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Event:
BANZAI COMBAT 122
Date: Nov 16, 2024 |
#R1#
Aharon misses with a wild body shot.
Paita's corner calls for a 1-2. Paita obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
A big left from Aharon misses.
Paita ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Aharon throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Paita displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Aharon throws out the jab.
Aharon shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Paita pinned against the cage. Paita gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Aharon slips under a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aharon scores with a jab.
Paita shoots in for a takedown but Aharon shows good takedown defense.
Aharon looks to land a left hand but Paita moved out of range nicely.
Paita slips a jab from Aharon.
Paita looking to land some kicks to the body here.
An attempted straight right counter from Aharon misses the target.#T1#
Paita uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Aharon.
Paita flicks out a counter leg kick but Aharon steps away.
Paita slips under a jab from Aharon.
Maimonedes Aharon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Aharon fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Aharon uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Paita.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Paita has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Paita connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Paita throws a head kick but Aharon moves out of range.
Paita throws a half hearted mid kick.
Aharon was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
We've been told by Aharon's head coaches at The 3rd Precinct that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Aharon just misses with a punch to the body.
Paita scores with a jab to the jaw.
A telegraphed right hand from Aharon misses the target.
Aharon takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Aharon misses with a looping right.
Paita shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Aharon pinned against the cage. Aharon gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Aharon was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Paita is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.#T2#
Paita throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Aharon ducks under a wild hook from Paita.
Aharon lands a lovely overhand right.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Aharon swings for the body but Paita moves out of range.
Paita keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Paita connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Aharon momentarily.
Paita uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Aharon.
Paita misses with a wild body shot.
Aharon takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Aharon ducks right into an uppercut from Paita.
Aharon misses the body punch
and Paita counters with a thumping low kick.
Aharon on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.#T3#
Aharon moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Paita throws a nice inside leg kick.
Paita slips a straight right by Aharon.
Aharon with a poor takedown
and Paita counters with a straight right hand.
Paita has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Paita is looking to slow Aharon down with leg kicks.
A head kick misses from Paita.
Aharon misses with a hook.
Paita uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Aharon.
Aharon ducks right into an uppercut from Paita.
Paita throws a sloppy head kick and Aharon moves out of range easily.
Paita ducks under a wild hook from Aharon.
Paita swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Aharon connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T4#
Nice body kick there by Paita.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Paita misses with a looping left.
Aharon swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Aharon throws an overhand right that lands on Paita's shoulder, as Paita tries to avoid the shot.
Aharon connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Aharon misses with a right hand
and Paita counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Aharon scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Paita throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Paita throws a right and a left that Aharon avoids nicely.
Paita ducks under a wild hook from Aharon.
Paita shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Maimonedes Aharon has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Saita Paita.
Aharon swings for the body but Paita moves out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Aharon. Paita does a little dance to reset his feet.
A little jabbing left from Paita on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Saita Paita will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Aharon connects with a good right hand that stumbles Paita. Paita circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Aharon misses with a body punch
and Aharon takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Aharon throws a body shot but no joy.
Paita uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Aharon.
Paita throws a head kick but Aharon moves out of range.
A big right from Aharon misses.
Paita is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Paita.
Saita Paita seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Paita darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Paita swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aharon throws a body shot but no joy.
Aharon takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Aharon walks into a straight right hand from Paita.
Aharon is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Paita. #T1#
Paita throws a hook but Aharon blocks it.
Aharon loads up on a big right hand but Paita slips the punch.
Aharon fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Aharon throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A big left from Aharon misses.
Aharon uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Paita.
A jab from Paita finds it's way through Aharon's defenses.
Aharon has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Aharon there as he acknowledges the shot.
Paita throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Aharon tries to counter with a takedown but Paita is quick to defend against it.
Aharon throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Paita sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Aharon throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Paita sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Paita thuds his right hand into Aharon's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Aharon stuffs the takedown attempt from Paita. Paita gets slowly back to his feet. #T2#
A looping hook to the body misses from Aharon. Paita does a little dance to reset his feet.
A bone on bone clash there as Aharon blocks the leg kick.
#TD#
Aharon shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Aharon showed some decent athleticism there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Paita is pressing down on Aharon's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Paita looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Paita looking to control.
Aharon might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Paita looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Paita utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Aharon passes into half guard. #T3#
Paita is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Paita is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Aharon jumps into side control!
Paita avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Aharon.
Paita gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Paita moves into full guard.
Aharon pushing down on Paita's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Paita gets back to full guard.
#SUB2#
Paita looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Aharon passes into half guard.
#T4#
Aharon passes to side control.
Aharon in side control, throwing shots but Paita defends.
Paita is looking for a sweep.
Aharon misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Paita defending against the ground and pound.
Aharon 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.
Paita is looking for a sweep.
Paita is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Aharon is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Maimonedes Aharon overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Aharon misses with a head shot.
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 Maimonedes Aharon 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. This is the final round!#R3#
Aharon throws a shot from downtown. Paita moves away and avoids it.#TD#
Paita gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Aharon to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Aharon trying to move into half guard but instead Paita has managed to sweep!#REVB#
Paita trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Paita must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Paita trying to control the position from guard on top but Aharon is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Aharon tries to strike from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Paita trying to move into half guard but instead Aharon has managed to sweep!#REVR#
Paita wants to stand but Aharon is controlling the position.
Paita is looking to sweep but instead, Aharon has passed into half guard.
#T1#
Paita gets full guard.
Aharon 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.
Paita lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB##SUB#
Aharon working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Paita doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Paita manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Aharon keeping moving, preventing Paita from controlling successfully.
Paita tries to free his leg and advance position but Aharon is retaining full guard. #T2#
Aharon manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Paita manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR##SUB2#
Paita looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Aharon passes into side control.
Paita tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Aharon throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Aharon trying to control the action but Paita is working from the bottom.
