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Event:
Just some fights 20
Date: Mar 29, 2025 |
#R1#
Brands defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Kulku.
Kulku shoots for a double leg takedown but Brands sprawls well. He's pushed Kulku's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Kulku fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Aki Kulku. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Kulku closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Kulku working away.
Brands is trying to improve his position.
Brands is trying to work for a sweep but Kulku has mounted him!
Brands working to try and regain half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brands regains half guard.
Kulku throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Brands looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Brands trying to hold on to Kulku's head to control him but Kulku postures up.
#T1#
Brands tries to get to full guard but Kulku has control of the leg.
Brands trying to control from the bottom.
Brands is trying to stand up here but Kulku is controlling him well.
Brands tries to roll over but Kulku keeps him under control.
Kulku passes into side control, despite Brands's attempt to control the position.
Brands is trying to control Kulku's posture but Kulku avoids it.
Brands is looking for a sweep.
Brands wants to control but Kulku postures up.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Brands might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Kulku haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Brands is trying to work for a sweep but Kulku has mounted him!
Brands manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Brands is trying to get back to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Brands trying to control here.
#SUB2#
Brands actively working from the bottom here.#T3#
Brands wants to improve his position but Kulku is controlling well.
#SUB2#
Brands looking for submissions off his back.
Brands is trying to get back to full guard.
Brands trying to hold on to Kulku's head to control him but Kulku postures up.
Brands is trying to get back to full guard.
Brands is trying to stand back up but Kulku is controlling him
#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#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.
Kulku closes the distance and clinches up with Brands, looking for a takedown. Kulku pushes Brands against the cage but Brands circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Brands changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Kulku fails to land the takedown.#TD#
Kulku shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Brands regains full guard. Nicely done.
Kulku has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SUB2#
Brands looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Brands is trying to control the position but Kulku postures up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Aki Kulku dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2##TD#
Kulku gets a takedown into half guard.
Brands tries to get to full guard but Kulku has control of the leg.
Brands works his way to full guard. Good work.
Kulku is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Brands can do to turn this around?#SUB2#
Brands looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Kulku tries to free his leg and advance position but Brands is retaining full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Brands working for submissions but it's allowed Kulku to get to half guard.
Brands wants to get back to full guard.
Brands is trying to maintain the position but Kulku is very close to passing his half guard.#T1#
Brands manages to get to full guard.
#SUB2#
Brands looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Brands pulls Kulku in to control the position.
Brands keeping busy, throwing shots from the bottom.
Brands looking to control.
#SUB2#
Brands is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Kulku defends well.
Brands trying to control the position.
#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#SUB2#
Brands escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Kulku gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Brands trying to control the position.
#SUB2#
Brands has his foot on Kulku's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Kulku works his way back into a safe position though.
Brands has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
No luck for Kulku with that takedown attempt.
Brands feints the counter takedown.
Kulku looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Brands slaps away a takedown attempt from Kulku, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Brands is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.#T3#
Kulku fails with the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Aki Kulku. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Kulku 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.#SUB2#
Brands looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB2#
Brands working for submissions but it's allowed Kulku to get to half guard.
Brands gets back to full guard.
#SUB2#
Brands had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Kulku defends it easily.#T4##SUB2#
Brands looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Kulku postures up.
#SUB2#
Brands throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Kulku postures up.
Kulku throwing strikes from guard but Brands blocks nicely.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Brands throws his legs up looking for a submission but Kulku uses it to pass to side control.
Brands defending against the ground and pound.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Aki Kulku dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Kulku darts in looking for a takedown but Brands gets double underhooks and turns Kulku into the cage. #TD2#
Brands pulls Kulku into guard.
#SUB2#
Kulku got a little sloppy there for a moment and Brands has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Kulku has managed to get both his arms back between Brands's legs - danger averted.
Brands is trying to control the position but Kulku postures up. #SUB2#
Brands is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Brands is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Brands looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Kulku wants to pass the guard but Brands is keeping the position.#T1##SUB2#
Brands has an active guard here but Kulku has managed to pass into half guard.
Brands is holding on to half guard well.
Brands has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Kulku is working away from the top position though.
Kulku thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Brands's head.
Brands moves into full guard.
#SUB2#
Brands is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Kulku is aware though and is defending well.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Brands trying to keep a closed guard but Kulku is proving a slippery customer.
#SUB2#
Brands is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB2#
Brands looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Brands takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#SUB2#
Brands throws his legs up looking for a submission but Kulku uses it to pass to side control.
Brands is trying to improve his position.
Brands is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#T3#
Brands is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Kulku off and has taken his back!
Brands wants to control but Kulku manages to buck him off and is now in Brands's guard! Nice work there by Kulku! #SUB2#
Brands working for a triangle but Kulku defends it easily.
#SUB2#
Brands is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Kulku defends well.
Kulku throws a big elbow that misses. #T4##SUB2#
Brands working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Kulku has passed into half guard!
Brands is trying to get back to full guard.
Brands trying to control here.
Brands is looking for a sweep. Kulku is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Kulku will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#SUB2#
Brands is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Kulku pulls his head out easily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Brands slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Bo Brands has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#SUB2#
Brands has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Kulku is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Brands.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Aki Kulku.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Kulku, 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 Bruno Hogan scores the fight 30:27
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight 30:28
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Aki Kulku!
A relieved looking Aki Kulku thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
The defeated Bo Brands had this to say: 'I will Train Harder and Be Back Better.'. |
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Event:
SPPS Resurrection 015
Date: Dec 07, 2024 |
#R1##CL#
Hughes drives through and clinches with Brands against the cage.
Hughes lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Brands is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Hughes pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Hughes has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Brands avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Brands is trying to drag Hughes to the mat but Hughes just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Brands wants to break the clinch but can't.
Hughes tries to score a body lock takedown but Brands shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Hughes is working for takedown but Brands is calmly controlling the position for now.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Viktor Hughes. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Brands stops a takedown attempt from Hughes.
Brands is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Hughes to keep the fight standing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hughes has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Brands avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Hughes changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Brands fights it off and pushes away nicely.
#CL#
Hughes closes the distance and clinches. #T1#
Brands is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Hughes pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Brands tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Hughes smiles and moves away.
Brands throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
#CL#
Hughes gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Brands is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Hughes to keep the fight standing.
I was talking to Hughes's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Brands tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Brands is trying to pull guard but Hughes has him pressed against the cage.
