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Event:
UCF 82: Santoro v Honda Jr
Date: Nov 09, 2024 |
#R1#
A decent looking cross lands there for Nofud.
Ignon walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Nofud doesn't manage to clinch there - Ignon circles away.
Ignon moves away from the strike by Nofud.
Nofud misses with an uppercut.
Ignon connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Ignon swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Nofud makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Ignon really felt that one!
Ignon swinging wildly here.
Ignon connects with a single shot there.
Ignon cracks Nofud with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
A swing and a miss from Nofud.#T1#
Ignon keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Ignon wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Nofud looking to land some kicks to the body here.
#TD2#
Ignon gets a takedown into half guard.
Ignon is looking to advance position but Nofud won't allow it. #SUB2#
Ignon seems to be trying to get a kimura but instead Nofud has recovered full guard.
Ignon pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Nofud is keeping the position for now.
Ignon is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#T2#
Ignon works a leg free and moves into half guard. #SUB2#
Ignon trying to work for an americana but Nofud has managed to regain full guard.
#SUB2#
Ignon drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Nofud manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Ignon has Nofud in his guard.#REVR##SUB2#
Nofud got a little sloppy there for a moment and Ignon has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Nofud has managed to get both his arms back between Ignon's legs - danger averted.
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!
Nofud pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ignon is keeping the position for now. #SUB2#
Ignon working for submissions but it's allowed Nofud to get to half guard.
#T3#
Ignon tries to roll over but Nofud keeps him under control.#SUB2#
Ignon actively working from the bottom here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Ignon looking for submissions off his back.
Nofud takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#SUB2#
Ignon actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Ignon looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#SUB2#
Ignon looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Ignon is looking to get back to full guard here but Nofud has managed to pass to side control instead.
Ignon is looking for a sweep.
Ignon looks to move to half guard but instead Nofud has passed into mount! Damn!
Nofud can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Ignon is looking to escape.
Ignon is trying to escape the mount.
Nofud trying to control but Ignon is having none of it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Sauv Ignon will probably get the nod.
That's time! Nofud's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2##TD2#
Ignon darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.#SUB2#
Ignon seems to be working for a kimura but Nofud defends the submission attempt.#SUB2#
Ignon is working for a kimura from half guard. He's really concentrating on the hold and it's allowed Nofud to slip a leg under and get back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ignon passes Nofud's left leg - he's now in half guard. #SUB2#
Ignon is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#T1##SUB2#
Ignon seems to be looking for submissions.
#SUB2#
Ignon is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Nofud sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB2#
Ignon is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB#
Nofud is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Ignon pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Ignon is looking for submissions but instead, Nofud has regained full guard.
Ignon wants to pass the guard but Nofud is keeping the position.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#SUB2#
Ignon drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Nofud dives on top into guard.#REVR##SUB2#
Ignon has an active guard here but Nofud has managed to pass into half guard.
#SUB2#
Nofud moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Ignon.
Ignon tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Nofud wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T3#
Nofud trying to control the action but Ignon is working from the bottom.
Ignon tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Nofud presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Ignon is desperately trying to improve his position but Nofud has a good base and remains in mount.
Ignon sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Ignon is looking to improve his position.
#SUB2#
Ignon looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Sauv Ignon has got the better of the ground game so far.#T4#
Nofud trying to mount his opponent but Ignon defends it. #SUB2#
Ignon is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Nofud pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Nofud is looking for a kimura but Ignon is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Nofud to get the leverage.
Ignon is staying active underneath Nofud, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #SUB2#
Ignon looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ignon is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Nofud works his way into full mount!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Sauv Ignon will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3##CL#
Nofud gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Aingot Nofud has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ignon swings wildly with an uppercut but Nofud uses good head movement to avoid it. #TD2#
Ignon has picked Nofud up - he's going for a ride! Ignon dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.#SUB2#
Ignon is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB2#
Ignon is actively looking for submissions here but good counter grappling here from Nofud as he works his way to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Ignon postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Nofud is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Ignon, into his guard. #REVR##T1##SUB2#
Ignon looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Nofud passes into side control.
Nofud is looking to take a break and control but Ignon is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Nofud advances to full mount. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Ignon wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.
Ignon is trying to break free.
Ignon keeps trying to improve his position.
Nofud really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Ignon takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Nofud biding his time, controlling Ignon.
Ignon tries to roll but Nofud sticks to his back.
#T3#
Nofud wants to control but Ignon is keeping busy.#SUB#
Ignon showing good submission defense here.
Ignon wants to escape the position.
Nofud has good solid back control here.
Nofud controlling well, preventing Ignon from escaping the position.
#T4#
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Nofud trying to control momentarily.
#SUB#
Nofud seems to be going for a rear naked choke. He has an arm under Ignon's chin but Ignon turns very nicely into Nofud's guard. Good BJJ skills being displayed there by Ignon.
Sauv Ignon is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Ignon controlling from the top position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Nofud has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Ignon can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
And that's the end of the fight!
Aingot Nofud showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Ignon 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 Richard Clark scores the fight 28:29
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 29:29
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Sauv Ignon!
Sauv Ignon seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
UCF 75: Mfer v Jones
Date: Oct 12, 2024 |
#R1#
Ignon lands a nice hook to Catawanee's body. Catawanee takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Chayton Catawanee seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ignon works Catawanee's body with a nice hook.
Ignon moves out of range as Catawanee strikes.
Ignon with the counter takedown but Catawanee avoids it easily.
Catawanee smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
A shot to the liver by Ignon. Beautiful body shot.
Ignon lands with a right hand.
Catawanee throws a poor cross that misses
and Ignon counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Ignon ducks under a wild hook from Catawanee.
Catawanee throws a jab when Ignon was well out of range.
Ignon swings for the body but Catawanee moves out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Catawanee on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Ignon is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Catawanee tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Catawanee swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ignon changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Catawanee connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Ignon's hands.#CUT#It looks like Sauv Ignon has been cut.
Ignon defending well as Catawanee loads up on a big left hand.
Catawanee misses with a hook.
Catawanee lands with a good body shot.
Catawanee connects with a right hand. Ignon shakes it off.
Catawanee looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Ignon misses with a body shot.
#T1#
Ignon moves out of range of the leg kick from Catawanee.
Catawanee throws a hook but Ignon avoids it easily.
Ignon bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Catawanee's head backwards.
Ignon ducks under a wild hook from Catawanee.
Catawanee throws a right hand that misses
#TD2#
and Ignon counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Ignon.
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.
Ignon pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Catawanee is keeping the position for now. #SUB2#
Ignon is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Catawanee is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Catawanee has escaped and now he's on top! #REVR#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Ignon has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Catawanee doesn't defend quickly enough and Ignon has managed to lock this one up! Can Catawanee escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Ignon on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Sauv Ignon!
A relieved looking Sauv Ignon 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:
UCF 66: Mfer v Jones
Date: Sep 14, 2024 |
#R1#
Bolkvadze connects with a good right hand that stumbles Ignon. Ignon circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Bolkvadze tries to close the distance and clinch up but Ignon swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Bolkvadze with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Ignon to score with a decent uppercut.
Ignon thuds a left hand into Bolkvadze's body.
Bolkvadze throws a nice looking combination but Ignon bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Bolkvadze will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
#TD2#
Ignon dives in and scores a takedown into Bolkvadze's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Ignon is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Bolkvadze is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Bolkvadze has escaped and now he's on top! #REVR##SUB2#
Ignon has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Bolkvadze can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#SUB2#
Ignon looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Bolkvadze passes into side control.
Bolkvadze is looking to take a break and control but Ignon is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T1#
Ignon gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard. #SUB2#
Ignon actively working from the bottom here.
Bolkvadze is controlling the pace.
Ignon is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Bolkvadze jumps into side control!
Ignon tries to improve position but can't. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Ignon keeps trying to improve his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bolkvadze gets to mount! Ignon was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Ignon looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!
I really don't envy Ignon right now.
#SUB#
Bolkvadze is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Ignon tries to escape but Bolkvadze has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Ignon turns into Bolkvadze and is now in his guard.
#T3#
Ignon trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
My spies in Xtreme Fighting Gym inform me that Ignon has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!#SUB#
Bolkvadze looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB2#
Ignon postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Bolkvadze is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Ignon, into his guard. #REVR##SUB2#
Ignon is looking for a triangle but Bolkvadze pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB2#
Ignon had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Bolkvadze defends it easily.#SUB2#
Ignon working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Bolkvadze doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Bolkvadze manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T4##SUB2#
Ignon has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Bolkvadze can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB2#
Ignon has an active guard here but Bolkvadze has managed to pass into half guard.
#SUB2#
Ignon has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Bolkvadze escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Bolkvadze!
Bolkvadze controlling the position.
Ignon tries to buck Bolkvadze off but Bolkvadze is having none of it.
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 Buck Bolkvadze will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
No luck for Ignon with that takedown attempt.
Ignon scores with a body shot.
Donk. Bolkvadze catches Ignon right on the button with a cross.#CUT#It looks like Sauv Ignon has been cut.
Bolkvadze walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Bolkvadze loads up on a big right hand but Ignon slips the punch.
Ignon jabbing away but nothing is landing. #TD2#
Ignon throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Bolkvadze was covering up waiting for the punch and Ignon finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Ignon pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bolkvadze is keeping the position for now.
Bolkvadze controls Ignon momentarily but Ignon frees himself.
Ignon slips nicely into half guard.#T1##SUB2#
Ignon seems to be working for a kimura but Bolkvadze defends the submission attempt.#SUB2#
Ignon is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB2#
Ignon is working for a submission of some sort.
Bolkvadze wants to control but Ignon is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Bolkvadze moves into full guard.
Sauv Ignon has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB2#
Ignon drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Bolkvadze manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Ignon has Bolkvadze in his guard.#REVR##T2##SUB2#
Ignon escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Bolkvadze gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Ignon being controlled here, momentarily.
