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Event:
TWGC 41 (265lbs, D4): Finals - Round 1
Date: May 29, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 1 losses; Terrance Glover! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Yuan Shikai!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, Richard Clark and Daniel Bishop.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Shikai rushes Glover and presses him up against the cage.
Shikai tries for a takedown. No joy.
Glover goes for a takedown in the clinch but Shikai prevents it.
Glover drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Shikai tries for a takedown but Glover manages to get underhooks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Glover tries for a takedown but Shikai manages to get underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Terrance Glover. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Shikai tries to score a body lock takedown but Glover shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Shikai drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Glover gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Shikai drops down looking for an ankle pick but Glover pulls his leg out and moves away.
#CL#
Glover has managed to clinch.
#TD#
Glover gets a nice trip takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Glover (2) vs (0) Shikai#SUB#
Glover is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#T2##SUB#
Glover is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Shikai wants to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Glover seems to be looking for submissions.
Glover wants to free his trapped foot but Shikai is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Shikai has a hand on Glover's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Glover takes advantage of the position though and mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Glover (5) vs (0) Shikai#T3#
Shikai manages to regain half guard. Good work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Glover controlling the action here.#SUB2#
Shikai actively working from the bottom here.
Shikai is looking to improve his position.
#T4##SUB#
Glover seems to be working for a kimura but Shikai defends the submission attempt.
Shikai trying to get back to full guard but Glover takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Glover (8) vs (0) Shikai#SUB#
Glover working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Shikai is looking to get to half guard.#SUB#
Glover swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Shikai is now in Glover's guard. A big mistake from Glover there, giving up the dominant position! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Glover (8) vs (2) Shikai#T5#
Glover bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Shikai's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Glover (10) vs (2) Shikai
Glover looking to pass the guard.
Glover forces his way into half guard.
Shikai is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Glover's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Glover's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Glover (10) vs (6) Shikai
Shikai gets his hands free as Glover looks to control.
Shikai controlling well, preventing Glover from escaping the position.
#T6#
Shikai not allowing Glover to control his hands.
Shikai is riding his opponent, not letting Glover buck him off.
Glover trying to control the action but Shikai just sinks the hooks in.
Good control from Shikai.
Shikai has the hooks in. Glover is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted. #T7#
Glover manages to reverse the position and now he's in Shikai's guard. Nice work there by Glover.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Glover (12) vs (6) Shikai
Glover advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Glover (15) vs (6) Shikai#SUB#
Glover is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Shikai is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #SUB#
Glover thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Shikai is not content to let Glover control the position. #T8#
Shikai is looking to reverse the position.#SUB#
Glover is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Shikai has escaped the position, nice work there.
Shikai is trying to improve his position.
Glover wants to control but Shikai is keeping him busy. #T9##SUB#
Glover is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Shikai has escaped the position, nice work there. #SUB#
Glover wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Shikai, who protects the arm well.
Shikai is looking to regain half guard here but Glover keeps moving and retains side control.
Shikai is not content to let Glover control the position. #T10##SUB#
Glover is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Shikai has escaped the position, nice work there. #SUB#
Glover goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Shikai rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Glover's guard! Nice work there by Shikai! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Glover (15) vs (8) Shikai#T11#
Glover looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Shikai trying to control but Glover is working from the bottom.
Glover tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Glover working a defensive guard here.
Glover is adopting a defensive guard.
Shikai stays in close to Glover's body and controls the position. #T12#
Shikai tries to free his leg and advance position but Glover is retaining full guard.
Glover has control of Shikai's left arm, preventing Shikai from doing any damage.
Glover keeping moving, preventing Shikai from controlling successfully.
Shikai slips nicely into half guard.
Glover holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now. #T13#
Glover wants to get back to full guard.
Glover wants to control but Shikai is keeping busy.
Glover gets back to full guard.
Glover seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Shikai is stalling in the full guard.
Glover not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#T14#
Shikai wants to pass the guard but Glover is keeping the position.
Glover is trying to keep Shikai in close.
Shikai trying to control the position from guard on top but Glover is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Glover is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Glover is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Glover (17) vs (8) Shikai
And that's the end of the fight!
Glover takes the fight on points by 17 to 8. |
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Event:
TWGC 41 (265lbs, D4): Los Angeles Qualifier - Round 2
Date: May 21, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Pieter Curvers! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Yuan Shikai!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Timothy Bukovac and Percy O'Donnell.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Shikai gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Shikai is looking for a takedown.#TD2#
Shikai has clasped his hands together around Curvers's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Curvers (0) vs (4) Shikai
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Curvers wants to control but Shikai postures up.