Hughes is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Brands is defending well.
Hughes goes for a takedown in the clinch but Brands prevents it.
Brands jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Hughes walks away with a smile on his face. Brands gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #CL#
Hughes has taken the fight to the clinch.
Brands fails to pull the fight into his guard.
#T2#
Brands is trying to pull guard but Hughes turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Brands tries to pull guard but Hughes holds him up against the cage and eventually Brands drops back down to his feet.
Brands tries to pull guard but Hughes holds him up against the cage and eventually Brands drops back down to his feet.
Hughes creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Brands's defenses.
Brands fails to pull guard.
#TD2#
Brands successfully pulls guard.
Hughes trying to control but Brands is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Hughes drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Hughes jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Brands managing to control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Hughes avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#T3#
Brands is pulling down on Hughes's head. It's preventing any offense from Hughes, at least for the moment.
Hughes wants to control from the top but Brands keeps moving.
Brands wants to stand and escape but Hughes is having none of it.
Brands managing to control the position.
Brands keeping moving, preventing Hughes from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Brands is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Brands keeping full guard, as Hughes tries to pass.
Brands punching from the bottom.
Hughes trying to control but Brands is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Brands working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Hughes doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Hughes manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB2#
Hughes got a little sloppy there for a moment and Brands has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Hughes has managed to get both his arms back between Brands's legs - danger averted.
Brands lands a decent shot there.#SUB2#
Brands looking for a guillotine here but Hughes defends easily.
Hughes has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Brands is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Hughes defends well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Viktor Hughes dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Brands shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Hughes as he jumps to the side. #CL#
Hughes pushes Brands up against the cage in a clinch.#TD2#
Brands manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back. #SUB2#
Brands is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Hughes is aware though and is defending well.#SUB2#
Brands working for a triangle but Hughes defends it easily.
#SUB2#
Brands looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
We've been informed that Brands has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Hughes is posturing up here but Brands has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Hughes tries to roll out but it's too tight and Hughes has to tap! Slick submission there by Brands!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Bo Brands!
Bo Brands decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
NYF Fight Night 45
Date: Oct 16, 2024 |
#R1#
Posta scores with a spinning back kick!
Brands on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Brands tries to score a power double leg takedown but Posta sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Brands somewhat.
Brands with a poor takedown #CL#
and Posta counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Posta. #BC#
Posta manages to break the clinch.
Posta misses with a head kick.
Brands wants to counter the offense by Posta and move into the clinch position.
Brands dives in for a single leg takedown but Posta sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Caulo Posta has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bo Brands.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brands misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Posta slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.#T1#
Brands has his takedown stuffed#CL#
and Posta counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Posta throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Brandss head.
Posta has Brands pressed against the cage.
Brands fails to pull guard.
A left hand lands to the body for Posta.
Brands is trying to pull guard but Posta has him pressed against the cage.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Posta.
Posta stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Brands tries for a takedown but Posta manages to get underhooks.
#BC#
Posta breaks from the clinch.
Brands looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Posta is fending him off so far but Brands persists. Nope, Posta circles away and we're back to standing.
Brands takes a head kick and keeps coming.
#T2#
Posta lands with a kick to the temple. Brands shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Caulo Posta is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Brands tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Posta wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
A solid leg kick lands there for Posta.
Brands takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Brands fails with a takedown attempt.
Posta scores with a kick to the body.
Posta looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#T3#
Brands looks for a takedown but Posta sprawls well.
Posta works the jab nicely.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Brands.
Posta lands a head kick!
Brands takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
#T4#
Posta connects with an inside leg kick.
Brands drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Brands closes this distance looking for a takedown but Posta circles away.
Posta misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Brands wants to counter with a clinch but Posta pushes him away.
Posta with a nice cross.
Posta connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Brands looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
No luck for Brands with that takedown attempt.
It appears Posta was looking to counter with a kick there.
Posta tries a head kick but it misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Caulo Posta dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Brands fails to land the takedown.
Posta connects with a jab.
Posta is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Brands can do to turn this around?
Brands doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Posta throws a sloppy head kick and Brands moves out of range easily.
Brands wants to counter the offense by Posta and move into the clinch position.
Brands shoots and misses #CL#
and Posta counters by clinching up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC#
Posta breaks the clinch.
Nice uppercut lands for Posta. That snapped Brands's head back.
Brands darts in looking for a takedown but Posta gets double underhooks and turns Brands into the cage.
Posta wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Caulo Posta has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bo Brands.
Good shot there by Posta.#T1#
Posta lands with a kick to the temple. Brands shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
We've been informed that Brands has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Caulo Posta is winning the standup battle so far.
Brands on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Posta. Posta obviously looking to wear him down.
Posta fakes the leg kick and cracks Brands in the body.
Posta is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Posta is looking to slow Brands down with leg kicks.
Posta lands a body shot.
Brands walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.#TD2#
Brands shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Brands stalling. #ES#
Posta makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!#T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Brands tries to clinch but Posta moves away
and Posta counters with a nice low kick that buckles Brands's knee momentarily.
Posta lands a two punch combo.
Brands with a lazy takedown attempt #CL#
and Posta moves into the clinch.
Posta throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Brandss head. #BC#
Posta pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Posta feints and then cracks Brands's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Brands down.
Brands fails to land the takedown.
Posta will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
#T3#
Brands looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Posta.
Brands throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Posta's waist but Posta gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Brands off to one side.
Posta is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Brands.
Posta cracks Brands with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Posta fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Brands has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Caulo Posta is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Brands closes the distance and clinches up with Posta, looking for a takedown. Brands pushes Posta against the cage but Posta circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Posta defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Brands.
Posta jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.#T4#
Posta tests Brands's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Posta scores with a kick to the body.
Posta connects with a body shot.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Brands is defended easily by Posta.
Brands stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Posta.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Caulo Posta dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Brands misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
A nice leg kick lands there from Posta.
Brands will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Posta goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Posta throws a series of punches but Brands moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brands misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Brands just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromPosta.
Caulo Posta has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bo Brands.
Posta stuns Brands with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.#T1#
Brands looks for a takedown but Posta sprawls well.
Brands fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Posta throws a head kick that half lands.
Posta moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Brands is looking to clinch but Posta is avoiding it.
Posta lands a nice looking kick to the body. Brands takes a step back to recover. #T2##TD2#
Brands scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Posta is trying to get back to his feet.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Brands staying calm.
