel fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Parrish is trying to control Passel's posture but Passel avoids it.
Parrish sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.#T2#
Passel passes to side control.
Passel landing strikes.
Passel wants to lay and pray for a moment but Parrish keeps working.
Parrish tries to improve position but can't.
Parrish can't do much from the bottom here.
Sloppy strikes there by Passel.
Parrish is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Passel lands a decent elbow from side control. #T3#
You can see the frustration on Parrish's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Parrish is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Passel wants to pass to mount but Parrish is defending the position.
Passel lands with a punch from half guard.
Passel landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Parrish moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Parrish has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #T4#
Parrish keeping moving, preventing Passel from controlling successfully.
Parrish trying to control the position.
Passel lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Passel missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Parrish is trying to keep Passel in close.
Passel works over Parrish with some ground and pound from guard.
Passel postures up and lands a big shot to Parrish's brow. #T5#
Parrish working a defensive guard here.
#ES2#
Parrish wriggles free and stands up.
Passel uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Parrish.
Passel half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Passel uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Parrish.
Parrish cracks Passel with a right hand to the side of the head.
Barry Parrish seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Passel, as that shot connected.
#TD#
Passel fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Parrish to the ground. Passel is now in Parrish's guard.
Passel postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Passel working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Passel working some strikes from top position.#T6#
Parrish seems keen to control Passel's posture.
Passel is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Parrish working a defensive guard here.
Parrish trying to control the position here.
Parrish is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Passel is refusing to be controlled, as Parrish sits in half guard. #SUB#
Passel looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T7#
Parrish wants to take a breather but Passel is having none of it.
Passel moves into full guard.
Parrish wants to control from the top but Passel keeps moving.
Parrish is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#SUB#
Passel has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Parrish can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB#
Passel is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Parrish defends well.#T8#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Passel can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Parrish controls the pace.
Parrish stopping the sweep attempt from Passel.
Parrish is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Ben Passel overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB#
Passel looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB#
Passel has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Parrish can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #T9#
Parrish is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Passel keeping full guard, as Parrish tries to pass.
Passel lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Passel content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Passel throws a big right hand that misses.
Parrish trying to keep a closed guard but Passel is proving a slippery customer.
Passel working some strikes from top position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ben Passel dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Passel throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Parrish sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Passel fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Parrish jabs Passel to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Parrish avoids the body shot from Passel.
Passel displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Parrish throws out the jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Parrish slips a jab from Passel.
Parrish is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Passel with a body shot.
Parrish throws a poor cross that misses
#TD#
and Passel counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Passel throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Parrish to regain full guard.
Parrish is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T1#
Passel loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Passel landing with the ground and pound.
Passel scoring with punches to the head and body.
Parrish is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Parrish avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Passel postures up.
Passel looking to pass the guard.
Parrish working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Passel. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Parrish working a defensive guard here.
Parrish is pulling down on Passel's head to control his posture.
Parrish is looking to stand up but Passel isn't so interested in that idea. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Passel scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Parrish thows a left - swing and a miss!
Parrish avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Passel lands a glancing blow to the side of Parrish's head.
A looping hook to the body misses from Parrish. Passel does a little dance to reset his feet.#T3#
Passel shoots in and drives through. Parrish sprawls well.
A shot to the liver by Parrish. Beautiful body shot.
Passel moves out of range of the strikes.
Passel lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Parrish at a distance.
Passel throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nice jab there from Parrish.
Parrish defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Passel.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ben Passel. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Passel comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Parrish misses with a straight right.
Parrish throws a hook but Passel avoids it easily.#T4#
Passel bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Passel lands a jab.#TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Passel.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
You can see the frustration on Parrish's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Parrish takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Parrish tries to bench press Passel off him but Passel keeps the position.
Barry Parrish has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T5#
Passel working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Parrish is trying to get back to half guard.
Passel landing a few strikes.
Parrish is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Passel landing strikes.
Parrish wings away with a couple of strikes but they don't land.
Parrish can't do much from the bottom here.
Passel landing a few strikes. #T6#
Passel scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Parrish to see if he's OK.
Parrish struggling a bit here.
The strikes coming from Passel are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Parrish is looking for a sweep.
Passel scores with punches from side control. #T7#
Passel sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Parrish is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Parrish tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Parrish sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Passel slips a nice elbow through Parrish's hands, connecting with Parrish's forehead.
Passel working the head and body with strikes.
Passel looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Parrish gets full guard.
Passel is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Parrish can do to turn this around?
Parrish controls Passel momentarily but Passel frees himself.
Ben Passel is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T8##SUB2#
Parrish has his foot on Passel's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Passel works his way back into a safe position though.
Parrish takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Passel stopping the sweep attempt from Parrish.
Passel 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.
Parrish not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Passel seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Parrish throws the left hand but Passel avoids the punch easily.
Passel tries to counter with a takedown but Parrish is quick to defend against it.
Passel uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Parrish.
Parrish displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Passel. #T9#
Parrish stuffs the takedown attempt from Passel. Passel gets slowly back to his feet.
Parrish will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Passel shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Parrish makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Passel showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Parrish.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Parrish moves out of range as Passel strikes.
Passel shoots in for a double leg but Parrish sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ben Passel showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Passel, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge William Peck scores the fight 30:28
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 30:27
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ben Passel!
During a confident post fight interview, Ben Passel thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
Barry Parrish spoke after the fight, saying 'No worries, I just wanted to see what showed up in my TOTT!'. |
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Event:
TOF 160
Date: Oct 12, 2024 |
#R1#
Passel rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and McCoy connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A jab from Passel finds it's way through McCoy's defenses.
Passel dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Passel tries for a takedown but McCoy circles away easily
and Passel takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Passel ducks down and throws a hook to the body but McCoy moves away.
Passel misses with a wild body shot.
Passel connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Passel connects with a good right hand that stumbles McCoy. McCoy circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Passel ducks down and throws a hook to the body but McCoy moves away.
A little jabbing left from McCoy on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
McCoy on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Passel scores with a crisp jab that stopped McCoy in his tracks. #T1#
McCoy throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Passel throws a hook to the side of McCoy's head but McCoy sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Passel.
Passel takes a jab right on the kisser.
Passel scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
The fighters circling - Passel throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Passel misses with a takedown
and McCoy connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ben Passel. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Passel jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Gillechriosd McCoy is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Passel throws a hook to the side of McCoy's head but McCoy sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Ben Passel seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T2#
McCoy misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Passel.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Passel, as that shot connected.
Passel swings and misses with a shot to the body
and McCoy counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#ROC2#Passel is rocked!
Passel misses with a body shot
and McCoy counters with a crisp right that sends Passel to the canvas! McCoy follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gillechriosd McCoy!
A relieved looking Gillechriosd McCoy thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
TOF 152
Date: Sep 15, 2024 |
#R1##TD#
Passel gets the takedown into side control.
Jackacy tries to buck Passel off but Passel is having none of it.
You can see the frustration on Jackacy's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Jackacy takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jackacy is looking to reverse the position.
Passel lands an elbow.
Jackacy is not content to let Passel control the position.
The ground and pound from Passel seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Passel 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.
Jackacy manages to work his way to half guard, despite Passel's best efforts.
Jackacy is not content to let Passel control the position.#T1#
Passel drops an elbow to the side of Jackacy's head.
Jackacy is controlling Passel's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Jackacy is looking for a sweep. Passel is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Jackacy moves into full guard.
Jackacy 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.
Jackacy wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Jackacy looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T2#
Passel cracks Jackacy with a solid left hand.
Jackacy looking for a sweep. Not yet Jackacy, not yet.
Our spies down at at The Forge 👊 inform us that Jackacy has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Passel accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Passel in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Passel postures up.
Passel loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Passel throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Passel missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Jackacy looking to hit a scissor sweep but Passel is one step ahead there.
Passel pushes down on Jackacy's leg and manages to get into half guard.#T3#
Jackacy tries to get to full guard but Passel has control of the leg.
Jackacy blocking the ground and pound attempt from Passel.
Passel lands strikes from half guard.
Jackacy slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Jackacy lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Passel utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #SUB#
Jackacy got a little sloppy there for a moment and Passel has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Jackacy has managed to get both his arms back between Passel's legs - danger averted.
Jackacy trying to control the position from guard on top but Passel is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T4#
Jackacy seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Jackacy won't allow Passel to sweep him here.
Jackacy slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.#SU2#
Jackacy stands up and beckons Passel to his feet.
Passel throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jackacy looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Passel blocks a leg kick.
Passel changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Jackacy lands the left hand.
Passel thows a left - swing and a miss! #T5#
Passel keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jackacy cracks Passel with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Jackacy misses with a kick to the body #TD#
and Passel counters with a takedown into side control.
Passel lands a nice forearm strike.
Passel scoring with punches and elbows.
Passel creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Jackacy sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Passel in the domination position with Jackacy hanging on.
Passel landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Passel working the ground and pound. #ROC#Jackacy is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jackacy tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Passel wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Jackacy is still in real trouble! Can Passel finish him?