Curvers is trying to get back to half guard.
Curvers is working hard here to advance position.
Shikai is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Curvers wants to control but Shikai postures up.#T1#
Shikai staying calm.
Curvers stops Shikai from passing to mount.
Curvers might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Curvers is being controlled here.
Curvers is trying to improve his position.
Shikai advances to full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Curvers (0) vs (6) Shikai#T2#
Curvers is working to get back to half guard.
Shikai tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Curvers tries to improve his position but instead Shikai has taken his back! Score +3 for taking back: Curvers (0) vs (9) Shikai
Shikai keeps control of the position as Curvers tries to break free.
Shikai controlling the position well here. Curvers rolled but Shikai kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Shikai controlling well, preventing Curvers from escaping the position.
#T3#
What can Curvers do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Shikai is continuing to stall.#T4#
Curvers breaks Shikai's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Curvers (2) vs (9) Shikai#T5#
Shikai seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Shikai lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Curvers (2) vs (11) Shikai#SUB#
Curvers working for a triangle but Shikai defends it easily.
Curvers looking to control.
Shikai stays in close to Curvers's body and controls the position. #T6#
Shikai's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Curvers is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Shikai 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. #T7#
Shikai passes Curvers's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Shikai performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Curvers wants to control but Shikai passes into side.
Score +3 for passing guard: Curvers (2) vs (14) Shikai
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Curvers gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there! Score +2 for reaching mount: Curvers (2) vs (16) Shikai#T8#
Shikai controlling the pace for now.
Curvers really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Shikai is looking to work his way around to Curvers's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Curvers keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Curvers wants to hold on but Shikai pushes him away.#T9#
Shikai takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Shikai manages to capitalize on a mistake by Curvers to take his back! Score +3 for taking back: Curvers (2) vs (19) Shikai
Curvers is trying to break free.
Shikai has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Curvers's body.
Curvers trying to control the hands but Shikai breaks the grip. #T10#
Curvers is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
#T11#
The adventures of Shikai the control monster continue. Boring.#T12#
Shikai is not going to allow Curvers to sit and survive in this position.
Curvers is really stuck here.
Curvers looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Shikai really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Curvers.
Curvers tries to escape but Shikai has the hooks in and won't let him break free. #T13#
Curvers is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
#T14#
Curvers turns into Shikai and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Curvers (4) vs (19) Shikai
Shikai seems keen to control Curvers's posture.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Let's hope that Shikai has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Curvers could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Curvers wants to control from the top but Shikai keeps moving.
And that's the end of the fight!
Shikai wins on points by 19 to 4.
Yuan Shikai spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant. |
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Event:
TWGC 41 (265lbs, D4): Los Angeles Qualifier - Round 1
Date: May 20, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Richard Glass! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Yuan Shikai!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and Don Winkell.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Shikai fails with an attempt to clinch.
#CL2#
Shikai gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Glass has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Shikai avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Shikai has Glass pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Glass manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Glass stops a takedown attempt from Shikai.
Glass has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Shikai avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Glass tries for a takedown. No joy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Richard Glass. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shikai wants a takedown.
Glass gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Shikai.
#T1#
Glass has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Shikai is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Shikai tries for a takedown. No joy.
Shikai is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Glass pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Shikai has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Glass is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Shikai has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Glass is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Glass is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Shikai has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Glass seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Shikai can turn it around.#T2#
Shikai goes for a takedown in the clinch but Glass prevents it.
Glass prevents the takedown attempt.
Glass can't get the takedown.
Shikai tries for a takedown but Glass manages to get underhooks.
Shikai has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Glass is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.#TD#
Glass jumps into guard, dragging Shikai to the mat.
Shikai is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#T3#
Glass managing to control the position.
Glass is trying to keep Shikai in close.
#SUB#
Glass looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Shikai sitting in guard here, content to control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Glass looking to control.
#T4#
Shikai 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.
Shikai postures up.
Glass is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Shikai is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Glass is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Glass wants to sweep here but Shikai controlling him for the moment. #T5#
Shikai is stalling in the full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Glass trying to keep a closed guard but Shikai is proving a slippery customer.
Shikai controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Shikai wants to pass the guard but Glass is keeping the position.#T6#
Shikai stays in close to Glass's body and controls the position.