Aharon passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Paita! #T3#
Paita is trying to escape the mount.
Poor strikes thrown by Aharon there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Aharon throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Paita slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Paita is trying to maintain the position but Aharon is very close to passing his half guard.
Paita is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Aharon jumps into side control!
Paita is looking to reverse the position.
Aharon misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
The strikes coming from Aharon are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Aharon tries to land with some ground and pound but misses. #T4#
Aharon in side control, throwing shots but Paita defends.
Aharon trying to control the position but Paita is working away.
Paita is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Aharon sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Paita defending well though.
Aharon missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Aharon throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Aharon wants to lay and pray for a moment but Paita keeps working.
Paita is looking for a sweep. Aharon is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Aharon is working for a submission of some sort.
Paita missing with punches from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Maimonedes Aharon showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Aharon 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 Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 28:29
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 29:28
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Maimonedes Aharon! |
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Event:
BANZAI BONANZA 12
Date: Oct 06, 2024 |
#R1#
Ali throws a lazy right hand but Aharon sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#TD2#
Aharon looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Aharon prevents Ali from improving his position.
Ali blocking the ground and pound attempt from Aharon.
Aharon prevents Ali from improving his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Aharon throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ali tries to get to full guard but Aharon has control of the leg.
Aharon is controlling the pace.
#T1#
Ali won't allow Aharon to pass to mount.
Ali blocking the ground and pound attempt from Aharon.
Ali moves into full guard.
Ali not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ali looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Aharon in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Ali looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Aharon preventing the sweep. #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.
Aharon throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Ali works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Aharon postures up in Ali's guard and throws a big left but Ali blocks it.
Aharon working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Aharon with a flurry of punches that miss.
Aharon postures up in Ali's guard and throws a big left but Ali blocks it.
Aharon throws a big elbow that misses.
Aharon controls from within his opponent's guard. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Ali takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Ali's corner calls for a 1-2. Ali obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Aharon steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ali.
It seemed like Aharon was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#T3#
Aharon tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Ali defends well and Aharon ends up having to push Ali into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Ali swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Sloppy strikes from Ali. Those never looked like landing.
Ali lands a leg kick that knocks Aharon off balance momentarily.
Aharon throws a right hand that misses
and Ali counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Aharon looks to throw the jab but Ali is out of range.
Aharon throws a lazy uppercut
and Ali counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
A big left from Ali misses.
Ali throws a sloppy head kick and Aharon moves out of range easily.
A jab from Ali finds it's way through Aharon's defenses.
Aharon dips to his left and cracks Ali with an uppercut!#CUT2#It looks like Mo Ali has been cut.
Ali fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Aharon on the side of the head.
Aharon throws a right hand that misses
and Ali counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Aharon takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Ali misses with a jab, cross combination.
Aharon bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.#T4#
Aharon gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Aharon looks to land a left hand but Ali moved out of range nicely.#TD2#
Aharon looking for a takedown here - he's got it.#SUB2#
Aharon thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Aharon throwing strikes from guard but Ali blocks nicely.
Aharon trying to control the position from guard on top but Ali is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ali is trying to keep Aharon in close.
Aharon throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Ali works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
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 Mo Ali will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Mo Ali's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Aharon misses with a straight right.
Ali throws out a loose jab but Aharon uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ali lands a head shot.
Aharon throws a jab but it's blocked by Ali.
Aharon scores with a nice head shot.
Ali cracks a nice hook into Aharon's ribs.
Ali scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Aharon misses with a hook. Ali ducked under it nicely.
Ali lands a nice looking body shot.
Aharon takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
That kick from Ali tenderised Aharon's leg. Aharon is trying to keep his angry face on.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ali takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Aharon uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ali.
Aharon moves out of range of the strikes.
Aharon thuds a left hand into Ali's body.#T1#
Ali throws a quick inside leg kick.
Ali scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Ali throws a lazy uppercut
and Aharon counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Ali fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Ali looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Aharon uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ali.
Aharon connects with a good right hand that stumbles Ali. Ali circles away out of range and recomposes himself.#CUT2#Mo Ali's cut is getting worse.
A decent looking cross lands there for Aharon.
Ali slips a straight right by Aharon.
Ali throwing a counter right hand but Aharon manages to avoid it.
Ali scores with a push kick.
A slow jab from Aharon misses its intended target.
Aharon fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Ali lands a nice shot that snaps Aharon's head back.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Aharon throws an overhand right that lands on Ali's shoulder, as Ali tries to avoid the shot.
A good leg kick by Ali. #T2#
Ali throws a hook to the side of Aharon's head but Aharon sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Ali fails to land with a series of punches.
Aharon is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ali.
Ali throws a low kick but it's checked well by Aharon.
Ali leaves Aharon with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Mo Ali is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ali will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Mo Ali is winning the standup battle so far.
Ali swings and misses with a hook to the body.
#TD2#
Ali gets caught flat footed, as Aharon shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Aharon throws a big elbow that misses.
Aharon has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Aharon working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Aharon throws a big right hand that misses. #T3#
Aharon throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Ali working a defensive guard but Aharon passes into half guard.
Aharon misses with a head shot. Ali uses the momentum to regain guard.
Aharon trying to control but Ali is working from the bottom.
Aharon stopping the sweep attempt from Ali.
Ali working a defensive guard here.
Aharon trying to control the position from guard on top but Ali is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Ali not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Ali knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Aharon on the ground.
Aharon with a flurry of punches that miss.
Aharon won't allow Ali to sweep him here. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Aharon.
Ali lands a glancing blow to the side of Aharon's head.
Aharon smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.#CUT2#Mo Ali's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Aharon throws a big shot that misses.
Aharon scores with a decent looking hook.
Aharon swings for the body but Ali moves out of range.