Bolkvadze tries to free his leg and advance position but Ignon is retaining full guard. #SUB2#
Ignon looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Bolkvadze passes into half guard.
#T3##SUB2#
Ignon is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Bolkvadze pulls his head out easily.
Ignon is looking to get back to full guard here but Bolkvadze has managed to pass to side control instead.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.#SU#
Bolkvadze stands up and beckons Ignon to his feet.
Ignon throws a hook but Bolkvadze avoids it easily.
A big left from Bolkvadze misses.
Bolkvadze throws a quick inside leg kick.
Bolkvadze looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Bolkvadze with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Bolkvadze throws a body shot but no joy.
Bolkvadze throws a body shot but no joy. #T4#
Good shot there by Bolkvadze.
Bolkvadze thows a left - swing and a miss!
Bolkvadze avoids a punch combination nicely.
Bolkvadze works Ignon's body with a nice hook.
A telegraphed right hand from Bolkvadze misses the target.
Ignon drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Bolkvadze defends it well.
Ignon misses the body punch
and Bolkvadze makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ignon smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Ignon looks for a takedown but Bolkvadze sprawls well.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bolkvadze cracks Ignon with a good jab.
Ignon throws a shot from downtown. Bolkvadze moves away and avoids it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Buck Bolkvadze dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Sauv Ignon's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Ignon lands a body shot.
Bolkvadze's jab looks to have found its range, popping Ignon under the eye.
Bolkvadze throws a push kick but Ignon slaps the foot to one side.
Bolkvadze thumps Ignon with a low kick.
Ignon misses the shot to the body.
A bone on bone clash there as Ignon blocks the leg kick.
Ignon connects with a right hand. Bolkvadze shakes it off.
Whack! Bolkvadze lands a heavy head kick that drops Ignon. The ref tackles Bolkvadze to stop the fight - a great save by the referee because Ignon was done.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:35 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Head Kick). Buck Bolkvadze!
After winning the bout, Buck Bolkvadze thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
UCF 32: Abrazos v Hanma
Date: May 25, 2024 |
#R1#
Halleck ducks down and throws a hook to the body.#TD#
Ignon feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.#SUB#
Ignon thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Halleck bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Ignon's guard. #REVB#
Halleck passes Ignon's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ignon wants to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Ignon looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Halleck trying to mount his opponent but Ignon defends it.
Halleck works his way into side control. #SUB2#
Halleck tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Halleck has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!#SUB2#
Halleck working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Ignon manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
We've been hearing good reports from Ignon's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.#SUB#
Ignon looking for submissions off his back.#T1#
Ignon wants to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Ignon looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Ignon is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Halleck scores with a couple of nice shots.
Ignon tries to get to full guard but Halleck has control of the leg. #SUB2#
Halleck 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.
Halleck is pressing down on Ignon's thigh, looking to free his foot. Ignon is holding on for now.
Ignon is trying to get back to full guard.
Halleck looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #T2#
Ignon wants to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Ignon looking for submissions off his back.
I've been told that Halleck has been drilling his wrestling of late, which has already helped him take this fight to the mat. Let's see how much of an impact it has on the outcome of the ground game.#SUB#
Ignon actively working from the bottom here.
Halleck wants to pass to mount but Ignon is defending the position. #SUB#
Ignon looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Halleck is working for a kimura but Ignon is defending it quite comfortably.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ignon blocking the ground and pound attempt from Halleck.
Ignon is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB#
Ignon looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Halleck is looking for a kimura but Ignon is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Halleck to get the leverage. #T3#
Ignon is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB2#
Halleck is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Halleck works his way into side control. #SUB2#
Halleck tries for a kimura but Ignon is defending well.
Ignon is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #SUB2#
Halleck working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Ignon is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.#T4##SUB#
Ignon looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Halleck is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Halleck is pressing down on Ignon's thigh, looking to free his foot. Ignon is holding on for now. #SUB2#
Halleck is looking for a kimura but Ignon is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Halleck to get the leverage. #SUB2#
Halleck is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Ignon has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB#
Ignon actively working from the bottom here.
Halleck works his way into full mount!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ignon regains half guard.
Halleck wants to pass the guard but Ignon is defending well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Gurney Halleck dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Ignon scores with a hook to the body. Halleck takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Ignon throws a body shot but no joy.
Halleck paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Halleck fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ignon. Halleck does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ignon slips a jab from Halleck.
Ignon slips a straight right by Halleck.
Ignon swings and misses with a hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ignon throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#TD#
Ignon closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. #SUB#
Ignon is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Halleck is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Halleck is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Ignon's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.#T1#
Halleck is looking to improve his position.
#SUB#
Ignon wants to work for an arm triangle but Halleck is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB#
Halleck is defending against the submission attempts here by Ignon.
#SUB#
Ignon 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.
Halleck makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Halleck.#SUB2#
Ignon got a little sloppy there for a moment and Halleck has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Ignon has managed to get both his arms back between Halleck's legs - danger averted.
Halleck wants to sweep here but Ignon controlling him for the moment. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#SUB2#
Ignon got a little sloppy there for a moment and Halleck has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Ignon has managed to get both his arms back between Halleck's legs - danger averted.
Gurney Halleck has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB2#
Halleck is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Ignon pushes down on Halleck's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Ignon prevents Halleck from improving his position.
Halleck is in trouble now - Ignon has advanced to mount! #SUB#
Ignon working for a submission but Halleck is keeping him at bay. #SUB#
Ignon is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Halleck is surviving well by controlling Ignon's body position as best he can.
Halleck is working to get back to half guard.
#T3#
Halleck manages to regain half guard. Good work. #SUB#
Ignon is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Halleck defends it well. #SUB#
Ignon is looking for a kimura but Halleck is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Ignon to get the leverage. #SUB#
Ignon is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Halleck tries to roll over but Ignon keeps him under control.
Halleck works his way to full guard. Good work.#SUB#
Ignon thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB2#
Ignon has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Halleck to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Ignon is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Halleck pulls down on the head and he's put Ignon to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Gurney Halleck! |
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Event:
UCF 24: Thorn v Casbon
Date: Apr 27, 2024 |
#R1#
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts McDufee, as that shot connected.
Ignon looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Ignon shoots for a double leg takedown but McDufee sprawls well. He's pushed Ignon's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Ignon paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
McDufee jabbing away but nothing is landing. #CL2#
McDufee has closed the distance and engaged Ignon in a clinch.
McDufee is stalling here.
McDufee swings away with an uppercut that misses.
McDufee lands on the inside with an uppercut.
McDufee slows down the pace here.
Ignon misses with a punch on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ignon.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for McDufee.
McDufee throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ignon. #T1#
McDufee looking to throw knees to the head but Ignon is blocking nicely.
McDufee lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Ignon backwards.
A bit of stalling here from McDufee.
McDufee trying to control the position but instead, Ignon has worked for underhooks and has pushed McDufee into the cage.
Ignon lands a left hand.
McDufee swings wildly with an uppercut but Ignon uses good head movement to avoid it.
McDufee misses with a body punch.
Ignon misses with a shot to the kidneys.
McDufee tries a body shot but Ignon blocks it.
McDufee lands with a short shot to the head.
McDufee looking to throw knees to the head but Ignon is blocking nicely.
McDufee lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Nice body punch from McDufee - that landed with a thud.
#T2#
McDufee misses with some punches.
Ignon is working for takedown but McDufee is calmly controlling the position for now.
McDufee missing with knees to the body.
McDufee works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
McDufee pressing his opponent against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for McDufee.
A short right from McDufee.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A short uppercut from McDufee.
Ignon tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ignon blocks an uppercut.
McDufee scores with an uppercut up the middle.
McDufee lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from McDufee fails to land. #T3#
A short right hand to the side of the head by McDufee.
Knees in the clinch landing for McDufee.
Ignon blocks a punch to the side of the head.
McDufee tries to work over Ignon's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Ignon lands a shoulder strike.
McDufee lands with a right to the head.
McDufee misses with a hook to the ribs.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ignon.
McDufee swings away with an uppercut that misses.
McDufee gets through Ignon's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Ignon misses with the head strike.
Ignon on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
McDufee has a couple of punches blocked by Ignon.
McDufee fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
#T4#
McDufee misses with a punch on the inside.
Ignon is working McDufee over against the cage.
McDufee working some nice short punches in the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ignon avoiding damage as McDufee throws knees to the body.
McDufee fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Still in the clinch, Ignon scores with a nice short uppercut.
Ignon is looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sauv Ignon. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A head punch on the inside from McDufee fails to land.
Ignon blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ignon has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by McDufee after a bit of a struggle.
Ignon wants a takedown.
Ignon blocks a body shot from McDufee.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
John McDufee dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Some wild striking there from McDufee.
McDufee lands a glancing blow to the side of Ignon's head.
Ignon takes a swing at McDufee's ribcage but misses.
McDufee misses with an uppercut. #CL2#
McDufee gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Ignon blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
McDufee stalling.
Ignon tries a body shot but McDufee blocks it.
McDufee taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ignon is trying to pull guard but McDufee turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.#TD#
Ignon pulls guard effortlessly. #SUB#
Ignon looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Ignon wants to sweep here but McDufee controlling him for the moment. #T1##SUB#
Ignon had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. McDufee defends it easily.#SUB#
Ignon working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. McDufee doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. McDufee manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB#
Ignon looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB#
Ignon has his feet on McDufee's thighs here. He's pushed McDufee off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! McDufee screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Sauv Ignon!
Our winner, Sauv Ignon, 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:
UCF 14:
Date: Mar 30, 2024 |
#R1#
Ignon dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Skibbo misses with a looping left.
Skibbo stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Skibbo wants it to stay on the feet.
It looked like Skibbo wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Skibbo lands a glancing blow to the side of Ignon's head.
Ignon moves out of range as Skibbo strikes.
Skibbo ducks right into an uppercut from Ignon.
Ignon misses the shot to the body.
