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Event:
Summit Series 2 - KT Round 5A
Date: Jan 20, 2025 |
#R1#
Sansho jabbing away but nothing is landing.
An attempted straight right counter from Borges misses the target.
Borges on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Borges has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Sansho throws a hook but Borges blocks it.
It appears Borges was looking to counter with a kick there.
Sansho connects with a good right hand that stumbles Borges. Borges circles away out of range and recomposes himself.#CUT2#It looks like Cesar Borges has been cut.
Sansho looks to score with a jab to the body but Borges is just out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Borges on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Sansho feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Borgess jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Sansho throws a body punch but Borges moves out of range.
Sansho scores with a big combo that sends Borges crashing to the mat! He's still conscious but the referee has seen enough as Borges flops around uncontrollably and he's called an end to the fight! Sansho jumps onto the ropes and throws his mouthpiece into the crowd. Gross.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ryobi Sansho! |
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Event:
Summit Series 2 - KT Round 4B
Date: Jan 04, 2025 |
#R1#
Spagnolo doesn't manage to clinch there - Borges circles away.
A solid leg kick lands there for Spagnolo.
Spagnolo lands with a good body shot.
Jab, jab by Spagnolo - just one landing.
Spagnolo stuns Borges with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Spagnolo misses with a looping left.
Borges doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.#CL2#
Spagnolo gets in close and instigates a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Borges is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Spagnolo is keeping busy.
Spagnolo lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Borges backwards.
Spagnolo scores with a hook to the body.
Spagnolo makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A shot in the inside from Spagnolo. #T1#
Spagnolo working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Borges taking a breather.
Borges looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
A right hook to the body lands for Spagnolo.
A frustrated look appears on Borges's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Spagnolo scores with a shot to the side of Borges's head.
Spagnolo lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Borges or not.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Spagnolo as Borges tries to tie him up.
Nice body punch from Spagnolo - that landed with a thud.
Borges tries to stall but Spagnolo uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Borges tries to break free but Spagnolo pushes him back against the ropes.
Spagnolo prevents Borges from breaking the clinch.
Borges has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Borges wants to break free but Spagnolo has control.
Borges wants to break the clinch but can't.
Spagnolo lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Spagnolo working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Spagnolo lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Spagnolo digs a right hand into Borges's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Borges's gas tank. #T2#
Spagnolo throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Borgess head.
Borges is trying to break the clinch but Spagnolo has him pressed against the ropes.
A nice left hand lands by Spagnolo.
Spagnolo presses Borges against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Borges wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Spagnolo has him pressed against the ropes.
Spagnolo lands a left hand.
Spagnolo lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Borges backwards.
Borges is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
A short body shot lands from Spagnolo as the two fighters clinch.
Spagnolo lands with a light punch inside.
A short left from Spagnolo.
Borges wants to get back to striking at distance but Spagnolo won't allow it.
Borges is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Nice body punch from Spagnolo - that landed with a thud.
Spagnolo prevents Borges from breaking the clinch.
Borges tries to circle away but Spagnolo has him pinned against the ropes.
Borges wants to break the clinch but can't.
#T3#
Spagnolo digs a right hand underneath Borges's ribcage. Borges let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Spagnolo lands a body punch.
Borges stalling in the clinch but Spagnolo improves position.
Spagnolo lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Borges wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Spagnolo pushes Borges back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
A short left from Spagnolo.
A left hand lands to the body for Spagnolo.
Spagnolo lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Borges.
Spagnolo is leaning against Borges and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Spagnolo throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Borgess head.
Spagnolo lands a right hand that snaps the head of Borges backwards.
A frustrated look appears on Borges's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Borges looking to stall.
Borges is trying to force a seperation but Spagnolo has the dominant position.
Spagnolo lands with a right to the head.
A left hand lands to the body for Spagnolo.
Spagnolo lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Borges or not.
Spagnolo has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Borges seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Spagnolo can turn it around.#T4#
Nice body punch from Spagnolo - that landed with a thud.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A right hook to the body lands for Spagnolo.
Spagnolo cracks Borges with a nice body shot.
Borges is breathing heavily.
Spagnolo lands a left hand.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Spagnolo as Borges tries to tie him up.
Spagnolo works on Borges's body with a couple of short punches.
Spagnolo lands a hook that snaps the head of Borges backwards.
A frustrated look appears on Borges's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Spagnolo lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Borges backwards.
Spagnolo throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Spagnolo cracks Borges with a nice body shot.
Spagnolo lands a right hand.
Borges working hard to break the clinch.
Spagnolo scores with a shoulder strike.
Spagnolo lands a hook that snaps the head of Borges backwards.
Spagnolo lands a body punch in the clinch.
Spagnolo lands a hook that snaps the head of Borges backwards.
Spagnolo lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Mark Spagnolo dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Spagnolo digs a good hook to Borges's body.
Spagnolo connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Spagnolo lands a right hook to the body.
#CL2#
Borges tries to keep at a distance but Spagnolo has taken the fight into the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Spagnolo.
Spagnolo softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Spagnolo prevents a body shot from Borges.
Spagnolo has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Borges wants to break free but Spagnolo has control.
A nice left hand lands by Spagnolo.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Spagnolo has Borges pressed against the ropes, preventing Borges from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Spagnolo throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Spagnolo lands a body punch in the clinch.
Mark Spagnolo seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
A short uppercut from Spagnolo.
Spagnolo pushes Borges back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
A short uppercut from Spagnolo. #T1#
Spagnolo lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Borges backwards.
Borges wants to get back to striking at distance but Spagnolo won't allow it.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Spagnolo.
Borges is trying to break free.
A short uppercut from Spagnolo.
A left hand lands to the body for Spagnolo.
Spagnolo lands a shoulder strike.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Spagnolo creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #BC2#
Spagnolo breaks the clinch.
Spagnolo scores with a nice strike.#ROC2#Borges is rocked!