Ali was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Ali gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
A slow jab from Ali misses its intended target.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Maimonedes Aharon will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Mo Ali's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! And we move into the final round!#R3#
Aharon ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Ali takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Aharon walks into a left hand.
Aharon goes for a double leg but Ali avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Ali continues to drive forward.
Aharon on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
A nice leg kick lands there from Ali.
Aharon with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Ali to score with a decent uppercut.
Ali misses with a lunging right hand
and Aharon counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Aharon connects with a right hand. Ali shakes it off.#CUT2#Jeez, Mo Ali's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Aharon misses with a straight right.
Aharon might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Ali scores with a nice strike.
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!
Ali swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Ali cracks Aharon with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Ali ducks under a wild hook from Aharon.
Ali moves out of range of the strikes.
Ali swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#T1#
Aharon keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ali.
Ali lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.#TD2#
Aharon shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Ali's guard.
Maimonedes Aharon has got the better of the ground game so far.
Aharon throwing strikes from guard but Ali blocks nicely.
Ali preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Aharon pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ali is keeping the position for now.
Ali tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Ali working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Aharon.
Aharon slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #T2#
Ali 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#
Aharon moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Aharon manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Ali manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
Ali is trying to control the position but Aharon postures up.
Aharon tries to free his leg and advance position but Ali is retaining full guard.
Aharon with a flurry of punches that miss. #T3#
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Ali holds on and takes a little breather.
Ali is trying to control the position but Aharon postures up.
Ali avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Aharon throwing strikes from guard but Ali blocks nicely.
Ali can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Aharon controls the pace.
Aharon wants to pass the guard but Ali is keeping the position.
Ali not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Aharon slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Ali tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Aharon wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
The ground and pound from Aharon seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Aharon gets to mount! Ali was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Aharon throws some wild stikes that Ali manages to avoid easily.
Aharon raining down shots from the mount!
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Mo Ali's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Maimonedes Aharon! |
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Event:
BANZAI COMBAT 99
Date: Sep 21, 2024 |
#R1#
Paita stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Aharon misses with a looping right.
Aharon swings for the body but Paita moves out of range.
Aharon throws out a loose jab but Paita uses good head movement to avoid it.
Aharon takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Aharon missing with a left hand there. Paita was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Aharon throws an overhand right that lands on Paita's shoulder, as Paita tries to avoid the shot.
Paita just misses with a punch to the body.
Paita lands a jab to the head.
Aharon fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Paita gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
enabling Aharon to counter with a crisp jab.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Paita.
Paita is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Paita cracks Aharon with a good jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A swing and a miss from Aharon.
Paita scores with a nice body kick.
#T1#
Aharon looks to land a left hand but Paita moved out of range nicely.
Aharon misses with a hook.
Paita tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Aharon is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Paita's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Aharon throws a big shot that misses.
Aharon ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Aharon tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Aharon throws a lazy right hand but Paita sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Paita moves out of range of the strikes.#TD2#
Paita darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Aharon trying to control here.
Paita misses with a head shot. Aharon uses the momentum to regain guard. #T2#
Aharon manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Paita manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
This has been an exciting period of action!#SUB2#
Paita looking for a triangle here. Aharon is fighting it but it looks tight! Paita pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Aharon is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Saita Paita! |
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Event:
BANZAI COMBAT 78
Date: Aug 17, 2024 |
#R1#
Nice uppercut there from Aharon.
Yergin should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Yergin throws a hook to the side of Aharon's head but Aharon sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Aharon feinted with a counter takedown.#KD#
Aharon drops Yergin with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Yergin looks back up at him and smiles so Aharon waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
#CUT#It looks like Daniel Yergin has been cut.
Aharon drops Yergin with a huge uppercut! Yergin drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes. Aharon is raining down punches and the ref stops the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Maimonedes Aharon! |
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Event:
SSG 315 Ottke vs Sershurrapal
Date: Jun 09, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 5 losses; Maimonedes Aharon! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 5 losses; Arctium Zofewa!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, Anthony Taglia and Dean Styles.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Zofewa closes the distance and pushes Aharon back into the cage.#TD2#
Aharon is fighting off a takedown attempt but Zofewa is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Aharon to the mat. Aharon regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Aharon (0) vs (2) Zofewa
Zofewa looking to pass the guard.
Aharon looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Aharon can't keep his opponent in guard - Zofewa advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #SUB#
Aharon has hold of a guillotine but he's not going to be able to crank on it really with only half guard, so it's no trouble for Zofewa. Oh but Aharon has got full guard now! Oh boy! This one could be over very soon! Zofewa goes limp - he's gone! Aharon jumps up and celebrates with the crowd - fantastic submission finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Maimonedes Aharon! |
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Event:
SSG 311 McCain vs Macker
Date: Jun 02, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Barry Craig! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 4 losses; Maimonedes Aharon!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Matheus Silva and Alexandre Firmino.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Aharon is looking to clinch.
Aharon displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Craig.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Craig is defended easily by Aharon.
Aharon changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Craig fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Barry Craig. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Aharon tries to clinch up but Craig circles away and keeps his distance.
Craig throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Aharon's waist but Aharon gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Craig off to one side.
Aharon drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Craig defends it well.
Craig throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Aharon's waist but Aharon gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Craig off to one side.
Aharon wants to counter with a clinch but Craig pushes him away.
Craig tries for a takedown but Aharon sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Aharon feints the counter takedown.#TD#
Craig shoots in and bounces Aharon off the cage to secure the takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Craig (2) vs (0) Aharon
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Aharon working for a triangle but Craig defends it easily.
#T1#
Aharon looking to control.
Craig is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Aharon not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Craig is stalling in the full guard. #T2#
Aharon is trying to keep Craig in close.
Aharon wants to sweep but no luck.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Craig controls from within his opponent's guard.
Craig postures up.
#T3#
Craig advances to half guard.