A counter left hand to the body from Skibbo misses its target.
We've been told by Skibbo's head coaches at Animal Fight Club that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Sauv Ignon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD2#
Ignon shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Ignon showed some decent athleticism there. #SUB2#
Ignon is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SUB2#
Ignon is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#SUB2#
Skibbo is defending against the submission attempts here by Ignon.
#T1##SUB2#
Ignon is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Skibbo doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Ignon. #SUB#
Skibbo looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Ignon wants to work for an arm triangle but Skibbo is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Skibbo keeping control of the position. #SUB#
Skibbo looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Ignon 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.
#SUB2#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Ignon is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Skibbo has managed to free his arm - good work. #T3#
Skibbo is trying to maintain the position but Ignon is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB2#
Ignon is working for a submission of some sort.
#SUB2#
Ignon is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SUB2#
Ignon is working for an americana but Skibbo has been sneaky and has managed to get back to half guard, whilst Ignon was thinking about the submission.#SUB2#
Ignon postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Skibbo is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Ignon, into his guard. #REVR##T4#
Skibbo trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Ignon throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB2#
Ignon is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB2#
Ignon looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Skibbo throwing strikes but missing.
Ignon avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Sauv Ignon dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Skibbo walks into a stiff left hand from Ignon.
Skibbo misses with an uppercut. Ignon saw that one coming.
Ignon doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Skibbo lands with a right hand. #TD2#
Ignon is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Skibbo's half guard.#SUB2#
Ignon is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#SUB2#
Ignon is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Ignon is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Skibbo has managed to free his arm - good work.
Ignon is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! #T1##SUB2#
Ignon goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Skibbo turns into him and now he's in Ignon's guard.
Skibbo working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Ignon's head.#SUB2#
Ignon looking for subs off his back but Skibbo has passed one foot through into half guard.
#SUB2#
Ignon is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Skibbo pulls his head out easily.
Skibbo content to control rather than advance. #T2##SUB2#
Ignon looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Ignon looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Ignon slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#SUB2#
Ignon is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Skibbo has his hands clasped together but Ignon extends and breaks Skibbo's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Ignon.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Sauv Ignon!
During a confident post fight interview, Sauv Ignon thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 27, 2024 |
#R1#
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
Ignon throws an overhand right that lands on Newport's shoulder, as Newport tries to avoid the shot.
Newport avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Ignon has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Ignon swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Newport.
Ignon lands with a cross.
Ignon pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Newport back to the cage. Ignon follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ignon throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Newport's waist but Newport gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Ignon off to one side.
An attempted straight right counter from Newport misses the target.
Ignon swinging wildly here.
#T1#
Newport slaps away a takedown attempt from Ignon, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Ignon fails with the takedown.
Aaron Newport has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sauv Ignon.
Ignon looks to land a combination. Newport sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.#T2#
Ignon moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Ignon scores with a hook to the body. Newport takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Ignon throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ignon misses with a wild body shot.
Newport was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Aaron Newport is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Decent striking displayed by Ignon there.#T3#
Newport displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Ignon.
Ignon just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromNewport.
Ignon ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Newport moves away.
An attempted straight right counter from Newport misses the target.
Ignon works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Ignon fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Newport manages to avoid it.
Ignon fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Newport avoids it really well and circles away.
Newport was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.#T4#
Ignon looks for a takedown but Newport sprawls well.
Newport throwing a counter right hand but Ignon manages to avoid it.
Ignon lands a body shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Sauv Ignon dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Ignon shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Newport sprawls well. Newport wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Ignon gets slowly back to his feet.
Newport is looking to counter punch.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Ignon, as that shot connected.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ignon scores with a hook.
Sauv Ignon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
Ignon throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
It looked like Newport was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Ignon.
Newport drops his hands momentarily and Ignon takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Ignon darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Ignon shoots and misses
and Newport counters with a body kick that stops Ignon in his tracks momentarily.
Nice sprawl there from Newport as Ignon shoots in.
Newport is looking to counter with a body kick.
Aaron Newport has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sauv Ignon.
Newport displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Ignon. #T2#
Ignon cracks Newport with an open hand slap.
Ignon clobbers Newport with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Ignon dips to his left and cracks Newport with an uppercut!
Ignon misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Newport is looking to counter punch.#T3#
A left lands for Ignon.
Ignon is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Ignon ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Newport moves away.
Ignon throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
#T4#
A slow jab from Ignon misses its intended target.
Ignon lands the left hand.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Ignon.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ignon fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Sauv Ignon showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Newport walks into a straight right hand from Ignon.
Newport uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ignon.
An attempted straight right counter from Newport misses the target.
Ignon just misses with a punch to the body.
Ignon bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Newport's head backwards.#CL2#
Ignon has taken the fight to the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Newport lands a right hand that snaps the head of Ignon backwards.
Ignon goes for a takedown attempt but Newport pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Newport takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. #T1#
Ignon throws a predictable looking body shot
letting Newport counter with a right hand.
Ignon swings for the body but Newport moves out of range.
Newport appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Ignon throws a jab but it's blocked by Newport.
Ignon tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Newport swivels and escapes.
Aaron Newport has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Ignon jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Ignon with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Newport takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Ignon tries to clinch #KD#
and Newport counters with a nice right hand that sends Ignon toppling to the canvas! Ignon scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Newport finish him?!#ROC#Ignon is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Sauv Ignon has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ignon misses with a lunging right hand
and Newport counters with a right hand from hell and Ignon is out cold! A vicious knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:54 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Aaron Newport!
Aaron Newport thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
MMAH 102
Date: Dec 30, 2023 |
#R1#
Ignon lands a slapping body shot.
Ignon misses with a wild combination.
Ignon tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Al Din Kader was well out of range. Poor timing from Ignon.
Ignon with a lazy takedown attempt
and Al Din Kader counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CUT2#It looks like Sauv Ignon has been cut.
Ignon tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Ignon takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Ignon throws a predictable looking body shot
and Al Din Kader counters with a nice uppercut.
Ignon moves out of range of the strikes.
Al Din Kader misses with a looping right.
Ignon misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Ignon throws a body punch but Al Din Kader moves out of range.
Sauv Ignon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ignon wants to clinch#KD2#
and Al Din Kader counters with a crisp right hand that drops Ignon! Al Din Kader lets Ignon back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#ROC2#Ignon is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ignon swings away with a body shot that misses
and Al Din Kader counters with a powerful cross that connects right on the chin and the lights go out! A massive one punch knock out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Mohammed Al Din Kader!
Mohammed Al Din Kader was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed. |
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Event:
MMAH 92
Date: Nov 24, 2023 |
#R1#
Goat lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Goat throws a jab but it's blocked by Ignon.
Goat has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.#CL#
Ignon has managed to clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Ignon.
Ignon throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Goat blocks it with crossed arms.
Goat tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ignon's elbow.
Goat misses with some punches.
#TD#
Ignon drags the fight down to the ground.
Ignon not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Goat is looking to stand up but Ignon won't let him.
Ignon is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Ignon has his foot on Goat's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Goat works his way back into a safe position though.
Ignon is pulling down on Goat's head to control his posture.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Goat wants to pass the guard but Ignon is keeping the position.
Goat trying to stand up but can't free himself from Ignon's guard.
Goat must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB#
Ignon looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#T1#
Goat 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.
Goat works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Goat prevents Ignon from improving his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Goat performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Goat prevents Ignon from improving his position.
Goat is thwarting Ignon's attempts to control the position.
Ignon tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Goat has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Ignon working to try and regain half guard.
#T2#
Ignon regains half guard.
Ignon is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Ignon has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Goat is working away from the top position though.
Goat seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Ignon is trying to get back to full guard.
Ignon trying to control from the bottom.
#T3#
Goat is figuring out what he wants to do next.#SUB#
Ignon looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Goat trying to mount his opponent but Ignon defends it.
Ignon makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Ignon.
Goat controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #SUB#
Ignon looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB#
Ignon working for a triangle but Goat defends it easily.
#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#SUB#
Ignon is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB#
Goat got a little sloppy there for a moment and Ignon has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Goat has managed to get both his arms back between Ignon's legs - danger averted.
Goat slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Goat passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Ignon!
Ignon is desperately trying to improve his position but Goat has a good base and remains in mount.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ignon tries to control Goat's body but Goat pushes him off. Ignon squirms to his side and now Goat has his back!
Goat keeps control of the position easily here as Ignon tries to buck him off.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Billi Goat will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Ignon takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Goat swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ignon shoots in and drives through. Goat sprawls well.
Goat throws out a counter right but Ignon avoids it with no problem.
Goat jabs Ignon to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Ignon looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Sauv Ignon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Goat misses with a wild body shot. #CL#
Ignon moves into the clinch successfully.
Ignon changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Goat fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Goat swings for the body but Ignon moves out of range.
Ignon misses with a hook. Goat ducked under it nicely.
Goat lands with a good body shot.#CL#
Ignon darts in and clinches Goat up against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ignon.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Goat tries to throw a body punch but Ignon avoids it by throwing Goat back against the cage.
A short right from Goat on the inside.
Ignon blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Goat throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Ignons head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ignon is looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sauv Ignon. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Goat lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Ignon blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Goat misses with a hook from the clinch.
Goat blocking some punches.
Goat is looking to control Ignon's arms but Ignon gets an underhook and turns him. Now Goat has his back to the cage.
Goat tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ignon's elbow.
Goat has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Goat has a couple of punches blocked by Ignon.
A head punch on the inside from Goat fails to land.
Goat avoiding damage as Ignon throws knees to the body.
Ignon misses with a punch on the inside.
Ignon blocks an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Goat fails to land.
Goat misses with some punches.
Goat fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ignon working aggressively here.
Goat tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ignon's elbow.
Goat fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
#T2#
Goat misses with the head strike.
Ignon blocks an uppercut.