Spagnolo jabs Borges right on the nose. Borges blinks but takes it well.
Oh Borges is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#CL2#
Spagnolo clinches up with Borges and pushes him back against the ropes.
Spagnolo lands a left hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The fighters are pressed against the ropes, as the pace of the fight slows.
Spagnolo lands with a short shot to the head.
Spagnolo prevents Borges from breaking the clinch.
Spagnolo cracks Borges with a nice body shot.
Spagnolo presses Borges against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Borges is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.#T2#
Spagnolo lands with a short shot to the head.
Borges wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Spagnolo lands a left hand.
Spagnolo pushes Borges back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
Spagnolo lands with a right to the head.
Borges tries to circle away but Spagnolo has him pinned against the ropes.
A short uppercut from Spagnolo.
Borges can't break the clinch.
Borges wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Spagnolo.
Spagnolo is leaning against Borges and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Borges is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
Spagnolo lands a shoulder strike.
Spagnolo softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Spagnolo lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Borges or not.
Spagnolo lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Borges backwards.
Spagnolo scores with a hook to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A nice left hand lands by Spagnolo.
Spagnolo works on Borges's body with a couple of short punches.
Spagnolo is working Borges over against the ropes.
A nice left hand lands by Spagnolo.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Spagnolo scores with a shoulder strike.
Borges is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Spagnolo is keeping busy.
Spagnolo lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Borges or not. #T3#
Spagnolo lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Borges wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Spagnolo creates a bit of distance and cracks Borges with a big uppercut! Borges goes down! The referee pushes Spagnolo away into a neutral corner and starts the count. 4,5,6,7. Will Borges make it up in time? He's still flopping around all over the place! The referee has called off the fight! Spagnolo takes it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:13 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Mark Spagnolo! |
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Event:
Summit Series 2 - KT Round 3B
Date: Dec 18, 2024 |
#R1#
Hobbs lands with a nice body punch.
Hobbs thuds a left hand into Borges's body.
Hobbs cracks Borges with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Hobbs lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Hobbs comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Hobbs misses with a series of wild punches.
Hobbs bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Borges's head backwards.
Hobbs misses with a wild combination.
Borges looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Hobbs scores with a jab.
Hobbs has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Borges is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Hobbs lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A big right from Hobbs misses.
Borges fires out a quick counter leg kick but Hobbs just manages to avoid it.
Hobbs connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. #T1#
A big right from Hobbs misses.
Garry Hobbs seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Borges steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hobbs.
Hobbs throws a shot to the body.
Hobbs connects with a jab.
Borges walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Hobbs looks to land a combination but Borges avoids it well.
Borges takes one on the button.
Borges moves out of range as Hobbs strikes.
Borges is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Hobbs lands a slapping body shot.
Borges slips a straight right by Hobbs.
A little feinted left hand from Borges on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Borges's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Hobbs connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Borges scrambles back to his feet.
A swing and a miss from Hobbs.
And Borges counters with a quick kick to the body but Hobbs blocks it.
Hobbs cracks Borges with a right hand to the side of the head.
Hobbs throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Borges stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.#T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nice uppercut there from Hobbs.
Borges slips under a jab from Hobbs.
A little feinted left hand from Borges on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Hobbs throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Borges slips under a jab from Hobbs.
We've been hearing reports that Borges has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Hobbs missing with a left hand there. Borges was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Borges quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
A nice combination there by Hobbs.
Hobbs misses with an uppercut. Borges saw that one coming.
Borges throwing a counter right hand but Hobbs manages to avoid it.
Hobbs swinging wildly here.
Hobbs misses with a straight right.
Borges moves away from the strike by Hobbs.
Borges thinks about countering with a body kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Hobbs misses the target.
A little feinted left hand from Borges on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Hobbs throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Borges sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Borges jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.#T3#
Left hook, right uppercut from Hobbs.
Hobbs uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Hobbs's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Hobbs duly obliges.
Hobbs with a hook.
Hobbs fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Borges on the side of the head.
Hobbs takes a swing at Borges's ribcage but misses.
Borges throwing a counter right hand but Hobbs manages to avoid it.
Hobbs scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Borges bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hobbs misses with a hook.
Hobbs throws a jab but it's blocked by Borges.
Borges feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Hobbs throws a combination. Borges tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Borges avoids the head kick by Hobbs.
Borges swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Hobbs lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Hobbs.
Hobbs fails to land with a series of punches.
#T4#
Hobbs throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hobbs misses with a body shot.
Hobbs throws a hook but Borges avoids it easily.
Hobbs is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Borges displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hobbs throws out the jab.
Borges swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Borges takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Borges looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Hobbs takes a swing at Borges's ribcage but misses.
Hobbs is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Borges.
Hobbs lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Hobbs lands with a hook. Borges tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hobbs misses with a straight left.
Hobbs scores with a punch to the head.
Hobbs works Borges's body with a nice hook.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Garry Hobbs dominated that round.
That's time! Borges's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Hobbs scores with a nice strike.
Hobbs lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Hobbs throws a shot from downtown. Borges moves away and avoids it.
A telegraphed right hand from Hobbs misses the target.
Nice defenses there by Borges.
Hobbs sizes up Borges with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Hobbs looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Borges steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hobbs.
Borges appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Hobbs swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Borges throws a quick counter kick to the body but Hobbs avoids it.
Borges ducks under a wild hook from Hobbs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hobbs misses with a hook. Borges ducked under it nicely.
Borges quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Borges drops his hands momentarily and Hobbs takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Hobbs moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hobbs throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Borges swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#T1#
Hobbs cracks Borges with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Hobbs moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Hobbs throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
It appears Borges was looking to counter with a kick there.
Hobbs jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Hobbs cracks Borges with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the ropes.
Hobbs lands a nice looking body shot.
Hobbs misses with an uppercut.
Borges slips a straight right by Hobbs.
