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Event:
Just some fights 10
Date: Jan 25, 2025 |
#R1##KD#
Yakuza throws a big overhand right that connects, sending Aurelius tumbling to the canvas!#CUT#It looks like Lucius Aurelius has been cut.
Yakuza gets to his feet and stands over Aurelius, holding his ankles. He dives in with a big left hand that connects! Aurelius felt that one! Yakuza unloads more punches and elbows and this one is over! The ref has dived in to save Aurelius from any more punishment!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kendo Yakuza!
A relieved looking Kendo Yakuza 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:
SPPS Resurrection 013
Date: Nov 23, 2024 |
#R1#
Delaghomba stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Delaghomba wants it to stay on the feet.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Delaghomba takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Nice takedown defense from Delaghomba. No joy for Yakuza on that attempt.
Delaghomba slips a straight right by Yakuza.
Yakuza shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Delaghomba pinned against the cage. Delaghomba gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kendo Yakuza. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Yakuza pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Delaghomba stuns Yakuza with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Delaghomba misses with a wild body shot.
Yakuza blocks a head kick by Delaghomba.
Yakuza shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Delaghomba defends it nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Delaghomba darts in and out, connecting with a jab. #CUT2#It looks like Kendo Yakuza has been cut.
Delaghomba digs a good body shot into Yakuza's ribs.
Yakuza fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Yakuza has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Yakuza closes the distance and clinches up with Delaghomba, looking for a takedown. Yakuza pushes Delaghomba against the cage but Delaghomba circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Delaghomba tries a quick counter leg kick but Yakuza is wise to it.#T1#
Delaghomba fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Yakuza.
Delaghomba tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Delaghomba throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Delaghomba cracks a nice hook into Yakuza's ribs.
Yakuza throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Yakuza moves out of range as Delaghomba throws a body kick.
Yakuza closes the distance and clinches up with Delaghomba, looking for a takedown. Yakuza pushes Delaghomba against the cage but Delaghomba circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Yakuza is breathing heavily.
Yakuza fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Delaghomba avoids it really well and circles away.#TD#
Yakuza closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Delaghomba to the mat! Delaghomba manages to get full guard.
Delaghomba is trying to control the position but Yakuza postures up.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Yakuza accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Delaghomba wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Yakuza throwing strikes from guard but Delaghomba blocks nicely. #T2#
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Yakuza accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Yakuza missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Yakuza trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Yakuza stopping the sweep attempt from Delaghomba.
Yakuza lands a couple of digs.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Yakuza postures up in Delaghomba's guard and throws a big left but Delaghomba blocks it.
Delaghomba looking to hit a scissor sweep but Yakuza is one step ahead there.
Delaghomba seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Yakuza scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Delaghomba looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Delaghomba utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Yakuza stands up over Delaghomba, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. #T3#
Yakuza is looking to work some ground and pound but Delaghomba has wrist control.
Yakuza is looking to work some ground and pound but Delaghomba has wrist control.
Yakuza is in close to Delaghomba's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Yakuza throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Delaghomba works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Yakuza connects with a couple of short punches.
Delaghomba avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Delaghomba looking for a sweep. Not yet Delaghomba, not yet. #SUB#
Yakuza is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Delaghomba is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Delaghomba has escaped and now he's on top! #REVB#
Delaghomba looking to sit in guard and control but Yakuza gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Delaghomba avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #T4#
Yakuza loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #SUB#
Yakuza is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Delaghomba is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Delaghomba has escaped and now he's on top! #REVB#
Yakuza keeping full guard, as Delaghomba tries to pass.
Delaghomba is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Yakuza might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Delaghomba throwing strikes but missing.
Yakuza has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Delaghomba not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Biete Delaghomba will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Kendo Yakuza's cut.
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#
Delaghomba goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Yakuza shoots in for a double leg but Delaghomba sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Yakuza dives in for a single leg takedown but Delaghomba sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Yakuza is working for takedown but Delaghomba is calmly controlling the position for now.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kendo Yakuza. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Yakuza drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Delaghomba gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Yakuza is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Delaghomba gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Yakuza is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Delaghomba pulls him back up using the underhooks.
The referee is keeping an eye on Delaghomba - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Delaghomba.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Yakuza is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Delaghomba pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Delaghomba has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Yakuza tries to score a body lock takedown but Delaghomba shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Yakuza drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Delaghomba tries to circle away but Yakuza has him pinned against the cage.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T1#
Yakuza drops down looking for an ankle pick but Delaghomba pulls his leg out and moves away.
Delaghomba throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A left lands for Delaghomba.
Yakuza dives in and grabs Delaghomba's left leg, looking for a takedown. Delaghomba pushes down on Yakuza's head and hops out.#KD2#
Delaghomba lands a big head kick that sends Yakuza tumbling to the mat! Delaghomba takes a step backwards and waves Yakuza back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC2#Yakuza is rocked!
Nice body kick there by Delaghomba.
Oh Yakuza is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Delaghomba connects with a picture perfect right hand that knocks Yakuza out cold! This one is over in a flash!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:33 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Biete Delaghomba!
An out of breath Biete Delaghomba thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
SPPS Resurrection 010
Date: Nov 02, 2024 |
#R1#
Horrible takedown attempt by Yakuza or perhaps it was just good defense by Ramos, which made it look bad.
Ramos avoids a punch combination nicely.
Yakuza throws a right hand that misses
and Ramos makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Ramos scores with a hook.#CUT#It looks like Kendo Yakuza has been cut.
Yakuza closes the distance and clinches up with Ramos, looking for a takedown. Yakuza pushes Ramos against the cage but Ramos circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Yakuza misses with a takedown attempt - Ramos sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Franz Ramos has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kendo Yakuza.
Yakuza takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Ramos has been working on his boxing with his coaches at The Purpose Martial Arts Academy in the buildup to the fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yakuza shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Ramos pinned against the cage. Ramos gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Yakuza looks winded!#KD#
Ramos lands a big uppercut and Yakuza crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Yakuza looks OK. Ramos waves Yakuza back to his feet!#ROC#Yakuza is rocked!
Kendo Yakuza seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
Some wild striking there from Yakuza.
Ramos fakes the body blow, causing Yakuza to drop his hands! Left hook to the temple! Yakuza goes stiff, and falls face first into the mat. Goodnight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Franz Ramos! |
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Event:
SPPS Resurrection 006
Date: Sep 28, 2024 |
#R1#
A low kick from Yakuza is predictable there #CL#
and Wallaby holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch. #TD#
Wallaby manages to pull guard.
Wallaby looking for a sweep. Not yet Wallaby, not yet.
Yakuza is looking to work some ground and pound but Wallaby has wrist control.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Yakuza's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #CUT2#It looks like Ryan Wallaby has been cut.