Brands looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Posta is avoiding damage well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Posta is not content to let Brands control the position. #ES#
Posta explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Caulo Posta is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Brands's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.#T3#
Posta connects with a good right hand that stumbles Brands. Brands circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Posta fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Brands moves forwards but Posta connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Posta keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Brands tries to close the distance and clinch up but Posta swats him away and circles back towards the center.
It looked like Posta was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Brands.
Posta scores with a jab to the body.
Posta shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Brands eats them both and turns towards Posta to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Brands walks forward, straight into a front kick from Posta.#T4#
Brands fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Posta throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Brands dives in and grabs Posta's left leg, looking for a takedown. Posta pushes down on Brands's head and hops out.
Brands shoots in looking for a takedown. Posta tries to sprawl out of it but Brands keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Posta manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Posta connects with a single shot there.
And that's the end of the fight!
Caulo Posta showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Posta 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 George Francis scores the fight 30:25
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 30:25
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 30:25
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Caulo Posta!
An intense looking Caulo Posta took to the microphone post fight and gave a little speech: 'The division problem is back, do you want a streak of how many wins to give me a chance at the belt?'.
In defeat, Bo Brands stepped up to the mic, saying 'I will Train Harder and Be Back Better.'. |
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Event:
NYF Fight Night 42
Date: Sep 18, 2024 |
#R1#
Brands wants to clinch.
Brands fails to land the takedown.
Brands shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Blackwater as he avoids it easily.
Blackwater throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Brands stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Brands doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Blackwater counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Lorenz Blackwater has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bo Brands.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blackwater showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Brands.
It looked like Blackwater was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Brands.
Nice takedown defense from Blackwater. No joy for Brands on that attempt.
Blackwater appears to be looking for a big counter.
Blackwater stuffs the takedown.
Brands on the wrong end of a nice jab.#T1#
Brands wants to clinch.
A quick step to the side and Blackwater tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Brands doesn't manage to clinch there - Blackwater circles away.
Blackwater connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Brands shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Blackwater as he jumps to the side.
It looked like Blackwater was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Blackwater sizes up Brands with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Brands shoots for a double leg takedown but Blackwater sprawls well. He's pushed Brands's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Blackwater throwing a counter right hand but Brands manages to avoid it.
Brands closes the distance and clinches up with Blackwater, looking for a takedown. Brands pushes Blackwater against the cage but Blackwater circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Blackwater connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Brands momentarily.
Brands misses with a takedown
letting Blackwater counter with a right hand. #T2#
Brands has his takedown stuffed
and Blackwater comes in over the top with a devastating right hand! Brands stumbles back against the cage, looking to regain his senses but Blackwater is on him like rabid pit bull! Brands slumps to the ground under a storm of punches and this fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Lorenz Blackwater!
Lorenz Blackwater was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
The defeated Bo Brands had this to say: 'I will Train Harder and Be Back Better.'. |
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Event:
NYF Fight Night 37
Date: Aug 14, 2024 |
#R1#
Brands shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. River defends it nicely.
Brands with a lazy takedown attempt
and River counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
River lands with a good body shot.
Brands with a lazy takedown attempt
letting River counter with a right hand.
Bill River has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bo Brands.
A kick lands to the mid section there for River.
Brands looks winded!
River delivers a nice body kick.
Brands has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by River.
River weaves into range and cracks Brands right on the temple with a beautiful overhand right! Brands goes down! He's out cold! Wow, what a beautiful knockout! River is strutting round the canvas like a movie star as the camera bulbs flash frantically.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Bill River!
Bill River seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
Bo Brands was interviewed post fight and said 'I will Train Harder and Be Back Better.'. |
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Event:
NYF 74: Field vs Traumen II
Date: Jul 13, 2024 |
#R1#
Westen avoids a punch combination nicely.
Brands with a lazy takedown attempt
and Westen counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Westen fakes the leg kick and cracks Brands in the body.
Westen ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Brands misses with a takedown
enabling Westen to counter with a crisp jab.
Westen has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Brands tries for a takedown but Westen circles away easily
letting Westen counter with a right hand.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bo Brands. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brands fails with the takedown
and Westen counters with a good, hard body kick but Brands shrugs it off.
Brands is breathing heavily.
Brands fails with a takedown attempt.
Westen swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#T1#
Westen fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Brands doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Westen counters with a nice uppercut.
Westen scores with a crisp jab that stopped Brands in his tracks.
Bo Brands seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Brands fails with an attempt to clinch.
Brands throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Westen sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Westen looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Brands fails with the takedown#KD2#
and Brands is countered with a crisp right hand from Westen that sends him to the canvas! Westen follows him to the mat into side control. #ROC2#Brands is rocked!#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Brands is looking for a sweep.
Oh Brands is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Brands can't do much from the bottom here.
Brands seems to have got his legs back now.
Brands looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Brands is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Brands looking for a sweep but Westen has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Brands is looking to improve his position but Westen isn't that keen on the idea.
Brands is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Brands wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.
Brands can't escape the position.
#T3#
Brands is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Brands rolls, trying to escape but Westen keeps control of the position.
Brands trying to control but not successfully.
Westen has the hooks in. Brands is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Westen is not going to allow Brands to sit and survive in this position.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Westen controls the position.
Brands is in bad spot here.
#T4#
Brands trying to control the hands but Westen won't let him.
Westen keeps control of the position as Brands tries to break free.
Brands is working hard here to advance position.
Brands wants to get back to his feet.
What can Brands do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Brands trying to control the hands but Westen breaks the grip.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Braun Westen dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Brands doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Westen counters with a nice uppercut.
Brands tries to clinch up
and Westen counters with a left to the body.
Nice body kick from Westen.
Brands misses with a right hand
and Westen counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Westen, as that shot connected.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brands fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Westen lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.#T1#
Brands misses with a takedown attempt
enabling Westen to counter with a crisp jab.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bo Brands. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Westen circles away before darting back in with a big straight right hand. It connects beautifully and sends Brands tumbling to the canvas! He's out cold! Westen wins by KO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:13 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Braun Westen!
Braun Westen thanked the fans post fight for their support.
The defeated Bo Brands had this to say: 'I will Train Harder and Be Back Better.'. |
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Event:
NYF Fight Night 32
Date: Jun 07, 2024 |
#R1##TD#
Brands gets the takedown into side control.