Still in the clinch, Goat scores with a nice short uppercut.
Goat tries to work over Ignon's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A right hook to the body lands for Ignon.
Goat misses with some punches.
Goat misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ignon tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Ignon working aggressively here.
A body shot lands from Goat.
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!
Goat avoiding damage.
Ignon misses with a body punch.
Ignon jumps guard but Goat turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Ignon blocking some punches.
Billi Goat seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Goat softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#T3#
Goat has Ignon pushed against the cage.
Ignon is trying to pull guard but Goat turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Goat goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Goat misses with the head strike.
Goat misses with a punch on the inside.
Goat tries a body shot but Ignon blocks it.
Ignon jumps guard but Goat stands there with Ignon around his waist. Ignon gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Goat stalling in the clinch.
Ignon scores with a shoulder strike.
Goat pushes Ignon back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Goat lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #TD#
Ignon manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Ignon wants to sweep here but Goat controlling him for the moment.
Ignon is trying to control the position but Goat postures up. #T4#
Goat would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Billi Goat has got the better of the ground game so far.
Ignon is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Goat 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. #SUB#
Ignon working for a triangle but Goat defends it easily.
Goat has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Ignon is proving hard to escape from. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#CL#
Ignon closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Billi Goat showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Goat lands a nice shot to the body.
Goat throws a hook to the side of Ignon's head but Ignon sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Ignon appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Goat scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Ignon walks into a left hand.
Ignon tries for a takedown but Goat sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Ignon fails with a takedown attempt from distance.#CL#
Ignon gets a clinch.
Goat misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Goat goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Goat misses with some punches.
Goat scores with a hook to the body.
Goat struggles to land a body shot inside as Ignon controls his hands.
Billi Goat is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Ignon has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Goat is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sauv Ignon. 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.
Goat has a couple of punches blocked by Ignon.
Ignon tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Goat just stands there and leans against the cage.
Ignon blocks a punch to the side of the head.
#T1#
Ignon tries for a takedown but Goat manages to get underhooks.
Goat stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Ignon wants to take the fight to the mat but Goat manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ignon.
A short body shot lands from Goat as the two fighters clinch.
#TD#
Ignon decides to pull guard.
Ignon 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.
Goat stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ignon swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T2#
Goat wanted to stand there but Ignon had control of the position.
Ignon looking to control.
Goat wants to stand but Ignon has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Goat is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Goat wanted to stand there but Ignon had control of the position.
Goat is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Ignon connects with a single shot there.
Goat fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Goat fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.#T3#
Ignon moves away from the strike by Goat.
Ignon looks for a takedown but Goat sprawls well.
Goat lands a nice hook to Ignon's body. Ignon takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Goat connects with a body shot that sends Ignon's belly button to the back.
A big right from Goat misses.
Goat just misses with a punch to the body.
Ignon misses with a wild body shot.
Sauv Ignon has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ignon looks to throw the jab but Goat is out of range.
Ignon takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. #CL#
Ignon moves into the clinch successfully.
Ignon can't find room to land a body shot as Goat controls the action.
Ignon tries to work over Goat's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Ignon misses with a punch on the inside.
Ignon blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
#T4#
Goat struggles to land a body shot inside as Ignon controls his hands.
Ignon is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Goat to keep the fight standing.
Ignon doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A head punch on the inside from Ignon fails to land.
Ignon changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Goat fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Ignon throws a combination that misses
and Goat counters with a nice uppercut.
Goat scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ignon jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Donk. Goat catches Ignon right on the button with a cross.#CL#
Ignon has taken the fight to the clinch.
Ignon tries to pull guard but Goat forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Ignon working aggressively here.
Ignon has a couple of punches blocked by Goat.
And that's the end of the fight!
Billi Goat comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Goat has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Billi Goat! |
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Event:
MMAH 85
Date: Oct 28, 2023 |
#R1##TD#
Ignon shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Dozier's guard.
Dozier looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Ignon looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Ignon has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dozier preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #T1#
Ignon not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Dozier looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD#
Ignon scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. #SUB#
Ignon seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Dozier is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Sauv Ignon!
Sauv Ignon seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 29, 2023 |
#R1#
Bird defending well as Ignon loads up on a big left hand.
A little feinted left hand from Bird on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Bird misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Bird lands with a nice body punch.
Bird on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Ignon misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bird.
Bird definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Tim Bird seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ignon blocks a jab.
Ignon punishes Bird's body with a nice straight punch.
Bird tries to score with a low kick but Ignon moves his leg out of the way.
Ignon doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Bird throws a solid leg kick but Ignon takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Bird.
Bird misses with a jab to the body
and Bird takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Bird throws a sloppy body shot
and Ignon counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Ignon avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
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!
Ignon bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Bird's head.
Bird pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.#T1#
Ignon lands a nice hook to Bird's body. Bird takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Bird walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Ignon checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Ignon lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Bird steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ignon.
Bird throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
#TD2#
Ignon closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Bird to the mat! Bird manages to get full guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Bird is on top in guard.
#REVR#
Bird has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Bird wants to control from the top but Ignon keeps moving. #SUB2#
Ignon is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB2#
Ignon throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#T2#
Bird distracts Ignon with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bird trying to control the position from guard on top but Ignon is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Ignon has his foot on Bird's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Bird works his way back into a safe position though.
Bird tries to free his leg and advance position but Ignon is retaining full guard. #SUB2#
Ignon looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Bird pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ignon is keeping the position for now.
Ignon has his hands on Bird's head, controlling the position. #T3#
Bird stands up over Ignon, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. #SUB2#
Ignon is looking for a triangle but Bird pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB2#
Ignon escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Bird gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB2#
Ignon throws his legs up looking for a submission but Bird uses it to pass to side control.
Bird controlling the position. #T4#
Ignon is looking to regain half guard here but Bird keeps moving and retains side control. #SUB#
Bird looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Ignon takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bird working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Ignon struggling a bit here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Sauv Ignon will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Bird avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Bird tries a low kick but Ignon avoids it.
Ignon doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Ignon lands a slapping body shot.
Ignon fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A counter left hand to the body from Bird misses its target.
Ignon throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ignon darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Bird goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
It seemed like Ignon was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Bird misses with a double jab
and Ignon counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Bird throws a leg kick that is checked
and Ignon cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Ignon shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Bird is trying to defend but Ignon finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Still in half guard, Ignon seems content to control.#T1#
The fighters are battling for position here. Bird manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Bird can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Ignon controls the pace.
Bird controls Ignon momentarily but Ignon frees himself.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ignon forces his way into half guard.
Bird is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Ignon is looking to take a break and control but Bird is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Ignon works his way into full mount!
Ignon trying to control but Bird is having none of it.
Bird manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Bird throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Ignon trying to pass the guard but Bird defending well. #T3#
Ignon slows the pace down in half guard.
Ignon wants to pass to mount but Bird is defending the position.
Bird is refusing to be controlled, as Ignon sits in half guard. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Bird is looking to improve his position.
Ignon not doing much here.
#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Bird scores with the left hand. Ignon knows he should have avoided that one. #TD2#
Ignon drives through with a takedown into guard.
Bird working a defensive guard here.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Bird is on top in guard.
#REVR#
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bird stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ignon swivels though and keeps the full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Sauv Ignon showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Good shot there by Bird.
Ignon displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bird throws out the jab.
Ignon connects with a looping right hand.
Ignon throws a hook but Bird avoids it easily.
Bird swings away with a body shot that misses
and Ignon counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Bird fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Ignon has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Ignon blocks a low kick nicely.
Ignon swings and misses with a hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bird throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Bird misses with a left hand
and Ignon counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Bird misses with a hook to the body
and Ignon counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Ignon looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Sauv Ignon seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T1#
Ignon is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Ignon has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Ignon there as he acknowledges the shot.
Bird uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ignon.
Bird lands a lovely overhand right.#ROC#Ignon is rocked!
Bird lands a body shot.
Ignon uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bird.
Bird throws a perfectly timed hook that sends Ignon crashing down! Ignon tries to stagger back to his feet but Bird just hammers him until the ref stops the fight! A confused Ignon asks the ref what just happened. Poor fella.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:33 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tim Bird!
Tim Bird decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
SSG 204 Johnson vs Elvul
Date: Sep 24, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 3 losses; Sauv Ignon! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 5 losses; Milton Viera!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Robert Douchet and Elvis Blanc.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Ignon shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Viera but Viera pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Viera stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Viera wants it to stay on the feet.
Ignon goes for a double leg but Viera avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Viera continues to drive forward.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sauv Ignon. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Viera stops a takedown attempt from Ignon.
Viera tries to pull guard but Ignon forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Ignon gets underhooks to prevent Viera's takedown attempt.
Viera tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Ignon smiles and moves away.
Ignon fails to land the takedown.
Ignon shoots in and drives through. Viera sprawls well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Viera closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Viera lands in his opponent's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Ignon (0) vs (2) Viera
Viera sitting in guard, not really doing much. #SUB#
Ignon looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Viera passes into half guard.
#T1#
Ignon is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB#
Ignon looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Viera is trying to control the action in half guard but Ignon is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Viera looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #SUB2#
Viera is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Ignon defends it well. #SUB#
Ignon looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Ignon looking for submissions off his back.
Ignon tries to get to full guard but Viera has control of the leg. #T2##SUB2#
Viera is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Viera is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Ignon (0) vs (5) Viera
Viera can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Ignon is looking to escape.
Ignon is working to get back to half guard.
Ignon manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Ignon wants to improve his position but Viera is controlling well.
Viera is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Viera is trying to control. Ignon wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T3##SUB2#
Viera is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Viera is trying to control the action in half guard but Ignon is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Viera prevents Ignon from improving his position.#SUB2#
Viera is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SUB#
Ignon actively working from the bottom here.
Ignon is staying active underneath Viera, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #SUB#
Ignon looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Ignon is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Viera pulls his head out easily.