Aharon wants to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Aharon looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Aharon wants to get back to full guard.
Craig perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #T4#
Craig seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Aharon for as long as he can get away with.
Craig prevents Aharon from improving his position.
Aharon should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Craig is taking a breather. Aharon 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.
Aharon is controlling Craig's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Aharon trying to hold on to Craig's head to control him but Craig postures up.
#T5#
Still in half guard, Craig seems content to control.
Craig prevents Aharon from improving his position.
Craig has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Craig in particular looking to stall.
Aharon tries to get to full guard but Craig has control of the leg.
Aharon trying to control but Craig postures up.
Aharon tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Craig has advanced to mount. Uh oh. Score +3 for passing guard: Craig (5) vs (0) Aharon#T6#
Craig wants to take Aharon's back here but Aharon is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Aharon tries to reverse the position but Craig maintains control.
Craig knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Aharon on the ground.
Craig controlling from the full mount.
Craig avoids the attempt from Aharon to control.#T7#
Aharon might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Craig haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Aharon can't escape the position.
Aharon tries to hold on but Craig postures up.
Aharon is desperately trying to improve his position but Craig has a good base and remains in mount.
Craig controlling from mount.
Craig's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.#T8#
Aharon reaches up to try and control the position but Craig seems to have an arm triangle now! Uh oh! Aharon rolls and tries to escape and now Craig has his back!
Score +3 for taking back: Craig (8) vs (0) Aharon
Aharon tries to roll but Craig sticks to his back.
Craig avoiding Aharon 's attempts to control his hands.
Aharon is really stuck here.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Craig controlling the positon.
We've been informed that Aharon has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Craig is hanging on to Aharon's back as he tries to escape.
#T9#
Craig not allowing Aharon to control his hands.
Craig is riding his opponent, not letting Aharon buck him off.
Aharon tries to escape the position.
Aharon trying to control the hands but Craig won't let him.
What can Aharon do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
#T10#
Aharon manages to reverse the position and now he's in Craig's guard. Nice work there by Aharon.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Craig (8) vs (2) Aharon
Craig is controlling Aharon's posture.
Aharon trying to control but Craig is working from the bottom. #T11#
Craig pulls Aharon in close to prevent any damage.
Aharon sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Craig's guard.
Craig wants to get back to full guard.
Craig wants to control but Aharon is keeping busy.
Aharon wants to free his trapped foot but Craig is holding on for dear life with his legs. #T12#
Aharon perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Craig is not content to let Aharon control the position.
Craig wants to get back to full guard.
Aharon trying to control the action but Craig is working from the bottom.
Aharon prevents Craig from improving his position.#T13#
Aharon is trying to control. Craig wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Aharon is controlling the pace.
Aharon is keen to just control but Craig is a slippery customer.
Aharon is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.#T14#
Aharon wants to pass to mount but Craig is defending the position.
Well, if Aharon 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.
Aharon trying to control the action but Craig is working from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Aharon wants to free his trapped foot but Craig is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Craig tries to roll over but Aharon keeps him under control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Craig takes the fight on points by 8 to 2.
Our winner, Barry Craig, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Event:
SSG 308 Elvul vs Ottke
Date: May 26, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 29 losses; Diego Hageman! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 4 losses; Maimonedes Aharon!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Emerson Jorge and Leandro Rodrigues.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
The fight stays on the outside here - Aharon looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Aharon keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
The fight stays on the outside here - Aharon looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Hageman shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Aharon but Aharon pushes him off and we're back to square one.#CL#
Hageman closes the distance and pushes Aharon back into the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aharon changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Hageman fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Aharon tries to clinch up but Hageman circles away and keeps his distance.
Hageman goes for a double leg but Aharon avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Aharon continues to drive forward.
Aharon feints the counter takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Diego Hageman. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Aharon drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Hageman gets the underhooks and prevents it.
#T1#
Aharon has Hageman pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Hageman manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. #TD#
Hageman gets control of Aharon's arms and successfully pulls guard. Hageman will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Hageman keeping moving, preventing Aharon from controlling successfully.
Aharon stopping the sweep attempt from Hageman.
Hageman manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Aharon manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hageman (2) vs (0) Aharon
Hageman trying to control but Aharon is working from the bottom.
Aharon should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.#T2#
Hageman is really struggling to control Aharon but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Aharon is pulling down on Hageman's head. It's preventing any offense from Hageman, at least for the moment.
Hageman wants to control from the top but Aharon keeps moving.
Aharon has his hands on Hageman's head, controlling the position.
Aharon manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Hageman manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hageman (2) vs (2) Aharon#T3#
Aharon looking to pass the guard.
Aharon trying to control the position from guard on top but Hageman is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Aharon looking to pass the guard.
We've been informed that Aharon has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Hageman wants to sweep here but Aharon controlling him for the moment. #T4#
Aharon's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Hageman seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Aharon looking to pass the guard.
Hageman keeping moving, preventing Aharon from controlling successfully.
Aharon's corner is telling him to maintain position.#T5#
Aharon trying to control the position from guard on top but Hageman is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hageman looking to control.
Hageman is breathing heavily.
Aharon controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Aharon pushes down on Hageman's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Aharon is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Hageman trying to hold on to Aharon's head to control him but Aharon postures up.
#T6#
Aharon tries to pass the half guard into mount. Hageman knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Aharon controlling the action here.
Aharon works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Hageman (2) vs (5) Aharon
Aharon wants to control but Hageman is keeping him busy. #T7#
The referee asks Aharon politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Aharon prefers to stall for the moment though.
Aharon advances to mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Hageman (2) vs (7) Aharon
Aharon wants to control but Hageman has made it back to half guard. Nice work.
Hageman is in trouble now - Aharon has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Hageman (2) vs (10) Aharon#T8##SUB2#
Hageman defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Aharon.
Aharon wants to control but Hageman has made it back to half guard. Nice work.