Borges throwing a counter right hand but Hobbs manages to avoid it.
A lazy left from Hobbs finds it's target.
Hobbs will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Borges throws a quick counter head kick but Hobbs was just out of range.
Hobbs throws a right and a left that Borges avoids nicely.
Borges slips under a jab from Hobbs.
A little feinted left hand from Borges on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Borges moves away from the strike by Hobbs.
Borges fires out a quick counter leg kick but Hobbs just manages to avoid it.#T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hobbs throws out a loose jab but Borges uses good head movement to avoid it.
An attempted straight right counter from Borges misses the target.
Garry Hobbs seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Hobbs scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Borges avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Borges appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Borges ducks right into an uppercut from Hobbs.
Hobbs misses with an uppercut. Borges saw that one coming.
Borges fires out a quick counter leg kick but Hobbs just manages to avoid it.
Hobbs missing with a left hand there. Borges was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
It looked like Borges wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Hobbs jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Borges half committed to a counter leg kick.
Hobbs fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Borges on the side of the head.
Hobbs misses with a body shot.
Borges throwing a counter right hand but Hobbs manages to avoid it.
Hobbs misses with a straight left.
And Borges counters with a quick kick to the body but Hobbs blocks it.
Borges walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Hobbs throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Borges tried to counter with a leg kick but Hobbs avoided it.
Hobbs misses with an uppercut. Borges saw that one coming.#T3#
Borges takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Hobbs throws a big shot that misses.
Hobbs lands a nice looking body shot.
Borges slips under a jab.
Borges moves forwards but Hobbs connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Borges takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Hobbs throws a lazy right hand but Borges sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Hobbs swings and misses with a hook to the body.
As Hobbs backs away, Borges returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Borges uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hobbs.
Borges quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Hobbs throws a body shot but no joy.
Hobbs with a nice cross.
Hobbs dips to his left and cracks Borges with an uppercut!
Borges ducks under a wild hook from Hobbs.
Borges is looking to counter punch.#T4#
Hobbs scores with a nice right hand.
Hobbs scores with a jab to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Borges takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Hobbs jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Hobbs pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Hobbs misses with a straight left.
It looked like Borges wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Good standup being displayed there by Hobbs as he connects with a hook.
Hobbs misses with a straight right.
Hobbs throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Borges on the side of the head.
Hobbs missing with a left hand there. Borges was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Borges is looking to counter with a body kick.
Hobbs scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Hobbs misses the shot to the body.
Borges was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Hobbs jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Garry Hobbs showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Borges's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Hobbs misses with an uppercut. Borges saw that one coming.
It appears Borges was looking to counter with a kick there.
Hobbs displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Hobbs throws a lazy right hand but Borges sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Borges ducks under a wild hook from Hobbs.
Hobbs has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Hobbs looks to score with a jab to the body but Borges is just out of range.
It looked like Borges was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Hobbs.
Hobbs connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Hobbs throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Hobbs cracks Borges with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Borges bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hobbs looks to throw the jab but Borges is out of range.
Hobbs misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Borges.
A slow jab from Hobbs misses its intended target.
Borges has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Hobbs misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Hobbs takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1#
Borges walks into a left hand.
Borges uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hobbs.
The fighters circle momentarily. Hobbs darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Borges defending well as Hobbs loads up on a big left hand.
Hobbs scores with a sloppy right hand. Borges should have avoided that one.
Hobbs connects with a looping right hand.
Borges slips under a jab.
Borges on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Hobbs scores with a decent looking hook.
A big left from Hobbs misses.
Hobbs swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
It looked like Borges wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Hobbs swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Borges swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Hobbs throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Borges counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Garry Hobbs is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Hobbs lands with a shot to the body.
Borges moves out of range as Hobbs strikes.
A counter left hand to the body from Borges misses its target.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hobbs takes a swing at Borges's ribcage but misses.
Decent striking displayed by Hobbs there.
Borges showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Hobbs.
And Borges counters with a quick kick to the body but Hobbs blocks it.
Hobbs throws a shot to the body.
Borges gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Hobbs.
Hobbs tries to bum rush Borges with a series of wild strikes but Borges uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Hobbs misses with a hook.
A slow jab from Hobbs misses its intended target.
Hobbs takes a swing at Borges's ribcage but misses. #T3#
Borges walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Borges showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Hobbs.
A big right from Hobbs misses.
Nice cross by Hobbs.
Hobbs misses with a wild body shot.
Hobbs dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Borges slips a jab and a cross from Hobbs.
An attempted straight right counter from Borges misses the target.
Hobbs throws an overhand right that lands on Borges's shoulder, as Borges tries to avoid the shot.
It looked like Borges wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Hobbs misses with a body shot.
Borges steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hobbs.
Borges is looking to counter punch.
Hobbs keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Hobbs throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
#T4#
Hobbs just misses with a punch to the body.
Borges was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Hobbs misses with a hook. Borges ducked under it nicely.
Borges was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Hobbs swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
It looked like Borges wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Borges takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Hobbs throws a jab but it's blocked by Borges.
Borges throwing a counter right hand but Hobbs manages to avoid it.
A swing and a miss from Hobbs.
Borges walks into a left hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hobbs looks to land a right hand but Borges moved out of range.
Hobbs throws a jab but it's blocked by Borges.
Borges was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A jab from Hobbs misses.
A quick step to the side and Borges tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
A punch lands to the side of Borges 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Hobbs swings widly with a right hand
letting Borges counter with a right hand.
Cesar Borges has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hobbs throws a hook to the side of Borges's head but Borges sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
And that's the end of the fight!
Garry Hobbs comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Hobbs has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight for Garry Hobbs!
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight for Garry Hobbs!
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight for Garry Hobbs!
Garry Hobbs wins by unanimous decision! |
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Event:
Summit Series 2 - KT Round 2B
Date: Dec 07, 2024 |
#R1##CL#
Kane moves into the clinch successfully.
