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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 26, 2025 |
#R1##TD2#
Magomedsharipov drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Grappling is breathing heavily.
Magomedsharipov trying to control the position but Grappling is working away.
Grappling prevents Magomedsharipov from moving into mount.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Magomedsharipov working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Magomedsharipov working the ground and pound.
Magomedsharipov controls the position.
Grappling is looking to reverse the position.
Sloppy strikes there by Magomedsharipov.
Magomedsharipov working away.#SUB2#
Magomedsharipov tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Magomedsharipov has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Magomedsharipov grinds an elbow into Grappling's temple.
Magomedsharipov wants to control but Grappling is keeping him busy. #T1##SUB2#
Magomedsharipov wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Grappling, who protects the arm well. #SUB2#
Magomedsharipov is trying to get an arm triangle but Grappling is defending well.
Grappling is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Magomedsharipov off and has taken his back!
Grappling has the hooks in. Magomedsharipov is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Grappling looking to soften up his opponent with punches.
Magomedsharipov trying to control the action but Grappling just sinks the hooks in. #T2#
Grappling keeps control of the position as Magomedsharipov tries to break free.
Grappling gets his hooks in and is throwing strikes.
Grappling throwing damaging strikes from the back! Magomedsharipov could be in trouble here!
Grappling is punishing Magomedsharipov with strikes - can he finish him?!
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.
Magomedsharipov wants to control his opponent's hands but Grappling gets his hands free.
Grappling scores with strikes from the back.
Grappling cracks Magomedsharipov with a big shot to body and one to the head - really punishing Magomedsharipov from the back mount here, looking to soften him up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Oooh a big shot gets through from Grappling. Many more shots like that and the referee will have to think about stepping in!
Grappling lands an elbow to the side of the head. #T3#
A bit of a pause in the action here. Grappling controlling the positon.
Magomedsharipov trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Grappling lands with a couple of good shots - one to the side of the head and one questionable shot that could be viewed as to the back of the head but the referee lets it go.
Grappling punches Magomedsharipov on the ear.
Magomedsharipov trying to get back to his feet but Grappling is in full control for now.
Grappling lands a punch to the side of the head from the back.
Grappling scores with strikes from the back.
Watch the back of the head! Comes the shout from the referee towards Grappling.
#T4#
Grappling is landing with strikes from the back.
Grappling throwing damaging strikes from the back! Magomedsharipov could be in trouble here!
Grappling connects with a series of strikes and the referee is calling for Magomedsharipov to escape the position.
The referee is taking a good look at Magomedsharipov as he is on the wrong end of some big shots from Grappling!
Magomedsharipov 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.
Magomedsharipov rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Grappling drops an elbow to the side of Magomedsharipov's head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Grappling lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Magomedsharipov is trying to stand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Old Grappling dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Old Grappling's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2##TD#
Grappling gets a takedown into half guard.#SUB#
Grappling is working for a kimura but Magomedsharipov is defending it quite comfortably.
Magomedsharipov tries to get to full guard but Grappling has control of the leg.
Magomedsharipov is trying to stand back up but Grappling is controlling him
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Magomedsharipov moves into full guard.
Grappling trying to control the position from guard on top but Magomedsharipov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T1#
Grappling throwing strikes from guard but Magomedsharipov blocks nicely.
Magomedsharipov looking to control.
#SUB2#
Magomedsharipov is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Grappling defends well.#SUB2#
Magomedsharipov is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Grappling working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Magomedsharipov looking to control.
Grappling is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Magomedsharipov can do to turn this around?
Grappling is in close to Magomedsharipov's body, working some short punches and elbows.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Grappling postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Grappling wants to control from the top but Magomedsharipov keeps moving.
Grappling postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Grappling with a nice head shot there.
Grappling passes into half guard.
Grappling drops an elbow to the side of Magomedsharipov's head.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Magomedsharipov can do anything to dispel that myth.
Ground and pound from Grappling.
Grappling trying to pass the guard but Magomedsharipov defending well.
Magomedsharipov makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Magomedsharipov.#T3##SUB2#
Magomedsharipov throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Grappling is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Grappling is in close to Magomedsharipov's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Magomedsharipov keeping moving, preventing Grappling from controlling successfully.
Grappling stands up over Magomedsharipov, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Grappling is working Magomedsharipov over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Grappling working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Magomedsharipov preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Grappling trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Magomedsharipov is pulling down on Grappling's head. It's preventing any offense from Grappling, at least for the moment.
Grappling throws a big elbow that misses. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Grappling gets caught flat footed, as Magomedsharipov shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Grappling throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Grappling is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Magomedsharipov working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #SUB#
Grappling working for a triangle but Magomedsharipov defends it easily.
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.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3##TD2#
Magomedsharipov darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Magomedsharipov trying to mount his opponent but Grappling defends it.
Magomedsharipov is looking to take a break and control but Grappling is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Grappling misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Magomedsharipov thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Grappling punching from the bottom.
Magomedsharipov is keen to just control but Grappling is a slippery customer.#T1#
The fighters are battling for position here. Grappling manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Grappling keeping moving, preventing Magomedsharipov from controlling successfully.
Old Grappling overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Grappling lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Magomedsharipov utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Magomedsharipov looking to control.
Grappling working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Magomedsharipov's head.
Magomedsharipov keeping moving, preventing Grappling from controlling successfully.
