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Event:
ENIGMA 252
Date: Apr 13, 2025 |
#R1#
Pili throws a shot to the body.
Nesse is looking to clinch.
Pili half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.#TD2#
Nesse closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Nesse lands in his opponent's guard.
Nesse throws a big elbow that misses.
Nesse wants to pass the guard but Pili is keeping the position.
Pili definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#SUB2#
Nesse has gone for a leg lock! Pili slips out almost immediately though and dives into Nesse's guard.#REVR#
Pili wants to pass the guard but Nesse is keeping the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Nesse looking for a guillotine here but Pili defends easily.
Nesse tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T1#
Pili wants to control from the top but Nesse keeps moving. #SUB2#
Pili avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Our spies down at at London MMA Club inform us that Nesse has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?#SUB2#
Nesse looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB2#
Nesse is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Pili defends well.#SUB2#
Nesse is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Pili is aware though and is defending well.#SUB2#
Nesse looking for a guillotine here but Pili defends easily.
Pili cracks Nesse with a solid left hand.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Pili passes into half guard.
Pili wants to control but Nesse is keeping him busy. #SUB2#
Nesse looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Pili has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Pili breaks from Nesse's wrist control and lands an elbow. #SUB#
Pili is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Nesse has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Nesse!
Pili has his hands on Nesse's head, controlling the position. #T3#
Nesse looking to pass the guard.
Nesse must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Nesse slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Pili manages to work his way to half guard, despite Nesse's best efforts.#SUB2#
Nesse is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Pili has managed to free his arm - good work.
Pili is looking for a sweep. Nesse is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB2#
Nesse is trying a forearm choke� I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#SUB2#
Nesse is trying to work for a kimura but Pili is defending well.
#T4#
Pili regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Nesse.
Pili controls Nesse momentarily but Nesse frees himself.
Pili is really struggling to control Nesse but he's trying to hold on to the position.#SUB2#
Nesse is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #SUB#
Pili had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Nesse defends it easily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Pili looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Nesse trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Kesse Nesse will probably get the nod.
That's time! Pili's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Nesse shoots in but doesn't get the takedown #TD#
and Pili counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Pili. #SUB2#
Nesse is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB2#
Pili got a little sloppy there for a moment and Nesse has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Pili has managed to get both his arms back between Nesse's legs - danger averted.
Pili passes Nesse's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Nesse is not content to let Pili control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Pili is looking for a kimura but Nesse is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Pili to get the leverage. #SUB2#
Nesse looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Pili trying to control the action but Nesse is working from the bottom. #T1#
Nesse is looking to improve his position.
Pili is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Nesse!
Pili can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Nesse is looking to escape.
Nesse is desperately trying to improve his position but Pili has a good base and remains in mount.
Pili punishing his opponent with strikes.
Nesse sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Nesse tries to get to full guard but Pili has control of the leg.
Pili seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Nesse does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T2#
The fighters are battling for position here. Nesse manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #SUB2#
Nesse is looking for a triangle but Pili pushes his legs off easily.
Pili is in close to Nesse's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Nesse keeping moving, preventing Pili from controlling successfully.
Pili might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#SUB2#
Nesse working for submissions but it's allowed Pili to get to half guard.
Pili trying to control from half guard but Nesse is working away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Nesse looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Pili trying to control the pace.
Pili is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! #T3#
Nesse can't escape the position.
Pili looking to control and managing it successfully.
Nesse is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Maka Pili overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Pili lands a big shot there that rocks Nesse but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Nesse tries to reverse the position but Pili maintains control.
Pili scores with a couple of good head shots there.
#SUB#
Pili with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Pili cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
#T4#
Nesse can't escape the position.
Pili wants to control the pace but Nesse is squirming around nicely.
Nesse is desperately trying to improve his position but Pili has a good base and remains in mount.
Pili scoring with strikes but Nesse is staying in there.
Nesse keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Nesse is still trying to improve position.
Pili is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Nesse can do to turn this around?
Pili looking to control but Nesse is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nesse is wriggling around trying to escape.
Pili can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Nesse is looking to escape.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Maka Pili dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Pili lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Pili fails with a takedown attempt.
Nesse is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pili keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.#TD#
Nesse gets caught flat footed, as Pili shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.#T1##SUB2#
Nesse has his feet on Pili's thighs here. He's pushed Pili off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Pili screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:27 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Kesse Nesse! |
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Event:
ENIGMA 246
Date: Mar 08, 2025 |
#R1#
Gennari scores with a jab to the head.