Aharon sitting and controlling from the half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Aharon's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#T9#
Aharon wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hageman keeps working.
Aharon is controlling the pace.
Hageman won't allow Aharon to pass to mount.
Aharon trying to control from half guard but Hageman is working away. #T10#
Aharon takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Hageman is in trouble now - Aharon has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Hageman (2) vs (13) Aharon
Aharon controlling from the full mount.
More stalling from Aharon.
Hageman might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#T11#
Aharon looking to control but Hageman is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Aharon takes Hageman's back. Could be looking for a rear naked choke here - either way, Hageman is in trouble. Score +3 for taking back: Hageman (2) vs (16) Aharon
Well, with Aharon on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Hageman is tapping out... Can he escape the position?
Aharon is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
#T12#
Let's hope that Aharon 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.
Aharon wants to control but Hageman is keeping busy.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
#T13#
Aharon trying to control momentarily.
#SUB2#
Hageman is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Aharon gets his way!
Aharon really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Hageman.#SUB2#
Aharon is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Hageman defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined. #T14##SUB2#
Aharon patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?#SUB2#
Aharon tightening his grip on Hageman, looking for the choke.
Aharon trying to control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
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Event:
SSG 304 Solo vs Elvul
Date: May 12, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 3 losses; Maimonedes Aharon! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 4 losses; Reese Madden!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Timothy Bukovac and Don Winkell.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Madden dives in and grabs Aharon's left leg, looking for a takedown. Aharon pushes down on Madden's head and hops out.
Aharon attempts a counter takedown but Madden avoids it well and moves away.
We've been hearing reports that Aharon has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.#CL2#
Madden gets a clinch. #TD2#
Madden successfully pulls guard.
Madden looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Aharon trying to control but Madden is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aharon postures up.
#SUB2#
Aharon got a little sloppy there for a moment and Madden has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Aharon has managed to get both his arms back between Madden's legs - danger averted.#T1#
Aharon wants to control from the top but Madden keeps moving.
Madden being controlled here, momentarily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Madden trying to control the position.
Aharon engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Madden bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Aharon's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Aharon (0) vs (2) Madden
Aharon keeping moving, preventing Madden from controlling successfully.
Madden looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#T2#
Aharon trying to control the position.
Aharon manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Madden manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Aharon (2) vs (2) Madden
Madden keeping moving, preventing Aharon from controlling successfully.
Madden is controlling Aharon's posture.#SUB2#
Madden has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Aharon can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #T3#
Aharon passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Aharon (5) vs (2) Madden
Aharon trying to control the action but Madden is working from the bottom.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Madden can't do much from the bottom here.
Madden is looking for a sweep.#T4#
Madden manages to work his way to half guard, despite Aharon's best efforts.
Aharon is trying to control. Madden wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Madden is trying to maintain the position but Aharon is very close to passing his half guard.
Madden tries to roll over but Aharon keeps him under control.
Madden trying to hold on to Aharon's head to control him but Aharon postures up.
Madden moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Madden manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Aharon manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Aharon (5) vs (4) Madden
Aharon not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#T5#
Madden trying to control but Aharon is working from the bottom.
Aharon seems keen to control Madden's posture.
Madden pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Aharon is keeping the position for now.
Aharon keeping moving, preventing Madden from controlling successfully.
Aharon being controlled here, momentarily.
Madden wants to control from the top but Aharon keeps moving.
Madden is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Aharon could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.#T6#
Madden trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Aharon tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Madden is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Madden wants to control from the top but Aharon keeps moving.
Aharon trying to keep a closed guard but Madden is proving a slippery customer.
Aharon keeping moving, preventing Madden from controlling successfully.
Madden slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Aharon (5) vs (7) Madden#T7#
Madden taking a breather here.
Madden trying to control the position but Aharon is working away.
Madden looking to control but instead Aharon has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
Aharon works his way to full guard. Good work.
Madden stopping the sweep attempt from Aharon.
Aharon controls Madden momentarily but Madden frees himself.
Madden trying to control but Aharon is working from the bottom. #T8#
Aharon is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Madden wants to control from the top but Aharon keeps moving.
Madden content to stall in guard here.
Aharon keeping moving, preventing Madden from controlling successfully.
Madden tries to free his leg and advance position but Aharon is retaining full guard.
Madden wants to control from the top but Aharon keeps moving. #T9#
Madden is pushing down on Aharon's leg trying to pass to half guard. Aharon is fighting to maintain full guard but Madden has managed to sneak the leg through.
Madden with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Aharon slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Aharon working a defensive guard here.
Madden not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Aharon will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
It looks like Madden might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Aharon has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #T10#
Madden is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Madden wants to control from the top but Aharon keeps moving.
Aharon keeping full guard, as Madden tries to pass.
Aharon wants to sweep here but Madden controlling him for the moment.
Aharon wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #T11#
Madden wants to control from the top but Aharon keeps moving.
Madden sitting in guard here, content to control.
Aharon 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.
Aharon looking to control.
Madden controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Aharon keeping full guard, as Madden tries to pass.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T12#
Madden trying to control the position from guard on top but Aharon is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Madden is pushing down on Aharon's leg trying to pass to half guard. Aharon is fighting to maintain full guard but Madden has managed to sneak the leg through.
Madden seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Aharon does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Madden prevents Aharon from improving his position.
Madden looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #SUB2#
Madden is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Aharon is just riding it out for now. Madden eventually gives up the hold.
Aharon is looking to improve his position.
#T13#
Madden is trying to control. Aharon wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Aharon slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Aharon keeping moving, preventing Madden from controlling successfully.
Aharon looking to hit a scissor sweep but Madden is one step ahead there.
Madden sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Aharon's guard. #T14#
Madden wants to free his trapped foot but Aharon is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Aharon is refusing to be controlled, as Madden sits in half guard.