Yakuza scoring with punches to the head and body.
Wallaby is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#SUB#
Yakuza got a little sloppy there for a moment and Wallaby has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Yakuza has managed to get both his arms back between Wallaby's legs - danger averted.
Yakuza connects with a couple of short punches.
Yakuza stands up over Wallaby, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. #CUT2#Ryan Wallaby's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Ryan Wallaby's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Kendo Yakuza!
Kendo Yakuza 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:
SPPS Resurrection 002
Date: Aug 24, 2024 |
#R1#
Yakuza misses with a head kick.
Kendo Yakuza seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Yakuza shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Vakhtangishvili as he jumps to the side. #TD2#
Vakhtangishvili tries to sprawl but Yakuza drives through with a takedown into half guard.#SUB2#
Yakuza is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Vakhtangishvili doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Yakuza.
Yakuza is thwarting Vakhtangishvili's attempts to control the position.
Yakuza not landing any meaningful shots this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vakhtangishvili controlling the position for now.
Yakuza not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Yakuza throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Yakuza missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #T1#
Yakuza working Vakhtangishvili over with strikes.
Vakhtangishvili taking some punishment here, with Yakuza in his half guard.
Yakuza is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Yakuza is looking to advance position but Vakhtangishvili won't allow it.
Yakuza throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Yakuza missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #SUB2#
Yakuza wants to work for an arm triangle but Vakhtangishvili is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Vakhtangishvili is trying is best to control the position here. #SUB2#
Vakhtangishvili is defending against the submission attempts here by Yakuza.
#SUB2#
Yakuza is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Vakhtangishvili regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Yakuza. #T2#
Yakuza lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Vakhtangishvili preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Yakuza works over Vakhtangishvili with some ground and pound from guard.
Yakuza working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Yakuza scoring with punches to the head and body.
Yakuza with a nice head shot there.
Yakuza told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Yakuza throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Yakuza throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Vakhtangishvili works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Yakuza scoring with some ground and pound.
Vakhtangishvili will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Yakuza postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Yakuza wants to pass the guard but Vakhtangishvili is keeping the position.
Vakhtangishvili working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Yakuza. #T3#
Yakuza in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Vakhtangishvili avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Yakuza loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Yakuza working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. #CUT2#It looks like Zurabi Vakhtangishvili has been cut.
Yakuza scoring with some ground and pound.
Yakuza is looking to work some ground and pound but Vakhtangishvili has wrist control.
Yakuza is looking to work some ground and pound but Vakhtangishvili has wrist control.
Vakhtangishvili controls Yakuza momentarily but Yakuza frees himself.
Vakhtangishvili managing to control the position. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Yakuza throws a sloppy head kick and Vakhtangishvili moves out of range easily.
Yakuza shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Vakhtangishvili as he avoids it easily.
Yakuza darts in looking for a takedown but Vakhtangishvili gets double underhooks and turns Yakuza into the cage.
Vakhtangishvili seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Zurabi Vakhtangishvili has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kendo Yakuza.
Yakuza goes for a double leg but Vakhtangishvili avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Vakhtangishvili continues to drive forward.
Vakhtangishvili stuffs the takedown attempt from Yakuza. Yakuza gets slowly back to his feet.
Yakuza looks winded!#T4#
Yakuza shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Vakhtangishvili sprawls well. Vakhtangishvili wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Yakuza gets slowly back to his feet.
Vakhtangishvili is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Yakuza.
Vakhtangishvili tries to clinch but Yakuza is having none of it. #CL#
Vakhtangishvili gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Yakuza prevents a body shot from Vakhtangishvili.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Vakhtangishvili takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Yakuza is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Vakhtangishvili is defending well.
I was talking to Vakhtangishvili's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Vakhtangishvili misses with a hook to the ribs.
Vakhtangishvili throws an elbow but it's blocked.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Vakhtangishvili goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Vakhtangishvili tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Yakuza's elbow.
Yakuza drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kendo Yakuza dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Zurabi Vakhtangishvili's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Yakuza throws a nice looking combination but Vakhtangishvili bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Yakuza with a poor takedown #CL#
and Vakhtangishvili counters by moving into the clinch.
Yakuza wants a takedown but no success here.
Vakhtangishvili stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Vakhtangishvili just misses with a elbow thrown towards Yakuza's brow.
Yakuza blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Yakuza takes an elbow to the forehead. #CUT#It looks like Kendo Yakuza has been cut.
Vakhtangishvili creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses. #TD2#
Yakuza works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Yakuza stopping the sweep attempt from Vakhtangishvili.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vakhtangishvili is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Yakuza is controlling him.
Vakhtangishvili is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Vakhtangishvili not doing much here.
#T1#
Vakhtangishvili wants to control but Yakuza is keeping him busy.
Vakhtangishvili prevents Yakuza from standing back up.
Vakhtangishvili trying to pass the guard but Yakuza defending well.
Yakuza is trying to stand.
Kendo Yakuza has got the better of the ground game so far.
Vakhtangishvili is stalling here. Yakuza is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Vakhtangishvili seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Yakuza has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
An elbow from Yakuza crashes against the mat.
#T2#
Yakuza creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Vakhtangishvili sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Vakhtangishvili takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
The strikes coming from Yakuza are missing the target in this wave of attacks. #SUB2#
Yakuza goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Vakhtangishvili rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Yakuza's guard! Nice work there by Vakhtangishvili! #ES2#
Yakuza has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Vakhtangishvili has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Vakhtangishvili comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Vakhtangishvili struggles to land a body shot inside as Yakuza controls his hands.
Vakhtangishvili gets underhooks to prevent Yakuza's takedown attempt.
Zurabi Vakhtangishvili has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kendo Yakuza.#TD2#
Yakuza gets a trip takedown into half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Vakhtangishvili trying to control but Yakuza postures up.
#SUB2#
Yakuza is working for a kimura but Vakhtangishvili is defending it quite comfortably.
#T3#
Yakuza throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Yakuza not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Yakuza not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Yakuza lands strikes from half guard.#CUT2#Zurabi Vakhtangishvili's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.#SUB2#
Yakuza is trying to work for a kimura but Vakhtangishvili is defending well.
Yakuza throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Vakhtangishvili trying to control but Yakuza postures up.
Vakhtangishvili pushes Yakuza off looking to stand but Yakuza dives back in and keeps control.
Yakuza seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. #CUT2#Jeez, Zurabi Vakhtangishvili's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Zurabi Vakhtangishvili's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:21 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Kendo Yakuza!
After winning the bout, Kendo Yakuza 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:
TOF 129
Date: Jul 06, 2024 |
#R1#
Strong misses with a body shot.
We've been told by Strong's head coaches at Ragnarok\'s Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Strong.