#CUT2#It looks like Kesse Nesse has been cut.
Nice defenses there by Nesse.
Nesse appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Kesse Nesse seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gennari feints and then cracks Nesse's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Nesse down.
A head kick misses from Gennari.
Nesse will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.#TD#
Nesse shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Gennari is trying to defend but Nesse finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Gennari is pressing down on Nesse's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Gennari trying to keep a closed guard but Nesse is proving a slippery customer.
Nesse wants to pass the guard but Gennari is keeping the position.
Nesse throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #T1#
Gennari has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Nesse tries to free his leg and advance position but Gennari is retaining full guard.
Gennari avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Nesse postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Gennari has control of Nesse's left arm, preventing Nesse from doing any damage.
Nesse passes Gennari's left leg - he's now in half guard. #SUB#
Nesse is trying a forearm choke� I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#SUB#
Nesse is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Gennari defends it well. #T2#
Nesse thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Gennari's head.
Gennari keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Gennari makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Gennari.
Nesse tries to free his leg and advance position but Gennari is retaining full guard.
Gennari looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Nesse throwing strikes but missing. #SUB2#
Gennari working for a triangle but Nesse defends it easily.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Nesse accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #T3##SUB2#
Gennari has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Nesse can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nesse postures up in Gennari's guard and throws a big left but Gennari blocks it. #SUB#
Nesse drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Nesse jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Nesse postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Nesse thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB2#
Gennari looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Nesse is in close to Gennari's body, working some short punches and elbows.#SUB#
Nesse is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #SUB2#
Gennari looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#T4#
Nesse postures up in Gennari's guard and throws a big left but Gennari blocks it.
Gennari is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Nesse 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.
Nesse throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #SUB#
Nesse is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Nesse is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Gennari can't keep his opponent in guard - Nesse advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kesse Nesse dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Kesse Nesse's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Gennari tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Nesse is able to avoid easily.
Nesse is trying hard to land a takedown here. Gennari sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Gennari waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Nesse.
Gennari slaps away a takedown attempt from Nesse, before circling back to the center of the mat.
A little jabbing left from Gennari on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Nesse looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Nesse has his takedown stuffed
and Nesse takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kesse Nesse. 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.
Nesse dives in for a single leg takedown but Gennari sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
A little jabbing left from Gennari on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Gennari is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Gennari is pressed up against the cage. Nesse has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Gennari down to the mat. Gennari avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Nesse looks for a takedown but Gennari sprawls well.#T1#
Nesse takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
The fight stays on the outside here - Nesse looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Gennari motions for Nesse to come forward. Gennari throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Nesse throws a leg kick
and Gennari counters with a low kick, right behind Nesse 's knee.
Nesse tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Gennari defends well and Nesse ends up having to push Gennari into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.#BC2#
Gennari manages to break the clinch.
#CL#
Gennari gets tackled into the cage by Nesse. Nesse maintains the clinch.
Nesse wants a takedown.
#T2#
Nesse goes for a takedown attempt but Gennari pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Nesse uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Gennari.
Gennari stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Gennari wants it to stay on the feet.
Gennari throws a head kick but Nesse moves out of range.
Bruno Gennari seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Gennari lands with a straight right. Nesse didn't see that one coming.
Gennari scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Gennari throws a low kick, looking for Nesse's leg but Nesse calmly moves out of range.
Nesse is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Gennari.
Nesse shoots in for a takedown but Gennari shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Gennari has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
No luck for Nesse with that takedown attempt. #T3#
Nesse fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Gennari avoids it really well and circles away.
Gennari looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Nesse tries to counter with a takedown but Gennari is quick to defend against it.
Gennari throws a leg kick #TD#
and Nesse decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Gennari's guard.#SUB#
Nesse drops back looking for a leg! Gennari is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Gennari manages to kick Nesse off! Nesse jumps back into Gennari's guard.
Gennari working a defensive guard here.
Nesse stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Gennari swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T4##SUB2#
Nesse avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Nesse with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Gennari is trying to control the position but Nesse postures up.
Nesse looking to pass the guard. #SUB#
Nesse is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gennari utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Bruno Gennari showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Kesse Nesse's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Nesse has his takedown stuffed
and Gennari counters with a nice uppercut.
Nesse changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Gennari tries to avoid it but Nesse manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Gennari to the ground. Gennari escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. #TD#
Nesse fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Gennari sprawls well initially but Nesse persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Gennari gets full guard.
Nesse postures up.
Nesse with a flurry of punches that miss.