Ignon wants to improve his position but Viera is controlling well.
#T4##SUB2#
Viera is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SUB#
Ignon looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Viera wants to work for an arm triangle but Ignon is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Ignon makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Ignon.
Viera wants to pass the guard but Ignon is keeping the position.#SUB2#
Viera thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB#
Viera avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB2#
Viera thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Viera wants to control from the top but Ignon keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T5#
Viera controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #SUB#
Ignon looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB#
Viera got a little sloppy there for a moment and Ignon has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Viera has managed to get both his arms back between Ignon's legs - danger averted.
Viera advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Ignon (0) vs (8) Viera
Ignon is trying to improve his position.
Viera is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Ignon will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.#SUB2#
Viera working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Ignon tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Viera wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T6#
Ignon is working hard here to advance position.
Ignon gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Ignon tries to get to full guard but Viera has control of the leg. #SUB#
Ignon is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Viera pulls his head out easily.
Ignon slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#SUB#
Ignon working for a triangle but Viera defends it easily.
Viera trying to control the position from guard on top but Ignon is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ignon being controlled here, momentarily. #T7#
Viera wants to control from the top but Ignon keeps moving.
Viera stands and throws Ignon's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Ignon (0) vs (11) Viera
Ignon is looking to regain half guard here but Viera keeps moving and retains side control.
Viera is looking to take a break and control but Ignon is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Viera moves into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Ignon (0) vs (13) Viera#SUB2#
Viera looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Ignon really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
#T8#
Viera wants to take his opponent's back but Ignon doesn't allow it.
Ignon is looking to get to half guard.#SUB2#
Viera looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Ignon is desperately trying to improve his position but Viera has a good base and remains in mount.
Ignon sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Viera wants to take a breather but Ignon is having none of it.
Ignon gets full guard.
Viera trying to control the position from guard on top but Ignon is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Ignon is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Viera defends well.#SUB#
Ignon escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Viera gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #T9#
Viera slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #SUB#
Viera got a little sloppy there for a moment and Ignon has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Viera has managed to get both his arms back between Ignon's legs - danger averted.
Viera trying to control but Ignon is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Viera drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Viera jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB#
Ignon is looking for a triangle but Viera pushes his legs off easily.
Ignon wants to sweep here but Viera controlling him for the moment. #SUB#
Ignon is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB#
Viera got a little sloppy there for a moment and Ignon has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Viera has managed to get both his arms back between Ignon's legs - danger averted.#T10#
Viera wants to control from the top but Ignon keeps moving. #SUB2#
Viera thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB#
Ignon has his foot on Viera's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Viera works his way back into a safe position though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Viera wants to control from the top but Ignon keeps moving.
Ignon keeping full guard, as Viera tries to pass. #SUB#
Ignon looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB#
Ignon is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB#
Ignon looking for a guillotine here but Viera defends easily.
Ignon is breathing heavily.
Ignon keeping moving, preventing Viera from controlling successfully. #T11##SUB#
Ignon is looking for a triangle but Viera pushes his legs off easily.
Viera trying to control but Ignon is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Ignon is looking for a triangle here but Viera uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Ignon (0) vs (16) Viera#SUB2#
Viera wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Ignon, who protects the arm well. #SUB2#
Viera tries for a kimura but Ignon is defending well. #T12#
Ignon manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ignon (2) vs (16) Viera#SUB#
Ignon is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Viera tries to get to full guard but Ignon has control of the leg. #SUB#
Ignon is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Viera sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB#
Ignon is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Viera slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Viera trying to keep a closed guard but Ignon is proving a slippery customer.
#SUB2#
Viera is looking for a triangle but Ignon pushes his legs off easily.
#T13#
Ignon stopping the sweep attempt from Viera.
Well,Ignon is on his way to losing a decision here. Can he use his experience to pull something off in the closing minutes?
Ignon pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Viera is keeping the position for now. #SUB2#
Viera has his foot on Ignon's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Ignon works his way back into a safe position though.
Ignon tries to free his leg and advance position but Viera is retaining full guard.
Ignon advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Ignon (5) vs (16) Viera#SUB#
Ignon thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #SUB#
Ignon thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #T14##SUB#
Ignon is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Viera has escaped the position, nice work there.
Ignon tries to move to full mount but Viera actually manages to regain half guard. #SUB#
Ignon is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Viera wants to control but Ignon is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Ignon prevents Viera from improving his position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ignon works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Ignon (8) vs (16) Viera#SUB#
Viera defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Ignon.
And that's the end of the fight!
Viera wins on points by 16 to 8. |
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Event:
SSG 189 Makaro vs Dukat
Date: Aug 20, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 2 losses; Sauv Ignon! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 4 losses; Lester Green!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Dillan Fox and Ian Loll.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD#
Ignon throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Green was covering up waiting for the punch and Ignon finishes the takedown easily into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Ignon (2) vs (0) Green#SUB2#
Green escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Ignon gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Green can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Ignon controls the pace.
Ignon pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Green is keeping the position for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ignon postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Green wants to sweep here but Ignon controlling him for the moment.
Ignon has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#T1#
Ignon tries to free his leg and advance position but Green is retaining full guard.
Ignon controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#SUB2#
Green has an active guard here but Ignon has managed to pass into half guard.
Ignon is keen to just control but Green is a slippery customer.
Ignon will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Green regains full guard. Nicely done.
Green 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.
Green is trying to control the position but Ignon postures up.
Ignon trying to control but Green is working from the bottom. #T2#
Ignon trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ignon is working hard here to advance position.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Green wants to sweep here but Ignon controlling him for the moment.
Ignon stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Green swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Ignon is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#T3##SUB2#
Green looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Ignon trying to control but Green is working from the bottom.
Ignon won't allow Green to sweep him here.
Green keeping moving, preventing Ignon from controlling successfully.
Ignon postures up.
#SUB2#
Ignon avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#T4#
Ignon trying to control the position from guard on top but Green is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Green 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.#SUB2#
Green looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Ignon has picked Green up and slammed him! Green can't keep hold of the triangle and Ignon manages to pass to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Ignon (5) vs (0) Green
Ignon wants to lay and pray for a moment but Green keeps working. #SUB#
Ignon tries for a kimura but Green is defending well.
Green is looking to regain half guard here but Ignon keeps moving and retains side control. #T5##SUB#
Ignon looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ignon wants to lay and pray for a moment but Green keeps working.
Green tries to bench press Ignon off him but Ignon keeps the position.
Green prevents Ignon from moving into mount.
Green wants to control but Ignon postures up.
Ignon advances to full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Ignon (7) vs (0) Green
Green has given up his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Ignon (10) vs (0) Green#T6##SUB#
Ignon looking for the RNC.
Ignon controlling well, preventing Green from escaping the position.
Ignon doesn't have the hooks in and Green manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ignon (10) vs (2) Green
Green stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ignon swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Green trying to control the position from guard on top but Ignon is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ignon is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Green stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ignon swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Green wants to control from the top but Ignon keeps moving. #T7#
Ignon wants to sweep but no luck.
Ignon keeping moving, preventing Green from controlling successfully.
Ignon trying to keep a closed guard but Green is proving a slippery customer.
#SUB#
Ignon looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Ignon looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Green wants to control from the top but Ignon keeps moving.
Ignon has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Green has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Ignon (10) vs (5) Green#T8#
Green working away.
Green tries to advance to mount but Ignon denies him.
Ignon is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Green off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Ignon (14) vs (5) Green#SUB#
Ignon looking for the choke but no joy.
Ignon controlling well, preventing Green from escaping the position.
#T9#
Green keeps trying to improve his position.#SUB#
Ignon looking to break Green's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Green remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Ignon will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Ignon biding his time, looking for the opening.
#SUB#
Green defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Ignon's arms.
Green rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
#SUB#
Ignon is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#SUB#
Ignon 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.
#T10#
Green wants to improve his position but Ignon is controlling well.
Ignon tries to pass the half guard into mount. Green knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #SUB2#
Green looking for submissions off his back.#T11#
Ignon is trying to control. Green wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Ignon wants to free his trapped foot but Green is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Green is trying to maintain the position but Ignon is very close to passing his half guard.
Green is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Ignon's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Ignon's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Ignon (14) vs (9) Green
Ignon is trying to break free.
#SUB2#
Ignon is trying to defend against the choke here but Green has an arm under his chin. This one might not last much longer. Green Tightens the hold and Ignon taps out furiously! Green displays superior BJJ to win the fight.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 12:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Lester Green!
After winning the bout, Lester Green thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
SSG 182 Beat The Man 7
Date: Aug 06, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 2 losses; Sauv Ignon! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 14 wins and 26 losses; Bea Mason!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, Jonathan Paton and John Kavanagh.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Ignon closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #TD#
Ignon gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Mason regains guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Ignon (2) vs (0) Mason
Ignon trying to control the position from guard on top but Mason is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mason 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.
Ignon stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Mason swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Ignon 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.
Mason wants to sweep but no luck.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mason seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Mason tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T1##SUB2#
Mason is looking for a triangle but Ignon pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB#
Ignon has gone for a leg lock! Mason slips out almost immediately though and dives into Ignon's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ignon (2) vs (2) Mason
Mason trying to control the position from guard on top but Ignon is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mason must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Ignon is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ignon (4) vs (2) Mason#SUB2#
Mason has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Ignon can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Ignon pushing down on Mason's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #T2#
Ignon trying to control from half guard but Mason is working away.
We've been hearing good reports from Ignon's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Ignon perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #SUB#
Ignon is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Mason defends it well. #SUB#
Ignon is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mason is looking for a sweep. Ignon is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T3#
Ignon seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Mason does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #SUB#
Ignon is working for a submission of some sort.
Mason is trying to maintain the position but Ignon is very close to passing his half guard.
Ignon trying to mount his opponent but Mason defends it.