Grappling trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Grappling preventing the sweep.
Old Grappling is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
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 controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Grappling looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Magomedsharipov is fending him off so far but Grappling persists. Nope, Magomedsharipov circles away and we're back to standing.#TD2#
Magomedsharipov shoots in and gets a takedown into Grappling's guard.
Grappling keeping full guard, as Magomedsharipov tries to pass.
Magomedsharipov is still trying to improve position.#T3#
Magomedsharipov with a flurry of punches that miss.
Magomedsharipov throwing strikes from guard but Grappling blocks nicely.
Magomedsharipov throws a big elbow that misses.
Magomedsharipov trying to control the position from guard on top but Grappling is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Magomedsharipov stays in close to Grappling's body and controls the position.
Magomedsharipov wants to control from the top but Grappling keeps moving.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Magomedsharipov in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Grappling looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#TD#
Grappling closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Grappling lands in his opponent's guard.
Magomedsharipov wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Grappling manages to pass to side control. #T4##REVB#
Magomedsharipov is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Grappling looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Magomedsharipov desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Grappling is taking a breather. Magomedsharipov says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Magomed Magomedsharipov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Magomed Magomedsharipov 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 Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 29:28
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 29:28
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Old Grappling!
Old Grappling really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Hype Nutrition logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 24, 2025 |
#R1#
Kish connects with a leg kick.
Grappling fails to land with a series of punches.
#TD#
Grappling closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Kish quickly recovers to half guard.
Kish is refusing to be controlled, as Grappling sits in half guard.
Grappling missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #ES2#
Kish has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Grappling is on him like a limpet, forcing Kish back against the cage.
Kish tries to work over Grappling's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kish lands with a left to the head.
Kish lands a right hand that snaps the head of Grappling backwards.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Grappling is looking for a takedown.
A short right from Kish on the inside.
Kish lands with a light punch inside.
Grappling looking for a takedown.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Kish takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
A head punch on the inside from Kish fails to land. #T1#
Kish takes a shot to the head.
Grappling tries a body shot but Kish blocks it.
Kish tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Grappling's elbow.
Grappling has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Kish avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Old Grappling. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kish throws a head punch that misses.
Kish lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Grappling backwards.
Grappling blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kish lands a body shot in the clinch.
#TD#
Grappling lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Kish has one foot on Grappling's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
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!
Grappling tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kish swats him away and circles back towards the center.
It seemed like Kish was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Grappling drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Ford Kish is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Grappling throws a body punch but Kish moves out of range.
Grappling swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Kish feints the counter takedown.
Grappling throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Kish is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Grappling with a body shot.#T2##CL2#
Kish gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Kish lands a knee to the head.
#CUT2#It looks like Old Grappling has been cut.
A bit of stalling here from Kish.
A bit of stalling here from Kish.
Kish lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Kish lands an elbow inside.
Grappling tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Grappling tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kish's elbow.
Nice elbow from Kish.
Grappling misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kish is defending well against a takedown attempt.
I was talking to Grappling's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Kish misses with some punches.
Kish misses with a punch on the inside.
Kish's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Grappling swings wildly with an uppercut but Kish uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kish has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Grappling seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Kish can turn it around.#T3#
Kish lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Grappling backwards.
Grappling goes for a takedown attempt but Kish pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Kish throws a front kick aimed at Grappling's knee but Grappling avoids it well.
Grappling is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Kish throws a hook but Grappling blocks it.
Kish lands a really nice looking cross but Grappling seems unphased.
#CUT2#Old Grappling's cut is getting worse.
Grappling misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Grappling tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Kish manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Kish appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Grappling with a poor takedown
and Kish counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kish staying out of range there.#T4#
Grappling fails with the takedown
and Kish counters with a straight right hand.
Grappling misses with a telegraphed body shot
enabling Kish to counter with a crisp jab. #ROC2#Grappling is rocked!
A jab from Kish misses.
Grappling is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kish.
Kish feints the counter takedown.
Kish lands a head shot.
Oh Grappling is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#CUT2#Old Grappling's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kish lunges in with a left hook that violently twists Grappling head around and knocks him out cold! Kish hops onto the cage and yells out at the top of his lungs - Yeeeeeeeeaaaaaaaaah! They're showing the replay on the big screens now; that was nasty! I hope one of the photographers got a good shot of it.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ford Kish!
Ford Kish looked relieved post fight as he said the following; 'How I feel after a win? I feel like you feel once you find a dark corner to count the money you got from that 7-11 after pointing a squirt gun in their face. Like an inner city democrat. I mean... like a criminal.
Take this mic, I'm out. I get more sense from the CDC than you'.
In defeat, Old Grappling stepped up to the mic, saying 'I didn't expect this result!
Congratulations to my opponent.
I will train and come back stronger!'. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 01, 2025 |
#R1#
Grappling with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Anders lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Grappling has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Anders.
Anders defending well as Grappling loads up on a big left hand.
Anders chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Anders throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Grappling doesn't manage to clinch there - Anders circles away.
Anders scores to the head and body with a nice combination!#CUT2#It looks like Old Grappling has been cut.#CL2#
Anders clinches up against the cage.
Anders working aggressively here.
#BC2#
Anders breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Anders steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Grappling.