Nesse being controlled here momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nesse slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Gennari is trying to control Nesse's posture but Nesse avoids it. #T1#
Gennari holding on.
Gennari is trying to control Nesse's posture but Nesse avoids it. #SUB#
Nesse wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Gennari, who protects the arm well.
Gennari struggling a bit here.
Kesse Nesse overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Gennari is looking for a sweep.#SUB#
Nesse swings around for an armbar but Gennari sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Nesse's guard.
Nesse has a closed guard, preventing Gennari from standing up. #T2#
Nesse manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Gennari manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Nesse advances position into side control!
Gennari is looking to reverse the position.
Gennari can't do much from the bottom here.
Nesse lands a nice forearm strike. #SUB#
Nesse wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Gennari, who protects the arm well.
Gennari is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Nesse off and has taken his back!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nesse tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Nesse gets back to half guard.#T3##SUB#
Nesse looking for submissions off his back.
Nesse regains full guard. Nicely done. #SUB#
Nesse working for a triangle but Gennari defends it easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#SUB#
Nesse looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Gennari passes into half guard.
Gennari is looking to take a break and control but Nesse is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#SUB#
Nesse actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Nesse looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Nesse is looking for a sweep. Gennari is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Gennari trying to control from half guard but Nesse is working away.
Gennari prevents Nesse from improving his position.
Gennari keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gennari is pressing down on Nesse's thigh, looking to free his foot. Nesse is holding on for now. #SUB#
Nesse looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Kesse Nesse.
I think Nesse 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 Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 29:28
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 29:28
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kesse Nesse! |
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Event:
ENIGMA 236
Date: Jan 18, 2025 |
#R1##CL2#
Jackson closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Jackson scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Nesse changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Jackson fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Nesse fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Jackson changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Jackson keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kesse Nesse. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Nesse drives through with a takedown into Jackson's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Jackson is trying to control the position but Nesse postures up.
Nesse slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Jackson can do anything to dispel that myth.#SUB#
Nesse tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Nesse has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #SUB#
Nesse is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Jackson has escaped the position, nice work there. #T1#
Jackson wants to control but Nesse postures up.#SUB#
Nesse working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Jackson tries to buck Nesse off but Nesse is having none of it.
Jackson is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Nesse off and has taken his back!
Jackson struggling to keep hold of the position.
Nesse has his hands over his head blocking the strikes from Jackson.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nesse turns into Jackson and is now in his guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nesse in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #SUB#
Nesse thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB#
Nesse drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Jackson manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Nesse has Jackson in his guard.#REVB##T2##SUB#
Nesse throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Jackson escapes and throws Nesse's legs to the side, diving into side control! #SUB2#
Jackson wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Nesse, who protects the arm well.
Jackson trying to control the position but Nesse is working away.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jackson has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Nesse!
Jackson can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Nesse is looking to escape. #T3#
Nesse sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Nesse punching from the bottom.
Nesse moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Nesse avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #SUB#
Nesse looking for a guillotine here but Jackson defends easily.
#SUB#
Jackson has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Nesse to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Jackson is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Nesse pulls down on the head and he's put Jackson to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Kesse Nesse! |
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Event:
Conquest XVIII
Date: Dec 07, 2024 |
#R1#
A slapping leg kick lands for French.
French keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
French throws a body punch but Nesse moves out of range.
Nice straight punches there by French. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of French.#CUT2#It looks like Kesse Nesse has been cut.
French throws a nice outside leg kick. #TD#
Nesse scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
French avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Nesse.
Nesse working over French with some ground and pound. French looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Nesse missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
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!
Nesse thows a huge punch but French dodges it nicely.
Nesse thows a huge punch but French dodges it nicely.
French is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB#
Nesse is working for a submission of some sort.
French felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.#SUB#
Nesse seems to be looking for submissions.
#T1#
French is positioning himself well to prevent Nesse advancing to mount.
Nesse tries to pass the half guard into mount. French knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #SUB#
Nesse seems to be working for a kimura but French defends the submission attempt.#SUB#
Nesse is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SUB#
Nesse seems to be looking for submissions.
#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Nesse is looking to advance position but French won't allow it.
French wants to improve his position but Nesse is controlling well.
Nesse takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
French is looking to control Nesse's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can French avoid being mounted?
French wants to improve his position but Nesse is controlling well.
#SUB#
Nesse is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, French has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB#
Nesse is working for a submission of some sort.