El Luchador throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Strong's waist but Strong gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing El Luchador off to one side.
El Luchador looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Strong misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Strong stuffs the takedown attempt from El Luchador. El Luchador gets slowly back to his feet.
Strong throws a front kick that sends El Luchador stumbling back into the cage.
Strong misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Strong.
El Luchador shoots for a double leg takedown but Strong sprawls well. He's pushed El Luchador's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Lucaerys Strong has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nacho El Luchador.
Strong delivers a nice body kick.
Strong scores with a leg kick.
Strong catches El Luchador with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!#T1##KD#
Strong lands a big head kick that sends El Luchador tumbling to the mat! Strong takes a step backwards and waves El Luchador back to his feet - he wants the finish!#CUT#It looks like Nacho El Luchador has been cut.
A thudding body kick lands there by Strong!
El Luchador looks winded!
El Luchador walks forward, straight into a front kick from Strong.
Strong keeps El Luchador at a distance using the push kick.
Strong bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps El Luchador's head backwards.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Strong dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on El Luchador. That did some damage!
Strong explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.#CL#
Strong clinches with his opponent.
Strong lands a body shot.
A short body shot lands from Strong as the two fighters clinch.
Strong lands a nice shot to the body.
Strong presses El Luchador against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Strong lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt El Luchador or not. #T2##KD#
Strong drops El Luchador with a big knee straight up the middle! El Luchador is covering up against the cage but manages to escape and gets back to his feet! #ROC#El Luchador is rocked!
Strong scores with a spinning back kick!
El Luchador is still on wobbly legs! Can Strong finish him?#KD#
Strong sends El Luchador crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Strong is motioning to the referee to let El Luchador up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Strong feints a jab and as El Luchador dips his head, Strong unleashes a brutal head kick that catches El Luchador right on the jaw! Timbeeer! El Luchador falls backwards in slow motion, only propped up by the cage! Strong smiles a psychotic smile as he stares down his unconscious opponent. That is a scary man.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Lucaerys Strong! |
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Event:
TWGC 41 (265lbs, D2): Sydney Qualifier - Round 1
Date: May 20, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Nacho El Luchador! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 28 wins and 17 losses; Tanner Kyng!
The judges for this bout are Hugh Johnson, Skip Squint and John Mangel.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL2#
Kyng moves into range and clinches up with El Luchador.
El Luchador has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.#TD2#
Kyng drags the fight down to the ground.
El Luchador trying to control the position from guard on top but Kyng is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
El Luchador is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Kyng bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in El Luchador's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: El Luchador (0) vs (2) Kyng
Kyng looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Kyng's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
El Luchador looking for a sweep. Not yet El Luchador, not yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kyng pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. El Luchador is keeping the position for now. #T1#
Kyng content to stall in guard here.
Kyng advances to half guard.
El Luchador trying to hold on to Kyng's head to control him but Kyng postures up.
El Luchador is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Kyng content to control rather than advance.
El Luchador wants to control but Kyng is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T2#
Kyng controlling the action here.
Kyng tries to pass to full mount but El Luchador defends it.
El Luchador has his hands clasped together around Kyng's back. He's all about the action.
Kyng sitting and controlling from the half guard.
El Luchador is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T3#
Kyng tries to pass the half guard into mount. El Luchador knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Well, if Kyng is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Kyng wants to free his trapped foot but El Luchador is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Kyng takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
El Luchador tries to roll over but Kyng keeps him under control.#T4#
Kyng controlling the action here.
El Luchador is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
El Luchador wants to control but Kyng is keeping busy.
El Luchador is trying to get back to full guard.
Still in half guard, Kyng seems content to control.
El Luchador trying to control but Kyng postures up.
El Luchador is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.#T5#
Still in half guard, Kyng seems content to control.
Kyng is thwarting El Luchador's attempts to control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kyng keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
El Luchador trying to control from the bottom.
Kyng performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Kyng is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and El Luchador reverses the position - he's now on top in Kyng's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: El Luchador (2) vs (2) Kyng
Kyng looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T6#
Kyng keeping moving, preventing El Luchador from controlling successfully.
El Luchador is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
El Luchador looking to sit in guard and control but Kyng gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: El Luchador (2) vs (4) Kyng
Kyng 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.
Kyng won't allow El Luchador to sweep him here.
Kyng's corner is telling him to maintain position.#T7#
El Luchador wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
El Luchador being controlled here, momentarily.
Kyng looking to pass the guard.
El Luchador looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kyng is one step ahead there.
El Luchador has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
El Luchador looking for a sweep. Not yet El Luchador, not yet. #T8#
Kyng showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Kyng wants to pass the guard but El Luchador is keeping the position.
El Luchador being controlled here, momentarily.
Kyng passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: El Luchador (2) vs (7) Kyng
Kyng slows the pace down.
El Luchador tries to improve position but can't. #T9#
El Luchador can't do much from the bottom here.
Kyng controlling the position.
El Luchador wants to control but Kyng postures up.
El Luchador is being controlled here.
El Luchador tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Kyng wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T10#
Kyng wants to control but El Luchador is keeping him busy.
El Luchador is looking for a sweep.
El Luchador manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: El Luchador (4) vs (7) Kyng#SUB#
El Luchador is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Kyng defends it well. #SUB#
El Luchador seems to be looking for submissions.
Kyng is refusing to be controlled, as El Luchador sits in half guard. #T11#
Kyng controlling the position well.
El Luchador seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Kyng does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
El Luchador slows the pace down in half guard.
El Luchador trying to mount his opponent but Kyng defends it.
El Luchador is looking to take a break and control but Kyng is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T12#
Kyng tries to roll over but El Luchador keeps him under control.
Kyng trying to hold on to El Luchador's head to control him but El Luchador postures up.
Kyng is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Kyng trying to hold on to El Luchador's head to control him but El Luchador postures up.
#SUB#
El Luchador 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.
Kyng is controlling El Luchador's position as best he can from this difficult position.#T13#
El Luchador is looking to advance position but Kyng won't allow it.
El Luchador trying to control from half guard but Kyng is working away.
El Luchador is looking to stall here but Kyng recovers full guard.
El Luchador looking to sit in guard and control but Kyng gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: El Luchador (4) vs (9) Kyng#T14#
Kyng stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. El Luchador swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kyng is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
El Luchador looking to control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kyng looking to pass the guard.
El Luchador looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kyng wins on points by 9 to 4.
Tanner Kyng thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 01, 2024 |
#R1##TD#
El Luchador drives through with a takedown into guard.
El Luchador slips nicely into half guard.
El Luchador trying to control the pace.
El Luchador tries to pass the half guard into mount. Ding Dong knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Ding Dong is trying to control but can't.
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.
El Luchador works his way into full mount!