Anders 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.#TD#
Grappling fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Anders to the ground. Grappling is now in Anders's guard.
Anders lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Grappling tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Anders pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Grappling is keeping the position for now.
Anders pushes down on Grappling's leg and manages to get into half guard.#T1#
Anders is keen to just control but Grappling is a slippery customer.
Anders drops an elbow to the side of Grappling's head. #SUB2#
Anders is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Grappling trying to control but Anders postures up.
Grappling punching from the bottom.
Anders prevents Grappling from improving his position.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Grappling blocking the ground and pound attempt from Anders.
Anders throwing shots but Grappling is blocking nicely. #SUB2#
Anders is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Grappling sees it coming and defends easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Grappling tries to roll over but Anders keeps him under control.
Anders is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Grappling reverses the position - he's now on top in Anders's guard.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Anders wants to sweep but no luck.
Grappling trying to control the position from guard on top but Anders is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3#
Grappling is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Anders is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Grappling accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Anders thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Anders is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Grappling is controlling him.
Anders trying to control the position.
Grappling postures up in Anders's guard and throws a big left but Anders blocks it.
Grappling trying to control but Anders is working from the bottom.
Anders wants to stand and escape but Grappling is having none of it. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Anders throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
#CL2#
Anders rushes Grappling and presses him up against the cage.
Grappling can't find room to land a body shot as Anders controls the action.
#T4#
Anders prevents the takedown attempt.
Anders using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Grappling has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Grappling lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A short right from Anders.
Grappling tries a body shot but Anders blocks it.
Anders tries to work over Grappling's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Anders softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Anders tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Grappling's elbow.
Anders dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Anders is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Grappling is keeping busy.
Grappling goes for a takedown in the clinch but Anders prevents it.
Grappling has a couple of punches blocked by Anders.
Anders lands a right hand.
Anders makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ryk Anders dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Old Grappling's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Grappling tries to clinch there but Anders circles away.
Grappling keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Anders.
Grappling bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Anders misses with a body kick.
Anders feints and then cracks Grappling's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Grappling down.
Horrible takedown attempt by Grappling or perhaps it was just good defense by Anders, which made it look bad.
Grappling looks to score with a jab to the body but Anders is just out of range.
Grappling with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Grappling on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Grappling ducks right into an uppercut from Anders.
Anders throws a lazy right hand but Grappling sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice uppercut there from Anders.
A nice inside leg kick there by Anders. That's going to slow Grappling down.
Ryk Anders seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Anders moves out of range as Grappling strikes.
The crowd cheers as Anders lands an impressive looking overhand right. Grappling doesn't seem phased though.
Grappling looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Grappling moves out of range of the strikes.
Grappling rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Anders counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#ROC2#Grappling is rocked!#T1#
Grappling shoots in for a takedown but Anders shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Oh Grappling is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Anders drops Grappling with a naaaaasty hook - Grappling is in real trouble here! Anders dives in to side control and pounds out his opponent for a TKO victory! The crowd goes nuts!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:09 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ryk Anders!
After winning the bout, Ryk Anders thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
In defeat, Old Grappling stepped up to the mic, saying 'I didn't expect this result!
Congratulations to my opponent.
I will train and come back stronger!'. |
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Event:
FCL66 Kowalski v Nurmagomedov
Date: Nov 22, 2024 |
#R1#
Antero throws the left hand but Grappling avoids the punch easily.
Grappling is looking for the big counter here.
Antero loads up on a big right hand but Grappling slips the punch.
Antero throws a big shot that misses.
Grappling steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Antero.
Antero connects with a looping right hand.
Antero has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Doom\'s Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Antero throws a big shot that misses.
Antero misses with an uppercut.
Antero uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Grappling.
Antero is looking to counter punch.
Antero throws a jab when Grappling was well out of range.
Antero tests Grappling's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Antero will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
#CL#
Antero gets in close and instigates a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A right handed body shot lands from Grappling.
Antero stops a takedown attempt from Grappling.
Grappling can't get the takedown.
Grappling tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Antero's elbow.
Grappling tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T1#
Antero missing with knees to the body.
Grappling is looking for a takedown.
Levi Antero has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Old Grappling.
A short right from Antero on the inside.
Grappling is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Antero is defending well.
Grappling lands with a right to the head.
Grappling doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Antero wants to break free but Grappling has control.
Antero blocking some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Grappling fails to land.
Grappling has a couple of punches blocked by Antero.
Grappling fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Antero tries to break free but Grappling pushes him back against the cage.
Antero prevents a body shot from Grappling.
Grappling tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Antero's elbow. #BC#
Antero breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Levi Antero seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T2#
Grappling on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Grappling loads up on a big right hand but Antero slips the punch.
Grappling scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Grappling throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Antero.
An attempted straight right counter from Antero misses the target.
Grappling misses with a wild body shot.
Grappling throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Antero sees it coming and avoids it easily.
It looked like Antero wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Grappling moves in looking to clinch but Antero pushes him off.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Grappling fails in his attempt to clinch.
Grappling swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Grappling avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Antero misses with a straight right.
Levi Antero is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Grappling checks a leg kick nicely.
Antero with a jab.
Antero fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Antero takes one to the chin there.
Grappling has a takedown stuffed.
Grappling slips under a jab.
Grappling throws out a counter right but Antero avoids it with no problem.#T3#
Antero jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Grappling is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Grappling misses with a series of wild punches.