#T3##SUB#
Nesse is looking for a kimura but French is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Nesse to get the leverage. #SUB#
Nesse wants to work for an arm triangle but French is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Nesse trying to pass the guard but French defending well.
Nesse is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
French tries to reverse the position but Nesse maintains control.#SUB#
Nesse goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now French is on top in guard.
#T4##SUB#
Nesse had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. French defends it easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Nesse throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB#
Nesse isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. French stacks Nesse on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by French!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nesse tries to bench press French off him but French keeps the position.
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 Kesse Nesse will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Kesse Nesse's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
French just misses with a punch to the body.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Nesse.
A low kick lands for French.
Nesse avoids the head kick by French.
Nesse dives in and grabs French's left leg, looking for a takedown. French pushes down on Nesse's head and hops out.
Nesse fails with the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kesse Nesse. That's going to take a lot out of him.
French connects with an inside leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
French waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Nesse.
French feints and then cracks Nesse's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Nesse down.
French connects with a body shot.
French smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
French lands with a straight right. Nesse didn't see that one coming.#T1#
French lands a nice shot to the body.
A big left from French misses.
Nesse takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Jab, jab by French - just one landing.
French is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
French misses with a hook
#TD#
and Nesse counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Nesse missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Nesse tries to free his leg and advance position but French is retaining full guard.
Nesse throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as French works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Nesse loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #SUB#
Nesse drops back, looking for a kneebar! French looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. French looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from French! #REVB#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nesse is looking for a sweep.#T2#
A lull in the action here.
French blocks the strikes from Nesse.
French gets to mount! Nesse was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Nesse is desperately trying to improve his position but French has a good base and remains in mount.
Nesse wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.
French is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Nesse looking very determined here, making life difficult for French.
Kesse Nesse overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T3#
French controlling from the back.
Nesse tries to roll but French sticks to his back.
French has good solid back control here.
Nesse tries to escape but French has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
French has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Nesse 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.#T4#
French trying to control momentarily.
Nesse rolls, trying to escape but French keeps control of the position.
French is trying to stick to Nesse's back but Nesse is turning into French. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in French's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Nesse.
Nesse throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as French works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
French utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
French has control of Nesse's left arm, preventing Nesse from doing any damage.
Nesse works a leg free and moves into half guard. #SUB#
Nesse is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. French doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Nesse.
French has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Nesse is working away from the top position though.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Steven French showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Kesse Nesse's cut.
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. This is the final round!#R3#
French is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Steven French seems to be getting the better of the standup.#TD#
Nesse manages to get an easy takedown there - catching French on his heels. He'll look to pass French's guard now, I'm sure.
French trying to control the position.
Nesse loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #SUB#
Nesse drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and French dives on top into guard.#REVB#
French won't allow Nesse to sweep him here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Nesse looking for submissions from the bottom but instead French passes into half guard.
#SUB#
Nesse looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
French is looking to advance position but Nesse won't allow it. #T1##SUB#
Nesse looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
French passes to side control.
French gets to mount! Nesse was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Nesse keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
#T2#
French manages to capitalize on a mistake by Nesse to take his back!
A lull in the action here.
French has the hooks in. Nesse is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Nesse manages to reverse the position and now he's in French's guard. Nice work there by Nesse.
Nesse throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as French works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Nesse scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
French working a defensive guard here.
#SUB#
Nesse drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and French dives on top into guard.#REVB#
French looking to pass the guard. #T3##SUB#
Nesse had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. French defends it easily.#SUB#
Nesse looking for subs off his back but French has passed one foot through into half guard.
Nesse is refusing to be controlled, as French sits in half guard. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
French not doing much here.
Nesse regains full guard. Nicely done.
Nesse looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB#
Nesse is looking for a triangle here but French uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Nesse throwing some weak shots from the bottom that do no damage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
French wants to stand but Nesse is controlling his arm.
Nesse is not content to let French control the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Steven French comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think French has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge William Gold scores the fight 28:29
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 28:29
Judge James Glass scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Steven French!
An out of breath Steven French thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
TWGC 43 (205lbs, D3): New York Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Oct 23, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Kesse Nesse! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Larry LeFell!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, David Schapiro and Eddie Farnsworth.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Nesse looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for LeFell! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Nesse (4) vs (0) LeFell
LeFell has one of Nesse's arms on lockdown, trying to prevent him from doing any damage.#SUB#
Nesse swings around for an armbar but LeFell sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Nesse's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Nesse (4) vs (2) LeFell#SUB#
Nesse is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and LeFell defends well.#SUB#
Nesse has an active guard here but LeFell has managed to pass into half guard.