Borges tries to stall but Kane uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
#BC#
Kane breaks from the clinch.
#CL#
Kane forces Borges back against the ropes and clinches.
Borges is looking to control Kane's arms but Kane gets an underhook and turns him. Now Borges has his back to the ropes.
Borges tries to break free but Kane pushes him back against the ropes.#BC#
Kane breaks from the clinch.
#CL#
Kane clinches up against the ropes.#BC#
Kane breaks the clinch.
#CL#
Kane clinches up against the ropes.
Borges tries to stall but Kane uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Borges wants to stall.
A nice right hand lands inside from Kane.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A bit of stalling here from Kane.
#BC#
Kane breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL#
Kane clinches.
Kane lands with a short shot to the head.
Borges is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
Still in the clinch, Kane scores with a nice short uppercut.#T1##BC#
Kane's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL#
Kane has Borges up against the ropes in a clinch.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Borges 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.
Borges taking a breather.
Kane controlling the action here for a moment.
A short right from Kane on the inside. #BC#
Kane breaks the clinch.
#CL#
Kane gets a clinch.
Kane has Borges pressed against the ropes, preventing Borges from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Borges is looking to break free of the clinch but Kane has double underhooks.
Borges wants to break free but Kane has control.
#BC#
Kane escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kane fails with an attempt to clinch.
A little jabbing left from Borges on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Borges circles away from the clinch attempt.
#T2##CL#
Kane clinches.
Kane lands with a short head shot on the inside. #BC#
Kane breaks from the clinch.
Borges avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Borges tries a quick counter leg kick but Kane is wise to it.
Kane fails in his attempt to clinch. #CL#
Kane darts in and clinches Borges up against the ropes.
Kane is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Kane content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Kane gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.
Kane keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Borges's efforts to push away.#BC#
Kane breaks the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kane tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Borges counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. #CL#
Kane clinches up against the ropes.
Borges is looking to control Kane's arms but Kane gets an underhook and turns him. Now Borges has his back to the ropes.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Kane creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #T3#
Kane keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Borges's efforts to push away.
Kane stalling against the ropes.
Borges is trying to push Kane away but Kane has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.#BC2#
Borges breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kane darts in trying to clinch
and Borges counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena. #CL#
Kane clinches up with Borges and pushes him back against the ropes.
Borges is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.#BC#
Kane breaks from the clinch.
Kane tries to clinch there but Borges circles away.
Kane tries to close the distance and clinch up but Borges swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Kane looks to clinch
enabling Borges to counter with a crisp jab.
Kane fails in his attempt to clinch. #T4#
Kane fails with an attempt to clinch.
Kane tries to clinch but Borges moves away
and Borges cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kane is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.#CL#
Kane fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Borges, pushing him back against the ropes.
A nice left hand lands by Kane.
A hook to the body from Kane.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Kane as Borges tries to tie him up.
Borges is looking to break free of the clinch but Kane has double underhooks.
Borges can't break the clinch.
#BC#
Kane breaks from the clinch.
Borges circles away from the clinch attempt.
Kane is looking to clinch.
Borges follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Kane tries to close the distance and clinch but Borges swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Borges swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#CL#
Kane instigates a clinch.
Kane digs a right hand underneath Borges's ribcage. Borges let out a lung full of air as it connected.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Darden Kane dominated that round.
That's time! Kane's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Kane tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Borges paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Kane tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Borges paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Kane tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Borges manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Borges swats away the attempt to clinch by Kane.
Borges swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#CL#
Kane has taken the fight to the clinch.
Borges can't break the clinch.
Borges has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Borges looking to stall.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The referee calls for Kane to work.
Kane effectively controlling the action here.
Kane stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
#T1#
Borges has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Kane lands a shoulder strike.
Borges wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Kane lands a body shot. #BC#
Kane escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kane tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Borges looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Kane tries to clinch there but Borges circles away.
Kane wants to clinch
and Borges counters with a body kick.
Kane tries to clinch but Borges is having none of it.
Kane tries to clinch up.
Kane tries to clinch up but Borges circles away and keeps his distance.
Kane moves in looking to clinch but Borges pushes him off.
Kane tries to clinch but Borges moves out of range.
Borges let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.#T2##CL#
Kane forces Borges back against the ropes and clinches.
Kane lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Borges.
A short uppercut from Kane.
Kane throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Borgess head.
Borges has had enough of the clinch but Kane keeps him there for the moment.
Kane is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Borges can do to turn this around?#BC#
Kane escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Borges circles away from the clinch attempt
and Borges counters with a leg kick.
Kane tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kane fails with an attempt to clinch.
Kane tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Borges manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Borges! But no joy.#T3#
Kane closes the distance looking to clinch
and Borges counters with a nice uppercut.
Kane wants to clinch but Borges slips to the side
and Borges counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Kane tries to clinch there but Borges circles away.
Kane moves to clinch but Borges breaks away
and Kane takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CL#
Kane darts in and clinches Borges up against the ropes.
Kane prevents Borges from breaking the clinch.
Kane softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Borges is trying to break the clinch but Kane has him pressed against the ropes.
Kane is looking to control Borges's arms but Borges gets an underhook and turns him. Now Kane has his back to the ropes.
Kane lands a hook to the side of the head.
Borges is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Kane is keeping busy.
Kane stalling against the ropes.
#T4##BC#
Kane breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kane moves to clinch but Borges breaks away
and Borges finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Borges has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Borges circles away from the clinch attempt.
Kane tries to clinch but Borges moves away
and Borges counters with a straight right hand.#CL#
Kane takes the fight into the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Borges is trying to push Kane away but Kane has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.
Borges has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#BC#
Kane manages to break the clinch.
Kane tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Borges manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Kane backing away here, and Borges unleashes a leg kick that just misses.#CL#
Kane clinches up against the ropes.