Jackacy wants to control but Passel postures up.
Jackacy tries to improve position but can't.
Passel lands an elbow. #T6#
Passel creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Jackacy sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Jackacy is trying to control Passel's posture but Passel avoids it.
Jackacy is looking for a sweep.
Jackacy seems to have recovered his senses.
Passel landing a few strikes.
Jackacy is looking for a sweep.
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.
Passel throws a strike aimed at the side of Jackacy's head but Jackacy avoids it well.
Passel is putting a hurting on Jackacy here, landing some big shots from side control.
Jackacy avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Passel.
Passel creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Passel grinds an elbow into Jackacy's temple. #T7#
Passel working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Passel wants to lay and pray for a moment but Jackacy keeps working.
Jackacy is trying to control Passel's posture but Passel avoids it.
The ground and pound from Passel seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Jackacy wants to control but Passel postures up.
Jackacy defending against the ground and pound.
Jackacy can't do much from the bottom here.
Jackacy is trying to improve his position.
An elbow from Passel crashes against the mat.
We've been hearing that Passel has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.#T8#
Passel sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Jackacy is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Jackacy wants to control but Passel postures up.
Passel works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Jackacy taking punishment in the form of punches.
Jackacy avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Passel.
Jackacy is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Jackacy tries to bench press Passel off him but Passel keeps the position.
Jackacy taking punishment in the form of punches.
Jackacy is looking to regain half guard here but Passel keeps moving and retains side control.
A big shot lands for Passel! That's hurt Jackacy! Will he recover? Passel fires away with more strikes and the referee has to step in to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 9:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ben Passel!
During a confident post fight interview, Ben Passel thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
The defeated Mark Jackacy had this to say: 'Thank you to my opponent and all the fans, my coaches and sponsors.'. |
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Event:
TOF 144
Date: Aug 24, 2024 |
#R1#
Passel misses with an uppercut.
Passel ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.#TD#
Cabango gets caught napping as Passel dives in and scores a takedown. Cabango manages to retain guard.
Cabango is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Cabango avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Passel accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cabango pulls Passel in to control the position.
Passel postures up.
Cabango preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cabango is controlling Passel's posture.
Passel landing with the ground and pound.
Passel with a nice head shot there.#T1##SUB2#
Passel got a little sloppy there for a moment and Cabango has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Passel has managed to get both his arms back between Cabango's legs - danger averted.
Cabango is controlling Passel's posture.
Passel trying to control but Cabango is working from the bottom.
Passel postures up.
#SUB2#
Cabango is looking for a triangle but Passel pushes his legs off easily.
Cabango pulls Passel in close to his closed guard and prevents Passel from doing any damage or advancing position.
Passel working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. #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.
Passel trying to control but Cabango is working from the bottom.
Passel 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.
Passel landing some decent shots from guard.
Cabango is adopting a defensive guard.#SUB2#
Cabango throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Cabango working a defensive guard here.
#T3#
Cabango working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Passel.
Passel scoring with punches to the head and body.
We've been hearing that Passel has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Passel throws a big right hand that misses. #SUB2#
Cabango is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Passel is aware though and is defending well.
Passel postures up in Cabango's guard and throws a big left but Cabango blocks it.
Passel chips away with some ground and pound.
Passel working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. #SUB2#
Cabango 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! Passel rolls with it to try and escape but Cabango cranks on the arm and Passel is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Zai Zai Cabango!
A very excited looking Zai Zai Cabango made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Event:
TOF 136
Date: Jul 28, 2024 |
#R1##TD#
Gambini gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Passel to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Gambini is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Gambini keeping moving, preventing Passel from controlling successfully.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Passel accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Gambini bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Passel's guard. #REVB#
Gambini 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.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Passel throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gambini's corner is telling him to maintain position.#T1#
Gambini passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Gambini controls the position.
Passel tries to bench press Gambini off him but Gambini keeps the position.
Gambini remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Passel is looking to regain half guard here but Gambini keeps moving and retains side control.
Gambini is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Passel will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.#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.
Passel tries to bench press Gambini off him but Gambini keeps the position.
Passel might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Gambini slows the pace down.
Passel is trying to improve his position.
Passel is working hard here to advance position.
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 Gambini 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.#T3##REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Passel bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Gambini's head backwards.
Passel looks to score with a jab to the body but Gambini is just out of range.
We've been told by Passel's head coaches at Bronk´s GYM that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Passel cracks Gambini with a right hand to the side of the head.
Passel walks into a jab.
Passel gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Gambini.
Gambini throws a hook but Passel blocks it.
Gambini throws a jab when Passel was well out of range.
Gambini stuns Passel with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Nice shot by Gambini.
Gambini looks to land a left hand but Passel moved out of range nicely.
Gambini dips to his left and cracks Passel with an uppercut!
Passel throws a big shot that misses.
A left lands for Gambini.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Passel connects with a body shot.
Passel connects with a nice looking jab.
Passel lands with a nice body punch.
Gambini has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Passel catches Gambini with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!#T4#
Gambini misses with a looping right.
Gambini scores with a nice right hand.
Gambini tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Passel was well out of range. Poor timing from Gambini.
Passel blocks a jab.
Gambini throws out a loose jab but Passel uses good head movement to avoid it.
Passel half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Passel throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
It seemed like Gambini was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Gambini staying out of range there.
Gambini throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Gambini with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Passel uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Gambini.
Passel tries to counter with a takedown but Gambini is quick to defend against it.
Gambini misses with an uppercut.
Passel feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Gambinis jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Passel throws a hook but Gambini blocks it.
Gino Gambini is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Gambini misses with a hook.
Gambini rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
#TD#
and Passel counters with a single leg into guard. Gambini didn't expect that.
Passel scoring with punches to the head and body.
Passel wants to control from the top but Gambini keeps moving.
Gambini trying to control the position here. #T5#
Passel stopping the sweep attempt from Gambini.
Passel passes into half guard.
Passel is trying to control the action in half guard but Gambini is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Passel looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Gambini tries to roll over but Passel keeps him under control.
Passel looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Passel wants to control but Gambini is keeping him busy.
Passel is thwarting Gambini's attempts to control the position.#T6#
Gambini slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Passel throws a big elbow that misses.
Passel is working Gambini over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Gambini seems keen to control Passel's posture.
Passel throwing strikes from guard but Gambini blocks nicely.
Passel working some strikes from top position.
Passel looking to pass the guard.
Gambini lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Gambini looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #T7##SUB#
Passel looking for subs off his back but Gambini has passed one foot through into half guard.
Gambini passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Passel!
Gambini wants to take his opponent's back but Passel doesn't allow it.
Gambini controlling the pace for now. #T8#
Passel is looking to improve his position but Gambini isn't that keen on the idea.
Passel slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Passel tries to roll over but Gambini keeps him under control.
Gambini tries to pass to full mount but Passel defends it.
Passel wants to get back to full guard.#T9#
Gambini with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Passel is looking for a sweep. Gambini is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Gambini is controlling the pace.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gambini prevents Passel from improving his position.
Gambini stalling.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Gino Gambini will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Gambini throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Passel looks to score with a jab to the body but Gambini is just out of range.
Passel misses with a straight left.
Nice shot lands for Passel.
Gambini swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Gambini dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Gambini looks to throw the jab but Passel is out of range.
Passel moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Gambini bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Passel's head backwards.
Passel with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Gambini to score with a decent uppercut.
Gambini might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Decent striking displayed by Gambini there.
Passel throws a jab but it's blocked by Gambini.
Gambini misses with a straight left.
Gambini swings widly with a right hand
#TD#
and Passel counters with a nice double leg into guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Passel trying to control the position from guard on top but Gambini is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gambini looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Gambini is continuing to stall.#T1#
Passel trying to control but Gambini is working from the bottom.
Gambini wants to sweep but no luck.
Gambini is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Passel landing some decent shots from guard.
Passel lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Passel with a nice head shot there.
Passel trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ben Passel overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T2#
Passel preventing the sweep.
Gambini is pulling down on Passel's head to control his posture.
Gambini is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Passel tries to get to full guard but Gambini has control of the leg.
Gambini with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Gambini wants to stand but Passel has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
Gambini is controlling the pace.
Passel tries to get to full guard but Gambini has control of the leg. #T3#
Well, if Gambini is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
#SUB#
Passel is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Gambini pulls his head out easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#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.
Gambini prevents Passel from improving his position.
Gambini looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Passel tries to roll over but Gambini keeps him under control.
Gambini performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Gino Gambini seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Gambini misses the jab.
Gambini swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Gino Gambini seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gambini with a hook.#T5#
Gambini on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Nice uppercut there from Passel.
Gambini uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Passel.
Passel steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Gambini.
Passel swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Gambini throws an overhand right that lands on Passel's shoulder, as Passel tries to avoid the shot.
Passel attempts a counter takedown but Gambini avoids it well and moves away.
The crowd cheers as Gambini lands an impressive looking overhand right. Passel doesn't seem phased though.