Probert gets back to half guard.#SUB#
Brands is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Probert defends it well. #SUB2#
Probert actively working from the bottom here.
Probert makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Probert.
Brands scoring with some ground and pound. #SUB2#
Probert had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Brands defends it easily.#SU#
Brands stands up and waves to Probert to follow him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Probert gets a takedown into half guard.
Brands pushes Probert off but Probert dives into side control.
#T1#
You can see the frustration on Brands's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#SUB2#
Probert tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Probert has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Brands is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.#SUB#
Brands looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Brands is looking to control Probert's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Brands avoid being mounted?
Brands wants to improve his position but Probert is controlling well.
Brands might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#SUB#
Brands is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Probert pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Probert seems to be working for a kimura but Brands defends the submission attempt.#T2#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Brands trying to control but Probert postures up.
#SUB2#
Probert is working for a kimura but Brands is defending it quite comfortably.
Brands is trying to control but can't.
Brands is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.#SUB2#
Probert is looking for a kimura here.
Probert takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Brands looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.#T3#
Brands is not content to let Probert control the position.#SUB2#
Probert is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Brands has managed to free his arm - good work.
Brands is pressing down on Probert's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#SUB#
Brands looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Probert has picked Brands up and slammed him! Brands can't keep hold of the triangle and Probert manages to pass to side control!
Brands trying his best to control but Probert has mounted him.
Brands keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Brands is trying to reverse the position but instead Probert has taken his back - oops!
Probert throwing lazy shots from the back mount that aren't doing any damage.
Probert keeps control of the position as Brands tries to break free.
#SUB2#
Probert seems to be going for a rear naked choke. He has an arm under Brands's chin but Brands turns very nicely into Probert's guard. Good BJJ skills being displayed there by Brands.
Brands trying to control the position from guard on top but Probert is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T4##SUB2#
Probert is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Brands showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Probert can't keep his opponent in guard - Brands advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #SUB#
Brands is looking for a kimura here.
Brands is figuring out what he wants to do next.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Brands passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Probert!
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 Bo Brands will probably get the nod.
That's time! Brands's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2##TD#
Brands closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Brands is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Probert can do to turn this around?#SUB#
Brands is actively looking for submissions here but good counter grappling here from Probert as he works his way to full guard.
Probert keeping full guard, as Brands tries to pass.
Brands won't allow Probert to sweep him here.
Probert managing to control the position. #SU#
Brands gets to his feet. Probert looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Probert misses with a double jab
#CL#
and Brands counters by clinching up. #BC2#
Probert pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#TD2#
Probert 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.#T1#
Probert wants to control from the top but Brands keeps moving.
Brands trying to keep a closed guard but Probert is proving a slippery customer.
#SUB#
Brands escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Probert gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Brands controlling the position.
Brands keeping moving, preventing Probert from controlling successfully.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Brands holds on and takes a little breather.
Bo Brands overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB#
Brands is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Probert defends well.
Probert trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Probert postures up.
Probert trying to control but Brands is working from the bottom.
Brands is controlling Probert's posture.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Probert not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#TD2#
Probert manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Brands on his heels. He'll look to pass Brands's guard now, I'm sure.
Probert trying to control the position from guard on top but Brands is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Probert got a little sloppy there for a moment and Brands has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Probert has managed to get both his arms back between Brands's legs - danger averted.
Probert throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Probert not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #SUB#
Brands escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Probert gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #T3#
Probert pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Brands is keeping the position for now. #SUB#
Brands looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Probert trying to control the position from guard on top but Brands is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Brands has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Probert can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Brands is controlling Probert's posture.#SUB#
Brands had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Probert defends it easily.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Probert stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Brands swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Brands is adopting a defensive guard.#SUB#
Brands had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Probert defends it easily.#SUB#
Brands is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Probert defends well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Probert throws a big elbow that misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Bo Brands will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3##TD2#
Probert shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Probert showed some decent athleticism there. #SUB2#
Brands is defending against the submission attempts here by Probert.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Brands gets full guard.#SUB#
Brands is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Brands trying to keep a closed guard but Probert is proving a slippery customer.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brands looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #SUB#
Brands is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Probert defends well.#T1##SUB2#
Probert is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #SUB#
Brands throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Probert wants to control from the top but Brands keeps moving. #SUB2#
Probert drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Probert jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB#
Brands had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Probert defends it easily.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#SUB#
Brands looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB#
Brands escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Probert gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Probert trying to control the position from guard on top but Brands is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Brands has his hands on Probert's head, controlling the position.
Brands working a defensive guard here.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Brands keeping moving, preventing Probert from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#TD2#
Probert manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Brands on his heels. He'll look to pass Brands's guard now, I'm sure.#T3#
Brands is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Probert trying to control but Brands is working from the bottom.
Brands thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage. #SUB#
Probert got a little sloppy there for a moment and Brands has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Probert has managed to get both his arms back between Brands's legs - danger averted.
Probert wants to control from the top but Brands keeps moving.
Probert throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #SUB#
Brands throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Brands keeping full guard, as Probert tries to pass. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#SUB#
Brands looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Probert stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Brands swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Brands not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Probert trying to control but Brands is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Probert throws a head kick that half lands.
Bob Probert has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#TD2#
Probert dives in and scores a takedown into Brands's guard.
Brands has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Probert has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bo Brands showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Brands 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 John Roberts scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 30:27
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bo Brands!
A relieved looking Bo Brands 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:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 21, 2024 |
#R1##TD#
Brands tries to sprawl but Diesel drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Brands wants to control but Diesel is keeping busy and won't allow it.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Diesel looks to score some points with some ground and pound.#SUB2#
Brands is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Diesel pulls his head out easily.
Diesel is controlling the pace.
Brands wants to improve his position but Diesel is controlling well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Well, if Diesel 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.
#T1#
Brands is trying to control but can't.
#SUB#
Diesel is trying a forearm choke� I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Brands is trying to control but Diesel passes into side control!
Diesel 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.
Diesel in side control, just content to control the action for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Brands is trying to get back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Diesel remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Brands tries to control but Diesel manages to take his back.
I really don't envy Brands right now.
Good control from Diesel.
Diesel keeps control of the position as Brands tries to break free.
#T3##SUB#
Diesel is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Brands defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Diesel has the hooks in. Brands is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Diesel keeps control of the position easily here as Brands tries to buck him off.