Madden perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Let's hope that Madden 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.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Aharon trying to control here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Madden wins on points by 7 to 5. |
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Event:
SSG 296 Feet vs McCain
Date: Apr 28, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 4 losses; Bryson Franklin! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 3 losses; Maimonedes Aharon!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, David Schapiro and Jorge Garcia.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL2#
Aharon rushes Franklin and presses him up against the cage.
Franklin has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Aharon is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.#TD2#
Aharon wants the takedown. Franklin is fighting it off but Aharon persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Franklin's guard against the cage. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Franklin (0) vs (2) Aharon
Aharon controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Aharon looking to pass the guard.
Franklin not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aharon is stalling in the full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Aharon stopping the sweep attempt from Franklin.#T1#
Franklin is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Aharon sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Franklin is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Aharon sitting in guard here, content to control. #SUB#
Franklin has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Aharon can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Aharon won't allow Franklin to sweep him here. #T2#
Aharon 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.
Aharon stopping the sweep attempt from Franklin.
Franklin trying to keep a closed guard but Aharon is proving a slippery customer.
Aharon is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Aharon looking to pass the guard.
Franklin is pulling down on Aharon's head. It's preventing any offense from Aharon, at least for the moment.
Aharon postures up.
#T3#
Aharon looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Franklin looking to hit a scissor sweep but Aharon is one step ahead there.
Aharon is stalling in the full guard.
Franklin trying to control the position.
#T4#
Aharon stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Franklin swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Aharon stands and throws Franklin's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Franklin (0) vs (5) Aharon
Aharon is staying tight to Franklin's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Franklin prevents Aharon from improving position.
We've been informed that Aharon has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Aharon passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Franklin! Score +2 for reaching mount: Franklin (0) vs (7) Aharon#T5#
Franklin is working to get back to half guard.
Aharon tries to control but Franklin wriggling away.
Aharon sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Aharon should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Franklin tries to hold on but Aharon pushes him away. #T6#
Aharon controlling from the full mount.
Aharon looking to take Franklin's back but Franklin rolls and after a scramble, Franklin ends up on top in guard. Nice escape there from Franklin to escape a tricky position. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Franklin (2) vs (7) Aharon
Franklin looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Aharon bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Franklin's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Franklin (2) vs (9) Aharon
Aharon is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Franklin is trying to control the position but Aharon postures up. #T7#
Aharon stopping the sweep attempt from Franklin.
Franklin is trying to hold Aharon in close to prevent damage but Aharon has managed to pass into half guard.
Aharon perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Franklin is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Aharon jumps into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Franklin (2) vs (12) Aharon
Aharon is looking to take a break and control but Franklin is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Franklin regains half guard.#T8#
Aharon sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Franklin is in trouble now - Aharon has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Franklin (2) vs (15) Aharon
Aharon controlling the position easily from mount.
Franklin tries to reverse the position but Aharon maintains control.
Aharon controlling his opponent.
Franklin is desperately trying to improve his position but Aharon has a good base and remains in mount.#T9#
Franklin tries to hold on but Aharon pushes him away.
Aharon fails to move to back control.
Franklin tries to hold on but Aharon postures up.
Franklin is trying desperately to improve position.
Aharon controlling from the full mount.
Franklin tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Aharon controlling the pace for now. #T10#
Franklin regains half guard.
Aharon is thwarting Franklin's attempts to control the position.
Aharon controlling the action here.
Aharon uses his free foot to push down on Franklin's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Franklin. Score +3 for passing guard: Franklin (2) vs (18) Aharon#T11#
Aharon sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Aharon avoids the attempt from Franklin to control.
Aharon looking to control and managing it successfully.
Franklin regains half guard.#SUB2#
Aharon is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Franklin is trying to get back to full guard.#T12#
Aharon passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Franklin! Score +3 for passing guard: Franklin (2) vs (21) Aharon
Aharon wants to take his opponent's back but Franklin doesn't allow it.
Aharon controlling the pace for now.
Aharon fails to move to back control. #T13#
Aharon controlling the position easily from mount.
Let's hope that Aharon 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.
Franklin wants to hold on but Aharon pushes him away.
Aharon can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Franklin is looking to escape.
Aharon wants to take his opponent's back but Franklin doesn't allow it. #T14#
Franklin has given up his back. Will we see Aharon going for some submissions?
Score +3 for taking back: Franklin (2) vs (24) Aharon
Aharon biding his time, controlling Franklin. #SUB2#
Franklin showing good submission defense here.
Franklin is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Franklin is in bad spot here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Aharon wins on points by 24 to 2. |
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Event:
SSG 292 Dew vs Macker
Date: Apr 14, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 2 losses; Maimonedes Aharon! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 3 losses; Braylen Marshall!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Percy O'Donnell and Jack Bonds.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL#
Aharon pushes Marshall up against the cage in a clinch.#TD2#
Marshall drags the fight down to the ground.
Marshall looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Marshall is continuing to stall.
Marshall is trying to control the position but Aharon postures up.
Aharon wants to pass the guard but Marshall is keeping the position.
Marshall looking to hit a scissor sweep but Aharon is one step ahead there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1##SUB2#
Aharon got a little sloppy there for a moment and Marshall has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Aharon has managed to get both his arms back between Marshall's legs - danger averted.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Marshall looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Marshall seems keen to control Aharon's posture.
Aharon passes Marshall's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #SUB#
Aharon is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Marshall is refusing to be controlled, as Aharon sits in half guard. #T2#
Aharon wants to pass the guard but Marshall is defending well.
Marshall is concentrating on defense, preventing Aharon from advancing position.
Marshall is trying to get back to full guard.
Marshall gets full guard.
Aharon looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.#SUB2#
Marshall looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Aharon passes into half guard.
Marshall tries to get to full guard but Aharon has control of the leg. #T3#
Aharon wants to lay and pray for a moment but Marshall keeps working.
Aharon slows the pace down in half guard.
Marshall trying to control here.