El Luchador controlling from mount. #T1#
El Luchador has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Ding Dong's face.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ding Dong tries to reverse the position but El Luchador maintains control.
El Luchador sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T2#
El Luchador lands a nice shot to the head.
El Luchador controlling his opponent.
El Luchador's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.#T3#
El Luchador seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Ding Dong for as long as he can get away with.
El Luchador has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Ding Dong is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
El Luchador takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Further stalling from El Luchador.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Nacho El Luchador dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2##TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Ding Dong enables El Luchador to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Ding Dong manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.#SUB2#
Ding Dong looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Ding Dong has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but El Luchador has passed into side control.
Ding Dong gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
El Luchador sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
El Luchador lands a big shot there that rocks Ding Dong but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
#CUT#It looks like Ding Ding Dong has been cut.#T1#
El Luchador pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
El Luchador content just to control the position here.
El Luchador with a couple of short strikes.
Nacho El Luchador overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
El Luchador takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#T2#
This is a sustained period of stalling by El Luchador.
El Luchador continues to stall.#T3#
More hug and hope from El Luchador.
Ding Dong is in a horrible position here. El Luchador smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
El Luchador looking to control and managing it successfully.
El Luchador forces the positional change into back control.
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.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ding Dong wants to control his opponent's hands but El Luchador gets his hands free.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Nacho El Luchador dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Ding Ding Dong's cut.
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. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Ding Dong fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but El Luchador avoids it really well and circles away.#TD#
El Luchador changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Ding Dong looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Ding Dong tries to control the position but he's not in luck - El Luchador easily slips into full mount! #SUB#
Ding Dong defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from El Luchador.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
El Luchador controlling his opponent. #T1#
If it seems like I'm not saying a lot, it's just because El Luchador is stinking the place up with his stalling.#SUB#
El Luchador looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
El Luchador controlling from the full mount.
El Luchador is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Ding Dong can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Ding Dong in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Ding Dong takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
El Luchador cracks Ding Dong with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
El Luchador controlling the pace for now. #T3#
El Luchador is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ding Dong can do to turn this around?#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
El Luchador continues to hold on tight.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Nacho El Luchador showed his dominance in that final round.
Well El Luchador has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 30:26
Judge William Peck scores the fight 30:26
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 30:25
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nacho El Luchador!
Ding Ding Dong was interviewed post fight and said '"Everybody out there know I beat him, I controlled the fight, he was missing, I hit him plenty more times. I beat him.Let me talk something... I want to thank the whole hood who came out here. I love y'all. I did this for the hood, you know I beat that boy.'. |
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Event:
UCF 18: De La Ghetto v Jones
Date: Apr 13, 2024 |
#R1##TD#
El Luchador shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than El Luchador was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Raheem is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Raheem gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
El Luchador mounts Raheem! Really nice guard pass there!
El Luchador putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Raheem is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
El Luchador breaks from Raheem's wrist control and lands an elbow.
El Luchador controlling the pace for now. #T1#
El Luchador with good strikes from the mount here!#ROC#Raheem is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Radio Raheem has been cut.
El Luchador sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Raheem is trying to stand but he's not in a good position to be doing that! El Luchador has taken his back!
Raheem is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Raheem wants to get back to his feet. #T2#
El Luchador controls the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Raheem is trying to stand back up.
I would not like to be Raheem right now.
El Luchador trying to control momentarily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
El Luchador is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Raheem is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet. #T3##ES2#
Raheem manages to escape to his feet.
El Luchador shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Raheem lands the left hand.
El Luchador shoots in but Raheem avoids the takedown attempt easily.#T4#
El Luchador looks for a takedown but Raheem sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nacho El Luchador. That's going to take a lot out of him.
El Luchador takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
El Luchador changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Raheem tries to avoid it but El Luchador manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Raheem to the ground. Raheem escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Nice takedown defense from Raheem. No joy for El Luchador on that attempt.
Raheem keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
El Luchador walks into a jab.
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 Nacho El Luchador will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Radio Raheem's cut.
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#
Raheem defends well against a solid takedown attempt from El Luchador.
El Luchador darts in looking for a takedown but Raheem gets double underhooks and turns El Luchador into the cage. #BC2#
Raheem pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
El Luchador has been working on his balance at Canucks Combat Club, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Raheem.
Nacho El Luchador seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Raheem keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nacho El Luchador. That's going to take a lot out of him.
El Luchador shoots in for a double leg but Raheem sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
El Luchador doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Raheem counters with a stiff right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Raheem throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from El Luchador is defended easily by Raheem.#T1#
Nice cross by Raheem.
Nacho El Luchador is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
El Luchador tries for a takedown but Raheem sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
El Luchador shoots in but Raheem avoids the takedown attempt easily.
El Luchador is trying hard to land a takedown here. Raheem sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Raheem! But no joy.
El Luchador looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Radio Raheem seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Raheem lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
El Luchador closes the distance and clinches up with Raheem, looking for a takedown. El Luchador pushes Raheem against the cage but Raheem circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.#T2#
El Luchador shoots in looking for a takedown. Raheem tries to sprawl out of it but El Luchador keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Raheem manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Raheem is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
El Luchador fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
El Luchador tries for a takedown but Raheem circles away easily
letting Raheem counter with a right hand.
Raheem fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
The crowd cheers as Raheem lands an impressive looking overhand right. El Luchador doesn't seem phased though.
El Luchador fails to land the takedown.#T3#
Raheem keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
El Luchador needs to keep his hands up - Raheem had a free shot at his head there.
A lazy body kick from Raheem #TD#
and El Luchador counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Raheem wriggles free and stands up.
Raheem throws a chopping leg kick but El Luchador manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Raheem throws out a powerful jab.
El Luchador misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Raheem has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.#T4#
Raheem stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Raheem wants it to stay on the feet.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#TD#
El Luchador looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Raheem!
Raheem tries to escape but El Luchador is in control.
Raheem stops El Luchador from passing to mount.
Raheem is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but El Luchador has just dragged him back down to the mat.
El Luchador is looking to take a break and control but Raheem is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Radio Raheem showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Radio Raheem's cut.
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. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Raheem throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck El Luchador on the side of the head.
Raheem is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
El Luchador tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Raheem swivels and escapes.
El Luchador fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
A little jabbing left from Raheem on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Raheem connects with a right hand. El Luchador shakes it off.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
El Luchador shoots in for a takedown but Raheem shows good takedown defense.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nacho El Luchador. That's going to take a lot out of him.
El Luchador tries for a takedown but Raheem sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Raheem.#T1#
El Luchador shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Nice sprawl there from Raheem as El Luchador shoots in.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
El Luchador looks for a takedown but Raheem sprawls well.
Despite the aggression on Raheem's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
El Luchador walks into a jab.
