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Event:
BE 7: Smithers vs Kowalski
Date: Apr 18, 2024 |
#R1#
Knight misses with a looping left.
Grappling feinted with a counter takedown.
Knight misses the shot to the body.
Grappling is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Knight.
Knight throws a hook to the side of Grappling's head but Grappling sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Grappling tries to clinch up.#TD#
Grappling feints and as Knight raises his hands in defense, Grappling changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Grappling scoring with some ground and pound.
Grappling is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Grappling looking to pass the guard.
Grappling slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Grappling landing with the ground and pound.
Grappling working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Grappling is in close to Knight's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Grappling landing with the ground and pound. #T1#
Grappling lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Grappling slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Grappling accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Knight controls Grappling momentarily but Grappling frees himself.
Grappling connects with a couple of short punches.
Grappling working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Knight's head.
Grappling slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Grappling works over Knight with some ground and pound from guard.
Grappling wants to control from the top but Knight keeps moving.
Grappling has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.#T2#
Grappling sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Grappling looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Knight is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
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.
Grappling showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Knight is looking to stand up but Grappling isn't so interested in that idea.
Grappling might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Grappling working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Knight looking for a sweep. Not yet Knight, not yet.
Grappling controlling from the top position.
Grappling is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. #T3#
Knight is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Knight keeping moving, preventing Grappling from controlling successfully.
Grappling's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Grappling lands a couple of digs.
Knight looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Grappling working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Knight's head.
Grappling chips away with some ground and pound.
Grappling lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Grappling trying to control but Knight is working from the bottom.
Grappling advances position into side control!
Grappling creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Knight can do anything to dispel that myth.#T4#
Grappling lands a few punches from side control.
Knight is letting Grappling control him for a moment.
Knight on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Grappling is looking to take a break and control but Knight is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Grappling prevents Knight from escaping the position.
Grappling is chipping away with strikes.
Knight takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Grappling wants to lay and pray for a moment but Knight keeps working.
Grappling in side control, just content to control the action for now. #T5#
Grappling scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Knight to see if he's OK.#SUB#
Knight is trying to stand and escape here. He's got onto all fours but that's just let Grappling take his back! Uh oh - Grappling has got a rear naked choke here! Knight is forced to tap! It's all over! One monent is all it takes in this sport!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Old Grappling!
A very excited looking Old Grappling 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:
UCF 5: Smith v Taylor
Date: Feb 25, 2024 |
#R1#
Grappling looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Sabel is fending him off so far but Grappling persists. Nope, Sabel circles away and we're back to standing.
Sabel misses with a hook
#TD#
and Grappling counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Grappling in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Sabel trying to keep a closed guard but Grappling is proving a slippery customer.
Grappling has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Grappling trying to control but Sabel is working from the bottom.
Sabel really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Grappling. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Sabel keeping full guard, as Grappling tries to pass.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Grappling loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Grappling throws a big right hand that misses.
Sabel trying to keep a closed guard but Grappling is proving a slippery customer.
Grappling trying to control but Sabel is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sabel tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Sabel working a defensive guard here.
#T1##SUB2#
Sabel throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Grappling is in close to Sabel's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Grappling landing some decent shots from guard.
Grappling wants to pass the guard but Sabel is keeping the position.
Grappling distracts Sabel with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Grappling is in close to Sabel's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Sabel looking to control.
#SUB#
Grappling 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.
Grappling with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Grappling's corner is telling him to maintain position.#SUB2#
Grappling avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#T2#
Grappling connects with a couple of short punches.
Sabel controls Grappling momentarily but Grappling frees himself. #SUB2#
Sabel working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Grappling doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Grappling manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Grappling lands a couple of elbows.
Grappling preventing the sweep.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Sabel can do anything to dispel that myth.
Sabel not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Grappling with a nice head shot there.
Grappling pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Sabel is keeping the position for now.
Grappling looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Grappling is in close to Sabel's body, working some short punches and elbows.#T3#
Sabel is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Grappling wants to control from the top but Sabel keeps moving.
Sabel controls Grappling momentarily but Grappling frees himself.
Grappling trying to control the position from guard on top but Sabel is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Sabel has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Grappling can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB2#
Sabel had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Grappling defends it easily.
Grappling works over Sabel with some ground and pound from guard.
Grappling tries to free his leg and advance position but Sabel is retaining full guard. #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.
Grappling postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Sabel wants to stand up but Grappling is controlling him. #SUB2#
Sabel escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Grappling gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Sabel working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Grappling.
Grappling scoring with punches to the head and body.
Sabel has momentary wrist control but Grappling slips an elbow through the middle.