Glass is trying to hold Shikai in close to prevent damage but Shikai has managed to pass into half guard.
#T7#
Well, if Shikai is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight� I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza� Yum. Can't wait.
Shikai tries to pass the half guard into mount. Glass knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Shikai with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Glass has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Shikai is working away from the top position though.
Glass is looking for a sweep. Shikai is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T8#
Glass trying to hold on to Shikai's head to control him but Shikai postures up.
Shikai wants to pass the guard but Glass is defending well.
Glass moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#SUB#
Glass has an active guard here but Shikai has managed to pass into half guard.
Shikai content to control rather than advance. #T9#
Shikai's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#T10#
Glass tries to roll over but Shikai keeps him under control.
Shikai trying to control the pace. #T11#
Glass is trying to maintain the position but Shikai is very close to passing his half guard.
Shikai tries to pass to full mount but Glass defends it.
Glass is trying to control but can't.
Shikai perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #T12#
Glass wants to control but Shikai is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Shikai is controlling the pace.
Shikai passes into side control, despite Glass's attempt to control the position.
Score +3 for passing guard: Glass (0) vs (3) Shikai
Shikai in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Glass wants to control but Shikai postures up.#T13#
Glass is looking to reverse the position.
Shikai passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Glass! Score +2 for reaching mount: Glass (0) vs (5) Shikai
Shikai pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Shikai controlling the pace for now.
Glass is desperately trying to improve his position but Shikai has a good base and remains in mount.
Shikai sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T14#
Glass regains half guard.
Shikai slows the pace down in half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Glass is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
And that's the end of the fight!
Shikai wins on points by 5 to 0.
Yuan Shikai spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant. |
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Event:
DMMA 275 Christmas Eve
Date: Dec 24, 2023 |
#R1#
Shikai misses with a head kick.
It looked like Dynamo was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Shikai tries to clinch
and Dynamo counters with a straight right hand.#CL2#
Shikai moves into the clinch successfully.
Dynamo blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Shikai tries a body shot but Dynamo blocks it.
Shikai effectively controlling the action here.
Shikai tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Shikai misses with a hook from the clinch.
Dynamo is looking to break free of the clinch but Shikai has double underhooks.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dynamo taking a breather.
Shikai working aggressively here.
Shikai throws a head punch that misses.
Shikai tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Shikai tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #TD#
Dynamo pulls guard effortlessly. #SU2#
Dynamo is working an open guard so Shikai takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.#T1#
Shikai throws a lazy head kick
and Dynamo cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CL2#
Shikai pushes Dynamo up against the cage in a clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Shikai.
Dynamo blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Shikai throws a head punch that misses.
Shikai tries to throw a body punch but Dynamo avoids it by throwing Shikai back against the cage.
Shikai tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Dynamo can't get the takedown.
Shikai throws a punch but it's blocked by Dynamo. #BC#
Dynamo breaks the clinch.
Shikai throws a leg kick but Dynamo checks it.
As Shikai tries to get set, Dynamo tries to push him back and clinch up but Shikai manages to avoid the attempt.
Shikai with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
A slapping leg kick lands for Shikai.
Dynamo dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Shikai. That did some damage!#T2#
Shikai blocks a head kick by Dynamo.
Shikai throws a head kick but Dynamo moves out of range.
Dynamo half committed to a counter leg kick.
A low kick from Shikai is predictable there
and Dynamo counters with a thumping low kick.
An inside leg kick from Shikai misses.
Shikai thows a leg kick but Dynamo checks it #TD#
and Dynamo counters with a takedown into side control.
Shikai sneaks out the side door and pushes Dynamo away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Shikai dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Dynamo. That did some damage!
Shikai throws a leg kick that is checked
and Dynamo counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Shikai throws a leg kick but Dynamo moved away.
Dynamo throws a sloppy head kick and Shikai moves out of range easily. #T3#
Shikai throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Dynamo's head.#CUT2#It looks like Jack Dynamo has been cut.
Dynamo is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.#CL2#
Shikai closes the distance and clinches.
Shikai lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Dynamo backwards.
Shikai blocks an elbow strike.
Dynamo blocking some punches.
#TD#
Dynamo has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Shikai uses from the top position.
Dynamo has Shikai pulled in close to control his posture.
Dynamo controls Shikai momentarily but Shikai frees himself.
Shikai looking to pass the guard.
Dynamo looking for a sweep. Not yet Dynamo, not yet. #T4##SUB#
Dynamo is looking for a triangle but Shikai pushes his legs off easily.