Borges is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
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 Darden Kane will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Kane tries to clinch but Borges moves away
and Borges makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Kane wants to clinch up but Borges keeps it at a distance.
A countering left hand to the body from Borges misses.#CL#
Kane moves into range and clinches up with Borges.
Kane trying to control the position but instead, Borges has worked for underhooks and has pushed Kane into the ropes.#BC#
Kane pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Kane darts in trying to clinch
and Borges counters with a thumping low kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Kane clinches up with Borges and pushes him back against the ropes.
Kane keeps control of Borges as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Kane is leaning against Borges and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Borges is trying to force a seperation but Kane has the dominant position.
Kane lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Borges throws a punch but it's blocked by Kane. #T1#
Kane lands a body punch. #BC#
Kane manages to break the clinch.
Kane doesn't manage to clinch there - Borges circles away.
Kane closes the distance but Borges moves to the side
letting Borges counter with a right hand.
Kane tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Borges counters with a slapping leg kick. #CL#
Kane has taken the fight to the clinch.
#BC#
Kane breaks from the clinch.
Kane tries to clinch but Borges moves out of range.
Borges circles away from the clinch attempt.
Borges replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Kane blocks it well.
Kane is looking to clinch but Borges is avoiding it.
#CL#
Kane has Borges up against the ropes in a clinch.
Kane keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Borges's efforts to push away.#T2#
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Kane prevents Borges from breaking the clinch.
A short left from Kane.
Borges tries to stall but Kane uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
#BC#
Kane manages to break the clinch.
Kane wants to clinch but Borges slips to the side
and Borges counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Kane thinking.
Kane darts in trying to clinch
and Borges counters with a left to the body.
Kane tries to clinch up.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kane moves in looking to clinch but Borges pushes him off.
Borges replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Kane blocks it well.
Borges keeps the fight on the outside.
Borges feints a counter leg kick.
Kane tries to clinch but Borges is having none of it. #T3#
Kane is looking to clinch.
Borges appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Kane tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Borges paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Kane backing away here, and Borges unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Kane is looking to clinch but Borges is avoiding it.
Borges raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Kane is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Kane is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Borges is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Kane with a body shot.#CL#
Kane closes the distance and pushes Borges back into the ropes.
Kane lands a body shot. #BC#
Kane's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Kane tries to clinch but Borges moves away
and Borges counters with a solid body kick.
Kane tries to clinch but Borges is having none of it.
Borges follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.#T4##CL#
Kane clinches up with Borges and pushes him back against the ropes.
Kane lands a right hand that snaps the head of Borges backwards.
Borges is trying to break free.
Kane lands a shoulder strike.
Kane lands a shot to the body.
Nice body punch from Kane. #BC#
Kane breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kane tries to clinch there but Borges circles away.
Kane tries to clinch there but Borges circles away.
Borges swats away the attempt to clinch by Kane.
Kane tries to close the distance and clinch up but Borges swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Borges throws out a counter right but Kane avoids it with no problem.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kane wants to clinch
and Borges counters with a nice leg kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
Darden Kane showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Kane, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Yuuki Gou scores the fight for Darden Kane!
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight for Darden Kane!
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight for Darden Kane!
Darden Kane wins by unanimous decision! |
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Event:
Summit Series 2 - KT Round 1A
Date: Nov 24, 2024 |
#R1#
Borges misses with a body kick.
Zero blocks a head kick by Borges.
A head kick misses from Borges.
The crowd cheers as Zero lands an impressive looking overhand right. Borges doesn't seem phased though.
Zero with the inside leg kick.
Borges ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Zero moves away.
A head kick misses from Borges.
Zero digs a good hook to Borges's body.
Zero fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Zero lands with a nice combination. Borges backs away looking to recover.#CUT#It looks like Cesar Borges has been cut.
Zero lands a nice looking body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Zero thuds a left hand into Borges's body.
Borges with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Zero to score with a decent uppercut.
Zero is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
A head kick misses from Borges.
Zero with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Zero scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Borges gets off balance looking for a body kick#CL#
and Zero counters by clinching up. #BC#
Zero breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Borges tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Zero tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Borges manages to circle out of the way.#T1#
Zero with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Zero is looking to wear down Borges with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Borges looks winded!
Borges walks straight into devastating uppercut and drops to the floor, clearly wobbled! Can he beat the count? 4,5,6,7... he's up! And he's down again! The ref steps in and calls an end to the fight! What a punch that was!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Sub Zero!
An out of breath Sub Zero 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:
Summit Series 2 - Grappling 8A
Date: Nov 10, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 0 losses; Cesar Borges! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 2 losses; Massiel Tomás!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Shimada, Shirou Masuda and Sosuke Kotani.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Borges feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Borges (2) vs (0) Tomás#SUB2#
Tomás looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Borges has picked Tomás up and slammed him! Tomás can't keep hold of the triangle and Borges manages to pass to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Borges (5) vs (0) Tomás
Tomás is looking for a sweep.#SUB#
Borges tries for a kimura but Tomás is defending well.
Tomás tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Tomás 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#
Borges tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Borges has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tomás is not content to let Borges control the position.
Tomás is looking for a sweep.#T1#
Borges taking a break here but Tomás is having none of it and regains half guard. #SUB#
Borges is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.#SUB#
Borges seems to be working for a kimura but Tomás defends the submission attempt.
Borges passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Borges (8) vs (0) Tomás#T2#
Tomás is trying desperately to improve position.#SUB#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Borges jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Tomás manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Tomás is looking to reverse the position.
Borges in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Tomás tries to buck Borges off but Borges is having none of it.#T3#
Borges trying to control the position but Tomás is working away. #SUB#
Borges tries for a kimura but Tomás is defending well. #SUB#
Borges tries for a kimura but Tomás is defending well.
Tomás is looking for a sweep.#T4#
Tomás is still trying to improve position.