Antero lands with a hook. Grappling tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Grappling walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.#TD2#
Grappling dives in and scores a takedown into Antero's guard.
Grappling chips away with some ground and pound.
Grappling throwing strikes from guard but Antero blocks nicely.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Antero is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Grappling distracts Antero with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Antero wants to stand up but Grappling is controlling him.
Antero trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.#T4#
Grappling throws a big elbow that misses.
Grappling chips away with some ground and pound.
Grappling stays in close to Antero's body and controls the position.
Grappling lands a couple of digs.
Antero wants to stand but Grappling is controlling the position.
Antero striking from his own guard.
Grappling lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Grappling lands a couple of elbows.
Antero wants to hit a sweep here but Grappling passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Antero there!
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Grappling cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
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 Levi Antero will probably get the nod.
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#
Grappling uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Antero.
Grappling feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Anteros jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!#TD2#
Grappling closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Antero's guard.
Antero is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Grappling is controlling him.
Antero trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Grappling landing some decent shots from guard.
Grappling's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Grappling connects with a couple of short punches.#ROC2#Antero is rocked!
Grappling gets to his feet and stands over Antero, holding his ankles. He dives in with a big left hand that connects! Antero felt that one! Grappling unloads more punches and elbows and this one is over! The ref has dived in to save Antero from any more punishment!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Old Grappling!
An out of breath and clearly excited Old Grappling thanked Hype Nutrition for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him). |
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Event:
FCL - 53
Date: Sep 23, 2024 |
#R1#
Grappling swinging wildly here.
Yomero feints the counter takedown.
Yomero misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Grappling.
#TD2#
Yomero dives in and scores a takedown into Grappling's guard.
Grappling wants to get back to his feet but Yomero passes into half guard.
#REVR#
Yomero not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #SUB2#
Yomero is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Grappling defends it well.
Yomero prevents Grappling from improving his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Yomero is working for a kimura but Grappling is defending it quite comfortably.
Yomero seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. #T1#
Grappling on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Yomero is pressing down on Grappling's thigh, looking to free his foot. Grappling is holding on for now.
Grappling blocking the ground and pound attempt from Yomero. #SUB2#
Yomero is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Grappling tries to roll over but Yomero keeps him under control.
Grappling looks like he's trying to stand up.
Yomero controlling the pace. #T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Grappling is trying to stand up here but Yomero is controlling him well.
Grappling controlling the position well.
Grappling is looking for a sweep. Yomero is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Grappling is working hard here to advance position.
Yomero is looking to stall here but Grappling recovers full guard.
Yomero makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#T3#
Grappling is trying to hold Yomero in close to prevent damage but Yomero has managed to pass into half guard.
Grappling trying to control here.
Grappling is looking to improve his position.
Yomero throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Yomero lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Yomero landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. #T4#
Yomero wants to pass to mount but Grappling is defending the position. #SUB2#
Yomero seems to be working for a kimura but Grappling defends the submission attempt.
Grappling missing with punches from the bottom.
Grappling tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Grappling tries to get to full guard but Yomero has control of the leg.
Grappling is refusing to be controlled, as Yomero sits in half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Johel Yomero dominated that round.
That's time! Grappling's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Grappling throws a combination. Yomero tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Yomero lands with a nice combination. Grappling backs away looking to recover.#CUT2#It looks like Old Grappling has been cut.
Nice straight punches there by Grappling. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Grappling.#TD2#
Yomero shoots in and bounces Grappling off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Grappling is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Yomero throws a big elbow that misses.
Yomero prevents Grappling from getting back to his feet.
Yomero throws a big right hand that misses.
Yomero trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Grappling is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T1#
Grappling punching from the bottom.
Grappling wants to get back to his feet but Yomero is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Grappling throws a right and a left that both miss.
Old Grappling is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Grappling jabs Yomero to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Grappling uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Grappling defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Yomero.
Grappling closes the distance and lands a one-two.
A lazy left from Grappling finds it's target.
Grappling fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Yomero on the side of the head.#TD2#
Yomero shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
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!
Yomero is thwarting Grappling's attempts to control the position.
Yomero seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #T2#
Grappling trying to hold on to Yomero's head to control him but Yomero postures up.
Grappling is looking to improve his position.
Yomero is trying to control the action in half guard but Grappling is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Yomero lands strikes from half guard.
Grappling wants to get back to full guard but Yomero has passed into side control.
Grappling is looking for a sweep.#T3##SUB2#
Yomero working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Grappling wants to control but Yomero postures up.#SUB2#
Yomero thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Yomero looks up at the clock and then as Grappling takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Yomero smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Yomero works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Grappling is trying to control Yomero's posture but Yomero avoids it.
Yomero cracks Grappling with an elbow. That is naaassty.#T4#
Grappling taking a bit of punishment here - Yomero scoring with strikes.
Yomero tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Grappling is working to avoid the ground and pound but Yomero connects with a decent elbow.
Yomero trying to control the position but Grappling is working away.
Johel Yomero has got the better of the ground game so far.
Yomero creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Grappling sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Yomero is trying to ground and pound but Grappling uses the momentary lack of control by Yomero to regain half guard.
Yomero thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Grappling's head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Johel Yomero will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Old Grappling's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Grappling ducks under a wild hook from Yomero.