Shikai trying to control but Dynamo is working from the bottom.
Dynamo is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Dynamo looking for a sweep. Not yet Dynamo, not yet.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Dynamo is on top in guard.
#REVR#
Dynamo stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Shikai swivels though and keeps the full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Yuan Shikai dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jack Dynamo's cut.
That's time! Dynamo's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Shikai throws a leg kick
and Dynamo counters with a slapping leg kick.
Shikai throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Dynamo goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
A head kick from Shikai lands but Dynamo takes it in his stride.
Shikai misses with a low kick as Dynamo jumps back.
Shikai lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Dynamo keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shikai connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Shikai throws a head kick that misses
and Dynamo counters with an inside leg kick. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Shikai lands a hook that snaps the head of Dynamo backwards. #T1#
Dynamo is trying to stall.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Dynamo jumps guard but Shikai stands there with Dynamo around his waist. Dynamo gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Shikai throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Dynamos head.
Shikai misses with a punch on the inside.
Shikai pushes Dynamo back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Shikai has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Shikai working aggressively here.
Shikai softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Shikai misses with a short punch on the inside.
Shikai misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Shikai misses with the head strike.
Yuan Shikai seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Shikai stops a takedown attempt from Dynamo.
#BC2#
Shikai escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Shikai tries to close the distance and clinch but Dynamo swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #T2#
Good leg kick by Shikai.
Shikai shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Dynamo half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Yuan Shikai seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Shikai throws a head kick that misses #TD#
and Dynamo counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Shikai kicks Dynamo off and gets to his feet.
This has been an exciting period of action!#CL2#
Dynamo tries to keep at a distance but Shikai has taken the fight into the clinch.
Dynamo blocking some punches.
Dynamo looking to slow down the pace here.
Shikai fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Shikai fails to land.
Shikai fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Shikai tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Shikai tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dynamo's elbow. #T3##BC2#
Shikai breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Shikai tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dynamo was well out of range. Poor timing from Shikai.
Dynamo tries to counter with a takedown but Shikai is quick to defend against it.
Shikai connects with a leg kick.
Shikai tries to clinch #TD#
and Dynamo counters with a nice double leg into side control. Shikai won't be happy with that. #SUB#
Dynamo is trying to get an arm triangle but Shikai is defending well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Shikai is looking to reverse the position.
Dynamo has control of an arm but Shikai manages to advance to Dynamo's back!
Shikai struggling to land strikes to the head as Dynamo covers up.
Dynamo looking very determined here, making life difficult for Shikai.
#T4#
Dynamo might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dynamo wants to escape the position.
Shikai throws a big right hand but he misses and hits the mat. Ouch.
Shikai not allowing Dynamo to control his hands.
Shikai controlling the position well here. Dynamo rolled but Shikai kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Dynamo prevents Shikai from getting a body triangle.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Yuan Shikai showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Jack Dynamo's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
A nice leg kick from Shikai, right into the meat of the thigh.
Yuan Shikai is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Shikai connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Good work by Dynamo as he checks the leg kick.
A counter left hand to the body from Dynamo misses its target.
A low kick lands for Shikai.
Shikai tries to land a leg kick but Dynamo saw it coming and moves away.
A low kick from Shikai misses #TD#
and Dynamo counters with a nice double leg into side control. Shikai won't be happy with that.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shikai can't do much from the bottom here. #SUB#
Dynamo swings around for an armbar but Shikai sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Dynamo's guard.#ES#
Dynamo manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.#T1#
Dynamo blocks an uppercut.
#BC#
Dynamo breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Shikai tries to clinch up but Dynamo circles away and keeps his distance.
Dynamo is looking to counter with head kicks.
Shikai lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Shikai tries a head kick but it misses.
As Shikai backs away, Dynamo returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.#CL2#
Shikai moves into range and clinches up with Dynamo.
Dynamo has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Shikai avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Dynamo jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Shikai walks away with a smile on his face. Dynamo gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Shikai tries to close the distance and clinch up but Dynamo swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Dynamo tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Shikai manages to circle out of the way.#T2#
Shikai throws a leg kick
and Dynamo counters with an inside leg kick.
Shikai is looking to slow Dynamo down with leg kicks.
Shikai tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A low kick lands for Shikai.
Shikai attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Shikai pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Dynamo tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Shikai manages to circle out of the way.
A head kick misses from Shikai.