Mason is looking to control Ignon's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Mason avoid being mounted?#T4##SUB#
Ignon is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Ignon is trying to control the action in half guard but Mason is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Ignon controlling the action here.
Mason wants to improve his position but Ignon is controlling well.
Ignon wants to free his trapped foot but Mason is holding on for dear life with his legs. #T5#
Mason tries to roll over but Ignon keeps him under control.
Mason is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Ignon is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Mason! Score +3 for passing guard: Ignon (7) vs (2) Mason
Ignon wants to control the pace but Mason is squirming around nicely.
Mason has given up his back. Will we see Ignon going for some submissions?
Score +3 for taking back: Ignon (10) vs (2) Mason
Mason wants to escape the position.
#SUB#
Mason fending off the submission attempt from Ignon. #SUB#
Ignon has both hooks in and is working for a choke. Mason is in real trouble here. Ignon gets an arm under the chin and tightens the submission attempt... is this the end? Yes, Mason is tapping out! Ignon wins by rear naked choke!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Sauv Ignon!
A victorious Sauv Ignon 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:
SSG 175 Ulatov vs Kersikov
Date: Jul 23, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 4 losses; Edu Navarro! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 2 losses; Sauv Ignon!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Leandro Rodrigues and Edson Gomes.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL#
Navarro clinches up against the cage.#TD2#
Ignon is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Navarro can't fight it off and eventually Ignon manages to take the fight to the floor. Navarro looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Navarro (0) vs (2) Ignon
Ignon pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Navarro is keeping the position for now. #SUB#
Navarro looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Ignon trying to control but Navarro is working from the bottom.
My spies in Cope's inform me that Ignon has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ignon pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Navarro is keeping the position for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Navarro 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.
Navarro has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Ignon has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Navarro (0) vs (5) Ignon#T1#
Ignon moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Navarro struggling a bit here.
Ignon tries to advance to mount but can't.
Ignon trying to control the action but Navarro is working from the bottom.
Navarro regains half guard.#T2#
Navarro keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Navarro tries to roll over but Ignon keeps him under control.#SUB2#
Ignon is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Navarro has managed to free his arm - good work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Navarro is refusing to be controlled, as Ignon sits in half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Navarro manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #T3#
Navarro looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Ignon trying to control the position from guard on top but Navarro is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ignon is pushing down on Navarro's leg trying to pass to half guard. Navarro is fighting to maintain full guard but Ignon has managed to sneak the leg through.
Ignon is just content to waste time from the top position. Navarro takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Ignon sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Ignon tries to free his leg and advance position but Navarro is retaining full guard. #T4#
Ignon passes Navarro's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Navarro is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Alpha Brasil, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Ignon wants to control but Navarro is keeping him busy.
Navarro is in trouble now - Ignon has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Navarro (0) vs (8) Ignon#SUB2#
Ignon is working for a guillotine from mount but Navarro frees his head quite easily.
Navarro keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Ignon moves to his opponent's back but Navarro bucks him off and ends up in guard. A bit of a disaster there for Ignon. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Navarro (2) vs (8) Ignon#T5#
Ignon keeping moving, preventing Navarro from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Ignon looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Navarro content to stall in guard here. #SUB2#
Ignon has his foot on Navarro's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Navarro works his way back into a safe position though.
Ignon looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Navarro's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Ignon not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Ignon keeping moving, preventing Navarro from controlling successfully. #T6#
Ignon is trying to control the position but Navarro postures up.
Navarro being controlled here momentarily.
Navarro trying to control the position from guard on top but Ignon is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Navarro trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Navarro postures up.
Navarro slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Navarro (5) vs (8) Ignon
Ignon tries to buck Navarro off but Navarro is having none of it.
Ignon is still trying to improve position.#T7#
Navarro tries to move into full mount but can't pass Ignon's legs.
Navarro trying to control the action but Ignon is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Navarro is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Ignon knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Ignon struggling a bit here.#T8#
Ignon is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Ignon manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. #SUB2#
Ignon looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Ignon tries to roll over but Navarro keeps him under control.
Navarro content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #SUB#
Navarro is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Navarro seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Ignon does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T9#
Navarro controlling the pace.
Navarro is trying to control. Ignon wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Ignon is looking to improve his position.
#SUB#
Navarro seems to be looking for submissions.
Ignon is not content to let Navarro control the position.
Navarro tries to pass the half guard into mount. Ignon knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Ignon is trying to get back to full guard.#T10##SUB#
Navarro is working for a submission of some sort.
#SUB#
Navarro is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB#
Navarro is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#SUB#
Navarro is looking for a kimura here.
Ignon tries to roll over but Navarro keeps him under control.#T11#
Ignon wants to control but Navarro is keeping busy and won't allow it. #SUB2#
Ignon looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Navarro is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #T12#
Navarro performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Ignon is staying active underneath Navarro, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Ignon is looking for a sweep. Navarro is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Navarro controlling the pace.
Ignon wants to control but Navarro is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Navarro content to control rather than advance. #T13#
Navarro moves into full mount! Ignon won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Navarro (8) vs (8) Ignon
Ignon is looking to improve his position but Navarro isn't that keen on the idea.
Navarro controlling the position easily from mount.
Ignon is wriggling around trying to escape.
Navarro avoids the attempt from Ignon to control.#SUB#
Navarro moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Ignon has worked his arm free - good work by Ignon!
#SUB#
Navarro looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #T14#
Navarro laying and praying for a moment but Ignon takes advantage and regains half guard.
Ignon is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Navarro's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Navarro's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Navarro (8) vs (12) Ignon
Navarro is really stuck here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Navarro looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment. #SUB2#
Ignon is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ignon wins on points by 12 to 8.
A relieved looking Sauv Ignon 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:
SSG 166 Philbert vs Berendas
Date: Jul 02, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 1 losses; Sauv Ignon! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 6 losses; Sam Saunders!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Emerson Jorge and Alexandre Firmino.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Ignon gets caught flat footed, as Saunders shoots in with a quick takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Ignon (0) vs (2) Saunders
Ignon is controlling Saunders's posture.
Saunders wants to control from the top but Ignon keeps moving.
Saunders advances to half guard. #SUB2#
Saunders is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Saunders wants to take a breather but Ignon is having none of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Saunders passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Ignon! Score +3 for passing guard: Ignon (0) vs (5) Saunders
Ignon regains half guard.
Ignon's coaches at Cope's have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
Ignon wants to get back to full guard.#T1#
Saunders is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Ignon! Score +3 for passing guard: Ignon (0) vs (8) Saunders
Ignon is looking to improve his position but Saunders isn't that keen on the idea.
Saunders wants to take Ignon's back here but Ignon is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Ignon sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.#SUB2#
Saunders seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Ignon is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Sam Saunders!
A less than humble Sam Saunders misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities. |
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Event:
SSG 165 Thumb vs Sticks
Date: Jun 25, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Sauv Ignon! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 4 losses; Leenart Kuningas!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Gregory Folan and Yves DeLean.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL#
Ignon clinches. #TD#
Ignon is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Kuningas can't fight it off and eventually Ignon manages to take the fight to the floor. Kuningas looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Ignon (2) vs (0) Kuningas
Ignon pushing down on Kuningas's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
We've been hearing good reports from Ignon's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Ignon is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Ignon moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Ignon (5) vs (0) Kuningas
Ignon controls the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Ignon wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Kuningas, who protects the arm well.
Ignon tries to advance to mount but can't. #T1#
Ignon working away.
Ignon trying to control the position but Kuningas is working away. #SUB#
Ignon tries for a kimura but Kuningas is defending well.
Kuningas is not content to let Ignon control the position.
Ignon works to advance to full mount. Kuningas defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs. Score +2 for reaching mount: Ignon (7) vs (0) Kuningas#T2##SUB#
Ignon goes for an armbar but Kuningas turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Kuningas. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ignon (7) vs (2) Kuningas
Kuningas trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kuningas stopping the sweep attempt from Ignon.
Kuningas pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ignon is keeping the position for now.
Ignon is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Kuningas slips nicely into half guard.
Kuningas is pressing down on Ignon's thigh, looking to free his foot. Ignon is holding on for now. #T3#
Ignon keeping hold of Kuningas's head, controlling as best he can. #SUB2#
Ignon is defending against the submission attempts here by Kuningas.
Ignon manages to get to full guard.
Ignon is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T4#
Ignon wants to sweep but no luck.
Ignon bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Kuningas's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ignon (9) vs (2) Kuningas
Kuningas wants to sweep here but Ignon controlling him for the moment.
Ignon wants to control from the top but Kuningas keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ignon 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. #T5#
Ignon won't allow Kuningas to sweep him here.
Ignon works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Kuningas is refusing to be controlled, as Ignon sits in half guard.
Ignon tries to pass to full mount but Kuningas defends it.
Ignon is thwarting Kuningas's attempts to control the position.
Ignon is trying to control the action in half guard but Kuningas is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Kuningas has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Ignon is working away from the top position though.#T6#
Kuningas regains full guard. Nicely done.
Ignon trying to control but Kuningas is working from the bottom.
Ignon stopping the sweep attempt from Kuningas.
Ignon looking to pass the guard.
Kuningas bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Ignon's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ignon (9) vs (4) Kuningas
Kuningas pushes down on Ignon's leg and manages to get into half guard.#T7#
Ignon won't allow Kuningas to pass to mount.
Ignon wants to get back to full guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Ignon manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Kuningas controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Kuningas trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ignon has his hands on Kuningas's head, controlling the position.
Kuningas must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB#
Ignon is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB2#
Kuningas thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #T8#
Kuningas trying to control but Ignon is working from the bottom.
Ignon keeping full guard, as Kuningas tries to pass.
Ignon lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ignon (11) vs (4) Kuningas
Ignon wants to control from the top but Kuningas keeps moving. #T9#
Kuningas wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Ignon is now in half guard.
Ignon trying to pass the guard but Kuningas defending well.
Ignon prevents Kuningas from improving his position.
Kuningas is still trying to improve position.