El Luchador gets cracked there but stands up to it.
El Luchador will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Raheem has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
El Luchador showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Raheem.
#T2#
El Luchador needs to keep his hands up - Raheem had a free shot at his head there.
Radio Raheem is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Raheem looks to land a combination but El Luchador avoids it well.
Raheem lands the left hand.
Raheem displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from El Luchador.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Raheem.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Raheem, as that shot connected.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#TD#
El Luchador shoots in and bounces Raheem off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.#T3#
El Luchador tries to free his leg and advance position but Raheem is retaining full guard.
El Luchador stops Raheem from standing up. #ES2#
Raheem pushes El Luchador off and scrambles back to his feet.
El Luchador has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from El Luchador there as he acknowledges the shot.
El Luchador shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Raheem as he avoids it easily. #T4#
The fighters circle momentarily. Raheem darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
El Luchador goes for a double leg but Raheem avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Raheem continues to drive forward.#BC2#
Raheem breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
El Luchador takes a shot to the body in his stride.
El Luchador with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Raheem to score with a decent uppercut.
El Luchador takes one to the chin there.
Raheem smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Raheem keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Raheem swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Raheem displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from El Luchador.
And that's the end of the fight!
Radio Raheem comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Raheem has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge William Gold scores the fight 26:30
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Glass scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Radio Raheem! |
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Event:
UCF 9: Fontolan v Berishvili
Date: Mar 16, 2024 |
#R1#
El Luchador on the wrong end of a nice jab.
El Luchador takes one to the side of the head.
Cabrazzi tries to clinch up.
El Luchador blocks a jab.
Cabrazzi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Cabrazzi looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#CL#
Cabrazzi clinches with his opponent.
Cabrazzi lands a left hand.
El Luchador blocks an uppercut.
El Luchador has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Cabrazzi after a bit of a struggle.
El Luchador is working for takedown but Cabrazzi is calmly controlling the position for now.
Cabrazzi scores with a nice hook to the head.
Cabrazzi prevents the takedown attempt.
El Luchador's coach down at Canucks Combat Club was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on El Luchador's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Lou Cabrazzi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nacho El Luchador.
Cabrazzi lands with a light punch inside.
Cabrazzi lands with a light punch inside.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
El Luchador is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Cabrazzi is defending well.
El Luchador takes a shot to the head.
El Luchador wants a takedown.
#T1#
El Luchador is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Cabrazzi is defending well.
Cabrazzi scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Cabrazzi.#KD#
Cabrazzi drops El Luchador onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! El Luchador is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!#ROC#El Luchador is rocked!#KD#
Cabrazzi drops El Luchador onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! El Luchador is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
El Luchador is still on wobbly legs! Can Cabrazzi finish him?
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#BC#
Cabrazzi manages to break the clinch.
#CL#
Cabrazzi clinches.
El Luchador seems to have recovered his senses.
El Luchador has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Cabrazzi avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.#BC#
Cabrazzi escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Cabrazzi drops El Luchador with a huge uppercut! El Luchador drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes. Cabrazzi is raining down punches and the ref stops the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Lou Cabrazzi!
An out of breath Lou Cabrazzi thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
MMAH 110
Date: Feb 10, 2024 |
#R1#
Cabrazzi lands with an uppercut that bounces El Luchador off the cage and back into range.#CUT#It looks like Nacho El Luchador has been cut.
El Luchador throws a wild hook but Cabrazzi just manages to duck under it and - ooooh! El Luchador gets nailed by a brutal uppercut which crumples him back against the cage! The referee jumps in - Cabrazzi raises his hands in celebration and walks away!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Lou Cabrazzi!
Our winner, Lou Cabrazzi, 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:
MMAH 100
Date: Dec 22, 2023 |
#R1##TD2#
El Luchador shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. El Luchador showed some decent athleticism there.
El Luchador passes into side control, despite Obrien's attempt to control the position.
Obrien tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but El Luchador presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
El Luchador lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Obrien hang on?
El Luchador controlling from mount.
El Luchador avoids the attempt from Obrien to control.
El Luchador content just to control the position here.
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.#T1##SUB2#
El Luchador working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Obrien could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Obrien wants to control but El Luchador is having none of it.
El Luchador controlling from mount.
El Luchador with shots to the head and body - Obrien looks very uncomfortable down there.
El Luchador content just to control the position here.
El Luchador's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#T2#
Obrien is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
El Luchador wants to take Obrien's back here but Obrien is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
El Luchador sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Obrien is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
#T3#
El Luchador controlling from the full mount.
Let's hope that El Luchador has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Obrien tries to hold on but El Luchador postures up.
El Luchador working away from the top, dropping strikes.
El Luchador lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
El Luchador takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#T4#
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from El Luchador.
Obrien sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
It looks like El Luchador might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Obrien is trying to maintain the position but El Luchador is very close to passing his half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
El Luchador wants to free his trapped foot but Obrien is holding on for dear life with his legs. #SUB#
Obrien looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Nacho El Luchador dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2##TD2#
El Luchador drives through with a takedown into Obrien's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
El Luchador stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Obrien swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Obrien wants to sweep but no luck.
Obrien not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
El Luchador won't allow Obrien to get back to his feet.
El Luchador trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
El Luchador prevents Obrien from getting back to his feet.
El Luchador sitting in guard, not really doing much. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Obrien looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
El Luchador shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Obrien sprawls well. Obrien wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. El Luchador gets slowly back to his feet.
Obrien swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#T1#
Obrien displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from El Luchador.
El Luchador has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Nice sprawl there from El Luchador as Obrien shoots in.#TD2#
El Luchador shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Obrien napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Obrien stops El Luchador from passing to mount.
Obrien being controlled for a moment.
Obrien is trying to control El Luchador's posture but El Luchador avoids it.
El Luchador controls the position.
El Luchador tries to move to mount but Obrien blocks the move with his legs.
Obrien trying to remain calm as El Luchador controls from the top position.#T2#
Obrien can't do much from the bottom here. #SUB2#
El Luchador is trying to get an arm triangle but Obrien is defending well.
A lull in the action here as El Luchador stalls from top position.
El Luchador scoring with punches from side control.
El Luchador passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Obrien!
El Luchador controlling the pace for now.
El Luchador landing strikes from the mount.
El Luchador sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #SUB2#
El Luchador wants to finish this one by submission but Obrien is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from El Luchador. #T3#
El Luchador blocks Obrien's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
Obrien is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #SUB2#
El Luchador jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Obrien manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Obrien prevents El Luchador from improving position.
El Luchador is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
El Luchador controlling the position.
Obrien tries to control but El Luchador manages to take his back.
Obrien is really stuck here.
#T4##SUB2#
El Luchador has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Obrien manages to reverse the position and now he's in El Luchador's guard. Nice work there by Obrien.