Sabel has momentary wrist control but Grappling slips an elbow through the middle.#SUB2#
Sabel working for a triangle but Grappling defends it easily.
Sabel is trying to keep Grappling in close.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Grappling landing some decent shots from guard.
Sabel is trying to keep Grappling in close.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Old Grappling dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Sabel sizes up Grappling with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. #CUT2#It looks like Old Grappling has been cut.
Grappling drops his hands momentarily and Sabel takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Jab, jab by Sabel - just one landing.
Sabel fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Grappling on the side of the head.#TD#
Grappling shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Sabel is trying to defend but Grappling finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Grappling looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Grappling lands with a punch from half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Grappling throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Sabel wants to get back to full guard.
Sabel is trying to control but can't.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Grappling seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Grappling wants to lay and pray for a moment but Sabel keeps working.
Sabel is looking to control Grappling's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Sabel avoid being mounted?#T1#
Grappling scoring with strikes to the body and head. #SUB#
Grappling is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Sabel is trying to maintain the position but Grappling is very close to passing his half guard.
Grappling is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Sabel can do to turn this around?
Grappling scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Sabel keeping hold of Grappling's head, controlling as best he can.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Grappling connects with a nice short shot to Sabel's temple.
Sabel has hold of Grappling's hands but Grappling slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Grappling drops an elbow to the side of Sabel's head.
Sabel wants to get back to his feet.
#T2##SUB2#
Sabel looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Grappling is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Sabel sees it coming and defends easily.
Grappling trying to mount his opponent but Sabel defends it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Grappling scores with a couple of good hammerfists.#SUB#
Grappling seems to be looking for submissions.
Grappling looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Sabel is looking to control Grappling's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Sabel avoid being mounted?
Sabel might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Grappling haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#SUB#
Grappling is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Sabel doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Grappling.
Grappling landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. #T3#
Grappling slips a nice elbow through Sabel's hands, connecting with Sabel's forehead.
Grappling sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Sabel defending well though.
Sabel slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#SUB#
Grappling thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB2#
Sabel looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Grappling accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Grappling loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Grappling lands a couple of elbows.
Sabel is controlling Grappling's posture.
Grappling chips away with some ground and pound.#T4#
Grappling stands up over Sabel, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Grappling stopping the sweep attempt from Sabel.#SUB2#
Sabel is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Grappling defends well.
Grappling content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Sabel tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB#
Grappling drops back looking for a leg! Sabel is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Sabel manages to kick Grappling off! Grappling jumps back into Sabel's guard. #SUB2#
Sabel throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Grappling escapes and throws Sabel's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Grappling grinds an elbow into Sabel's temple.
Grappling lands some shots froms side control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Old Grappling dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Old Grappling's cut.
That's time! Grappling's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3#
Grappling misses the shot to the body.
Sabel punishes Grappling's body with a nice straight punch.#CL2#
Sabel closes the distance and clinches.
Sabel stalling.
Sabel dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Grappling wants to take the fight to the mat but Sabel manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Grappling is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Sabel to keep the fight standing.
Sabel cracks Grappling with a nice body shot.
Still in the clinch, Sabel scores with a nice short uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sabel lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Grappling drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Sabel gets the underhooks and prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Old Grappling. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sabel slows down the pace here.
#T1#
Sabel pushes Grappling back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Grappling's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Grappling tries to pull guard but Sabel forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Sabel presses Grappling against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A short left from Sabel.
Grappling wants a takedown but no success here.
Grappling drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Grappling tries to pull guard but Sabel won't allow it.
#BC2#
Sabel manages to break the clinch.
Sabel leaves Grappling with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Old Grappling is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Danga de danga de dang - Sabel scores with a four punch combination!
Sabel misses with a wild combination.
Sabel lands with a shot to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Grappling takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Sabel connects with a body shot that sends Grappling's belly button to the back.
Grappling throws a hook but Sabel avoids it easily.#CL2#
Sabel moves into the clinch.
Sabel stalling in the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Sabel. #T3#
Sabel is trying to force a seperation but Grappling has the dominant position.
The referee calls for Sabel to work.
Sabel tries to break the clinch but Grappling is controlling the position.
Sabel will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Grappling up against the cage.
Grappling is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Sabel pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Sabel leaning his opponent against the cage.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Sabel lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Sabel.
Grappling tries for a takedown but Sabel manages to get underhooks.
Sabel leaning against his opponent.
Sabel lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sabel stalling in the clinch.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Zacharias Sabel.
Sabel connects with a body shot.
Zacharias Sabel has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Sabel bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Grappling's head backwards.
And that's the end of the fight!