Tomás trying to remain calm as Borges controls from the top position.#SUB#
Borges is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Tomás knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Borges moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now. #SUB#
Borges working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #T5##SUB#
Borges tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Tomás manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. #SUB2#
Tomás looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Borges 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.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#T6##SUB#
Borges seems to be working for a kimura but Tomás defends the submission attempt.
Borges trying to control the action but Tomás is working from the bottom.
Borges will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T7#
Tomás tries to get to full guard but Borges has control of the leg. #SUB2#
Tomás is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Borges pulls his head out easily.
Tomás tries to get to full guard but Borges has control of the leg.
Tomás is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Borges takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#T8##SUB#
Borges is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Tomás is looking to improve his position.
Borges is trying to control the action in half guard but Tomás is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Tomás is looking for a sweep. Borges is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB#
Borges wants to work for an arm triangle but Tomás is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB2#
Tomás looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Borges trying to control from half guard but Tomás is working away. #T9##SUB#
Borges is looking for a kimura but Tomás is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Borges to get the leverage. #SUB#
Borges seems to be working for a kimura but Tomás defends the submission attempt.
Borges is keen to just control but Tomás is a slippery customer.
Tomás is trying to get back to full guard.#T10#
Borges wants to take a breather but Tomás is having none of it. #SUB#
Borges is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Tomás doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Borges. #SUB#
Borges is trying to work for a kimura but Tomás is defending well.
#SUB2#
Tomás looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T11##SUB#
Borges is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Tomás defends it well. #SUB2#
Tomás looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Tomás is looking to improve his position.
Borges wants to lay and pray for a moment but Tomás keeps working. #T12#
Borges stalling. #SUB2#
Tomás looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Tomás gets full guard.
Tomás is looking to sweep but instead, Borges has passed into half guard.
Borges controlling the pace. #T13#
Borges trying to control from half guard but Tomás is working away. #SUB#
Borges is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Tomás sees it coming and defends easily.
Tomás is in trouble now - Borges has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Borges (11) vs (0) Tomás
Tomás can't escape the position.
#T14#
Borges wants to control the pace but Tomás is squirming around nicely. #SUB#
Borges working from mount. He moves in close and looks like he might be going for an arm triangle... He's hopped off to the side and he's transitioned into an Anaconda choke. Tomás turning a nasty shade of purple. He's refusing to tap but he's gone! He's out! The ref rips Borges off and cradles Tomás's limp body as Borges celebrates with his corner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 14:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Anaconda Choke). Cesar Borges! |
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Event:
Summit Series 2 - Grappling 7A
Date: Nov 03, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 0 losses; Cesar Borges! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 2 losses; Rory Birdwhistle!
The judges for this bout are Tatsuya Matsuyama, Hirohito Nitta and Shirou Masuda.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Borges dives in for a single leg takedown but Birdwhistle sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the ropes.
Borges wants a takedown but no success here.
#TD2#
Birdwhistle lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Borges (0) vs (2) Birdwhistle
Borges is trying to control but can't.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Birdwhistle in particular looking to stall.
Birdwhistle wants to lay and pray for a moment but Borges keeps working. #SUB#
Borges is working on a guillotine. He's managed to get to full guard and he's really squeezing tight! Birdwhistle is tapping! Great win for Borges!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Cesar Borges! |
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Event:
Summit Series 2 - Grappling 6A
Date: Oct 27, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 0 losses; Cesar Borges! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 1 losses; Jack Manion!
The judges for this bout are Hirohito Nitta, Yukihiro Shimada and Yasuomi Hirokawa.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD#
Borges scores with a takedown into Manion's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Borges (2) vs (0) Manion
Manion looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Borges wants to control from the top but Manion keeps moving.
Manion is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Manion looking to hit a scissor sweep but Borges is one step ahead there.
Borges wants to control from the top but Manion keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Manion trying to control the position.
#T1##SUB2#
Manion escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Borges gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Manion keeping moving, preventing Borges from controlling successfully. #T2#
Manion looking to hit a scissor sweep but Borges is one step ahead there.
Borges trying to control the position from guard on top but Manion is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Borges postures up.
Our spies down at at SYDNEY ELITE GYM inform us that Manion has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?#SUB2#
Manion is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Borges trying to control but Manion is working from the bottom. #T3#
Borges passes Manion's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Borges trying to mount his opponent but Manion defends it.
Manion is not content to let Borges control the position.
Manion moves into full guard.
#SUB2#
Manion throws his legs up looking for a submission but Borges uses it to pass to side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Borges (5) vs (0) Manion#T4#
Borges is looking to take a break and control but Manion is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Borges working away.#SUB#
Borges tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Borges trying to control the action but Manion is working from the bottom. #T5##SUB#
Borges is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Manion is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Borges trying to control the position but Manion is working away. #SUB#
Borges tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Borges has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #T6#
Borges tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Manion regains half guard there - taking advantage of Borges's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
Borges looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #T7#
Manion wants to improve his position but Borges is controlling well.
Manion trying to control here.
Borges stalling away here and it's allowed Manion to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Manion has Borges pulled in close to control his posture.
Manion keeping moving, preventing Borges from controlling successfully. #T8##SUB#
Borges is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Manion is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Manion has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Borges (5) vs (2) Manion
Manion pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Borges is keeping the position for now.
Borges is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB#
Borges looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#T9#
Borges controls Manion momentarily but Manion frees himself.
Manion wants to pass the guard but Borges is keeping the position.#SUB#
Borges working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Manion doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Manion manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Manion stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Borges swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Borges controlling Manion's posture. #T10#
Borges not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#SUB#
Borges is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Borges can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Manion controls the pace.
Manion wants to control from the top but Borges keeps moving.
Borges keeping full guard, as Manion tries to pass. #T11#
Manion 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.
Manion trying to control but Borges is working from the bottom.