El Luchador tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Obrien is fighting to break El Luchador's control of his arms but El Luchador is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Obrien loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Obrien wants to control from the top but El Luchador keeps moving.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
El Luchador pulls Obrien in to control the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Nacho El Luchador showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
El Luchador looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Obrien is fending him off so far but El Luchador persists. Nope, Obrien circles away and we're back to standing.
Obrien scores with a decent looking hook.#CL#
Obrien moves into the clinch.#TD2#
El Luchador turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and El Luchador manages to end up in side control.
Obrien sneaks out the side door and pushes El Luchador away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Nacho El Luchador is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Obrien tries to clinch up.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#CL#
Obrien forces El Luchador back against the cage and clinches.
Obrien misses with a hook to the ribs.
Obrien struggles to land a body shot inside as El Luchador controls his hands.
Obrien misses with a hook to the ribs.
Obrien prevents the takedown attempt.
El Luchador gets underhooks to prevent Obrien's takedown attempt.
Obrien lands a body punch in the clinch. #TD2#
El Luchador has hold of one of Obrien's legs. Obrien is fighting the takedown attempt but El Luchador gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Obrien controls El Luchador momentarily but El Luchador frees himself.
El Luchador trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T1#
El Luchador postures up.
El Luchador lands a couple of elbows.
El Luchador pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Obrien is keeping the position for now.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells El Luchador's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
El Luchador is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
El Luchador forces his way into half guard.
Obrien wants to control but El Luchador is keeping busy.
El Luchador content to control rather than advance.
Larry Obrien has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Obrien tries to kick El Luchador off but El Luchador keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Nacho El Luchador has got the better of the ground game so far.
El Luchador looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Still in half guard, El Luchador seems content to control.
Obrien misses with some strikes from the bottom.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
El Luchador seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
El Luchador shoots in and drives through. Obrien sprawls well.
Larry Obrien has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nacho El Luchador.
The fight stays on the outside here - Obrien looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#TD2#
El Luchador drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.#T3#
El Luchador controlling the position from side mount.
Obrien stops El Luchador from passing to mount.
El Luchador is still trying to improve position.
Obrien tries to buck El Luchador off but El Luchador is having none of it.
El Luchador happy to just control the position for now.
El Luchador advances nicely into full mount.
El Luchador avoids the attempt from Obrien to control.#T4#
Obrien is trying to stand up.
El Luchador controlling his opponent. #SUB2#
El Luchador working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Obrien wants to hold on but El Luchador pushes him away.
Obrien working to try and regain half guard.
El Luchador tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #SUB2#
El Luchador is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Obrien is surviving well by controlling El Luchador's body position as best he can.
El Luchador controlling the pace for now.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Nacho El Luchador.
I've got El Luchador winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Marco Blurström scores the fight 27:30
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nacho El Luchador! |
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Event:
GFC10: Diaz vs Lune
Date: Oct 21, 2023 |
#R1##TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Irons enables El Luchador to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Irons manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Irons will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
El Luchador trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
El Luchador is stalling in the full guard.
It looks like El Luchador might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.#SUB#
El Luchador got a little sloppy there for a moment and Irons has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, El Luchador has managed to get both his arms back between Irons's legs - danger averted.
El Luchador tries to free his leg and advance position but Irons is retaining full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
El Luchador showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
El Luchador won't allow Irons to get back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
El Luchador is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
El Luchador misses with a takedown
and Irons counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Irons loads up on a big right hand but El Luchador slips the punch.
El Luchador looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#TD2#
El Luchador bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
El Luchador controls the position.
Sloppy strikes there by El Luchador.
Irons is looking for a sweep.
Irons struggling a bit here.#SUB2#
El Luchador thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #T2#
Irons prevents El Luchador from improving position.
Irons is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Raptors Den MMA, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
El Luchador working away.
El Luchador in side control, throwing shots but Irons defends.
Irons tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but El Luchador wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
El Luchador advances nicely into full mount.
El Luchador controlling the pace for now. #T3#
Let's hope that El Luchador has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.#SUB2#
El Luchador looking to secure an arm triangle but Irons defends it well.
Irons tries to reverse the position but El Luchador maintains control.
El Luchador sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Irons manages to regain half guard. Good work.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Nacho El Luchador dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
El Luchador shoots in and drives through. Irons sprawls well.
El Luchador closes the distance and clinches up with Irons, looking for a takedown. El Luchador pushes Irons against the cage but Irons circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
El Luchador tries to score a power double leg takedown but Irons sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten El Luchador somewhat.
A quick step to the side and Irons tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Magnus Irons has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nacho El Luchador.
El Luchador walks into a jab.
Irons lands with a good body shot.
Irons tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #TD2#
El Luchador drives through with a takedown into Irons's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
El Luchador trying to control but Irons is working from the bottom.
El Luchador tries to free his leg and advance position but Irons is retaining full guard. #T1#
El Luchador advances to half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with El Luchador in particular looking to stall.
Nacho El Luchador has got the better of the ground game so far.
El Luchador is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Well, if El Luchador is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
El Luchador tries to pass to full mount but Irons defends it.
Irons tries to roll over but El Luchador keeps him under control.#T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
El Luchador is controlling the pace.
El Luchador thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Irons's head.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Irons is trying to control but El Luchador manages to pass to mount!
Irons keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
#T3#
El Luchador tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
El Luchador thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
El Luchador looking to control and managing it successfully.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from El Luchador.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Nacho El Luchador showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
El Luchador shoots in but no luck this time.
El Luchador goes for a double leg but Irons avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Irons continues to drive forward.
El Luchador fails with a takedown attempt.
Magnus Irons has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nacho El Luchador.
Irons moves in looking to clinch but El Luchador pushes him off.
Irons slaps away a takedown attempt from El Luchador, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Irons moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Nacho El Luchador is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
El Luchador with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Irons to score with a decent uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Irons fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
El Luchador uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Irons.
El Luchador looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Irons connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between El Luchador's hands.#T1#
Irons tries to clinch up.
El Luchador fails with a takedown attempt.
El Luchador takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
El Luchador shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Irons pinned against the cage. Irons gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Magnus Irons is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Irons lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Irons.
Magnus Irons has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#CUT#It looks like Nacho El Luchador has been cut.#T2#
El Luchador misses with a takedown attempt - Irons sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
El Luchador has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Irons.
Horrible takedown attempt by El Luchador or perhaps it was just good defense by Irons, which made it look bad.
El Luchador tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Irons swivels and escapes.
Irons tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but El Luchador was well out of range. Poor timing from Irons.
Magnus Irons is winning the standup battle so far.
Irons connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between El Luchador's hands.