Grappling looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#TD2#
Grappling gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Yomero missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Yomero wants to control from the top but Grappling keeps moving.
Grappling is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Yomero is controlling him.
Yomero throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Grappling works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Grappling throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Yomero in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Grappling is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Grappling prevents Yomero from improving his position.#T1##SUB2#
Yomero looking for submissions off his back.
Yomero is trying to control but can't.
Grappling throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Grappling is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
The fighters are battling for position here. Yomero manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Yomero is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Grappling is not content to let Yomero control the position.
Grappling tries to roll over but Yomero keeps him under control.
Old Grappling has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Yomero throwing shots but Grappling is blocking nicely.
Yomero prevents Grappling from improving his position.#SUB2#
Yomero 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.
Yomero lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. #T3#
Yomero prevents Grappling from standing back up.
#SUB2#
Yomero is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Yomero prevents Grappling from improving his position.#SUB2#
Yomero is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Grappling wants to get back to full guard.
Yomero trying to control the action but Grappling is working from the bottom. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Yomero slips a nice elbow through Grappling's hands, connecting with Grappling's forehead.
Grappling tries to get to full guard but Yomero has control of the leg.
Yomero scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Grappling keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Yomero passes to side control.
Yomero looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Grappling is avoiding damage well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Yomero wants to lay and pray for a moment but Grappling keeps working. #SUB2#
Yomero is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Grappling has escaped the position, nice work there.
And that's the end of the fight!
Johel Yomero comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Yomero winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Johel Yomero!
Johel Yomero decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
Old Grappling was interviewed post fight and said 'I didn't expect this result!
Congratulations to my opponent.
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Event:
FCL - 47
Date: Aug 14, 2024 |
#R1##TD#
Grappling gets a takedown into half guard.
Kurth 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.
Kurth avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Grappling.
Kurth has hold of Grappling's hands but Grappling slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Kurth keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Kurth trying to hold on to Grappling's head to control him but Grappling postures up.
Grappling not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Grappling not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Grappling throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Grappling is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Grappling sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Kurth defending well though.
Grappling is looking to take a break and control but Kurth is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Kurth trying to hold on to Grappling's head to control him but Grappling postures up.
#T1#
Grappling drops an elbow to the side of Kurth's head. #SUB#
Grappling is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Grappling missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Grappling throws a strike but Kurth avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Grappling controlling from the top position.
Kurth wants to stand and escape but Grappling is having none of it. #T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Kurth controls Grappling momentarily but Grappling frees himself.
Kurth preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Grappling won't allow Kurth to get back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Grappling postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Grappling content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Grappling trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Grappling controls from within his opponent's guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Grappling accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Grappling throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Kurth works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Kurth has his hands on Grappling's head, controlling the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Grappling throwing strikes from guard but Kurth blocks nicely.
Grappling is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Grappling swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Kurth counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Grappling dodges the punch combination from Kurth.
Yilmaz Kurth seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Grappling scores with a crisp jab that stopped Kurth in his tracks.
Grappling takes one to the side of the head.
Kurth connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. #CUT2#It looks like Old Grappling has been cut.
Kurth falls off balance throwing a combination
and Grappling counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Kurth thinking.
Kurth wants to clinch.#T4#
Grappling tries to score a power double leg takedown but Kurth sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Grappling somewhat.#TD#
Grappling shoots in and gets a takedown into Kurth's guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Grappling wants to control from the top but Kurth keeps moving.
Kurth working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Grappling.
Kurth working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Grappling.
Grappling trying to control the position from guard on top but Kurth is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kurth looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Grappling makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Grappling is looking to work some ground and pound but Kurth has wrist control.
Grappling connects with a couple of short punches.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Old Grappling dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Old Grappling's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Kurth misses with a series of wild punches.
Grappling tries to clinch but Kurth moves out of range.
Grappling looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Kurth throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Grappling seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Grappling connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Kurth sizes up Grappling with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Grappling jabs Kurth to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Grappling is trying hard to land a takedown here. Kurth sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Yilmaz Kurth is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Nice shot lands for Grappling.
The fight stays on the outside here - Kurth looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Kurth just misses with a punch to the body.
Kurth takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Kurth stuffs the takedown attempt from Grappling. Grappling gets slowly back to his feet.
Kurth misses with a few strikes there.
It looked like Grappling wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Grappling shoots in for a takedown but Kurth shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Old Grappling. That's going to take a lot out of him.
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!
Kurth misses with a straight left.
Grappling slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.#T1##CL#
Grappling rushes Kurth and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Grappling misses with a hook from the clinch.
Grappling is working for takedown but Kurth is calmly controlling the position for now.#BC2#
Kurth's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Grappling looks to land a left hand but Kurth moved out of range nicely.
Kurth wants to clinch up but Grappling keeps it at a distance.
Kurth takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Kurth slips under a jab from Grappling.
Kurth takes one to the chin there.
Kurth fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Kurth misses with a double jab.
A shot to the liver by Grappling. Beautiful body shot.
Grappling lands a nice shot to the body.
Grappling lands with a straight right. Kurth didn't see that one coming.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kurth drops his hands momentarily and Grappling takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. #CL#
Grappling gets a clinch.