Gambini works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Passel moves out of range of the strikes.#TD#
Passel shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Passel was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
You can see the frustration on Gambini's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gambini tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Passel misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
#T6#
Gambini stops Passel from passing to mount.
Passel sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Gambini is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Gambini is looking to regain half guard here but Passel keeps moving and retains side control.
Gambini takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Gambini is trying to improve his position.
Gambini takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
#T7#
Gambini is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Passel's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Passel working Gambini over with strikes.
Passel looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Passel winds up and cracks Gambini with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Gambini is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Passel with the ground and pound but Gambini uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Passel won't allow Gambini to sweep him here.
Gambini working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Passel.
Passel connects with a couple of short punches.
Gambini keeping moving, preventing Passel from controlling successfully. #T8#
Gambini 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.
Passel advances position into side control!
Gambini parries the strikes from Passel easily there. Passel is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Gambini to escape.
Passel throws a strike aimed at the side of Gambini's head but Gambini avoids it well.
Gambini defending against the ground and pound.
Gambini takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
You can see the frustration on Gambini's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Gambini regains half guard, as Passel was trying to land strikes.
Gambini is controlling Passel's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Passel 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.#T9#
Ground and pound from Passel.
Gambini is holding on to half guard well.
Gambini is pressing down on Passel's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Passel throws a big right hand that misses.
Passel trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Passel trying to control the position from guard on top but Gambini is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gambini lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Passel being controlled here, momentarily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Ben Passel 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. This is the final round!#R3#
Gambini lands with a cross.
A jab from Gambini misses.
Gambini throws out a loose jab but Passel uses good head movement to avoid it.
Passel steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Gambini.
Gambini missing with a left hand there. Passel was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Passel has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Passel there as he acknowledges the shot.
Gambini misses with a looping left.
Passel feinted with a counter takedown.
Passel moves out of range as Gambini strikes.
A swing and a miss from Gambini.
Passel throws a hook but Gambini avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gambini misses with a straight right.
Passel throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Passel shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Gambini as he jumps to the side.
Passel scores with a jab. Gambini acknowledges it with a nod of the head. #T1#
A slow jab from Gambini misses its intended target.
Gambini misses with a straight left.
Passel blocks a jab.
Passel blocks a jab.
Gambini takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Gambini, as that shot connected.
Passel slips a straight right by Gambini.
Gambini throws a looping overhand right but Passel ducks down to avoid it.
Passel slips a jab from Gambini.
Passel keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Gambini.
Passel ducks under a wild hook from Gambini.
A big left from Gambini misses.
Passel takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Gambini takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Gambini misses with a straight right.
Passel half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Gambini scores with a jab.
Gambini throws a right and a left that Passel avoids nicely. #T2#
Gambini throws a body punch but Passel moves out of range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Passel slips a straight right by Gambini.
Passel takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Passel throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Gambini sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Gambini moves away from the strike by Passel.
Gambini feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Passels jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Gambini steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Passel.
A telegraphed right hand from Passel misses the target.
Passel checks a leg kick nicely.
Gambini connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Donk. Gambini catches Passel right on the button with a cross.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Gambini, as that shot connected.
Passel thows a left - swing and a miss!
Passel swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nice defenses there by Gambini.
A swing and a miss from Gambini.
Gambini misses with a hook.#T3#
Gambini staying out of range there.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Gambini! But no joy.
Gambini misses with an uppercut
#TD#
and Passel counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Passel wants to control from the top but Gambini keeps moving.
Passel preventing the sweep.
Passel is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Gambini has control of Passel's left arm, preventing Passel from doing any damage.
Passel with a nice head shot there.
Gambini wants to sweep here but Passel controlling him for the moment.
Passel loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #T4#
Passel working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Gambini's head.
Gambini seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Gambini tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Passel landing some decent shots from guard.
Passel trying to control the position from guard on top but Gambini is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gambini is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Passel stopping the sweep attempt from Gambini.
Passel throws a big right hand that misses.
Passel trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #T5#
Gambini wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Gambini lands a really nice looking cross but Passel seems unphased.
Gambini throws a hook to the side of Passel's head but Passel sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Passel misses with a straight left.
A swing and a miss from Passel.
Gambini connects with a nice looking jab.
Gambini slips under a jab from Passel.
Gambini looks to score with a jab to the body but Passel is just out of range.
Passel uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Gambini.
Gambini jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Passel throws a lazy right hand but Gambini sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Gambini throws out a counter right but Passel avoids it with no problem.
Gambini slips under a jab from Passel.
Passel misses with a looping right.
Gambini lands a lovely overhand right.
Gambini throws a looping overhand right but Passel ducks down to avoid it.
Gambini loads up on a big right hand but Passel slips the punch.#T6#
Gambini misses with a looping left.
Passel drops down looking for a counter takedown but Gambini sprawls and moves away.
Gambini thows a left - swing and a miss!
Passel attempts a counter takedown but Gambini avoids it well and moves away.
Passel walks into a straight right hand from Gambini.
Gambini lands with a hook. Passel tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Passel slips under a jab from Gambini.
Gambini looks to land a right hand but Passel moved out of range.#TD#
Passel shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Gambini is looking for a sweep. Passel is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Passel sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Gambini defending well though.
Gambini tries to roll over but Passel keeps him under control.
Gambini on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. #T7##SUB#
Passel 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.
Gambini regains full guard. Nicely done.
Gambini is controlling Passel's posture.
Gambini is trying to control the position but Passel postures up.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Passel accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Gambini can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Passel controls the pace.
Gambini wants to control the position but Passel says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard. #T8#
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.
Passel is just content to waste time from the top position. Gambini takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Passel throws a big right hand that misses.
Gambini wants to sweep here but Passel controlling him for the moment.
Passel throws a big right hand that misses.
Passel landing with the ground and pound.
Passel won't allow Gambini to sweep him here.
Gambini looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Passel looking to pass the guard. #T9#
Passel working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Gambini's head.
Passel throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Gambini controlling Passel's posture.
Passel trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Gambini is adopting a defensive guard.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
The fighters circling - Passel throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Passel misses with a lunging right hand
and Gambini counters with a stiff right hand.
The fighters circle momentarily. Gambini darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Passel takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Passel takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gino Gambini comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Gambini 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 Steve Smith scores the fight 28:29
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 28:29
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gino Gambini!
Gino Gambini is the new lightweight champion!
Our winner, Gino Gambini, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Event:
TOF 130
Date: Jul 07, 2024 |
#R1#
Passel shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Tartarus as he avoids it easily.
Passel throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Tartarus is looking to counter punch.#TD2#
Passel closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Tartarus's guard.
Tartarus manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Ben Passel seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Tartarus, as that shot connected.
A swing and a miss from Passel.
Tartarus was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Tartarus jabbing away but nothing is landing. #TD2#
Passel feints and as Tartarus raises his hands in defense, Passel changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Tartarus manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tartarus tries to work over Passel's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Tartarus pushes Passel back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Passel prevents a body shot from Tartarus.
Passel scores with a hook to the body.
Tartarus lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Passel or not. #T1#
Tartarus lands a nice shot to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Passel.
Passel is looking to take this one to the mat.
A short uppercut from Passel.
Tartarus is struggling to control the position.
Passel misses with some punches.
Tartarus goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Tartarus digs a right hand into Passel's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Passel's gas tank.
Tartarus misses with a body punch.
A left hand lands to the body for Tartarus.
Tartarus blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Passel is looking to take this one to the mat.
Uriel Tartarus has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ben Passel.
Tartarus pushes Passel back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Passel throws a head punch that misses. #BC#
Tartarus breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Passel doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Tartarus connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T2#
A jab from Tartarus finds it's way through Passel's defenses.
Tartarus with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Passel throws a hook but Tartarus blocks it.
It looked like Tartarus wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Uriel Tartarus is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Passel tests Tartarus's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Passel lands the left hand.
The fighters circle momentarily. Passel darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Passel rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Tartarus counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Tartarus misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Tartarus connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.#T3#
Passel looks to land a right hand but Tartarus moved out of range.
Passel swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Tartarus is looking to counter with a body kick.
Passel keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
#TD2#
Passel closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Tartarus quickly recovers to half guard.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Passel working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Tartarus is looking to improve his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tartarus is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Passel scores with a couple of nice shots.
Passel throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Tartarus is trying to maintain the position but Passel is very close to passing his half guard.
Passel wants to take a breather but Tartarus is having none of it.
Tartarus is holding on to half guard well.#T4#
Tartarus works his way to full guard. Good work.
Passel working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Passel wants to control from the top but Tartarus keeps moving.
Passel throws a big elbow that misses.
Passel is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Tartarus working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Passel.
Tartarus keeping moving, preventing Passel from controlling successfully.
Passel won't allow Tartarus to sweep him here.
Passel trying to control but Tartarus is working from the bottom.
Passel throwing strikes but missing. #T5#
Tartarus can't keep his opponent in guard - Passel advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Tartarus keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Passel wants to control but Tartarus is keeping him busy.