Kuningas gets back to full guard.
#T10#
Ignon advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Ignon (14) vs (4) Kuningas
Kuningas is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Ignon wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kuningas keeps working.
Ignon has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Kuningas! Score +2 for reaching mount: Ignon (16) vs (4) Kuningas
Ignon trying to control but Kuningas is having none of it. #T11#
Kuningas is wriggling around here but as he tries to escape, Ignon has taken his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Ignon (19) vs (4) Kuningas
Ignon struggling to keep hold of the position.
Kuningas tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Kuningas is desperately trying to improve his position but Ignon has a good base and remains in mount.
Kuningas has given up his back - I don’t know if this is a deliberate ploy to try and escape or if he is just struggling down there.
Score +3 for taking back: Ignon (22) vs (4) Kuningas#SUB#
Ignon is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
#T12##SUB#
Ignon is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
#SUB#
Kuningas preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Ignon.
Kuningas tries to escape the position.
#SUB#
Kuningas defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
#T13#
Ignon is hanging on to Kuningas's back as he tries to escape.
Kuningas staying busy and making it hard for Ignon to control.
Kuningas trying to control the hands but Ignon won't let him.
Ignon tries to get the hooks in deep but Kuningas pushed the leg off. #SUB#
Kuningas defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Ignon's arms. #SUB#
Ignon is working the back position looking for the choke. Oh, he's slid into an armbar! Beautiful transition and Kuningas taps out! Fantastic Jiu Jitsu from Ignon.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 14:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Sauv Ignon!
During a confident post fight interview, Sauv Ignon thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
SSG 156 Kyng vs Banner
Date: Jun 11, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Sauv Ignon! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 2 losses; Great Scott!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, Alyssa Summers and Bruno Lombardi.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Scott looking for a takedown.
Scott gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Ignon.
Ignon is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Scott is defending well.
Ignon gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Scott.
Scott is working for takedown but Ignon is calmly controlling the position for now.
Sauv Ignon has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Great Scott.
Ignon stops a takedown attempt from Scott.
#TD#
Ignon has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Scott clear over his head and slammed him to the mat! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Ignon (4) vs (0) Scott
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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Scott is keeping busy.
#SUB#
Ignon has the hooks in and he's looking for a rear naked choke here. Scott is defending well but eventually Ignon manages to get an arm under the chin and he's locked on the RNC! Scott has no choice but to tap now! He does! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Sauv Ignon!
A relieved looking Sauv Ignon 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:
SSG 148 Soderberg vs Berendas
Date: May 21, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 6 losses; Odaishah Yasalmibaal! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Sauv Ignon!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Dillan Fox and Ian Loll.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Ignon clinches.
Ignon prevents the takedown attempt.
Yasalmibaal wants a takedown.
Yasalmibaal is working for takedown but Ignon is calmly controlling the position for now.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Odaishah Yasalmibaal. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Yasalmibaal drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Ignon gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Yasalmibaal.
#TD#
Yasalmibaal has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Ignon is trying to keep an underhook but Yasalmibaal manages to get the takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Yasalmibaal (2) vs (0) Ignon
Ignon wants to control but Yasalmibaal is keeping busy.
#SUB2#
Ignon looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ignon gets back to full guard.
Ignon being controlled here, momentarily. #T1##SUB2#
Ignon has an active guard here but Yasalmibaal has managed to pass into half guard.
#SUB2#
Ignon is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Yasalmibaal pulls his head out easily.
Yasalmibaal seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Yasalmibaal wants to free his trapped foot but Ignon is holding on for dear life with his legs. #T2#
Ignon wants to get back to full guard.
Ignon won't allow Yasalmibaal to pass to mount.
Ignon is trying to control but can't.
Ignon tries to roll over but Yasalmibaal keeps him under control.#SUB2#
Ignon looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Ignon is pressing down on Yasalmibaal's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Yasalmibaal is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #SUB2#
Ignon looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Yasalmibaal passes into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Yasalmibaal (5) vs (0) Ignon#T3#
Ignon is trying to improve his position.
Ignon struggling a bit here.
Yasalmibaal trying to control the action but Ignon is working from the bottom.
Yasalmibaal passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Ignon! Score +2 for reaching mount: Yasalmibaal (7) vs (0) Ignon#T4#
Ignon is desperately trying to improve his position but Yasalmibaal has a good base and remains in mount.#T5#
Yasalmibaal content just to control the position here.
Ignon can't escape the position.
Ignon bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Yasalmibaal (7) vs (2) Ignon
My spies in Cope's inform me that Ignon has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Yasalmibaal looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Yasalmibaal keeping full guard, as Ignon tries to pass. #T6#
Ignon trying to control the position from guard on top but Yasalmibaal is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ignon might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Yasalmibaal haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Ignon trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Yasalmibaal manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Yasalmibaal (9) vs (2) Ignon
Yasalmibaal controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Yasalmibaal trying to control the position from guard on top but Ignon is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T7##SUB2#
Yasalmibaal got a little sloppy there for a moment and Ignon has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Yasalmibaal has managed to get both his arms back between Ignon's legs - danger averted.
Ignon can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Yasalmibaal controls the pace.
Yasalmibaal postures up.
#SUB2#
Ignon isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Yasalmibaal stacks Ignon on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Yasalmibaal! Score +3 for passing guard: Yasalmibaal (12) vs (2) Ignon
Ignon looks to move to half guard but instead Yasalmibaal has passed into mount! Damn! Score +2 for reaching mount: Yasalmibaal (14) vs (2) Ignon#T8#
Ignon working to try and regain half guard.
Yasalmibaal trying to control but Ignon is having none of it.
Ignon working to try and regain half guard.
Ignon keeps trying to improve his position.#T9#
Ignon is squirming around, avoiding Yasalmibaal's attempts to control the action.
Ignon is looking to get to half guard.
Yasalmibaal controlling the pace for now.
Ignon tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Ignon manages to regain half guard. Good work. #SUB#
Ignon is looking to regain full guard. He's left an arm up in the air though and Yasalmibaal has latched onto it... Big trouble! Yasalmibaal pivots for an armbar - it's in tight and it Ignon is tapping in no time flat! Great counter grappling there from Yasalmibaal!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 10:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Odaishah Yasalmibaal!
Odaishah Yasalmibaal thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 19, 2023 |
#R1#
Ignon throws a shot to the body.
#TD2#
Mondiou decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Ignon controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Mondiou is looking to advance position but Ignon won't allow it. #SUB#
Ignon looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Ignon keeps control of the position for the meantime.
We've been hearing good reports from Ignon's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ignon is refusing to be controlled, as Mondiou sits in half guard. #T1#
Mondiou trying to pass the guard but Ignon defending well.
Mondiou wants to control but Ignon is keeping him busy.
Ignon tries to get to full guard but Mondiou has control of the leg.
Ignon is staying active underneath Mondiou, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Mondiou passes the guard and advances to mount!
Mondiou trying to control but Ignon is having none of it.
Mondiou is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.#SUB2#
Mondiou goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Ignon is on top in guard.
#T2#
Mondiou looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ignon is one step ahead there.
Ignon knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Mondiou on the ground.
Ignon is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#SUB2#
Mondiou had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Ignon defends it easily.
Mondiou keeping full guard, as Ignon tries to pass.
Ignon stays in close to Mondiou's body and controls the position. #T3##SUB2#
Mondiou looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Ignon controlling from the top position.
Ignon has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Mondiou tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Ignon 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.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Mondiou escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Ignon gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Ignon looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mondiou tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Mondiou working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Ignon doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Ignon manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Mondiou bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Ignon's guard. #REVB#
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jeannot Mondiou dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2##TD2#
Mondiou feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Ignon wants to sweep here but Mondiou controlling him for the moment.
Mondiou looking to sit in guard and control but Ignon gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Ignon is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Ignon stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Mondiou swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Ignon 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ignon pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Mondiou is keeping the position for now.
Mondiou tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T1##SUB2#
Mondiou is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Ignon defends well.
Ignon content to stall in guard here.
Ignon preventing the sweep.
Ignon wants to pass the guard but Mondiou is keeping the position.
Ignon won't allow Mondiou to sweep him here.
Ignon is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #T2#
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.#SUB2#
Mondiou working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Ignon doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Ignon manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Mondiou is trying to control the position but Ignon postures up.
Ignon stands and throws Mondiou's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Ignon postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
#SUB#
Ignon is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Mondiou knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SUB#
Ignon working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #T3#
Ignon happy to just control the position for now.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Ignon.
Mondiou is looking to regain half guard here but Ignon keeps moving and retains side control.
Ignon controls the position.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.#SUB#
Ignon thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Mondiou is looking to regain half guard here but Ignon keeps moving and retains side control.
Mondiou is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Ignon off and has taken his back!
Well, with Mondiou on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Ignon is tapping out... Can he escape the position?
Mondiou missing with strikes. #SUB2#
Ignon is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
#SUB2#
Mondiou patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ignon trying to control the position but Mondiou manages to sink in the hooks.
Ignon tries to escape the position.
Ignon wants to control his opponent's hands but Mondiou gets his hands free.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jeannot Mondiou showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. And we move into the final round!#R3#
Ignon changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Ignon bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Mondiou's head.
Mondiou on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Jab by Ignon.#TD#
Ignon fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Mondiou sprawls well initially but Ignon persists and gets the takedown into half guard. #SUB#
Ignon is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Mondiou has managed to free his arm - good work.
Ignon is pressing down on Mondiou's thigh, looking to free his foot. Mondiou is holding on for now.
Mondiou wants to improve his position but Ignon is controlling well.
#SUB2#
Mondiou looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T1#
Ignon trying to control the pace. #SUB#
Ignon is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Mondiou is just riding it out for now. Ignon eventually gives up the hold.
Ignon content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Mondiou is pressing down on Ignon's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Ignon content to stall in guard here.