Dynamo wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Dynamo avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Dynamo is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Shikai thows a leg kick but Dynamo checks it
and Dynamo counters with an outside leg kick.
Shikai lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.#T3#
Shikai loads up on a big right hand but Dynamo slips the punch.
Dynamo looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Shikai thumps Dynamo with a low kick.
Shikai takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Shikai throws a poor cross that misses
and Dynamo counters with a nice low kick that buckles Shikai's knee momentarily.
Shikai throws a nice outside leg kick.
A head kick by Shikai misses
and Dynamo counters with a slapping leg kick.
Shikai throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
A low kick from Shikai misses
and Dynamo counters with a slapping leg kick.
Dynamo takes a kick to the side of the head.
Dynamo avoids the head kick by Shikai.
Dynamo thinks about countering with a head kick.#T4##CL2#
Shikai moves into the clinch.
Shikai misses with some punches.
Dynamo tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Shikai's elbow.
Dynamo has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Shikai is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jack Dynamo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dynamo is struggling to control the position.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dynamo has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Shikai after a bit of a struggle.
Shikai keeps control of Dynamo as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
And that's the end of the fight!
Yuan Shikai comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Shikai has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 27:30
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Yuan Shikai!
A less than humble Yuan Shikai misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities. |
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Event:
DMMA 272
Date: Dec 17, 2023 |
#R1#
Dynamo does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Shikai lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Dynamo misses with a leg kick #CL#
and Shikai moves into the clinch.
Dynamo's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Shikai makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Shikai misses with a hook to the ribs.
Dynamo digs a right hand underneath Shikai's ribcage. Shikai let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Dynamo taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Shikai misses with the head strike.
Dynamo wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Dynamo blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Dynamo trying to land knees to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Shikai fails to land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head punch on the inside from Shikai fails to land.
Shikai misses with the head strike.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Dynamo blocks a body shot from Shikai. #BC2#
Dynamo breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Dynamo pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Jack Dynamo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
Dynamo throws a nice head kick!
#CUT2#It looks like Yuan Shikai has been cut.
That kick from Dynamo tenderised Shikai's leg. Shikai is trying to keep his angry face on.
Dynamo throws a leg kick which misses Shikai's front leg but catches the back leg as Shikai tries to avoid it.
Dynamo scores with a head kick.
Dynamo throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Shikai feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Dynamo is looking to score with low kicks.
Shikai stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Dynamo.
Shikai takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Shikai takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
A slapping leg kick lands for Dynamo.
#T2#
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!
Shikai blocks a low kick nicely.
As Dynamo tries to get set, Shikai tries to push him back and clinch up but Dynamo manages to avoid the attempt.
A shot to the liver by Dynamo. Beautiful body shot.
Dynamo misses with a hook. Shikai ducked under it nicely.
Jab by Dynamo.
Shikai avoids the head kick by Dynamo.
Dynamo misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Shikai lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Shikai avoids the head kick by Dynamo.
Shikai looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Shikai avoids the head kick by Dynamo.
Shikai is looking to counter with head kicks.
Dynamo throws a sloppy head kick
and Shikai counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Dynamo is lucky that one didn't land flush.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jack Dynamo comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Dynamo 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 1 round of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 9:10
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 9:10
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 9:10
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jack Dynamo!
Jack Dynamo tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool. |
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Event:
CMD Round 7
Date: Dec 13, 2023 |
#R1##CL#
Asparuh clinches.
Shikai drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Asparuh gets the underhooks and prevents it.
#BC2#
Shikai breaks the clinch.
#TD2#
Shikai changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Asparuh looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Shikai tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Shikai working away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Asparuh is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Shikai is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Asparuh avoids a series of strikes thrown by Shikai.
Asparuh is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Asparuh wants to hold on but Shikai pushes him away.#T1#
Shikai throwing strikes here but Asparuh is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Asparuh tries to buck Shikai off but he can't manage it.
Shikai takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#SUB2#
Shikai jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle�. Ooooh, that looks tight� Asparuh is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Asparuh and Shikai has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Shikai working the ground and pound but Asparuh is defending the strikes.
Asparuh tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Shikai wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Asparuh can't do much from the bottom here.
Asparuh is looking for a sweep.#SU2#
Shikai decides to stand up, so the ref orders Asparuh to his feet.
Asparuh takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Shikai shoots in and drives through. Asparuh sprawls well.
Asparuh tries to counter with a takedown but Shikai is quick to defend against it.