Grappling is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kurth can do to turn this around?#T2##BC2#
Kurth breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kurth is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Grappling tries to clinch up but Kurth circles away and keeps his distance.
Kurth misses with a wild body shot.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Grappling, as that shot connected.
#TD#
Kurth tries to sprawl but Grappling drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Kurth taking some punishment here, with Grappling in his half guard.
Nice strikes from Grappling there.
Grappling working over Kurth with some ground and pound. Kurth looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Grappling wants to control but Kurth is keeping him busy.
Kurth is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Grappling scores with a couple of nice shots.
Grappling lands with a punch from half guard.
Grappling misses with a head shot. Kurth uses the momentum to regain guard. #T3#
Grappling throws a big elbow that misses.
Grappling with a nice head shot there.
Grappling throwing strikes from guard but Kurth blocks nicely.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Grappling accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Grappling cracks Kurth with a solid left hand.
Old Grappling overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Grappling sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Kurth working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Grappling.
Grappling working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. #T4#
Grappling postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Grappling throwing strikes but missing.
Grappling postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Grappling working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Grappling working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Grappling wants to control from the top but Kurth keeps moving.
Grappling trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Grappling throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Kurth works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Grappling throwing strikes but missing.
Grappling with a flurry of punches that miss.
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.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Kurth loads up on a big right hand but Grappling slips the punch.
Grappling misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kurth.
Kurth lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
No joy there for Grappling, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A combination from Kurth does no damage.
Grappling shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Kurth as he jumps to the side.
Grappling throws a nice looking combination but Kurth bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Kurth misses with a two punch combination.
Kurth bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Kurth is looking to clinch.
It looked like Grappling wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Yilmaz Kurth has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Grappling avoids the body shot from Kurth.
Kurth throws a right hand that Grappling ducks under and follows up with a left that Grappling also avoids with ease.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kurth wants to clinch.
A punch combination from Kurth misses.
Kurth moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kurth ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Grappling moves away.#T1#
Grappling misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Grappling shoots in looking for a takedown but Kurth manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Grappling's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Old Grappling. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Grappling bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Kurth's head backwards.
Kurth ducks right into an uppercut from Grappling.
Kurth throws a series of strikes that have Grappling backpedaling.
#CL#
Grappling clinches.
Grappling throws a head punch that misses.
Kurth prevents the takedown attempt.
Grappling misses with a body punch.
Kurth is trying to push Grappling away but Grappling has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Grappling fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kurth wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Grappling has him pressed against the cage.
Grappling lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Kurth or not.
Grappling tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Old Grappling is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Kurth is trying to break the clinch but Grappling has him pressed against the cage.
Kurth tries to break free but Grappling pushes him back against the cage.
Kurth misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Grappling.
Kurth wants to break free but Grappling has control.
Grappling misses with a punch on the inside.
Kurth wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Grappling has him pressed against the cage.
Kurth is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Kurth wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#T3#
Kurth is trying to break free.
Grappling tries to work over Kurth's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Grappling works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Kurth is trying to force a seperation but Grappling has the dominant position.
Grappling scores with a hook to the body.
Kurth wants to get back to striking at distance but Grappling won't allow it.
Kurth misses with some punches.
Grappling has Kurth pressed against the cage, preventing Kurth from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#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.
Grappling has Kurth pressed against the cage, preventing Kurth from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Kurth tries to break the clinch but Grappling is controlling the position.
Kurth tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A frustrated look appears on Kurth's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Kurth is trying to break free.
Kurth is trying to break free.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kurth misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kurth misses with a body punch.
Grappling lands a body shot in the clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Yilmaz Kurth 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Old Grappling!
Post fight, Old Grappling stared into the camera and said 'Thanks for accepting this fight.
I hope you are successful in your career.
For my next fight I want to face Jackson Grant (400383)'.
The defeated Yilmaz Kurth had this to say: 'I'm gonna knock your head off next go, bro!'. |
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Event:
FCL - 43
Date: Jul 20, 2024 |
#R1#
Grappling avoids a kick to the body.
Some slips under a jab.
Some tries to land a front kick but Grappling steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.#CL2#
Some clinches.
Some leaning against his opponent.
Grappling gets through Some's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Grappling wants a takedown but no success here.
Grappling struggles to land a body shot inside as Some controls his hands.
Grappling misses with a body punch.
#BC2#
Some breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Grappling throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
As Grappling backs off Some throws a huge counter combo but Grappling manages to avoid it all.
Sloppy strikes from Some. Those never looked like landing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Grappling throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Some stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Some fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Grappling manages to avoid it.
Some doesn't manage to clinch there - Grappling circles away.
Grappling throws a nice looking combination but Some bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Grappling throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Grappling shoots in looking for a takedown. Some tries to sprawl out of it but Grappling keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Some manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. #T1#
Grappling fails in his attempt to clinch.
Grappling takes a kick to the side of the head.#CUT2#It looks like Old Grappling has been cut.
Some misses with a body kick.
Some gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Some misses with an attempted mid kick.
Grappling avoids the head kick by Some.
Some tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Some throws a head kick but Grappling moves out of range.
Grappling throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Some lands with a kick to the temple. Grappling shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Grappling jabs Some to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Grappling throws a body shot but no joy.
Grappling lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
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!
Some throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. #CL#
Grappling gets a clinch. #T2##BC2#
Some breaks the clinch.