Aharon wants to lay and pray for a moment but Marshall keeps working.
Aharon content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #T4#
Marshall is looking to improve his position.
Aharon seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Marshall does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Aharon seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Marshall looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Marshall tries to get to full guard but Aharon has control of the leg.
Marshall is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Aharon's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Aharon's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Aharon (0) vs (4) Marshall
Aharon tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell! #T5#
Aharon is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
#SUB2#
Marshall is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Aharon is surviving well by controlling Marshall's body position as best he can.
Marshall pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Aharon sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Aharon could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Aharon is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The fighters are battling for position here. Aharon manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #T6#
Aharon keeping moving, preventing Marshall from controlling successfully.
Aharon controls Marshall momentarily but Marshall frees himself.
Aharon 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: Aharon (2) vs (4) Marshall
Aharon wants to control but Marshall is keeping him busy.
Aharon is pressing down on Marshall's thigh, looking to free his foot. Marshall is holding on for now.
Marshall is looking for a sweep. Aharon is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T7#
Marshall is staying active underneath Aharon, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #SUB#
Aharon is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Marshall is not content to let Aharon control the position.
Aharon prevents Marshall from improving his position.
Marshall keeping control of the position.
Marshall tries to get to full guard but Aharon has control of the leg. #T8#
Aharon seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Marshall trying to control but Aharon postures up.
Marshall is staying active underneath Aharon, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Marshall is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T9#
Marshall wants to control but Aharon is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Aharon is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Marshall reverses the position - he's now on top in Aharon's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Aharon (2) vs (6) Marshall
Marshall wants to pass the guard but Aharon is keeping the position.
Aharon manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Marshall manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Aharon (4) vs (6) Marshall
Marshall looking for a sweep. Not yet Marshall, not yet. #T10#
Marshall managing to control the position.
Aharon trying to control but Marshall is working from the bottom.
Marshall can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Aharon controls the pace.#T11#
Aharon wants to control from the top but Marshall keeps moving.
Aharon is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Aharon won't allow Marshall to sweep him here.
Marshall is pulling down on Aharon's head to control his posture.
Marshall lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Aharon (4) vs (8) Marshall
Aharon trying to keep a closed guard but Marshall is proving a slippery customer.
#T12#
Aharon tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Marshall wants to control from the top but Aharon keeps moving.
Aharon 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.
Aharon not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Marshall stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Aharon swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T13#
Marshall is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#SUB#
Marshall avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Marshall trying to control but Aharon is working from the bottom.
Aharon managing to control the position. #T14#
Aharon wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Marshall is now in half guard. #SUB2#
Marshall seems to be looking for submissions.
Aharon is staying active underneath Marshall, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Aharon wants to improve his position but Marshall is controlling well.
Aharon is pressing down on Marshall's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Marshall wins on points by 8 to 4. |
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Event:
SSG 289 Octavio vs Maximus
Date: Apr 07, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Maimonedes Aharon! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 4 losses; Alec Lynch!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and Don Winkell.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Lynch shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.#CL#
Aharon has taken the fight to the clinch.
#TD2#
Lynch gets control of Aharon's arms and successfully pulls guard. Lynch will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Lynch looking for a guillotine here but Aharon defends easily.
Aharon controls from within his opponent's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aharon looking to pass the guard. #SUB2#
Lynch has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Aharon can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #T1#
Lynch trying to control the position.
Aharon not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Lynch holds on and takes a little breather.
Aharon wants to pass the guard but Lynch is keeping the position.
Aharon sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T2#
Aharon wants to control from the top but Lynch keeps moving.
Lynch wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Aharon trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Aharon trying to control but Lynch is working from the bottom.
Aharon wants to pass the guard but Lynch is keeping the position.
Lynch is adopting a defensive guard.
Aharon trying to control but Lynch is working from the bottom. #T3#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Aharon controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Lynch wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Aharon trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Aharon could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.#T4#
Aharon trying to control but Lynch is working from the bottom.
Aharon pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lynch is keeping the position for now.
Aharon is working hard here to advance position.
Lynch is pulling down on Aharon's head. It's preventing any offense from Aharon, at least for the moment.
Aharon trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Lynch manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Aharon manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Aharon (0) vs (2) Lynch
Lynch is looking to pass into half guard but Aharon pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Aharon is in guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Aharon (2) vs (2) Lynch#T5#
Aharon stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lynch swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Aharon advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Aharon (5) vs (2) Lynch
Lynch sneaks back into half guard.
Lynch manages to get to full guard.
Lynch keeping moving, preventing Aharon from controlling successfully.
Aharon being controlled here momentarily. #T6#
Lynch is trying to control the position but Aharon postures up.
Aharon pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lynch is keeping the position for now. #SUB2#
Lynch had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Aharon defends it easily.
Lynch looking to control.
Lynch 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.
Aharon looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.#T7#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lynch pulls Aharon in to control the position.
Aharon pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lynch is keeping the position for now.
Aharon wants to control from the top but Lynch keeps moving.
Lynch 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: Aharon (5) vs (4) Lynch
Aharon trying to hold on to Lynch's head to control him but Lynch postures up.
#T8#
Lynch with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
We've been informed that Lynch has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Aharon trying to get back to full guard but Lynch takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Aharon (5) vs (7) Lynch
Aharon prevents Lynch from taking his back.
Aharon tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Aharon is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #T9#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Lynch with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Lynch is dominating on the ground here - he's now on his opponent's back, looking to sink in the hooks. Aharon is in real trouble.
Score +3 for taking back: Aharon (5) vs (10) Lynch
Lynch is looking to control Aharon but Aharon is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Aharon trying to control the action but Lynch just sinks the hooks in. #T10#
Aharon turns into Lynch and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Aharon (7) vs (10) Lynch
Aharon trying to control the position from guard on top but Lynch is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lynch is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Aharon wants to control from the top but Lynch keeps moving.