Passel scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Passel looks to land a strike but Tartarus avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Passel has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Passel won't allow Tartarus to sweep him here.
Passel postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Tartarus looking for a sweep. Not yet Tartarus, not yet.
Tartarus is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Passel is controlling him.
Tartarus wants to sweep but no luck. #T6#
Passel lands a couple of elbows.
Passel throws a big elbow that misses.
Passel wants to control from the top but Tartarus keeps moving.
Passel passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Tartarus is trying to control Passel's posture but Passel avoids it.
Passel lands a nice forearm strike.
Tartarus is looking for a sweep.
Passel working the ground and pound but Tartarus is defending the strikes.
Passel cracks Tartarus with a big elbow.
Passel creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Tartarus sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike. #T7#
Passel scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Tartarus to see if he's OK.
Passel throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Tartarus is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Passel off and has taken his back!
Passel is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Tartarus.
Tartarus struggling to keep hold of the position.
I really don't envy Passel right now.
Tartarus controlling the position well here. Passel rolled but Tartarus kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Passel looking very determined here, making life difficult for Tartarus.
#T8#
I would not like to be Passel right now.
Passel tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Tartarus controlling the position easily from mount.
Passel tries to hold on but Tartarus postures up.
Tartarus looking to control but Passel is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #T9#
Passel stops Tartarus from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Passel tries to hold on but Tartarus pushes him away.
Passel is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Tartarus can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Passel is looking to escape. #SU#
Tartarus is standing up, even though he is in mount.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Uriel Tartarus will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Passel swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Passel throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Tartarus on the side of the head.
Passel lands a nice hook to Tartarus's body. Tartarus takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Passel darts in looking for a takedown but Tartarus gets double underhooks and turns Passel into the cage. #TD2#
Passel shoots in and gets a takedown into Tartarus's guard.
Tartarus has momentary wrist control but Passel slips an elbow through the middle.
Passel throwing strikes from guard but Tartarus blocks nicely.
Passel trying to control the position from guard on top but Tartarus is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tartarus wants to stand up but Passel is controlling him.
Tartarus seems keen to control Passel's posture.#T1#
Passel wants to control from the top but Tartarus keeps moving.
Tartarus looking for a sweep. Not yet Tartarus, not yet.
Tartarus keeping moving, preventing Passel from controlling successfully.
Tartarus trying to control the position here.
Tartarus keeping moving, preventing Passel from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Tartarus missing with a left hand there. Passel was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Tartarus uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Passel.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Passel misses with a hook. Tartarus ducked under it nicely.
Passel just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromTartarus.
Passel scores with a jab to the head.
Tartarus is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Passel.
Passel looks to land a left hand but Tartarus moved out of range nicely.
Passel misses with a right hand
letting Tartarus counter with a right hand.
Passel lands with a right hand.
Tartarus misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Passel.
Passel throws an off balance right hand
and Tartarus counters with a big head kick but Passel shrugs it off.
Tartarus lands with a slapping head kick.
Tartarus takes one on the chin but seems OK.
#T3#
Tartarus walks into a stiff left hand from Passel.
Passel throws a lazy uppercut
and Tartarus counters with a left and a right that stings Passel. #ROC#Passel is rocked!
Uriel Tartarus is winning the standup battle so far.
Tartarus takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Passel is still on wobbly legs! Can Tartarus finish him?
Passel throws out a loose jab but Tartarus uses good head movement to avoid it.
Passel looks to throw the jab but Tartarus is out of range.
Passel misses with a looping right.
Tartarus looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Tartarus is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Passel.
Passel feints the counter takedown.
Passel seems to have recovered his senses.
Passel throws a jab but it's blocked by Tartarus.
Passel moves forwards but Tartarus connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Passel connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Passel gets cracked there but stands up to it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Passel misses with a straight left.
A little feinted left hand from Tartarus on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#T4#
Passel checks a leg kick.
Passel shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Tartarus defends it nicely.
Tartarus was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A big left from Passel misses.
Tartarus misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Passel blocks a jab.
Passel throws an off balance right hand
#KD#
and Tartarus counters with a crisp one two that drops Passel! Tartarus thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Passel to his feet! Passel is in big trouble!
Passel tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tartarus was well out of range. Poor timing from Passel.
Tartarus appears to be looking for a big counter.
Passel ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.#T5#
Passel slips under a jab from Tartarus.
Passel tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Tartarus swivels and escapes.
Uriel Tartarus has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ben Passel.
Passel misses with a hook. Tartarus ducked under it nicely.
Tartarus ducks under a wild hook from Passel.
Passel throws a hook but Tartarus avoids it easily.
Tartarus looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Passel scores with a hook.
Tartarus misses with a head kick.
Tartarus gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Tartarus throws a head kick that misses. #T6#
Tartarus misses with a looping right.
Tartarus wants to slow Passel down by chopping away at his legs.
Tartarus slips a jab from Passel.
As Passel backs away, Tartarus returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Passel misses with a body punch
and Passel takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Passel with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Passel slips under a jab from Tartarus.#TD2#
Passel gets a takedown into half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tartarus is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Passel trying to pass the guard but Tartarus defending well. #T7#
Passel thows a huge punch but Tartarus dodges it nicely.
Tartarus controlling the position for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tartarus is refusing to be controlled, as Passel sits in half guard.
Tartarus gets full guard.
Passel throwing strikes but missing. #T8#
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.
Passel trying to control the position from guard on top but Tartarus is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Passel pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Tartarus is keeping the position for now.
Tartarus looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB2#
Passel has gone for a leg lock! Tartarus slips out almost immediately though and dives into Passel's guard.#REVR##SUB2#
Passel has his foot on Tartarus's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Tartarus works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB2#
Tartarus got a little sloppy there for a moment and Passel has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Tartarus has managed to get both his arms back between Passel's legs - danger averted.
Tartarus controlling from the top position. #T9#
Tartarus would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. #SUB2#
Passel working for a triangle but Tartarus defends it easily.
Passel is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ben Passel 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#
Passel doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Tartarus counters with a head kick. That will keep Passel thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
A swing and a miss from Tartarus.
Passel is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Passel misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tartarus.
Passel lands a nice hook to Tartarus's body. Tartarus takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Tartarus blocks a jab.
Passel connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A shot to the body from Passel misses
and Passel takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Passel blocks a head kick by Tartarus.
Tartarus bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.#T1#
Passel slips under a jab from Tartarus.
Passel is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Passel.
Passel has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Tartarus.
Tartarus moves out of range as Passel strikes.
Passel throws a right hand that misses
enabling Tartarus to counter with a crisp jab.
Tartarus bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Tartarus is looking to counter punch.
A shot to the liver by Passel. Beautiful body shot.#T2#
Passel lands a jab to Tartarus's midsection.
Passel lands a slapping body shot.
Tartarus throws a sloppy head kick and Passel moves out of range easily.
Passel darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Tartarus fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Passel checks it well.
Tartarus throws a right hand that Passel ducks under and follows up with a left that Passel also avoids with ease.#TD2#
Passel shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Tartarus is trying to defend but Passel finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Passel stalling. #T3#
Passel throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Tartarus wants to get back to full guard.
Tartarus looks like he's trying to stand up.
Tartarus is trying to get back to full guard.
Tartarus is pressing down on Passel's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Passel trying to control but Tartarus is working from the bottom.
Passel postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #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.
Passel won't allow Tartarus to sweep him here.
Tartarus is trying to control the position but Passel postures up.
Passel stopping the sweep attempt from Tartarus.
Passel looking to sit in guard and control but Tartarus gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR##SUB2#
Passel working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Tartarus doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Tartarus manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Tartarus looking to pass the guard.
Passel looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T5#
Tartarus tries to free his leg and advance position but Passel is retaining full guard.
Tartarus won't allow Passel to sweep him here.
Tartarus controlling from the top position.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Tartarus has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Tartarus takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Tartarus loads up on a big right hand but Passel slips the punch.#T6#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Passel staying out of range there.
Tartarus throws a leg kick #TD2#
and Passel counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Passel thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Tartarus's head.
Passel throws a strike but Tartarus avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Passel postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Tartarus keeping moving, preventing Passel from controlling successfully.
Tartarus controlling the position.
Passel throws a big elbow that misses.
Passel scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Passel slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.#T7#
Tartarus gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Passel wants to lay and pray for a moment but Tartarus keeps working.
Passel missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Tartarus wants to improve his position but Passel is controlling well.
Passel is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Passel winds up and cracks Tartarus with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Passel looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #SUB2#
Passel is working for a kimura but Tartarus is defending it quite comfortably.
#T8#
Passel is looking to take a break and control but Tartarus is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Tartarus wants to improve his position but Passel is controlling well.
Tartarus slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Tartarus is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Passel wants to control from the top but Tartarus keeps moving. #T9#
Passel stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Tartarus swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Tartarus is pulling down on Passel's head to control his posture.