Brands is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Diesel off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
Brands trying to control but not successfully. #T4#
Brands tries to escape the position.
Diesel not allowing Brands to control his hands.
Brands is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Diesel.
Brands tries to break free.
#SUB#
Diesel working from the back looking to end the fight with a rear naked choke. Brands is doing well to defend. Diesel seems to have got his hand under the chin though and he's sunk the choke in! Brands is forced to tap and this one is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Kurt Diesel!
An out of breath Kurt Diesel thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
The defeated Bo Brands had this to say: 'I will Train Harder and Be Back Better.'. |
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Event:
CCC 23 : Kallio vs Harris
Date: Apr 24, 2024 |
#R1#
Liu works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Liu dips to his left and cracks Brands with an uppercut!
Liu lands a nice hook to Brands's body. Brands takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Brands dives in and grabs Liu's left leg, looking for a takedown. Liu pushes down on Brands's head and hops out.
Liu connects with a right hand. Brands shakes it off.
Brands looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
A solid leg kick lands there for Liu.
A cross from Liu lands.
Brands fails with an attempt to clinch.
Brands tries to move into range but Liu moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
We've been told by Liu's head coaches at Gumburcules Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#TD2#
Brands shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.#SUB2#
Brands wants to work for an arm triangle but Liu is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Liu is trying is best to control the position here.
Brands passes to side control. #SUB2#
Brands goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Liu has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Brands but great work by Liu.#T1##SU#
Liu decides to stand back up. Liu steps back and let's Brands get back to his feet.
Brands looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Liu is fending him off so far but Brands persists. Nope, Liu circles away and we're back to standing.
It looked like Liu wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#CL#
Liu darts in and clinches Brands up against the cage.
Liu leaning his opponent against the cage.
Liu scores a nice knee to the body.
Brands looks winded!
Liu stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Brands jumps guard but Liu stands there with Brands around his waist. Brands gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Jun Liu has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bo Brands.
Brands fails to pull guard.
Liu landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Liu lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Brands backwards.
Knees to the body from Liu.
Liu lands an elbow that stopped Brands in his tracks for a moment.
A short uppercut from Liu.
A right hook to the body lands for Liu.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Liu throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Brandss head. #T2#
Brands tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Liu smiles and moves away.
Brands's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Liu connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Brands scrambles back to his feet.
Liu moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Both fighters circling slowly here as the pace drops. Hopefully one of them does someth.. OOOHHHH!!!! Liu throws an absolute beast of a head kick! Brands is done! He's out cold, twisted and contorted up against the cage! Wow!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Jun Liu!
An out of breath and clearly excited Jun Liu thanked Stoner's Killer Apparel for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
In defeat, Bo Brands stepped up to the mic, saying 'I will Train Harder and Be Back Better.'. |
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Event:
CCC 13 : Nogueira vs Oren
Date: Mar 17, 2024 |
#R1#
Brands with a poor takedown
and Coooie Cobber counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
A right-left combo lands from Coooie Cobber.
A cross from Coooie Cobber lands.
Brands wants to clinch but Coooie Cobber slips to the side
and Coooie Cobber counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Brands is lucky that one didn't land flush. #ROC2#Brands is rocked!
Brands takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Coooie Cobber lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Oh Brands is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Whack! Coooie Cobber lands a heavy head kick that drops Brands. The ref tackles Coooie Cobber to stop the fight - a great save by the referee because Brands was done.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Head Kick). Andy Coooie Cobber!
Andy Coooie Cobber spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
The defeated Bo Brands had this to say: 'I will Train Harder and Be Back Better.'. |
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Event:
CCC 3 : Hulk vs Kuznecov
Date: Feb 03, 2024 |
#R1##TD#
Brands manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Stojnic on his heels. He'll look to pass Stojnic's guard now, I'm sure.
Brands distracts Stojnic with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Brands sitting in guard here, content to control.
Brands passes Stojnic's left leg - he's now in half guard. #SUB#
Brands is working for a submission of some sort.
#SUB2#
Stojnic actively working from the bottom here.
Brands prevents Stojnic from improving his position.
We've been hearing good reports from Brands's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
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.
Brands passes to full mount!
Brands postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Stojnic looks a forlorn figure.
Brands lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.#T1#
Brands can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Stojnic is looking to escape.
Stojnic takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Brands tries to control but Stojnic wriggling away.
BOOM! Brands connects with a massive shot to the dome!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Brands fails to take his opponent's back.
Brands tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Brands raining down shots from the mount!#SUB#
Brands working for a guillotine from mount but Stojnic is in no mood to give up.
Brands lands with some strikes.#T2##SUB#
Brands jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle�. Ooooh, that looks tight� Stojnic is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Stojnic and Brands has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Stojnic is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Brands off and has taken his back!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Brands trying to control the hands but Stojnic won't let him.
Well, with Stojnic on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Brands is tapping out... Can he escape the position?#SUB2#
Stojnic is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Brands trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble. #SUB2#
Stojnic has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Brands has freed his hand and lives to survive another� well, another couple of seconds at least!
Brands is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
#SUB2#
Stojnic working for a choke but Brands is defending well.
Brands might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#SUB2#
Stojnic has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Brands has freed his hand and lives to survive another� well, another couple of seconds at least!
#T3#
Brands just trying to survive but Stojnic is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Brands holding on to Stojnic's left wrist, preventing the choke. #SUB2#
Stojnic working for the choke.
Stojnic is trying to stick to Brands's back but Brands is turning into Stojnic. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Stojnic's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Brands.#SUB2#
Stojnic looking for subs off his back but Brands has passed one foot through into half guard.
We've been informed that Stojnic has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Stojnic wants to get back to full guard.
Brands is trying to control. Stojnic wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #SUB#
Brands is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB#
Brands 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.
#T4#
Brands trying to control from half guard but Stojnic is working away. #SUB#
Brands is looking for a kimura here.
#SUB#
Brands is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Stojnic defends it well.
Brands frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Bo Brands dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2##TD#
Brands closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Stojnic did well to prevent Brands getting side control.#SUB#
Brands is looking for submissions but instead, Stojnic has regained full guard.
#SUB2#
Stojnic has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Brands can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Brands works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Brands is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Stojnic!