Grappling tries to close the distance and clinch but Some swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Some pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Grappling looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Some throws a head kick that half lands.
Grappling looks to land a right hand but Some moved out of range.
Some lands a nice shot to the body.
Some gets off balance looking for a body kick#TD#
and Grappling counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Grappling throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #SUB#
Grappling is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Some defends it well.
Grappling is looking to take a break and control but Some is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Some moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Grappling postures up in Some's guard and throws a big left but Some blocks it. #T3#
Grappling trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Grappling is working Some over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Some is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Grappling working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Grappling throws an elbow that misses. Some uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Grappling's guard. Nice move by Some!#REVB#
Grappling scores with a couple of body punches from the bottom.
Grappling pulls Some in close to prevent any damage.
Some postures up.
Grappling might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#T4##SUB#
Grappling has his foot on Some's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Some works his way back into a safe position though.
Some in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #SUB#
Grappling had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Some defends it easily.
Grappling utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Some trying to control the position from guard on top but Grappling is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Grappling has his foot on Some's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Some works his way back into a safe position though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Grappling looking to control.
Grappling tries to land a sweep but no joy.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Trouble Some will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Old Grappling's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Some uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Grappling.
Grappling paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Grappling scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Grappling looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Grappling throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Grappling throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Some.
Some throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Grappling connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Grappling checks a leg kick.
Some wants to clinch.
Some takes one to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Some misses with a head kick.
Some throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Old Grappling is winning the standup battle so far.
Grappling keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
#T1#
Some needs to keep his hands up - Grappling had a free shot at his head there.
Grappling shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Some defends it nicely.
Danga de danga de dang - Grappling scores with a four punch combination!
Grappling misses with a looping right.
Some scores with a hook.
Nice body punch from Grappling.
A head kick misses from Some.
Some ducks under a wild hook from Grappling.
Grappling scores with a jab to the head.
A head kick misses from Some.
Grappling is looking to counter the offense by Some and move into the clinch.
No joy there for Some, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
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!
Some walks into a straight right hand from Grappling.#ROC#Some is rocked!#TD#
Grappling darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Some is still in real trouble! Can Grappling finish him?#T2#
Some is trying to maintain the position but Grappling is very close to passing his half guard.
Old Grappling overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Grappling lands a nice short elbow.
Grappling working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Grappling lands a massive shot from half guard that has rocked Some! More strikes land and this one is all over! Grappling jumps to his feet and is applauded loudly by the crowd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:37 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Old Grappling!
Old Grappling opened up his post fight interview with a scream to camera that he wants a title shot! Whether he deserves the shot will be up to the management of the organization, so I guess he'll have to wait and see. |
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Event:
FCL - 37
Date: Jun 22, 2024 |
#R1##TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Grappling enables Islay to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Grappling manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Islay is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Grappling controlling Islay's posture. #SUB#
Grappling has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Islay can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Islay looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Islay trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Grappling manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVR#
Islay bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Grappling's guard. #REVB#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Islay sitting in guard here, content to control. #SUB#
Grappling working for submissions but it's allowed Islay to get to half guard.
Grappling tries to roll over but Islay keeps him under control.#T1#
Grappling trying to hold on to Islay's head to control him but Islay postures up.
Islay working the head and body with strikes.
Grappling trying to control but Islay postures up.
Grappling punching from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Islay controlling the pace.
Grappling is doing well to control the position and prevent Islay from advancing to side control.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Grappling gets back to full guard.
Islay keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Grappling's head.
Islay wants to control from the top but Grappling keeps moving.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Islay is stalling in the full guard.
Grappling wants to sweep here but Islay controlling him for the moment.
Islay 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.
Islay tries to free his leg and advance position but Grappling is retaining full guard.
Grappling keeping moving, preventing Islay from controlling successfully.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.#T3#
Islay looking to sit in guard and control but Grappling gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Grappling preventing the sweep.
Grappling throws a strike but Islay rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Grappling trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Islay working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #SUB#
Islay got a little sloppy there for a moment and Grappling has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Islay has managed to get both his arms back between Grappling's legs - danger averted.
Grappling not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Islay trying to control but Grappling is working from the bottom.
Islay slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. #T4#
Grappling not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Islay trying to control but Grappling is working from the bottom.
Grappling trying to strike off his back.
#SUB#
Grappling has his foot on Islay's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Islay works his way back into a safe position though.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Islay trying to control but Grappling is working from the bottom.
Islay stays in close to Grappling's body and controls the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ardbeg Islay dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Islay stuffs the takedown attempt from Grappling. Grappling gets slowly back to his feet.
Islay now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Grappling throws the left hand but Islay avoids the punch easily.
Nice body punch from Islay.
Islay scores with a sloppy right hand. Grappling should have avoided that one.
Grappling just misses with a punch to the body.
Grappling thows a left - swing and a miss!
Islay tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Grappling was well out of range. Poor timing from Islay.
Islay scores with a sloppy right hand. Grappling should have avoided that one.
Old Grappling seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Grappling misses with a hook. Islay ducked under it nicely.
Islay throws a right and a left that Grappling avoids nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Grappling misses with a jab, cross combination.
#CL#
Grappling moves into the clinch.
Grappling throws a punch but it's blocked by Islay.