Passel trying to control the position from guard on top but Tartarus is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Passel throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Tartarus was covering up waiting for the punch and Passel finishes the takedown easily into guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tartarus pulls Passel in close to prevent any damage.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Ben Passel.
I think Passel 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 William Peck scores the fight 28:29
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 27:30
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ben Passel!
Ben Passel is the new lightweight champion!
An out of breath Ben Passel thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
TOF 121
Date: Jun 09, 2024 |
#R1#
Wrou ducks under a wild hook from Passel.
Wrou throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Wrou is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Passel.
Jab, jab by Wrou - just one landing.
Passel takes one to the chin there.
Wrou lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Wrou clobbers Passel with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Wrou displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Passel throws out the jab.
Passel uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Wrou.
And Passel tries to counter it with a takedown but Wrou pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Wrou thows a left - swing and a miss!
Wrou moves out of range as Passel strikes.
Some wild striking there from Wrou.
Passel takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Wrou on the wrong end of a nice hook.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Passel throws a jab but it's blocked by Wrou. #T1#
Wrou throws a body kick that misses #TD2#
so Passel counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Wrou lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Wrou wanted to stand there but Passel had control of the position.
Wrou wants to pass the guard but Passel is keeping the position.
Wrou is looking to stand up but Passel won't let him.
Passel working a defensive guard here.
Wrou wants to stand and escape but instead Passel has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVB##T2#
Wrou looking to hit a scissor sweep but Passel is one step ahead there.
Passel wants to control from the top but Wrou keeps moving.
Passel controlling from the top position.
Wrou tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Passel throws a big elbow that misses. #T3#
Passel tries to free his leg and advance position but Wrou is retaining full guard.
Wrou looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Passel content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Passel with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Passel trying to control but Wrou is working from the bottom.
Passel makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Passel accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Wrou preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Passel working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Passel is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Passel wants to control from the top but Wrou keeps moving. #T4#
Passel keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Wrou's head.
Passel trying to control but Wrou is working from the bottom.
Wrou keeping full guard, as Passel tries to pass.
Wrou avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Passel wants to pass the guard but Wrou is keeping the position.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Wrou looking to hit a scissor sweep but Passel is one step ahead there.
Passel passes easily into side control. Nice work.#T5#
Passel misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Passel scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Wrou to see if he's OK.#SUB2#
Passel tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SUB2#
Passel tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Passel has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Wrou tries to buck Passel off but Passel is having none of it.
Wrou is not content to let Passel control the position.
You can see the frustration on Wrou's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T6##SUB2#
Passel swings around for an armbar but Wrou sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Passel's guard.
Wrou preventing the sweep.
Wrou wants to stand and escape but instead Passel has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVB#
Wrou 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.
Wrou keeping moving, preventing Passel from controlling successfully.
Wrou is adopting a defensive guard.#T7#
Passel working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Wrou controlling Passel's posture.
Passel throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Passel controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Passel cracks Wrou with a solid left hand.
Passel slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Passel lands a few punches from side control.
Passel is looking to take a break and control but Wrou is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T8#
Wrou regains half guard, as Passel was trying to land strikes.
Passel working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Passel throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Passel not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Passel throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #SUB2#
Passel is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Wrou sees it coming and defends easily.
Passel is trying to control. Wrou wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T9#
Passel trying to mount his opponent but Wrou defends it.
Passel slips a nice elbow through Wrou's hands, connecting with Wrou's forehead.
Passel thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Wrou's head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wrou moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Passel won't allow Wrou to sweep him here.
Passel throws a big elbow that misses.
Passel working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Passel throws a big elbow that misses.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Wrou looking for a sweep. Not yet Wrou, not yet.
Passel pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Wrou is keeping the position for now.
Passel trying to control the position from guard on top but Wrou is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ben Passel dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Wrou misses with the combination.
Passel looks to land a left hand but Wrou moved out of range nicely.
Passel slips under a jab from Wrou.
And Passel tries to counter it with a takedown but Wrou pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Passel thows a left - swing and a miss!
Wrou uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Passel.
Passel has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Wrou throws a leg kick that is checked#TD2#
and Passel counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Wrou can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Passel controls the pace.
Passel trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Passel sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Wrou's guard.
Passel missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Wrou is staying active underneath Passel, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Passel prevents Wrou from improving his position.#T1#
Passel controlling the action here.
Passel lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Passel wants to lay and pray for a moment but Wrou keeps working.
Passel throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Wrou to regain full guard.
Wrou has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Passel trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Wrou keeping full guard, as Passel tries to pass.
Wrou pulls Passel in to control the position.
Passel advances to half guard.
Passel drops an elbow to the side of Wrou's head.
Passel scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Passel missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Passel is thwarting Wrou's attempts to control the position.
Wrou is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Passel lands with a punch from half guard.
Ben Passel has got the better of the ground game so far.#T3#
Wrou keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Passel takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Passel perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Passel has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Passel not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Passel is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Passel throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Wrou wants to get back to full guard.
Wrou has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Passel is working away from the top position though.
Passel throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #T4#
Passel seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Wrou does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Passel throwing shots but Wrou is blocking nicely.
Passel is thwarting Wrou's attempts to control the position.
Wrou is not content to let Passel control the position.
Wrou trying to control but Passel postures up.
Wrou is looking for a sweep. Passel is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Passel shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Wrou napping and manages to drive through into side control!#SUB2#
Passel working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Passel tries to advance to mount but can't. #T5#
Wrou parries the strikes from Passel easily there. Passel is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Wrou to escape.
#SUB2#
Passel looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Passel moves into full mount!
Wrou tries to hold on but Passel postures up.
Passel lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Wrou hang on?#T6#
Passel sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Passel working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Wrou in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Passel scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Passel raining down hammerfists from mount.
Passel lands a big elbow.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Wrou is desperately trying to improve his position but Passel has a good base and remains in mount.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Wrou is hanging on here. He's in a desperate position.
Passel landing punches. #T7#
Passel tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Passel throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Passel misses with a head shot.
Passel landing strikes, looking to finish!
Passel thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Wrou is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Passel throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Wrou avoids a strike by Passel and manages to complete a very nice reversal in the process, to end up in Passel's guard! Fantastic escape!
Passel thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage. #T8#
Passel keeping full guard, as Wrou tries to pass.
Passel not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Wrou won't allow Passel to sweep him here.
Passel keeping moving, preventing Wrou from controlling successfully.
Wrou sitting in guard here, content to control.
Passel thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Wrou wanted to stand there but Passel had control of the position.
Passel wants to sweep here but Wrou controlling him for the moment. #T9#
Wrou trying to stand up but can't free himself from Passel's guard.#SUB2#
Passel has his foot on Wrou's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Wrou works his way back into a safe position though.
Passel looking for a sweep. Not yet Passel, not yet.
Wrou is looking to stand up but Passel won't let him.
Wrou works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Wrou wants to stand up but Passel has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Passel is trying to get back to full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Wrou wants to control but Passel is keeping him busy. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ben Passel showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Passel bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A looping hook to the body misses from Wrou. Passel does a little dance to reset his feet.
Passel ducks right into an uppercut from Wrou.
Passel throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Wrou looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A jab from Wrou misses.
Wrou throws a leg kick but Passel sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Wrou lands a glancing blow to the side of Passel's head.
Passel throws a jab but it's blocked by Wrou.
Passel tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Wrou was well out of range. Poor timing from Passel.
Passel thows a left - swing and a miss!
Wrou tries to counter by clinching up but Passel breaks away and moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Passel thuds a left hand into Wrou's body.
Passel lands with a hook. Wrou tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Passel connects with a right hand. Wrou shakes it off.
Wrou scoring well with a low kick there.
Wrou takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
#T1#
Wrou throws a body punch but Passel moves out of range.
Wrou cracks a nice hook into Passel's ribs.
Wrou will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Passel misses with a body shot.
Wrou misses with an uppercut. Passel saw that one coming.
Passel drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Wrou defends it well.
Passel throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Sledge Wrou is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Passel slips a straight right by Wrou.
Passel takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Passel tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Wrou was well out of range. Poor timing from Passel.
Passel throws a looping overhand right but Wrou ducks down to avoid it.
Wrou lands a jab to Passel's midsection.
Passel throws a jab when Wrou was well out of range.
Wrou blocks a jab.
Passel throws a jab but it's blocked by Wrou. #T2#
Passel is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Nice jab there from Wrou.
Passel scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wrou pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
And Passel tries to counter it with a takedown but Wrou pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Wrou uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Passel.
Wrou wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Wrou throws a shot from downtown. Passel moves away and avoids it.
Passel with a hook.
Passel throws a jab but it's blocked by Wrou.
Sledge Wrou is winning the standup battle so far.
Passel steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Wrou.
Passel misses with an uppercut. Wrou saw that one coming.
As Passel tries to get set, Wrou tries to push him back and clinch up but Passel manages to avoid the attempt.
Wrou stuns Passel with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Passel fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Wrou manages to avoid it.
As Passel tries to get set, Wrou tries to push him back and clinch up but Passel manages to avoid the attempt.