Asparuh avoids the head kick by Shikai.
#TD#
Asparuh dives in and scores a takedown into Shikai's guard.
Shikai pushes Asparuh off and scrambles back to his feet.
#T3#
Asparuh closes this distance looking for a takedown but Shikai circles away.
Asparuh fails with an attempt to clinch.
Asparuh keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Khan Asparuh has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Yuan Shikai.#CL#
Asparuh drives through and clinches with Shikai against the cage.
#TD2#
Shikai turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Shikai trying to control the action but Asparuh is working from the bottom.
Asparuh is being controlled here. #T4#
Asparuh tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Shikai wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Shikai gets to mount! Asparuh was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Asparuh is squirming around, avoiding Shikai's attempts to control the action.
Shikai throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Yuan Shikai dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
A head kick misses from Shikai.
Shikai has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Shikai walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Shikai tries to clinch up but Asparuh circles away and keeps his distance.
Asparuh throwing a counter right hand but Shikai manages to avoid it.
A punch combination from Shikai misses.
Asparuh tries to counter with a takedown but Shikai is quick to defend against it.#CL#
Asparuh moves into the clinch successfully.
#TD#
Asparuh decides to pull guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Asparuh is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Shikai defends well.
Shikai stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Asparuh swivels though and keeps the full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#ES#
The fighters are working up against the cage. Asparuh manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.#T1#
Shikai trying to stall but Asparuh improves his position.
A body shot lands from Asparuh.
Asparuh can't get the takedown.
#BC#
Asparuh escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#TD#
Asparuh throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Shikai tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Asparuh is in Shikai's guard.
Shikai is trying to keep Asparuh in close.
Asparuh wants to stand and escape but instead Shikai has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVB#
Shikai throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Asparuh works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Shikai trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T2#
Asparuh wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Shikai is now in half guard.
Shikai drops an elbow to the side of Asparuh's head.
Asparuh regains full guard. Nicely done.
Shikai engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Asparuh pulls Shikai in to control the position.
Asparuh striking off his back but it's not causing Shikai any problems. #T3#
Shikai looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Asparuh might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#SUB#
Asparuh throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Shikai escapes and throws Asparuh's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Asparuh trying to control but Shikai flips him over like a cheap hooker and has his back!
Asparuh is keeping busy.
Asparuh trying to control the action but Shikai just sinks the hooks in. #T4#
Asparuh wants to get back to his feet.
Asparuh is really stuck here.
Asparuh staying busy and making it hard for Shikai to control.
Shikai avoiding Asparuh 's attempts to control his hands.
Asparuh is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Shikai trying to control.
Asparuh trying to survive by controlling the hands.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Yuan Shikai will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Asparuh's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3##TD#
Asparuh looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Shikai moves into full guard.
Shikai trying to control the position here.
Shikai lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Asparuh controls Shikai momentarily but Shikai frees himself. #T1##SU2#
Shikai gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent. #TD2#
Shikai decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Asparuh makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Sloppy strikes from Asparuh. Those never looked like landing.
Shikai tries to counter by closing the distance.#TD2#
Shikai shoots in and bounces Asparuh off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Shikai wants to control from the top but Asparuh keeps moving.
Asparuh is trying to control the position but Shikai postures up.
Asparuh knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Shikai on the ground.#T2##SU2#
Asparuh is working an open guard so Shikai takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Shikai tries to close the distance and clinch up but Asparuh swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Shikai ducks under a wild hook from Asparuh.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Asparuh is defended easily by Shikai.
Shikai wants to counter with a clinch but Asparuh pushes him away.#TD#
Asparuh scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Shikai explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Asparuh has his takedown stuffed
and Asparuh takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T3#
Shikai with a poor takedown #CL#
and Asparuh counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Shikai wants to stall.
#TD#
Asparuh has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Shikai uses from the top position.
Shikai trying to control but Asparuh is working from the bottom.
Shikai wants to pass the guard but Asparuh is keeping the position.
Shikai stands and throws Asparuh's legs to the side, diving into side control. #SUB2#
Shikai is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Asparuh has escaped the position, nice work there. #T4#
Asparuh is trying to get back to half guard.
Asparuh is not content to let Shikai control the position.
Asparuh manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Shikai is looking to control Asparuh's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Shikai avoid being mounted?
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Yuan Shikai.
I've got Shikai 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 James Glass scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 27:30
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Yuan Shikai!
Yuan Shikai bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it. |
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