Stojnic is looking to get to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Stojnic defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Brands. #SUB#
Brands looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead. #SUB#
Brands is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Stojnic has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Stojnic! #T1##SUB#
Brands looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Stojnic is defending well. Brands quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Stojnic has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Brands celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:24 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Bo Brands!
Our winner, Bo Brands, 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:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 26, 2023 |
#R1##TD2#
Brands gets a takedown into half guard.
Brands sitting and controlling from the half guard.
My spies in Cozad MMA Los Angeles inform me that Brands has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Brands trying to control the action but Cokanauto is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Brands is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Cokanauto has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB2#
Brands seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Cokanauto is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Bo Brands!
A relieved looking Bo Brands 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:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 22, 2023 |
#R1#
Brands swinging wildly here.
#TD#
Brands gets a double leg takedown into Putovas's guard.
Brands throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Brands in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Putovas is looking to stand up but Brands isn't so interested in that idea.
Putovas keeping moving, preventing Brands from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Putovas wants to get back to his feet but Brands is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brands engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Brands sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Putovas's guard. #T1#
Putovas looks like he's trying to stand up.
We've been hearing good reports from Brands's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.#SUB#
Brands is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Putovas is just riding it out for now. Brands eventually gives up the hold. #SUB#
Brands is working for a kimura but Putovas is defending it quite comfortably.
Putovas tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Brands manages to move to mount!
#T2##SUB#
Brands has hold of Putovas's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Putovas manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
#SUB#
Brands is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Putovas is surviving well by controlling Brands's body position as best he can. #SUB#
Brands is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Putovas has managed to escape the submission attempt.
#SUB#
Putovas defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Brands.
Putovas wants to try and get back to his feet.
Brands tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T3#
Putovas takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.#SUB#
Brands goes for an armbar but Putovas turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Putovas.
Brands has his hands on Putovas's head, controlling the position. #SUB#
Brands has his foot on Putovas's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Putovas works his way back into a safe position though.
Brands controlling Putovas's posture. #SUB#
Brands is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Brands has his hands on Putovas's head, controlling the position. #T4##SUB#
Brands is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Putovas rolls with it to try and escape but Brands cranks on the arm and Putovas is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Bo Brands!
A victorious Bo Brands thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 07, 2023 |
#R1#
The fight stays on the outside here - Brands looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#TD#
Brands shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Gorfiene is trying to defend but Brands finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Brands wants to control but Gorfiene is keeping him busy.
Brands throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Gorfiene really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Brands. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB#
Brands is working for a kimura but Gorfiene is defending it quite comfortably.
Gorfiene trying to control here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brands scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Brands wants to work for an arm triangle but Gorfiene is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB#
Brands is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Gorfiene defends it well. #T1#
Brands wants to lay and pray for a moment but Gorfiene keeps working.
Brands sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Gorfiene defending well though. #SUB#
Brands is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Gorfiene doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Brands. #SUB2#
Gorfiene looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Gorfiene is looking to escape.
Brands missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Brands looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #SUB#
Brands is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Gorfiene has managed to free his arm - good work.
Brands sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Gorfiene defending well though.
Gorfiene is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.#SUB#
Brands is trying to work for a kimura but Gorfiene is defending well.
#SUB#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Brands is working for a kimura but Gorfiene is defending it quite comfortably.
Brands trying to pass the guard but Gorfiene defending well.
Gorfiene on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3##SUB#
Brands is looking for a kimura but Gorfiene is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Brands to get the leverage. #SUB#
Brands is working for a submission of some sort.
Brands winds up and cracks Gorfiene with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Brands takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#SUB#
Brands is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Gorfiene sees it coming and defends easily.
Gorfiene is trying to get back to full guard.
Brands working Gorfiene over with strikes.
Brands stalling. #SUB#
Gorfiene is defending against the submission attempts here by Brands.
#T4#
Brands is trying to control the action in half guard but Gorfiene is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Brands throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #SUB#
Brands is trying a forearm choke� I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Brands with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Brands throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Gorfiene to regain full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Brands forces his way into half guard.
Brands thows a huge punch but Gorfiene dodges it nicely.
#SUB#
Brands is trying a forearm choke� I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Bo Brands dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2##TD#
Brands fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Gorfiene sprawls well initially but Brands persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Gorfiene kicks off Brands and gets to his feet. #TD2#
Gorfiene shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Gorfiene was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gorfiene working away.
Brands is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Gorfiene sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Brands defending well though.
Brands preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Brands might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Brands trying to hold on to Gorfiene's head to control him but Gorfiene postures up.
Brands manages to get to full guard.
#T1#
Brands is controlling Gorfiene's posture.#SUB#
Brands had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Gorfiene defends it easily.
Gorfiene working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #SUB#
Brands is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Gorfiene rolls with it to try and escape but Brands cranks on the arm and Gorfiene is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Bo Brands!
A victorious Bo Brands thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
TWGC 39 (170lbs, D4): Finals - Round 1
Date: May 24, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Broady Hallows! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Bo Brands!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, Joseph Jones and Columbo Gatti.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD#
Hallows shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Brands manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Hallows (2) vs (0) Brands
Brands wants to sweep here but Hallows controlling him for the moment.
Hallows works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Brands regains full guard. Nicely done.
Hallows preventing the sweep.
Hallows definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Hallows passes Brands's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Hallows is pressing down on Brands's thigh, looking to free his foot. Brands is holding on for now.
Brands is staying active underneath Hallows, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Still in half guard, Hallows seems content to control.
Hallows trying to control from half guard but Brands is working away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Brands is looking for a sweep. Hallows is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brands won't allow Hallows to pass to mount.
Brands is looking to improve his position.
Brands slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#T1##SUB2#
Brands working for a triangle but Hallows defends it easily.
Hallows tries to free his leg and advance position but Brands is retaining full guard.
Brands bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Hallows's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hallows (2) vs (2) Brands
Hallows is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Brands pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hallows is keeping the position for now.
Hallows is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Brands stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hallows swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Hallows tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Brands pushes down on Hallows's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Hallows keeping hold of Brands's head, controlling as best he can.
Brands wants to free his trapped foot but Hallows is holding on for dear life with his legs. #T2#
Hallows is trying to maintain the position but Brands is very close to passing his half guard.
Hallows gets back to full guard.
Hallows wants to sweep here but Brands controlling him for the moment.
Brands looking to pass the guard.
Hallows 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.#T3#
Hallows 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: Hallows (4) vs (2) Brands
Well, if Hallows 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.