Wrou throws a big shot that misses.
Passel moves into range and connects with a jab. #T3#
Wrou jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Passel is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Passel misses with a body shot.
Passel walks into a left hand.
Passel waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Wrou.
Passel throws out a loose jab but Wrou uses good head movement to avoid it.
Wrou moves into range and connects with a jab.
Passel goes for a double leg but Wrou avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Wrou continues to drive forward.
Wrou looks to land a left hand but Passel moved out of range nicely.
Passel sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Wrou fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Passel manages to avoid it.
Wrou misses with a low kick.
And Passel tries to counter it with a takedown but Wrou pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Wrou lands the left hand.
Passel displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Wrou throws out the jab. #T4#
Nice defenses there by Wrou.
Wrou uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Passel.
Wrou feints and then cracks Passel's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Passel down.
Passel checks a leg kick.
Passel slips a jab from Wrou.
Passel digs a good hook to Wrou's body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Passel throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A telegraphed right hand from Passel misses the target.
Nice defenses there by Passel.
Passel thows a left - swing and a miss!
Passel moves out of range as Wrou throws a body kick.
Passel takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Wrou throws a hook to the side of Passel's head but Passel sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Passel misses with a straight left. #T5#
Wrou throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Wrou pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Passel changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Passel steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Wrou.
Passel misses with a straight right.
Wrou seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Passel throws an overhand right that lands on Wrou's shoulder, as Wrou tries to avoid the shot.
Wrou tries to counter by clinching up but Passel breaks away and moves out of range.
Wrou scores with a jab. Passel acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Wrou uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Passel checks a leg kick nicely.
Passel keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Passel takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Wrou drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Passel displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Wrou throws out the jab.
Wrou bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Passel misses with an uppercut. Wrou saw that one coming.
Wrou wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Sledge Wrou has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T6#
Wrou throws a body punch but Passel moves out of range.
Passel scores with a sloppy right hand. Wrou should have avoided that one.
Wrou misses with a low kick.
Passel lands with a straight right. Wrou didn't see that one coming.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Passel throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Passel uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Wrou.
Wrou is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
#TD2#
Passel feints and as Wrou raises his hands in defense, Passel changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Passel looking to sit in guard and control but Wrou gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Wrou tries to stand but Passel is controlling from the bottom.
Wrou working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #T7#
Passel wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Passel looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Passel keeping moving, preventing Wrou from controlling successfully.
Wrou trying to stand up but can't free himself from Passel's guard.
Wrou is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Passel punching from the bottom - just letting Wrou know he's still in a fight.
Wrou has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Passel is proving hard to escape from.
Wrou wants to pass the guard but Passel is keeping the position.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Ben Passel is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T8#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Passel throws a good cross that connects.
A telegraphed right hand from Wrou misses the target.
Wrou swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Wrou ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Wrou throws out a loose jab but Passel uses good head movement to avoid it.
Wrou connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Passel's hands.
Wrou throws a head kick that half lands.
Passel throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Wrou throws a nice inside leg kick.
Wrou bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Wrou looking to land some kicks to the body here.
#T9#
Passel takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Wrou throws out a loose jab but Passel uses good head movement to avoid it.
Passel throws a body punch but Wrou moves out of range.
Wrou tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Passel manages to circle out of the way.
Wrou throws a hook to the side of Passel's head but Passel sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Passel takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A solid leg kick lands there for Wrou.
Wrou throws a hook but Passel blocks it.
Passel checks a leg kick.
And Passel tries to counter it with a takedown but Wrou pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Wrou throws the kick towards the body but Passel avoids it.
Passel throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Passel throws a shot to the body.
Wrou throws a jab but it's blocked by Passel.
Wrou waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Passel.
Wrou takes a body punch but keeps moving.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sledge Wrou showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Passel 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 Yves DeLean scores the fight 28:29
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 28:29
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ben Passel!
Ben Passel thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
TOF 106
Date: Apr 26, 2024 |
#R1##TD#
Passel closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Andrade's guard.
Andrade 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.
Passel postures up and lands a big shot to Andrade's brow.
Passel throwing strikes but missing.
Andrade is trying to control the position but Passel postures up.
Passel trying to control but Andrade is working from the bottom.
Passel 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Andrade looking to control but Passel passes into half guard.
Passel is looking to take a break and control but Andrade is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Passel throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Andrade really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Passel. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#T1##SUB#
Passel is looking for a kimura here.
Passel moves into full mount! Andrade won't be happy about that!
Passel throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Andrade tries to lock up and control but Passel gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Passel lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Andrade hang on?
Andrade wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Passel.
Passel avoids the attempt from Andrade to control.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Andrade can do anything to dispel that myth.#SUB#
Passel jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Andrade manages to avoid the submission attempt. #T2#
Passel just content to control the position.
Andrade struggling a bit here.
Andrade is trying to improve his position.
Passel landing a few strikes.
Andrade is not content to let Passel control the position.
Andrade tries to buck Passel off but Passel is having none of it.#T3#
Passel in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Andrade struggling a bit here.
Passel working the ground and pound from side control.
Passel cracks Andrade with a big right hand but Andrade just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Andrade taking punishment in the form of punches.
#SUB#
Passel tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Passel has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
You can see the frustration on Andrade's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Passel lands some shots froms side control.
Passel landing a few strikes.
Passel throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Andrade is not content to let Passel control the position. #T4#
Passel postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Andrade sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Passel performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Andrade controlling the position for now.
Passel working Andrade over with strikes.
Andrade is not content to let Passel control the position.
Passel seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Passel missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #T5#
Passel trying to pass the guard but Andrade defending well.
Passel not doing much here.
Passel wants to free his trapped foot but Andrade is holding on for dear life with his legs. #SUB#
Passel is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Andrade tries to roll over but Passel keeps him under control.
Passel thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Andrade's head. #T6#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Passel wants to control but Andrade is keeping him busy. #SUB#
Passel wants to work for an arm triangle but Andrade is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Andrade is refusing to be controlled, as Passel sits in half guard.
Andrade blocking the ground and pound attempt from Passel.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Passel prevents Andrade from improving his position.
Andrade keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Passel throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #T7#
Passel lands strikes from half guard.
Passel is thwarting Andrade's attempts to control the position.
Andrade is refusing to be controlled, as Passel sits in half guard.
Andrade wants to control but Passel is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Passel is taking a breather. Andrade says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Passel working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Passel wants to take a breather but Andrade is having none of it.
Andrade is concentrating on defense, preventing Passel from advancing position.
We've been hearing that Passel has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Andrade keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #T8#
Andrade trying to control but Passel postures up.
Passel is looking to advance position but Andrade won't allow it.
Passel performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Passel working the head and body with strikes.
Passel stalling.
Passel looks to land a strike but Andrade avoids it nicely and regains full guard.#T9#
Andrade looking for a sweep. Not yet Andrade, not yet.
Passel trying to control but Andrade is working from the bottom.
Passel throwing strikes from guard but Andrade blocks nicely.
Passel stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Andrade swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Andrade wants to stand but Passel is controlling the position.
Passel wants to pass the guard but Andrade is keeping the position.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Andrade connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Passel momentarily.
Passel staying out of range there.
Andrade walks into a jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ben Passel dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Passel throws an off balance right hand
and Andrade counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Passel thows a left - swing and a miss!
Jab, jab by Passel - just one landing.
Passel throws a body punch but Andrade moves out of range.
Passel is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Andrade can do to turn this around?
A jab from Andrade misses.
Passel lands with a right hand.
Andrade ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Andrade lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Andrade displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Passel throws out the jab.
Andrade throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Passel dodges the punch combination from Andrade.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Andrade throws the left hand but Passel avoids the punch easily.
Andrade throws a jab but it's blocked by Passel.
Passel half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Passel throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#T1#
Passel shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Andrade counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Passel uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Andrade.
Passel throws an overhand right that lands on Andrade's shoulder, as Andrade tries to avoid the shot.
It seemed like Andrade was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Andrade. Passel does a little dance to reset his feet.
Passel swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Andrade misses with a hook.
Andrade swings for the body but Passel moves out of range.
Andrade gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Andrade avoids the body shot from Passel.
It seemed like Andrade was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Passel misses with a left hand
and Andrade counters with a nice uppercut.
Andrade fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Joey Andrade seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Passel takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Andrade scores with a punch to the head.#T2#
A looping hook to the body misses from Passel. Andrade does a little dance to reset his feet.
Andrade uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Passel.
It seemed like Andrade was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Passel takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Andrade thows a left - swing and a miss!
Nice cross by Andrade.
Passel takes a swing at Andrade's ribcage but misses.
A big left from Passel misses.
Passel sets himself, and Andrade steps forward looking for the clinch! Passel avoids it this time.
Passel thuds a left hand into Andrade's body.
Passel on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Passel connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Andrade momentarily.
Passel lands a slapping body shot.
Andrade cracks Passel with a good jab.
A cross from Passel lands.#T3#
Andrade jabs at Passel's body.