Manion stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Borges swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Manion seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. #T12#
Borges keeping moving, preventing Manion from controlling successfully.
Manion must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Borges controls Manion momentarily but Manion frees himself. #SUB#
Borges working for a triangle but Manion defends it easily.
#SUB#
Borges is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#T13#
Borges wants to hit a sweep here but Manion passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Borges there! Score +3 for passing guard: Borges (5) vs (5) Manion
Borges is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Manion tries to take Borges's back but instead Borges uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Borges is looking to control Manion's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Borges avoid being mounted?
Manion trying to control from half guard but Borges is working away.
Borges works his way to full guard. Good work.#T14##SUB#
Borges working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Manion doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Borges is tightening it up a little... Manion has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Manion reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Manion taps out! Nice BJJ there by Borges!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 14:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Cesar Borges! |
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Event:
Summit Series 2 - Grappling 5A
Date: Oct 20, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 0 losses; Cesar Borges! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 1 losses; Garry Hobbs!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Yamamoto, Shirou Masuda and Yukihiro Shimada.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Borges shoots in and gets a takedown into Hobbs's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Borges (2) vs (0) Hobbs
Borges trying to control but Hobbs is working from the bottom.
Borges won't allow Hobbs to sweep him here.
Hobbs looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Hobbs really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Borges. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Hobbs is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Hobbs working a defensive guard but Borges manages to pass into side control anyway.
Score +3 for passing guard: Borges (5) vs (0) Hobbs
You can see the frustration on Hobbs's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Borges is looking to take a break and control but Hobbs is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Hobbs wants to control but Borges postures up.#T1#
Borges wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hobbs keeps working.
Hobbs prevents Borges from moving into mount.
Hobbs is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Borges uses his free foot to push down on Hobbs's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Hobbs. Score +3 for passing guard: Borges (8) vs (0) Hobbs#SUB#
Borges wants to finish this one by submission but Hobbs is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Borges.
Borges trying to control but he's not successful this time. #T2##SUB#
Borges working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Borges trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Hobbs really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Hobbs tries to control Borges's body but Borges pushes him off. Hobbs squirms to his side and now Borges has his back! Score +3 for taking back: Borges (11) vs (0) Hobbs#SUB#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Borges is persistently looking for the submission but Hobbs is defending it well.
#T3##SUB#
Borges working for a choke but Hobbs is defending well.
Borges tries to get the hooks in deep but Hobbs pushed the leg off.
Hobbs trying to control but not successfully.
Hobbs tries to escape the position.
#T4#
Hobbs is still trying to improve position.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Borges's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Hobbs tries to escape the position.
#SUB#
Borges is looking for the choke from the back position but Hobbs is controlling his hands well. #SUB#
Borges is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Hobbs has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Hobbs can't escape the position.
#T5##SUB#
Borges looking for the RNC. #SUB#
Borges is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Hobbs is defending well though. Borges let's go of the attempt for now.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Borges gets his hands free as Hobbs looks to control.
Hobbs is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Borges is staying active.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Borges controlling the positon.
Borges has the hooks in. Hobbs is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted. #T6#
Hobbs prevents Borges from getting a body triangle.
Hobbs is trying to break free.
#SUB#
Borges is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Hobbs has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here. #SUB#
Borges has the rear naked choke here! This is very bad for Hobbs! Can he survive? No! He's out! Borges gets to his feet and celebrates with his cornermen. He looks absolutely delighted. In the post fight interviews he takes time to thank his parents and everyone who has believed in him from the start. How sweet.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 7:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Cesar Borges! |
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Event:
Summit Series 2 - Grappling 4A
Date: Oct 13, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 0 losses; Andy Ettish! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 0 losses; Cesar Borges!
The judges for this bout are Hirohito Nitta, Yuuki Gou and Shigeki Fujiwara.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL#
Ettish moves into the clinch.#TD#
Ettish jumps guard and drags Borges to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
We've been hearing good reports from Ettish's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Borges wants to control from the top but Ettish keeps moving. #SUB#
Ettish has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Borges is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Ettish. Score +3 for passing guard: Ettish (0) vs (3) Borges
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Ettish is trying to get back to half guard.
Borges trying to control the position but Ettish is working away.
Ettish is looking for a sweep.
Ettish is not content to let Borges control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ettish is trying to improve his position.#SUB2#
Borges is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Ettish is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #T1#
Ettish prevents Borges from moving into mount.
Ettish is trying to improve his position.
Ettish is trying to work for a sweep but Borges has mounted him! Score +2 for reaching mount: Ettish (0) vs (5) Borges
Ettish can't escape the position.
Ettish sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.#SUB#
Ettish looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Borges not doing much here.
Borges trying to control from half guard but Ettish is working away. #SUB#
Ettish looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T2#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Borges content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #SUB#
Ettish looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Ettish knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Borges on the ground.#SUB#
Ettish is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Borges pulls his head out easily.
Borges wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ettish keeps working. #SUB#
Ettish looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Ettish gets back to full guard.
#SUB#
Ettish escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Borges gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Borges slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Ettish (0) vs (8) Borges#T3#
Ettish is looking for a sweep.#SUB2#
Borges tries for a kimura but Ettish is defending well. #SUB2#
Borges is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Ettish is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Ettish is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Borges is one step ahead and moves to full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Ettish (0) vs (10) Borges
Ettish can't escape the position.
Borges controlling his opponent.
Ettish regains half guard.#T4#
Borges is trying to control the action in half guard but Ettish is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #SUB#
Ettish looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Borges has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Ettish defend it? Borges steps over the head and cranks it - Ettish is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Borges!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Cesar Borges! |
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Event:
Summit Series 2 - Grappling 3A
Date: Oct 06, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Jake Everett! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Cesar Borges!
The judges for this bout are Sosuke Kotani, Kenichi Hosakawa and Yasuomi Hirokawa.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Everett gets caught napping as Borges dives in and scores a takedown. Everett manages to retain guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Everett (0) vs (2) Borges
Borges is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Borges stopping the sweep attempt from Everett.