Ignon is pushing down on Mondiou's leg trying to pass to half guard. Mondiou is fighting to maintain full guard but Ignon has managed to sneak the leg through.
Mondiou tries to roll over but Ignon keeps him under control.
Ignon is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Ignon prevents Mondiou from improving his position.#SUB#
Mondiou is defending against the submission attempts here by Ignon.
#T3##SUB2#
Mondiou looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Ignon stalling.
Sauv Ignon has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mondiou wants to control but Ignon is keeping busy and won't allow it. #SUB#
Ignon is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Ignon perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#TD2#
Mondiou scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Ignon struggling a bit here.#SUB2#
Mondiou tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Ignon is not content to let Mondiou control the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ignon is trying to improve his position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sauv Ignon showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Mondiou 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 Ron Honeybunn scores the fight 28:29
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ben Watson scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jeannot Mondiou! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 08, 2023 |
#R1#
Ignon tries to close the distance and clinch but Nurbolatov swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Nurbolatov enables Ignon to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Nurbolatov manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.#SUB#
Nurbolatov has an active guard here but Ignon has managed to pass into half guard.
Ignon is figuring out what he wants to do next.#SUB#
Nurbolatov is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Ignon pulls his head out easily.
My spies in Cope's inform me that Ignon has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nurbolatov wants to control but Ignon is keeping busy and won't allow it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The fighters are battling for position here. Nurbolatov manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #T1#
Ignon is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#SUB#
Nurbolatov working for a triangle but Ignon defends it easily.
Nurbolatov is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Ignon 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.
Ignon wants to pass the guard but Nurbolatov is keeping the position.#SUB#
Nurbolatov has his foot on Ignon's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Ignon works his way back into a safe position though.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#SUB#
Ignon avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Nurbolatov seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Ignon 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. #SUB#
Nurbolatov throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB2#
Ignon drops back looking for a leg! Nurbolatov is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Nurbolatov manages to kick Ignon off! Ignon jumps back into Nurbolatov's guard. #T3#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Ignon sitting in guard here, content to control.
Nurbolatov is trying to control the position but Ignon postures up. #SUB#
Ignon avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB#
Nurbolatov looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Ignon 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. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Ignon pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Nurbolatov is keeping the position for now.
Ignon looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD#
Nurbolatov drives through with a takedown into guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ignon wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
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 Daniyar Nurbolatov will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2##TD#
Nurbolatov darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Ignon wants to improve his position but Nurbolatov is controlling well.
#SUB#
Nurbolatov is looking for submissions but instead, Ignon has regained full guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Ignon can do anything to dispel that myth.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ignon looking for a sweep. Not yet Ignon, not yet.
Nurbolatov trying to control the position from guard on top but Ignon is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1#
Ignon looking to hit a scissor sweep but Nurbolatov is one step ahead there.
Nurbolatov being controlled here momentarily.
Ignon looking to hit a scissor sweep but Nurbolatov is one step ahead there.
Ignon is controlling Nurbolatov's posture.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Nurbolatov wants to control from the top but Ignon keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Nurbolatov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
#TD#
Ignon gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.#SUB2#
Ignon throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Ignon 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.
Ignon keeping moving, preventing Nurbolatov from controlling successfully. #T3#
Ignon wants to sweep but no luck.
Ignon pulls Nurbolatov in close to prevent any damage.
Ignon is continuing to stall.
Nurbolatov wants to control from the top but Ignon keeps moving.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Ignon controlling Nurbolatov's posture. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Ignon enables Nurbolatov to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Ignon manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Ignon trying to control the position here. #SUB#
Nurbolatov drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Nurbolatov jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Ignon has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Ignon looking to hit a scissor sweep but Nurbolatov is one step ahead there.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Ignon holds on and takes a little breather.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Daniyar Nurbolatov dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3##TD#
Nurbolatov looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Ignon!
Ignon is looking for a sweep.
Ignon is not content to let Nurbolatov control the position. #SUB#
Nurbolatov tries for a kimura but Ignon is defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Nurbolatov looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Ignon sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.#T1##SUB#
Nurbolatov is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Daniyar Nurbolatov overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Nurbolatov is looking to advance position but Ignon won't allow it.
Ignon keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Ignon tries to get to full guard but Nurbolatov has control of the leg. #SUB#
Nurbolatov seems to be trying to get a kimura but instead Ignon has recovered full guard. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Nurbolatov wants to control from the top but Ignon keeps moving.
Ignon bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Nurbolatov's guard. #REVB#
Ignon is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Nurbolatov working for a triangle but Ignon defends it easily.
Ignon not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #T3#
Nurbolatov seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Ignon controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Sauv Ignon has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#SUB#
Nurbolatov escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Ignon gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Ignon controlling from the top position.
Ignon working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Nurbolatov's head.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SUB#
Ignon got a little sloppy there for a moment and Nurbolatov has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Ignon has managed to get both his arms back between Nurbolatov's legs - danger averted.
Ignon looking to pass the guard.
Ignon controls from within his opponent's guard.
Daniyar Nurbolatov is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#SUB#
Ignon looking to improve position, pressing down on Nurbolatov's thigh with his hand. Nurbolatov seems to be working to lock up a guilotine though... is Ignon paying attention? Apparently not! He's locked it up tight! Ignon's face has turned purple! Will he tap? Will he! YES! He's tapped! Nurbolatov picked his opening and made it count! Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:50 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Daniyar Nurbolatov!
In his post fight interview, Daniyar Nurbolatov started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 15, 2023 |
#R1##CL2#
Ignon moves into range and clinches up with St Georges.
Ignon is looking for a takedown up against the cage. St Georges gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Ignon is looking for a takedown.
Ignon is looking for a takedown up against the cage. St Georges gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Luc St Georges has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sauv Ignon.
Ignon blocking some punches.
St Georges tries to land knees in the clinch but Ignon avoids the damage to the body.
Ignon drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Ignon is looking for a takedown.
St Georges dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
St Georges gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Ignon.
Ignon avoiding damage as St Georges throws knees to the body.
Ignon is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but St Georges is defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ignon is looking for a takedown.
Ignon is trying to pull guard but St Georges turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Ignon avoiding damage as St Georges throws knees to the body.
St Georges tries a knee to the head but Ignon blocks it.
St Georges is defending well against a takedown attempt.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as St Georges takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Ignon drops down looking for an ankle pick but St Georges pulls his leg out and moves away.
#T1#
Ignon blocks a head kick by St Georges.
St Georges throws a leg kick which misses Ignon's front leg but catches the back leg as Ignon tries to avoid it.
St Georges chopping away at his opponent's legs.
A nice leg kick lands there from St Georges.
St Georges lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
A solid leg kick lands there for St Georges.
#CL2#
Ignon moves into range and clinches up with St Georges.
St Georges lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
St Georges is defending well against a takedown attempt.
St Georges effectively controlling the action here.
St Georges is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
St Georges prevents a takedown attempt there.
St Georges lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Ignon drops to a knee looking for a takedown but St Georges gets the underhooks and prevents it.
#T2#
St Georges stops a takedown attempt from Ignon.
St Georges stalling the fight.
Ignon on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Ignon managing to block the knees to the body from St Georges.
Ignon is looking for a takedown up against the cage. St Georges gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
St Georges lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A right hook to the body lands for St Georges.
Ignon changes levels and goes for a takedown here. St Georges fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Ignon shoots in but no luck this time.
St Georges tried to counter with a leg kick but Ignon avoided it.
Ignon looks winded!#TD2#
Ignon shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. St Georges manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.#SUB2#
Ignon is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! St Georges is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! St Georges has escaped and now he's on top! #REVR#
St Georges looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.#SUB2#
Ignon isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. St Georges stacks Ignon on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by St Georges!
Ignon is trying to control St Georges's posture but St Georges avoids it. #T3#
Ignon is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
St Georges in side control, throwing shots but Ignon defends.
St Georges throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Ignon tries to get back to half guard but can't.
St Georges throws a strike aimed at the side of Ignon's head but Ignon avoids it well.
Sloppy strikes there by St Georges.
St Georges working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Ignon is trying to improve his position.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Ignon can do anything to dispel that myth.
Ignon can't do much from the bottom here.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
St Georges in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
St Georges throws an elbow but Ignon slips to the side and avoids it well.
Ignon is trying to get back to half guard.
Ignon is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#T4#
St Georges looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Ignon is avoiding damage well.
Ignon is looking to regain half guard here but St Georges keeps moving and retains side control.
Ignon is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
St Georges not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #SUB2#
Ignon looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Ignon has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. St Georges is working away from the top position though.
Ground and pound from St Georges.
Ignon on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Ignon is trying to get back to full guard.
Ignon avoiding damage under a succession of punches from St Georges.
St Georges sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Ignon defending well though.
St Georges not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
St Georges missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Ignon is looking to improve his position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Luc St Georges dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
St Georges fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Ignon.
St Georges connects with a leg kick.
St Georges fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Ignon has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.#CL#
St Georges fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Ignon, pushing him back against the cage.
Ignon is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Ignon has St Georges pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. St Georges manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Ignon blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Ignon's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Ignon on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Ignon changes levels and goes for a takedown here. St Georges fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Luc St Georges has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sauv Ignon.
St Georges throws a head kick that misses.
St Georges connects with a leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ignon shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts St Georges as he jumps to the side. #CL2#
Ignon has closed the distance and engaged St Georges in a clinch.
#T1#
Ignon wants to take the fight to the mat but St Georges manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.#TD#
St Georges has Ignon pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. St Georges pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Ignon tumbling to the mat - St Georges dives into Ignon's guard.
Ignon looking to control.
#SUB2#
Ignon escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. St Georges gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Ignon is breathing heavily.#SUB2#
Ignon is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
St Georges wants to control from the top but Ignon keeps moving.
Ignon utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #SUB2#
St Georges is posturing up here but Ignon has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! St Georges tries to roll out but it's too tight and St Georges has to tap! Slick submission there by Ignon!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Sauv Ignon! |
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