Grappling tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Islay misses with some punches.
#T1#
Grappling drops down looking for an ankle pick but Islay pulls his leg out and moves away.
Islay works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Islay uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Grappling.
Grappling throws a looping overhand right but Islay ducks down to avoid it.
Islay doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Islay throws a series of punches but Grappling moves out of range.
Grappling tries for a takedown but Islay circles away easily
and Islay connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Old Grappling. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Islay swings for the body but Grappling moves out of range.
Grappling drops down looking for a counter takedown but Islay sprawls and moves away.
Grappling looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Islay swinging wildly here.
Grappling misses with a hook to the body
and Islay counters with a stiff right hand.
Grappling dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#T2#
Grappling dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Good standup being displayed there by Islay as he connects with a hook.
Grappling bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Islay's head backwards.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Grappling lands a head shot.
Grappling scores with a jab to the jaw.
Islay ducks under a wild hook from Grappling.
Grappling lands with a good body shot.
Islay shoots in looking for a takedown but Grappling manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Islay's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Grappling appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Grappling misses with a body shot.
Islay takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Islay throws a body shot but no joy.
Islay misses with a wild body shot.
A jab from Islay does it's job there.
Grappling misses the shot to the body.
Grappling throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. #T3#
Islay uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Grappling.
Islay misses with a jab, cross combination.
Grappling shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Islay sprawls well. Islay wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Grappling gets slowly back to his feet.
Grappling throws a nice looking combination but Islay bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Islay takes one to the side of the head.
Islay has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Grappling staying out of range there.
Islay misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Grappling.
Ardbeg Islay is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A jab from Grappling misses.
Grappling on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Grappling tries for a takedown but Islay sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Islay dodges the punch combination from Grappling.
#T4##CL#
Grappling rushes Islay and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Islay can't find room to land a body shot as Grappling controls the action.
Grappling blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Grappling tries a body shot but Islay blocks it.
Grappling struggles to land a body shot inside as Islay controls his hands.
Grappling scores with a nice hook to the head.
Islay blocks a punch to the side of the head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Grappling struggles to land a body shot inside as Islay controls his hands.
Islay tries to throw a body punch but Grappling avoids it by throwing Islay back against the cage.
Islay blocking some punches.
Islay pushes Grappling back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Islay lands on the inside with an uppercut.
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 Old Grappling will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Islay lands with a good body shot.
Islay gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Grappling.#CL#
Grappling clinches.
Islay goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Grappling changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Islay fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Islay lands a lovely overhand right.
Grappling looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Grappling throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Grappling swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Islay counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Islay throws a series of punches but Grappling avoids them all with ease.
Grappling misses with a takedown
and Islay counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A slow jab from Grappling misses its intended target. #T1#
Decent striking displayed by Grappling there.
Islay throws a body punch but Grappling moves out of range.
Ardbeg Islay seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Grappling misses with a left hand
and Islay connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Grappling swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A nice side step and Islay releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
A looping hook to the body misses from Grappling. Islay does a little dance to reset his feet.
Islay takes a swing at Grappling's ribcage but misses.
Grappling half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Islay swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Grappling throws a looping overhand right but Islay ducks down to avoid it.
Islay looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Grappling misses with a hook. Islay ducked under it nicely.
Islay takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Grappling fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Old Grappling. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Islay is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Grappling fails in his attempt to clinch.
Grappling shoots and misses
and Islay counters with a stiff right hand.
Grappling tries to clinch but Islay is having none of it. #T2#
Islay blocks a jab.
Islay throws a big shot that misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A cross from Islay lands.
Islay punishes Grappling's body with a nice straight punch.
Islay clobbers Grappling with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Islay keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Grappling showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Islay.
Grappling tries to clinch up.
Grappling pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Grappling avoids the body shot from Islay.
Islay pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Grappling back to the cage. Islay follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Islay lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Grappling backs up against the cage.
Grappling throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#T3#
Some wild striking there from Grappling.
Islay leaves Grappling with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Islay throws out a counter right but Grappling avoids it with no problem.
Islay staying out of range there.
Islay swings for the body but Grappling moves out of range.
Grappling swings for the body but Islay moves out of range.
Grappling tries to close the distance and clinch but Islay swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A combination from Islay does no damage.
A looping hook to the body misses from Islay. Grappling does a little dance to reset his feet.
Grappling looks to score with a jab to the body but Islay is just out of range.
Islay takes a swing at Grappling's ribcage but misses.
Grappling half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Islay is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Grappling rather than just go for the knockout.
Islay throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A big right from Islay misses. #T4#
Grappling looks to score with a jab to the body but Islay is just out of range.
Grappling takes a swing at Islay's ribcage but misses.
Islay looks to land a combination but Grappling avoids it well.
Grappling has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Islay finds it's way round the side to connect with Grappling's head.
Islay misses the jab.
Grappling listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Islay's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Grappling connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Islay scrambles back to his feet.
Grappling misses with a takedown
and Islay makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Grappling scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
No joy there for Islay, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Nice uppercut there from Islay.
Islay ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Grappling misses the shot to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ardbeg Islay comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Islay has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 28:29
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ardbeg Islay!
Old Grappling was interviewed post fight and said 'I didn't expect this result!
Congratulations to my opponent.
I will train and come back stronger!'. |
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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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