Nesse is refusing to be controlled, as LeFell sits in half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
LeFell tries to pass to full mount but Nesse defends it.
LeFell is trying to control. Nesse wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T1#
Nesse is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Nesse is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but LeFell pulls his head out easily.
Nesse wants to sweep but LeFell has passed to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Nesse (4) vs (5) LeFell
LeFell trying to control the position but Nesse is working away.
Nesse is looking for a sweep.
Nesse is not content to let LeFell control the position.
Nesse tries to improve position but can't. #T2#
Nesse sneaks back into half guard.#SUB#
Nesse looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
LeFell seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
LeFell wants to lay and pray for a moment but Nesse keeps working. #T3##SUB#
Nesse looking for subs from the bottom but LeFell mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Nesse (4) vs (8) LeFell
LeFell trying to control but Nesse is having none of it.
Nesse keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
LeFell tries to control but Nesse wriggling away.
Nesse is in all sorts of trouble here.
#SUB2#
LeFell with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
#T4#
LeFell tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Nesse is looking to get to half guard.#SUB2#
LeFell has control of Nesse's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Nesse regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Nesse has given up his back here. Will LeFell look for the submission or keep pounding away?
Score +3 for taking back: Nesse (4) vs (11) LeFell
Good control from LeFell.
LeFell looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Nesse tries to escape but LeFell has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T5#
Nesse is keeping busy.
Nesse tries to roll but LeFell sticks to his back.
Nesse is working hard here to advance position.#SUB2#
LeFell patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
LeFell trying to control momentarily.
LeFell keeps control of the position as Nesse tries to break free.
Nesse manages to reverse the position and now he's in LeFell's guard. Nice work there by Nesse.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Nesse (6) vs (11) LeFell
LeFell tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T6##SUB#
Nesse drops back, looking for a kneebar! LeFell looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. LeFell looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from LeFell! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Nesse (6) vs (15) LeFell#SUB2#
LeFell is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Nesse has escaped the position, nice work there.
Nesse is trying to get back to half guard.#SUB2#
LeFell is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Nesse has escaped the position, nice work there.
Nesse regains half guard.#SUB#
Nesse looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T7#
LeFell with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #SUB#
Nesse is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but LeFell pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Nesse actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
LeFell is working for a kimura but Nesse is defending it quite comfortably.
LeFell trying to pass the guard but Nesse defending well.
LeFell is keen to just control but Nesse is a slippery customer.#T8#
Nesse wants to improve his position but LeFell is controlling well.
LeFell performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #SUB#
Nesse is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but LeFell pulls his head out easily.
Nesse has a hand on LeFell's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. LeFell takes advantage of the position though and mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Nesse (6) vs (18) LeFell
Nesse tries to get back to half guard but can't.
LeFell controlling the pace for now. #T9#
LeFell can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Nesse is looking to escape.
Nesse is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
LeFell trying to control but he's not successful this time.
LeFell prevents Nesse from getting the reversal.
LeFell controlling the position easily from mount.
Nesse is squirming around, avoiding LeFell's attempts to control the action. #T10#
LeFell looking to control and managing it successfully.
LeFell moves to take his opponent's back. Score +3 for taking back: Nesse (6) vs (21) LeFell
LeFell doesn't have the hooks in and Nesse manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Nesse (8) vs (21) LeFell#SUB#
Nesse drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and LeFell dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Nesse (8) vs (23) LeFell
LeFell trying to control but Nesse is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Nesse throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB#
Nesse throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! LeFell escapes and throws Nesse's legs to the side, diving into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Nesse (8) vs (26) LeFell
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T11##SUB2#
LeFell is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Nesse knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SUB2#
LeFell tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
A lull in the action here.
Nesse tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but LeFell wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T12#
LeFell is looking to take a break and control but Nesse is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB2#
LeFell tries for a kimura but Nesse is defending well.
Nesse is looking for a sweep.#SUB2#
LeFell tries for a kimura but Nesse is defending well. #T13#
Nesse is trying to improve his position.#SUB2#
LeFell is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Nesse knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SUB2#
LeFell looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #SUB2#
LeFell is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Nesse has escaped the position, nice work there.
Nesse tries to buck LeFell off but LeFell is having none of it.#T14#
Nesse is not content to let LeFell control the position.
Nesse tries to get back to half guard but can't.
LeFell trying to control the position but Nesse is working away.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Nesse is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
LeFell wins on points by 26 to 8.
An out of breath Larry LeFell thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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