El Luchador shoots in looking for a takedown but Irons manages to keep the fight standing, pushing El Luchador's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Irons cracks a nice hook into El Luchador's ribs.
El Luchador takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Irons slaps away a takedown attempt from El Luchador, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Irons lands a right hook to the body.
#T3#
Irons goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Irons lands a nice shot that snaps El Luchador's head back.
Irons is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that El Luchador can do to turn this around?
A low kick lands for Irons.
El Luchador tries for a takedown but Irons sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
El Luchador darts in looking for a takedown but Irons gets double underhooks and turns El Luchador into the cage.
Irons was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
El Luchador takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
El Luchador takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Irons with a nice cross.
Irons fakes the leg kick and cracks El Luchador in the body.
Irons wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Magnus Irons seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Good standup being displayed there by Irons as he connects with a hook.
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!
El Luchador circles away from the clinch attempt.
Irons scores to the head and body with a nice combination!#T4#
Irons dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
El Luchador walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Good leg kick by Irons.
El Luchador with a lazy takedown attempt
and Irons counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Irons lands a right hook to the body.
Irons lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
A jab from Irons does it's job there.
Irons connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed El Luchador momentarily.
#ROC#El Luchador is rocked!
El Luchador gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Irons.
El Luchador is still on wobbly legs! Can Irons finish him?
Irons with the inside leg kick.
Irons cracks El Luchador with a nasty uppercut that draws ooohs from the crowd and sends El Luchador tumbling backwards onto the mat. He tries to recover but Irons pounces and lands a hail of unanswered strikes that forces the referee to step in to end the fight! El Luchador is not happy but he gave the referee no choice!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:53 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Magnus Irons! |
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Event:
GFC:6 Lune vs KIm
Date: Sep 10, 2023 |
#R1##TD#
El Luchador looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Still in half guard, El Luchador seems content to control.
El Luchador definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
El Luchador trying to pass the guard but Hagen defending well.
El Luchador is figuring out what he wants to do next.
El Luchador tries to pass the half guard into mount. Hagen knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
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.
El Luchador is nestled in close to Hagen, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hagen moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
El Luchador throwing strikes from guard but Hagen blocks nicely. #T1#
El Luchador stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hagen swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Hagen can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as El Luchador controls the pace.
El Luchador stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hagen swivels though and keeps the full guard.
El Luchador looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.#T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
El Luchador pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hagen is keeping the position for now.
El Luchador controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Hagen throws a series of punches but El Luchador avoids them all with ease.
El Luchador thinks about countering with a body kick.
Hagen throws a body shot but no joy.
El Luchador appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Storm Hagen is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#TD#
El Luchador changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Hagen looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Hagen felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
El Luchador taking a breather here. #T3#
El Luchador tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Hagen should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
El Luchador working the ground and pound. #ROC#Hagen is rocked!
Hagen stops El Luchador from passing to mount.
El Luchador takes a little break here. Hagen wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
El Luchador scoring with punches and elbows.
Hagen is still in real trouble! Can El Luchador finish him?
El Luchador tries to advance to mount but Hagen denies him.
Hagen seems to have recovered his senses.
El Luchador is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
El Luchador tries to move to full mount but Hagen actually manages to regain half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Nacho El Luchador dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Hagen misses with an uppercut. El Luchador saw that one coming.
Hagen lands a straight punch to the body, keeping El Luchador at a distance.
#TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Hagen enables El Luchador to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Hagen manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
El Luchador's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Hagen keeping full guard, as El Luchador tries to pass.
El Luchador has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Hagen looking to hit a scissor sweep but El Luchador is one step ahead there.
Hagen is trying to keep El Luchador in close.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
El Luchador wants to pass the guard but Hagen is keeping the position.#T1#
Hagen trying to keep a closed guard but El Luchador is proving a slippery customer.
El Luchador controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#TD#
El Luchador shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
El Luchador not doing much here.
#T2#
El Luchador scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
El Luchador is pressing down on Hagen's thigh, looking to free his foot. Hagen is holding on for now.
El Luchador content to control rather than advance.
El Luchador seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Hagen for as long as he can get away with.#T3#
Hagen is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Hagen slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
El Luchador is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
El Luchador trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD#
El Luchador closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Hagen quickly recovers to half guard.
El Luchador performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Hagen wants to control but El Luchador is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Hagen is breathing heavily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
El Luchador continues to stall.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Nacho El Luchador dominated that second round.
That's time! El Luchador's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3##TD#
El Luchador shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Hagen manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
El Luchador trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
El Luchador lands a couple of decent looking shots.#ROC#Hagen is rocked!
El Luchador is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
El Luchador is working Hagen over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Hagen is still in real trouble! Can El Luchador finish him?
El Luchador showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Hagen seems to have recovered his senses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
El Luchador looking to pass the guard. #T1#
El Luchador is working hard here to advance position.
El Luchador sitting in guard, not really doing much.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Hagen wants to sweep here but El Luchador controlling him for the moment. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Hagen takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#TD#
El Luchador shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Hagen manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
El Luchador is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Hagen keeping full guard, as El Luchador tries to pass. #T3#
El Luchador stays in close to Hagen's body and controls the position.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
El Luchador wants to pass the guard but Hagen is keeping the position.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#TD#
El Luchador 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.
El Luchador pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hagen is keeping the position for now.
El Luchador is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hagen can do to turn this around?
El Luchador forces his way into half guard.#T4#
El Luchador takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
El Luchador wants to pass the guard but Hagen is defending well.
El Luchador is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Nacho El Luchador showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for El Luchador, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nacho El Luchador! |
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Event:
GFC 2: Bates vs Udar
Date: Aug 05, 2023 |
#R1#
Allen misses with a straight left.
El Luchador fails with the takedown
and Allen counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Nice defenses there by El Luchador.#TD2#
Allen gets caught flat footed, as El Luchador shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
El Luchador is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
El Luchador pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Allen is keeping the position for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Allen can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as El Luchador controls the pace.
El Luchador throws a big elbow that misses. #T1#
Allen pulls El Luchador in to control the position.
El Luchador slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
El Luchador controls the position.
It looks like El Luchador might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
El Luchador's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
El Luchador has knee on belly momentarily but Allen bucks him off and regains half guard. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
El Luchador perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
El Luchador thows a huge punch but Allen dodges it nicely.
El Luchador seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Allen looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.#TD2#
El Luchador decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
El Luchador controlling the pace. #T3#
El Luchador is pressing down on Allen's thigh, looking to free his foot. Allen is holding on for now.
El Luchador trying to control the pace.
El Luchador works his foot free and advances to mount.
El Luchador content just to control the position here. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Allen tries to hold on but El Luchador pushes him away.
El Luchador is looking to take Allen's back but instead Allen gets back to half guard. Nice work.