Lynch is controlling Aharon's posture.
Aharon showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T11#
Aharon wants to control from the top but Lynch keeps moving.
Lynch manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Aharon manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Aharon (7) vs (12) Lynch
Aharon looking for a sweep. Not yet Aharon, not yet. #SUB#
Aharon had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Lynch defends it easily.
Lynch trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T12#
Lynch wants to control from the top but Aharon keeps moving.
Aharon is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Lynch wants to pass the guard but Aharon is keeping the position.
Lynch works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Aharon is not content to let Lynch control the position.
Lynch controlling the action here.#T13#
Aharon trying to hold on to Lynch's head to control him but Lynch postures up.
Aharon regains full guard. Nicely done.
Lynch content to stall in guard here.
Lynch wants to control from the top but Aharon keeps moving. #T14#
Aharon 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: Aharon (9) vs (12) Lynch
Aharon trying to control from Lynch's half guard. Lynch has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Aharon trying to control the position from guard on top but Lynch is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lynch seems keen to control Aharon's posture.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Aharon trying to control but Lynch is working from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lynch wins on points by 12 to 9. |
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Event:
SSG 287 Finn vs Ottke
Date: Mar 31, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 3 losses; Chad Harris! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Maimonedes Aharon!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, Eddie Farnsworth and Russell Pearce.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Harris throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Aharon's waist but Aharon gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Harris off to one side.
Harris shoots in but Aharon avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Harris shoots in but doesn't get the takedown #CL2#
and Aharon counters by moving into the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chad Harris. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2#
Aharon tightens his grip and picks Harris up, before dumping him to the ground. Harris manages to land in guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Harris (0) vs (2) Aharon
Harris is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Aharon stays in close to Harris's body and controls the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Harris keeping full guard, as Aharon tries to pass. #T1##SUB#
Harris has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Aharon should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Harris has tightened it up now! Aharon should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Chad Harris! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 15, 2024 |
#R1##CL#
Jones closes the distance and clinches.
Jones works on Aharon's body with a couple of short punches.
Aharon should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.#TD#
Jones manages to pull guard.
#SUB2#
Aharon thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Aharon throws a big elbow that misses. #SUB#
Jones has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Aharon can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Jones is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aharon stands and throws Jones's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Jones is trying to improve his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Jones prevents Aharon from moving into mount.
Jones on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Jones tries to get out of the position.
Jones tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Aharon wants to lay and pray for a moment but Jones keeps working.
Jones tries to buck Aharon off but Aharon is having none of it.
Jones is not content to let Aharon control the position.
Aharon throwing strikes but missing, from side control. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Jones is not content to let Aharon control the position.
Jones can't do much from the bottom here.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Jones is looking for a sweep.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Aharon misses the body punch
and Jones counters with a two punch combo.
The fighters circle momentarily. Jones darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.#T3##TD#
Jones shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Aharon is looking to control Jones's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Aharon avoid being mounted?
Jones with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Aharon trying to control here.
#T4#
Aharon won't allow Jones to pass to mount.
Jones wants to get back to his feet.
#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#CL#
Jones pushes Aharon up against the cage in a clinch.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jones lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Aharon or not.
A short right from Jones on the inside.
Aharon looks winded!
Aharon jumps guard but Jones stands there with Aharon around his waist. Aharon gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jon Jones dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2##CL#
Jones gets in close and instigates a clinch. #BC#
Jones breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #TD#
Jones closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Jones lands in his opponent's guard.
Jones preventing the sweep. #SUB#
Jones thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Aharon swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Jones preventing the sweep.
Jon Jones overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T1#
Aharon keeping full guard, as Jones tries to pass.
Jones knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Aharon on the ground.
Jones wants to stand and escape but instead Aharon has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVB#
Aharon passes into half guard.
Jones is trying to stand back up but Aharon is controlling him
Aharon is trying to control. Jones wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Aharon prevents Jones from standing back up.
#T2##SUB2#
Aharon 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.
#SUB2#
Aharon is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Jones doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Aharon.
Aharon is breathing heavily.
Jones is looking to control Aharon's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Jones avoid being mounted?#T3#
Jones is looking for a sweep. Aharon is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Jones keeps control of the position for the meantime.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Jones lands with a few short shots to the body. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#CL#
Jones clinches up with Aharon and pushes him back against the cage.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#BC#
Jones breaks from the clinch.
Jon Jones is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Aharon fails with the takedown.#TD#
Aharon gets caught flat footed, as Jones shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Jones has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Jones controlling from the top position.
Jones prevents Aharon from getting back to his feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jones controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Jones advances position into side control!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jon Jones dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3##TD#
Jones dives in and scores a takedown into Aharon's guard.
Jones is standing up over Aharon. Aharon looks to escape but Jones dives into side control.
#REVB#
Jones trying to control the position but Aharon is working away.
Jones tries to advance to mount but Aharon denies him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones prevents Aharon from escaping the position.
Aharon is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Jones is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Aharon takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.#T1#
Aharon tries to hold on but Jones postures up.
Aharon takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Jones landing shots from mount.
Jones takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Aharon tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Jones sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Jones has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T2#
Aharon is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Jones is landing with some decent strikes but Aharon is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Jones controlling the pace for now.
Jones scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Aharon?
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jones controlling the position easily from mount.
Aharon in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head. #T3#
Jones controlling from the full mount.
Jones working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Jones content just to control the position here.
Jones lands a big elbow.
Jones controlling from mount. #SUB#
Jones working for a submission but Aharon is keeping him at bay. #T4#
Aharon tries to hold on but Jones pushes him away.
Jones looking to finish Aharon with some ground and pound. This is bad for Aharon!
Aharon is in a horrible position here. Jones smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Jones controlling the pace for now.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jones takes his opponent's back. Perhaps a chance to lock up a rear naked choke here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jon Jones showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Jones has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:26
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:26
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jon Jones! |
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