Passel throws a jab when Andrade was well out of range.
Andrade walks into a straight right hand from Passel.
Passel with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Andrade to score with a decent uppercut.
Passel scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Passel has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Passel there as he acknowledges the shot.#TD#
Passel closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Andrade quickly recovers to half guard.#SUB#
Passel is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Passel lands a nice short elbow.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Passel sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Passel working the head and body with strikes. #T4#
Passel throwing shots but Andrade is blocking nicely. #SUB#
Passel seems to be working for a kimura but Andrade defends the submission attempt.
Andrade avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Passel.
Ben Passel overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Andrade is refusing to be controlled, as Passel sits in half guard. #SUB#
Passel is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Passel is figuring out what he wants to do next.#T5#
Passel throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Passel throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #SUB#
Passel is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Andrade sees it coming and defends easily.
Passel missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Passel not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Passel stalling.
Andrade trying to control here.
Passel trying to control the pace. #T6#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Passel not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Passel content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Andrade throws an overhand right that lands on Passel's shoulder, as Passel tries to avoid the shot.
Passel drops down looking for a counter takedown but Andrade sprawls and moves away.
Passel walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Andrade gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Passel swings widly with a right hand
enabling Andrade to counter with a crisp jab.
Joey Andrade is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Passel throws a looping overhand right but Andrade ducks down to avoid it.
Andrade lands a jab to the nose.
Ben Passel seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Andrade tries to clinch but fails miserably #TD#
and Passel counters with a nice double leg into side control. Andrade won't be happy with that.
Andrade is trying to improve his position.#T7#
Passel is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Andrade will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Passel working the head with strikes.
The strikes coming from Passel are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Andrade seems a little lost for a moment, as Passel dominates the positioning.
Andrade tries to buck Passel off but Passel is having none of it.
Passel grinds an elbow into Andrade's temple.
Passel lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Andrade down.
Passel working the head and body with strikes. #ROC#Andrade is rocked!
Passel just content to control the position.
Andrade is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T8#
Passel looks up at the clock and then as Andrade takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Passel smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Passel connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Andrade some visible discomfort.
Andrade is still in real trouble! Can Passel finish him?
You can see the frustration on Andrade's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Andrade is looking for a sweep.
Passel cracks Andrade with a big elbow. #SUB#
Passel thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Andrade takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Passel is working Andrade over with some ground and pound from side control.
Passel lands a few punches from side control.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Passel passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Andrade!
Passel postures up and lands a whopping elbow - oh that's hurt Andrade bigstyle! Two more strikes land for Passel and the fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 9:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ben Passel!
A victorious Ben Passel thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Date: Apr 05, 2024 |
#R1#
Black shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Passel as he avoids it easily.
Passel throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Black tries to counter with a takedown but Passel is quick to defend against it.
No luck for Passel with that takedown attempt.
Black just misses with a punch to the body.
Black shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Passel counters with a stiff right hand.
Black looks for a takedown but Passel sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Devon Black. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Passel drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Black looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.#T1#
Black misses with a wild body shot.
Horrible takedown attempt by Black or perhaps it was just good defense by Passel, which made it look bad. #TD#
Passel gets caught napping as Black dives in and scores a takedown. Passel manages to retain guard.
Passel looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Passel is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Black trying to control but Passel is working from the bottom.
Black stopping the sweep attempt from Passel.
Black stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Passel swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T2#
Passel wants to sweep but no luck.
Black stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Passel swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Black trying to control but Passel is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Black blocks a jab.
Black fails with the takedown.
Black pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Passel is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.#T3#
Black throws a poor cross that misses
and Passel counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Black scores with a jab. Passel acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Black throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Black misses with a few strikes there.
Passel connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Black momentarily.
A swing and a miss from Black.#TD#
Black closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Passel did well to prevent Black getting side control.#SUB2#
Passel looking for submissions off his back.
Passel 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.
Black working the head and body with strikes.
Black trying to control the action but Passel is working from the bottom. #T4#
Passel won't allow Black to pass to mount.
Black working over Passel with some ground and pound. Passel looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Black prevents Passel from improving his position.#SUB2#
Passel is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Black pulls his head out easily.
Passel makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Passel.
Black postures up.
Black with a flurry of punches that miss.
Black postures up in Passel's guard and throws a big left but Passel blocks it. #T5#
Passel pulls Black in close to prevent any damage. #SUB2#
Passel is looking for a triangle but Black pushes his legs off easily.
Passel wants to sweep but no luck.
Black wants to pass the guard but Passel is keeping the position.
Black trying to control the position from guard on top but Passel is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Black misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.#T6#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Black's corner calls for a 1-2. Black obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Black misses the target.
The fighters circling - Passel throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Black shoots in looking for a takedown. Passel tries to sprawl out of it but Black keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Passel manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Black swings widly with a right hand
#TD2#
and Passel counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Black!
Passel trying to control the position but Black is working away.
Black wants to control but Passel postures up.#T7#
Passel working the strikes but Black uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Black manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Black has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Passel stands and throws Black's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Passel cracks Black with a big elbow.
You can see the frustration on Black's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Black is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.#T8#
Passel creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Black sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Black tries to buck Passel off but Passel is having none of it.
Black is not content to let Passel control the position.
Passel working away.
Black is looking to regain half guard here but Passel keeps moving and retains side control.
Black is not content to let Passel control the position.
Black tries to buck Passel off but Passel is having none of it.#T9#
Passel connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Black some visible discomfort.
Passel wants to lay and pray for a moment but Black keeps working.
Passel works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Passel landing a few strikes.
Passel landing strikes. #SUB2#
Passel swings around for an armbar but Black sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Passel's guard.
Black wants to pass the guard but Passel is keeping the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Passel wants to sweep here but Black controlling him for the moment. #SUB2#
Passel throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Ben Passel will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Passel cracks Black with a right hand to the side of the head.
Devon Black seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Passel ducks under a wild hook from Black.
Black fails with the takedown.
Black ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Passel moves away.
Passel fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Black lands with a nice body punch. #T1#
Black throws the left hand but Passel avoids the punch easily.
Black has a takedown stuffed.
Ben Passel seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Passel keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Black.
Passel looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Passel lands an overhand right.#TD#
Black bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Passel misses with a strike from the bottom.
Black scoring with punches and elbows.
Passel struggling a bit here.
Passel is looking for a sweep.#T2#
Passel dodges the ground and pound from Black.
Passel parries the strikes from Black easily there. Black is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Passel to escape.
Passel gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Passel trying to hold on to Black's head to control him but Black postures up.
Black working over Passel with some ground and pound. Passel looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Passel moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!#SUB2#
Passel has an active guard here but Black has managed to pass into half guard.
Passel is not content to let Black control the position.#T3#
Passel wants to control but Black is keeping busy.
Black tries to pass the half guard into mount. Passel knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Passel makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Passel.
Black won't allow Passel to sweep him here.
Black engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Black is working Passel over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Black is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Passel not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Black not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Passel looking to hit a scissor sweep but Black is one step ahead there. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Passel throws a hook to the side of Black's head but Black sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#TD2#
Black tries to sprawl but Passel drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Passel not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Passel is looking to take a break and control but Black is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T5##SUB2#
Passel wants to work for an arm triangle but Black is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Devon Black overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Black wants to improve his position but Passel is controlling well.
Passel lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. #SUB#
Black actively working from the bottom here.
Passel is stalling here. Black is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Passel seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Black has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Black trying to control the position but Passel is working away. #T6##SUB#
Black tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Black is looking to take a break and control but Passel is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Black avoids the strikes from the bottom by Passel.#T7##SUB#
Black working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Passel gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Black wants to pass to mount but Passel is defending the position.
Passel is looking to control Black's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Passel avoid being mounted?
Passel trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Black manages to pass to mount!
Passel sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.#T8##SUB#
Passel is defending against the submission attempts here by Black.
Black trying to control the action but Passel is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Passel wants to control but Black is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Passel is looking for a sweep. Black is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB#
Black is working for a submission of some sort.
#T9#
Black looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Passel is looking for a sweep. Black is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Passel taking some punishment here, with Black in his half guard.
Passel is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Black scores with a couple of nice shots.
Passel gets back to full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Passel 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.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Devon Black dominated that second round.
That's time! Black's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Black throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
And Passel tries to counter it with a takedown but Black pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Horrible takedown attempt by Black or perhaps it was just good defense by Passel, which made it look bad.
Passel on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Black swings for the body but Passel moves out of range.
Black jabbing away but nothing is landing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Passel keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Passel! But no joy.
Black fails to land the takedown.
Passel drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Black defends it well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Devon Black. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Black scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
The fighters circle momentarily. Passel darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Black shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Passel sprawls well. Passel wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Black gets slowly back to his feet.
Passel throws an overhand right that lands on Black's shoulder, as Black tries to avoid the shot.
Passel moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
A telegraphed right hand from Passel misses the target.