El Luchador controlling the action here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Nacho El Luchador dominated that round.
That's time! Allen's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
A decent looking cross lands there for Allen.#CUT#It looks like Nacho El Luchador has been cut.#TD2#
El Luchador shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Allen napping and manages to drive through into side control!
El Luchador throwing shots but missing, from side control.
El Luchador has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
El Luchador happy to just control the position for now.
More stalling from El Luchador.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Allen tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T1#
El Luchador slows the pace down.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
You can see the frustration on Allen's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
El Luchador controlling the position. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#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.
A big right from Allen misses.
Allen scores with a hook.
El Luchador tries to score a power double leg takedown but Allen sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten El Luchador somewhat.
El Luchador fails with the takedown
and Allen connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
El Luchador is trying hard to land a takedown here. Allen sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Jimmy Allen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nacho El Luchador.
El Luchador has a takedown stuffed.
Nacho El Luchador is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T3#
El Luchador shoots in but no luck this time.
El Luchador tries for a takedown but Allen sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.#KD#
Allen cracks El Luchador with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! El Luchador looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Allen finish him?
#TD2#
El Luchador manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Allen on his heels. He'll look to pass Allen's guard now, I'm sure.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
El Luchador wants to control from the top but Allen keeps moving.
Allen keeping full guard, as El Luchador tries to pass.
El Luchador's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Allen will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T4#
El Luchador trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
El Luchador showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Allen really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Allen keeping full guard, as El Luchador tries to pass. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
El Luchador tries for a takedown but Allen circles away easily
and Allen connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jimmy Allen dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Nacho El Luchador's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Allen looks to land a left hand but El Luchador moved out of range nicely.#TD2#
El Luchador manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Allen on his heels. He'll look to pass Allen's guard now, I'm sure.
Allen keeping full guard, as El Luchador tries to pass.
El Luchador controlling from the top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
El Luchador trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T1#
El Luchador is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Allen wants to sweep but no luck.
El Luchador is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
El Luchador fails with the takedown
enabling Allen to counter with a crisp jab.
Nacho El Luchador seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
El Luchador tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Allen swivels and escapes.
No luck for El Luchador with that takedown attempt.
Allen swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Jimmy Allen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nacho El Luchador.#T2#
Allen cracks El Luchador with a good jab.
El Luchador shoots in but Allen avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Allen was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Allen is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
A big left from Allen misses.
El Luchador tries to score a power double leg takedown but Allen sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten El Luchador somewhat.#T3#
El Luchador shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
enabling Allen to counter with a crisp jab.
El Luchador misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Allen is looking to counter punch.#TD2#
El Luchador shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Allen is trying to defend but El Luchador finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Allen is trying to get back to full guard.#T4#
El Luchador is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
El Luchador is continuing to stall.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
El Luchador frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jimmy Allen showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Allen has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jimmy Allen! |
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Event:
TWGC 39 (265lbs, D4): Montreal Qualifier - Round 1
Date: May 15, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Adeboye Temidare! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Nacho El Luchador!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Elvis Blanc and Trevor Gratis.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Temidare changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. El Luchador tries to avoid it but Temidare manages to keep hold of a leg and drag El Luchador to the ground. El Luchador escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Horrible takedown attempt by Temidare or perhaps it was just good defense by El Luchador, which made it look bad.
El Luchador has a takedown stuffed.
Temidare fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Adeboye Temidare. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Temidare looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Temidare shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as El Luchador sprawls well. El Luchador wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Temidare gets slowly back to his feet.
Temidare shoots for a double leg takedown but El Luchador sprawls well. He's pushed Temidare's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Temidare misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
El Luchador should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Temidare looks for a takedown but El Luchador sprawls well.#TD2#
El Luchador looking to score a takedown here. Temidare is defending well but El Luchador drives through and ends up in Temidare's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Temidare (0) vs (2) El Luchador#T1#
El Luchador trying to control the position from guard on top but Temidare is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
El Luchador stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Temidare swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Temidare will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
El Luchador is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Temidare on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Temidare tries to get out of the position.
Temidare looking to hit a scissor sweep but El Luchador is one step ahead there. #T2#
El Luchador wants to control from the top but Temidare keeps moving.
Temidare has El Luchador pulled in close to control his posture.
El Luchador tries to free his leg and advance position but Temidare is retaining full guard.
El Luchador trying to control the position from guard on top but Temidare is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
El Luchador is stalling in the full guard.
El Luchador is fighting to break Temidare's control of his arms but Temidare is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
El Luchador must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
El Luchador wants to pass the guard but Temidare is keeping the position.#T4#
El Luchador stopping the sweep attempt from Temidare.
El Luchador being controlled here momentarily.
Temidare keeping moving, preventing El Luchador from controlling successfully.
El Luchador might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Temidare haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Temidare is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Temidare (2) vs (2) El Luchador#T5#
Temidare tries to pass to full mount but El Luchador defends it.
El Luchador trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Score +3 for passing guard: Temidare (5) vs (2) El Luchador
El Luchador tries to get back to half guard but can't.
El Luchador is still trying to improve position.
Temidare tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T6#
Temidare prevents El Luchador from getting the reversal.
El Luchador is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
El Luchador can't escape the position.
Temidare controlling the position easily from mount. #T7#
El Luchador wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back. Score +3 for taking back: Temidare (8) vs (2) El Luchador
El Luchador is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Temidare controlling the position well here. El Luchador rolled but Temidare kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
El Luchador rolls, trying to escape but Temidare keeps control of the position.
#T8#
El Luchador keeps trying to improve his position.
Temidare has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of El Luchador's body.
El Luchador trying to control the hands but Temidare breaks the grip. #T9#
El Luchador is really stuck here.
Temidare has good solid back control here. #SUB#
El Luchador showing good submission defense here.
Temidare keeps control of the position easily here as El Luchador tries to buck him off.
#T10#
Temidare keeps control of the position as El Luchador tries to break free.
#T11#
Temidare is not going to allow El Luchador to sit and survive in this position.
Temidare keeps control of the position as El Luchador tries to break free.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Temidare controlling well, preventing El Luchador from escaping the position.
#T12#
I would not like to be El Luchador right now.
Temidare definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Temidare is hanging on to El Luchador's back as he tries to escape.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Temidare avoiding El Luchador 's attempts to control his hands. #T13#
Temidare controlling from the back.
Temidare has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Temidare.
Temidare not allowing El Luchador to control his hands. #T14#
What can El Luchador do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
El Luchador tries to break free.
Temidare biding his time, looking for the opening.
El Luchador tries to roll but Temidare sticks to his back.
Good control from Temidare.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
El Luchador can't escape the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Temidare takes the fight on points by 8 to 2.
A very excited looking Adeboye Temidare made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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