Hallows trying to pass the guard but Brands defending well.
Brands slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Hallows pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Brands is keeping the position for now.
Brands can't keep his opponent in guard - Hallows advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Brands can do anything to dispel that myth.
Hallows wants to pass the guard but Brands is defending well.
Brands is refusing to be controlled, as Hallows sits in half guard. #T4#
Brands manages to get to full guard.
Hallows preventing the sweep.
Hallows slips nicely into half guard.
Hallows looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Brands is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB#
Brands is defending against the submission attempts here by Hallows.
Brands is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T5#
Brands keeps trying to improve his position.
Hallows wants to lay and pray for a moment but Brands keeps working.
Hallows passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Hallows (7) vs (2) Brands
Hallows takes Brands's back. Score +3 for taking back: Hallows (10) vs (2) Brands
Brands staying busy and making it hard for Hallows to control.
You can see the frustration on Brands's face� He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
#SUB#
Hallows is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Brands is defending well though. Hallows let's go of the attempt for now.
Hallows is trying to stick to Brands's back but Brands is turning into Hallows. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Hallows's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Brands. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hallows (10) vs (4) Brands
Hallows is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Brands won't allow Hallows to sweep him here. #T6#
Hallows trying to control the position.
Brands passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Hallows (10) vs (7) Brands
Hallows manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Hallows tries to get to full guard but Brands has control of the leg.
Hallows works his way to full guard. Good work.
Hallows wants to sweep here but Brands controlling him for the moment.
Brands passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Hallows (10) vs (10) Brands
Brands wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hallows keeps working.
Hallows tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Brands wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T7#
Brands tries to move to mount but Hallows blocks the move with his legs.
Hallows tries to improve position but can't.
Brands tries to move to mount but Hallows blocks the move with his legs. #SUB2#
Brands is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Hallows has escaped the position, nice work there. #SUB2#
Brands tries for a kimura but Hallows is defending well. #SUB2#
Brands thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #SUB2#
Brands looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Hallows can't do much from the bottom here.
Hallows manages to work his way to half guard, despite Brands's best efforts.#T8#
Brands tries to pass the half guard into mount. Hallows knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Hallows gets back to full guard.
Hallows manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Brands manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hallows (12) vs (10) Brands#SUB2#
Brands throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Hallows passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Hallows (15) vs (10) Brands
Hallows works to advance to full mount. Brands defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs. Score +2 for reaching mount: Hallows (17) vs (10) Brands
Hallows takes Brands's back. Score +3 for taking back: Hallows (20) vs (10) Brands#SUB#
Hallows has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Brands has freed his hand and lives to survive another� well, another couple of seconds at least!
Hallows keeps control of the position as Brands tries to break free.
#T9##SUB#
Hallows is looking for the choke from the back position but Brands is controlling his hands well.
Brands rolls, trying to escape but Hallows keeps control of the position.
#SUB#
Brands is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
#SUB#
Hallows has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Brands has freed his hand and lives to survive another� well, another couple of seconds at least!
Brands turns into Hallows and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hallows (20) vs (12) Brands
Brands won't allow Hallows to sweep him here.
Brands trying to control but Hallows is working from the bottom.
Brands pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hallows is keeping the position for now.
Hallows looking to control.
#SUB#
Hallows is looking for a triangle but Brands pushes his legs off easily.
Hallows keeping moving, preventing Brands from controlling successfully. #T10#
Brands pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hallows is keeping the position for now.
Hallows 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: Hallows (22) vs (12) Brands
Hallows passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Brands! Score +3 for passing guard: Hallows (25) vs (12) Brands#SUB#
Hallows working for a guillotine from mount but Brands is in no mood to give up.
Brands is working to get back to half guard.
Hallows takes Brands's back. Score +3 for taking back: Hallows (28) vs (12) Brands#SUB#
Brands showing good submission defense here.
#SUB#
Hallows is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Brands is defending well though. Hallows let's go of the attempt for now.#T11##SUB#
Hallows is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Brands knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Brands for a finish.
Brands is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Brands rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Brands is trying to get back to full guard.
Hallows tries to pass the half guard into mount. Brands knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Hallows prevents Brands from improving his position.
Brands manages to get to full guard.
Hallows trying to control the position from guard on top but Brands is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Brands looking for a sweep. Not yet Brands, not yet. #T12#
Hallows slips nicely into half guard.
Hallows is pressing down on Brands's thigh, looking to free his foot. Brands is holding on for now.
Hallows passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Hallows (31) vs (12) Brands#SUB#
Hallows thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Brands tries to bench press Hallows off him but Hallows keeps the position.
Hallows tries to move to mount but Brands blocks the move with his legs.
Brands manages to work his way to half guard, despite Hallows's best efforts.
Hallows wants to pass to mount but Brands is defending the position. #SUB#
Hallows seems to be working for a kimura but Brands defends the submission attempt.#T13#
Brands is looking for a sweep. Hallows is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Hallows trying to mount his opponent but Brands defends it.
Hallows prevents Brands from improving his position.
Brands is refusing to be controlled, as Hallows sits in half guard.
Brands wants to get back to full guard.
Hallows wants to free his trapped foot but Brands is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Brands tries to get to full guard but Hallows has control of the leg. #SUB#
Hallows is working for a submission of some sort.
Hallows tries to pass to full mount but Brands defends it. #T14#
Brands is looking to improve his position.
#SUB#
Hallows seems to be working for a kimura but Brands defends the submission attempt.
Hallows passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Hallows (34) vs (12) Brands#SUB#
Hallows looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Brands is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hallows wants to take Brands's back but he can't do it this time.
Brands is desperately trying to improve his position but Hallows has a good base and remains in mount.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hallows takes the fight on points by 34 to 12.
After winning the bout, Broady Hallows 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:
TWGC 39 (170lbs, D4): Los Angeles Qualifier - Round 2
Date: May 16, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Blue River ! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Bo Brands!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and Don Winkell.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Brands manages to get an easy takedown there - catching River on his heels. He'll look to pass River 's guard now, I'm sure. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: River (0) vs (2) Brands
River has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Brands trying to control the position from guard on top but River is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
River controls Brands momentarily but Brands frees himself.
Brands wants to pass the guard but River is keeping the position.
River can't keep his opponent in guard - Brands advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
River wants to get back to full guard.
River on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if River tries to get out of the position.#SUB2#
Brands is trying for a kimura here. River looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Brands wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Bo Brands!