A punch lands to the side of Passel 's head but he takes it in his stride.#T2#
Black lands a jab to the head.
Black rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Passel moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Passel connects with a right hand. Black shakes it off.
Black closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Passel slips a jab from Black.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Black is defended easily by Passel.
Passel is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Nice takedown defense from Passel. No joy for Black on that attempt.
Black misses with a looping right.#T3#
Passel throws a lazy uppercut
and Black counters with a nice uppercut.
Black shoots in for a takedown but Passel shows good takedown defense.
Black throws out a loose jab but Passel uses good head movement to avoid it.
Black looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Black is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Black throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Passel cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Black ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Black throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
#TD2#
and Passel counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Black gets full guard.
Passel passes into half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Passel looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Black with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. #T4#
Passel is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Passel connects with a nice short shot to Black's temple.
Passel prevents Black from improving his position.
Black is working hard here to advance position.
Passel looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #SUB2#
Passel wants to work for an arm triangle but Black is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
The fighters are battling for position here. Black manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #T5##SUB#
Black working for a triangle but Passel defends it easily.
Passel trying to control the position from guard on top but Black is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Black looking for a guillotine here but Passel defends easily.
#SUB#
Black is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Passel defends well.#SUB#
Black looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#T6#
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.
Passel missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Passel stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Black swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Passel working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Passel trying to control the position from guard on top but Black is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Passel won't allow Black to sweep him here. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Black gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Black moves away from the strike by Passel.
Passel steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Black.#T7#
Passel thows a left - swing and a miss!
Black shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Passel as he avoids it easily.
Passel takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Black misses with a double jab.
Black shoots in looking for a takedown but Passel manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Black's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Black misses with a straight right.
Black shoots in and drives through. Passel sprawls well.
Black shoots in for a takedown but Passel shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
A jab from Passel misses.
Passel takes a shot to the body in his stride.
#T8#
Passel misses with a hook. Black ducked under it nicely.
Black with a lazy takedown attempt
and Passel counters with a straight right hand.
Passel with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Black to score with a decent uppercut.
Black tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Passel defends well and Black ends up having to push Passel into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Black prevents a takedown attempt there.
Passel lands with a short shot to the head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Black lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Passel can't get the takedown.
Black is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.#BC#
Black breaks from the clinch.
#T9#
Black ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Passel moves away.
Passel with the counter takedown but Black avoids it easily.
Passel is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Black lands a jab to the head.
Passel swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#TD#
Black looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Black won't allow Passel to sweep him here.
Black passes Passel's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Passel trying to control here.
Black is pressing down on Passel's thigh, looking to free his foot. Passel is holding on for now.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Ben Passel.
I think Passel 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 Dillan Fox scores the fight 28:29
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 28:29
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ben Passel!
Ben Passel decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
TOF 85
Date: Mar 08, 2024 |
#R1#
Marcos scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Passel doesn't seem bothered though.
Marcos tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Passel paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Marcos jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Marcos throws out a powerful jab.
Passel lands with an uppercut that bounces Marcos off the cage and back into range.
Passel misses with a looping left.
We've been told by Passel's head coaches at Bronk´s GYM that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Passel misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Marcos.
Marcos is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Passel.
Passel attempts a counter takedown but Marcos avoids it well and moves away.
Marcos stuffs the takedown attempt from Passel. Passel gets slowly back to his feet. #CL2#
Marcos moves into the clinch successfully.
Marcos misses with a punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marcos misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Marcos goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Marcos tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Marcos goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Passel is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Marcos pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Passel lands a hook that snaps the head of Marcos backwards. #T1#
Passel tries to circle away but Marcos has him pinned against the cage.
Marcos's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Passel can't find room to land a body shot as Marcos controls the action.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Passel.
A short uppercut from Marcos.
Passel tries to score a body lock takedown but Marcos shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ben Passel. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Passel drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Passel drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Marcos gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Marcos prevents the takedown attempt.
Marcos tries to throw a body punch but Passel avoids it by throwing Marcos back against the cage.
Passel has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Marcos after a bit of a struggle.
Passel misses with some punches.
Passel has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Marcos avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Marcos doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
#T2#
Marcos goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Marcos swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Passel drops down looking for an ankle pick but Marcos pulls his leg out and moves away.
Marcos connects with a nice looking jab.
Marcos throws out a powerful jab.
Marcos swings for the body but Passel moves out of range.
Passel closes this distance looking for a takedown but Marcos circles away.
As Passel backs off Marcos throws a huge counter combo but Passel manages to avoid it all.
Marcos scores with a jab to the head.
Passel lands a jab to the nose.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A jab from Marcos misses.
Marcos misses with a lunging right hand
#TD#
and Passel counters with a nice double leg into side control. Marcos won't be happy with that.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Marcos is looking to regain half guard here but Passel keeps moving and retains side control.
Passel creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.#T3#
Passel throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
The strikes coming from Passel are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Passel lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face. #SUB#
Passel is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Marcos looks calm but he's in trouble here. Passel gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Marcos is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Passel lets go of the hold and Marcos can pop his arm back in it's socket.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Ben Passel!
A relieved looking Ben Passel thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
TOF 73
Date: Jan 27, 2024 |
#R1#
Passel uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Buticchio.
Passel with the counter takedown but Buticchio avoids it easily.
Passel keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Buticchio.
Buticchio takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Buticchio throws a hook to the side of Passel's head but Passel sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A swing and a miss from Buticchio.
Passel with the counter takedown but Buticchio avoids it easily.
Buticchio loads up on a big right hand but Passel slips the punch.
Nice takedown defense from Buticchio. No joy for Passel on that attempt.
A looping hook to the body misses from Passel. Buticchio does a little dance to reset his feet.
Buticchio's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Passel connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Buticchio scrambles back to his feet.
Passel uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Buticchio.
Buticchio throws out a loose jab but Passel uses good head movement to avoid it.
Passel is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Buticchio throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Passel changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Andrea Buticchio seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Passel takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.#TD2#
Passel scores with a takedown into Buticchio's guard.
Buticchio knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Passel on the ground.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Passel working some strikes from top position.
Buticchio is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Passel is controlling him.
Passel has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#T1#
Passel works over Buticchio with some ground and pound from guard.
Passel landing with the ground and pound.
Buticchio wants to stand but Passel is controlling the position.
Passel throwing strikes from guard but Buticchio blocks nicely.
Passel works over Buticchio with some ground and pound from guard.
Buticchio working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Passel.
Passel keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Buticchio's head.
Buticchio really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#T2#
Passel pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Buticchio is keeping the position for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Passel landing some decent shots from guard.
Passel content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Buticchio has momentary wrist control but Passel slips an elbow through the middle.
Passel postures up and lands a big shot to Buticchio's brow.
Passel working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Buticchio looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Passel lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Buticchio preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #T3#
Passel cracks Buticchio with a solid left hand.
Passel content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Passel pushes down on Buticchio's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Passel lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. #ROC2#Buticchio is rocked!
Passel is controlling the pace.
Oh Buticchio is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Passel working his ground and pound in the gym. So far it seems to be working well.
Passel slips a nice elbow through Buticchio's hands, connecting with Buticchio's forehead.
Passel is sitting in half guard. He's postured up and lands a nice elbow. Oh, Buticchio is hurt! He's hurt bad - Passel fires away with more strikes and the referee jumps in to save Buticchio from any more punishment! Congratulations to Passel! Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ben Passel!
A victorious Ben Passel thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
TOF 65
Date: Dec 30, 2023 |
#R1#
Tate tries to bum rush Passel with a series of wild strikes but Passel uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Passel fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tate manages to avoid it.
Passel throws a looping overhand right but Tate ducks down to avoid it.
Tate looks to land a combination but Passel avoids it well.
Passel misses with a looping left.
Tate looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Tate tries to bum rush Passel with a series of wild strikes but Passel uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Tate misses with the combination.
#TD#
Passel scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Tate avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Passel.
Sloppy strikes there by Passel.
Tate wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
An elbow from Passel crashes against the mat.
#T1#
Passel working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Sloppy strikes there by Passel.
Passel throws an elbow but Tate slips to the side and avoids it well.
The strikes coming from Passel are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Tate avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Passel.
Passel 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.
Sloppy strikes there by Passel.
Passel wants to lay and pray for a moment but Tate keeps working.
Tate avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Passel.
Passel scoring with punches and elbows. #T2#
Tate dodges the ground and pound from Passel.
Passel tries to score with some ground and pound. Tate controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Passel landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Tate taking punishment in the form of punches.
Passel scoring with punches and elbows. #ROC#Tate is rocked!
Passel will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#SUB#
Passel tries for a kimura but Tate is defending well.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Passel works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Tate is still in real trouble! Can Passel finish him?
Passel is putting a hurting on Tate here, landing some big shots from side control.
Tate on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Passel lands a strong strike to the head of Tate. That's dazed him! Passel looking to finish here. Tate is waving his arms around trying to block but he's hurt badly - Passel lands more strikes and the referee steps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ben Passel!
A victorious Ben Passel thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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