Zacharias Sabel comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Grappling 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 Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 28:28
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 28:28
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 28:28
The fight is ruled a draw! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 28, 2024 |
#R1##TD#
Grappling shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Jcool manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Grappling chips away with some ground and pound.
Jcool 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.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Grappling throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Jcool works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Jcool has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Cozad MMA Tokyo. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Grappling controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Grappling wants to pass the guard but Jcool is keeping the position.
Grappling lands a couple of decent looking shots.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jcool keeping moving, preventing Grappling from controlling successfully.
Grappling working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Jcool looking to control.
#T1#
Grappling throws a strike but Jcool rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Grappling pulls Jcool in close to his closed guard and prevents Jcool from doing any damage or advancing position.#SUB#
Grappling working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Jcool doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Jcool manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Grappling keeping moving, preventing Jcool from controlling successfully.
Grappling is adopting a defensive guard.
Jcool sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T2##SUB#
Grappling is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Jcool defends well.
Jcool really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Grappling. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Grappling is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Grappling looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Jcool trying to control but Grappling is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Jcool is sitting in close to Grappling's body. Grappling has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Jcool is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Jcool is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Grappling.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Old Grappling!
Old Grappling took to the mic in his post fight interview and said 'Thanks for accepting this fight, Jcool.
I hope you are successful in your career.'.
Abdul Jcool spoke after the fight, saying '"Everybody out there know I beat him, I controlled the fight, he was missing, I hit him plenty more times. I beat him.Let me talk something... I want to thank the whole hood who came out here. I love y'all. I did this for the hood, you know I beat that boy.'. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 20, 2024 |
#R1##TD#
Grappling shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Grappling working the head and body with strikes.
Grappling slips a nice elbow through Padilha's hands, connecting with Padilha's forehead.
Padilha is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Grappling scores with a couple of nice shots.
Grappling lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Nice strikes from Grappling there.
Padilha has hold of Grappling's hands but Grappling slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Grappling lands a nice short elbow.
Padilha really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Grappling. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Grappling scoring with strikes to the body and head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#SUB#
Grappling is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Grappling working Padilha over with strikes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Grappling passes to full mount!
Grappling is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Oooooh, big shot lands for Grappling! Padilha is hurt baaadly! Grappling is firing away with more strikes - Padilha is covering up... the ref is warning him to do something. He's just covering up though still and the ref has to step in to end the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Old Grappling!
An out of breath Old Grappling thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
SUF 15: Christmas Bash
Date: Dec 23, 2023 |
#R1#
Kaji misses the shot to the body.
Grappling on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Grappling shoots in but Kaji avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Grappling shoots for a double leg takedown but Kaji sprawls well. He's pushed Grappling's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Grappling.
Garuda Kaji has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Old Grappling.
Horrible takedown attempt by Grappling or perhaps it was just good defense by Kaji, which made it look bad.
Grappling shoots for a takedown but Kaji saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Kaji lands a nice hook to Grappling's body. Grappling takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Kaji tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Grappling was well out of range. Poor timing from Kaji.
Kaji keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
A big left from Kaji misses.
We've been told by Kaji's head coaches at Kitano Fight Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Kaji lands a slapping body shot.
Grappling darts in looking for a takedown but Kaji gets double underhooks and turns Grappling into the ropes.
Kaji lands a lovely overhand right.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Grappling shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Kaji counters with a right hand to the body.
Grappling tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Kaji defends well and Grappling ends up having to push Kaji into the ropes where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Kaji scores with a jab.#CUT#It looks like Old Grappling has been cut.
Grappling with a poor takedown
and Kaji counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T1#
Grappling shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
An attempted straight right counter from Kaji misses the target.
Kaji takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Kaji throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Grappling stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Grappling fails with the takedown
and Kaji counters with a left to the body.
Old Grappling seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Grappling looks winded!
Grappling shoots in for a double leg but Kaji sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Kaji connects with the punch.#ROC#Grappling is rocked!
Kaji digs a good body shot into Grappling's ribs.
Grappling is still on wobbly legs! Can Kaji finish him?
Grappling leaves his chin hanging out and Kaji seizes the opportunity with an uppercut! Grappling crumbles to the floor in a heap! The referee steps in and tends to the downed fighter! What a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Garuda Kaji!
Garuda Kaji was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed. |
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Event:
SUF 9: Whelan vs Muller
Date: Nov 03, 2023 |
#R1#
Derringer swinging wildly here.
Grappling with the counter takedown but Derringer avoids it easily.#TD2#
Grappling closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Derringer quickly recovers to half guard.
Derringer keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Derringer avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Grappling.
Grappling thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Derringer tries to kick Grappling off but Grappling keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Grappling working over Derringer with some ground and pound. Derringer looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Derringer blocking the ground and pound attempt from Grappling.