A very excited looking Bo Brands made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Event:
TWGC 39 (170lbs, D4): Los Angeles Qualifier - Round 1
Date: May 15, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Joe Moon! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Bo Brands!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Don Winkell and Timothy Bukovac.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Moon looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Brands is fending him off so far but Moon persists. Nope, Brands circles away and we're back to standing.#TD2#
Brands throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Moon was covering up waiting for the punch and Brands finishes the takedown easily into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Moon (0) vs (2) Brands
Brands tries to free his leg and advance position but Moon is retaining full guard. #SUB#
Moon looking for a guillotine here but Brands defends easily.
#SUB#
Moon is looking for a triangle but Brands pushes his legs off easily.
Moon keeping moving, preventing Brands from controlling successfully.
Brands passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Moon (0) vs (5) Brands
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brands tries to advance to mount but can't. #SUB2#
Brands thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Moon is looking for a sweep.#T1#
Brands moves into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Moon (0) vs (7) Brands
Brands looking to control but Moon is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #SUB2#
Brands working for a submission but Moon is keeping him at bay.
Brands moves to take his opponent's back. Score +3 for taking back: Moon (0) vs (10) Brands#SUB2#
Brands is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Moon defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined. #SUB2#
Brands is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Moon has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Moon can't escape the position.
#SUB2#
Brands patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Brands is looking to control Moon but Moon is wriggling around and keeping busy. #T2##SUB2#
Brands patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?#SUB2#
Moon showing good submission defense here.
#SUB2#
Brands is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Moon defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Brands trying to control momentarily.
Moon can't escape the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Moon looking very determined here, making life difficult for Brands.
I really don't envy Moon right now.
#SUB2#
Brands working for the choke.
Moon is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
#T3##SUB2#
Brands is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Moon rolls, trying to escape but Brands keeps control of the position.
#SUB2#
Brands is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Moon defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined. #SUB2#
Brands is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Moon has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here. #SUB2#
Brands looking for the choke but no joy.
Moon tries to roll but Brands sticks to his back.
Moon is working hard here to advance position.#SUB2#
Brands is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Moon is defending well though. Brands let's go of the attempt for now.#T4##SUB2#
Moon showing good submission defense here.
#SUB2#
Moon fending off the submission attempt from Brands. #SUB2#
Brands is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Moon is defending well though. Brands let's go of the attempt for now.
Moon tries to roll but Brands sticks to his back.
#SUB2#
Moon preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Brands.
Brands trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
#T5##SUB2#
Brands working for the choke. #SUB2#
Brands is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Moon defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined. #SUB2#
Moon is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Brands tries to keep control of the position but Moon is staying busy.
Brands is hanging on to Moon's back as he tries to escape.
#SUB2#
Moon is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Brands gets his way!
#SUB2#
Moon showing good submission defense here.
#SUB2#
Brands is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
#T6##SUB2#
Moon is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Brands gets his way!
Brands trying to control momentarily.
#SUB2#
Brands is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Moon is really stuck here.
#SUB2#
Brands looking for the choke from the back. #SUB2#
Brands tightening his grip on Moon, looking for the choke.
Brands is trying to stick to Moon's back but Moon is turning into Brands. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Brands's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Moon. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Moon (2) vs (10) Brands#T7#
Brands keeping moving, preventing Moon from controlling successfully.
Brands looking for a sweep. Not yet Brands, not yet.
Brands lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Moon (2) vs (12) Brands
Moon keeping full guard, as Brands tries to pass.
Brands slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Moon (2) vs (15) Brands
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Brands tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it. #T8#
Brands is still trying to improve position.
Brands tries to advance position but instead Moon slips a leg back in to half guard.
Brands wants to pass the guard but Moon is defending well.
Brands uses his free foot to push down on Moon's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Moon. Score +3 for passing guard: Moon (2) vs (18) Brands#SUB2#
Brands is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Moon is surviving well by controlling Brands's body position as best he can.
Brands fails to take his opponent's back. #SUB2#
Brands looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.#T9#
Brands wants to control the pace but Moon is squirming around nicely.
Moon tries to reverse the position but Brands maintains control.
Brands moves to the back position. Score +3 for taking back: Moon (2) vs (21) Brands
Moon is trying to break free.
#SUB2#
Brands is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Moon knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Moon for a finish. #SUB2#
Brands is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Moon looking very determined here, making life difficult for Brands.
#T10#
I really don't envy Moon right now.
#SUB2#
Brands patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?#SUB2#
Brands is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Moon knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Moon for a finish.
Moon can't escape the position.
Moon turns into Brands and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Moon (4) vs (21) Brands
Moon has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Moon won't allow Brands to sweep him here.
Brands 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: Moon (4) vs (23) Brands#SUB#
Moon looking for submissions off his back.
Moon is breathing heavily.
Brands is keen to just control but Moon is a slippery customer.#SUB2#
Brands is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Moon won't allow Brands to pass to mount. #T11#
Brands works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Moon (4) vs (26) Brands
Brands looking to control but Moon is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Brands is trying to take his opponent's back.
Moon is trying desperately to improve position.
Brands pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
#SUB2#
Brands is working for a guillotine from mount but Moon frees his head quite easily.
#SUB2#
Brands has control of Moon's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Moon regains control of the situation pretty easily.
#T12#
Brands seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Moon is holding on tight.
Moon is looking to get to half guard.
Brands forces the positional change into back control. Score +3 for taking back: Moon (4) vs (29) Brands
Moon tries to break free.
#SUB2#
Moon showing good submission defense here.
Brands trying to control.#T13##SUB2#
Moon preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Brands. #SUB2#
Moon is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
#SUB2#
Moon preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Brands.
Moon staying busy and making it hard for Brands to control. #SUB2#
Moon fending off the submission attempt from Brands.
Brands controlling well, preventing Moon from escaping the position.
Moon wants to control his opponent's hands but Brands gets his hands free. #T14##SUB2#
Brands is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Moon is defending well though. Brands let's go of the attempt for now.#SUB2#
Brands tightening his grip on Moon, looking for the choke.
Moon prevents Brands from getting a body triangle.
Brands just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
#SUB2#
Brands is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Moon has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Moon can't escape the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Brands is persistently looking for the submission but Moon is defending it well.
Moon tries to escape but Brands has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
And that's the end of the fight!
Brands wins on points by 29 to 4. |
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