Derringer knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Grappling on the ground.
Grappling with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Grappling seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Grappling slows the pace down in half guard.
Grappling looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#T1#
Grappling throwing shots but Derringer is blocking nicely.
Grappling scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Grappling looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Derringer is breathing heavily.
Nice strikes from Grappling there.
Grappling looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Grappling winds up and cracks Derringer with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Grappling throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Grappling slips a nice elbow through Derringer's hands, connecting with Derringer's forehead.
Nice strikes from Grappling there.
Grappling working Derringer over with strikes. #T2#
Grappling with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Derringer on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Grappling thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Derringer's head.
Grappling sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Derringer has hold of Grappling's hands but Grappling slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Derringer on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Grappling lands a nice short elbow.
Grappling lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. #ROC2#Derringer is rocked!
Grappling lands a big elbow from half guard. That looks like it's hurt Derringer quite badly. Derringer pulls Grappling in close trying to recover. Grappling postures up and lands two really hard shots that put Derringer on queer street! The ref takes a look and decides to call an end to the fight! Possibly an early stoppage but Derringer doesn't seem to be complaining too much.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Old Grappling!
An out of breath Old Grappling thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 04, 2023 |
#R1#
Grappling takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Lester smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Grappling gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Lester counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CUT2#It looks like Old Grappling has been cut.#CL2#
Lester gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Lester scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Lester lands a right hand.
Lester lands a shoulder strike.
Lester lands a right hand.
Lester lands with a short shot to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A quick uppercut on the inside from Lester.
Lester scores with a shoulder strike.
A short body shot lands from Lester as the two fighters clinch.
Lester lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Lester softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Lester lands a shot to the body.
Grappling tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Lester smiles and moves away.
Grappling shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Lester as he avoids it easily.
It seemed like Lester was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Old Grappling. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Grappling looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Lester is fending him off so far but Grappling persists. Nope, Lester circles away and we're back to standing.#T1#
Jab, jab by Lester - just one landing.
Lester cracks Grappling with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Old Grappling seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Grappling shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Lester defends it nicely.
Lester fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Grappling looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Lester scores with a shot to the body.
Lester has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Grappling gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Grappling shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Lester cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Lester lands a jab.
Lester thuds a left hand into Grappling's body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Grappling walks into a straight right hand from Lester.
Grappling looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Grappling misses with a takedown
and Lester counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Grappling doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Lester counters with a straight right hand.#ROC2#Grappling is rocked!#T2#
Lester cracks Grappling with a hook to the temple - Grappling is on wobbly legs here! Lester swarms him with hook after hook, landing with each one! Grappling falls to the canvas face first and the referee dives in to stop the fight! Lester wins by TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Moe Lester!
During a confident post fight interview, Moe Lester thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 25, 2023 |
#R1##TD2#
Diaz closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Diaz passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Grappling!
Grappling is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #SUB2#
Diaz has control of Grappling's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Grappling regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Diaz wants to control the pace but Grappling is squirming around nicely.
Grappling bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Grappling is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Grappling postures up and lands a big shot to Diaz's brow.
Grappling landing some decent shots from guard.
Grappling slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. #T1#
Diaz looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Grappling landing some decent shots from guard.
Grappling scoring with punches to the head and body.
Grappling seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Grappling has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Grappling trying to control but Diaz is working from the bottom. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Grappling scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Grappling working some strikes from top position.
Diaz controls Grappling momentarily but Grappling frees himself. #SUB2#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Diaz working for a triangle but Grappling defends it easily.
Diaz working a defensive guard here.
Diaz 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.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Grappling's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #T3##SUB2#
Diaz looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Grappling's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Diaz pulls Grappling in close to prevent any damage.
Diaz is trying to keep Grappling in close.
Grappling distracts Diaz with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Grappling postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Diaz has momentary wrist control but Grappling slips an elbow through the middle.#SUB2#
Diaz is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB2#
Diaz is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Diaz looks winded!
Grappling controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Diaz keeping full guard, as Grappling tries to pass.
Grappling wants to control from the top but Diaz keeps moving.
Grappling working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Diaz's head.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Grappling preventing the sweep.
Diaz manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Grappling manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Old Grappling dominated that round.
That's time! Grappling's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Grappling looks to land a left hand but Diaz moved out of range nicely.#TD#
Grappling shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Diaz napping and manages to drive through into side control!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Grappling lands a decent elbow from side control.
Old Grappling overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB#
Grappling has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Diaz is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Grappling yanks on the arm and Diaz is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Grappling.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:28 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Old Grappling! |
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