Everett trying to control the position.
Borges passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Everett (0) vs (5) Borges
Everett is looking to regain half guard here but Borges keeps moving and retains side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#SUB2#
Borges is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Everett knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Borges wants to lay and pray for a moment but Everett keeps working. #T1#
Borges might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Everett haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Everett wants to control but Borges postures up.#T2#
Borges wants to control but Everett is keeping him busy.
Borges moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Borges has control of an arm but Everett manages to advance to Borges's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Everett (4) vs (5) Borges
Borges tries to escape but Everett has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Borges trying to control the hands but Everett breaks the grip.
Borges turns into Everett and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Everett (4) vs (7) Borges
Borges trying to control the position from guard on top but Everett is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3#
Borges passes into half guard.
Everett is in trouble now - Borges has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Everett (4) vs (10) Borges
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Borges wants to control but Everett has made it back to half guard. Nice work.
Everett is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Borges is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#T4##SUB2#
Borges seems to be working for a kimura but Everett defends the submission attempt.
Everett desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Borges is controlling the pace.
Everett is looking to improve his position.
#T5#
Borges is trying to control. Everett wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Borges slows the pace down in half guard.
Everett has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Borges is working away from the top position though.
Borges keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Everett trying to control from the bottom.
Everett is refusing to be controlled, as Borges sits in half guard. #T6##SUB2#
Borges is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Borges is trying to control. Everett wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Borges prevents Everett from improving his position.
Borges stalling. #T7#
Everett is refusing to be controlled, as Borges sits in half guard.
Everett is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Borges's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Borges's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Everett (8) vs (10) Borges
Borges is really stuck here.
#SUB#
Everett working for a choke but Borges is defending well.
Borges tries to break free.
#T8##SUB#
Everett has got his arm under Borges's chin working for the choke… has he got it? It looks pretty tight! Oh! Borges has spun round into Everett's guard beautifully! Well done that man!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Everett (8) vs (12) Borges
Borges trying to control but Everett is working from the bottom.
Borges controlling from the top position. #T9#
Borges trying to control the position from guard on top but Everett is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Everett not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Borges wants to pass the guard but Everett is keeping the position.
Everett working a defensive guard here.
#T10##SUB#
Everett is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Everett working a defensive guard here.
Everett keeping moving, preventing Borges from controlling successfully.
Everett can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Borges controls the pace.#SUB2#
Borges drops back, looking for a kneebar! Everett looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Everett looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Everett! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Everett (12) vs (12) Borges#T11##SUB#
Everett wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Borges, who protects the arm well.
Everett taking a break here but Borges is having none of it and regains half guard.
Borges won't allow Everett to pass to mount.
Borges moves into full guard.
Borges looking to control.
#T12#
Borges keeping moving, preventing Everett from controlling successfully.
Borges trying to keep a closed guard but Everett is proving a slippery customer.
#SUB2#
Borges has an active guard here but Everett has managed to pass into half guard.
Everett is keen to just control but Borges is a slippery customer.
Borges wants to control but Everett is keeping busy.
#T13##SUB#
Everett is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB#
Everett is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Everett is trying to control the action in half guard but Borges is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T14#
Borges gets back to full guard.
#SUB2#
Everett is sitting in close to Borges's body. Borges has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Everett is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Everett is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Borges.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 14:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Cesar Borges! |
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Event:
Summit Series 2 - Grappling 2A
Date: Sep 29, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Cesar Borges! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Andre Pereira!
The judges for this bout are Hirohito Nitta, Kenichi Hosakawa and Taro Takaoka.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Borges closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Pereira to the mat! Pereira manages to get full guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Borges (2) vs (0) Pereira
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.
Borges sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Pereira's guard.
Pereira is staying active underneath Borges, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Borges trying to control the pace.
Pereira tries to get to full guard but Borges has control of the leg.
Borges not doing much here.
#SUB#
Borges 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pereira tries to roll over but Borges keeps him under control.#T1#
Borges looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Pereira wants to control but Borges is keeping busy.
Borges prevents Pereira from improving his position.
Well, if Borges 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.
Borges wants to lay and pray for a moment but Pereira keeps working. #T2#
Borges passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Borges (5) vs (0) Pereira
Borges content just to control the position here. #SUB#
Borges looking for a guillotine from mount but Pereira is having none of it.
Pereira slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Pereira is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Pereira regains full guard. Nicely done.
Borges pushing down on Pereira's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Pereira trying to control here.
Borges moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Borges (8) vs (0) Pereira
Borges takes a little break here. Pereira wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.#T3#
Borges'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.
Pereira is not content to let Borges control the position.
Pereira is trying to improve his position.
A lull in the action here as Borges stalls from top position.
Pereira tries to improve position but can't.
Pereira is trying to escape the position but Borges is controlling the position. #T4#
Pereira wants to control but Borges postures up.
Pereira might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Borges haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Borges advances nicely into full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Borges (10) vs (0) Pereira
Pereira is trying to escape the mount.
Pereira is controlling an arm, preventing Borges from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Borges controlling from mount.
Pereira tries to reverse the position but Borges maintains control.
Pereira is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Borges tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T5##SUB#
Borges has control of Pereira's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Pereira regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Borges looking to control but Pereira is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Pereira is trying to escape the mount.
Borges looking to control and managing it successfully.
Pereira tries to lock up and control but Borges gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Borges tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Pereira is squirming around, avoiding Borges's attempts to control the action. #T6##SUB#
Borges jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Pereira manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Borges advances to full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Borges (12) vs (0) Pereira
Borges controlling from the full mount.
Pereira is in all sorts of trouble here.
Borges takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Borges has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#SUB#
Borges looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead. #T7#
Pereira sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Pereira is not content to let Borges control the position.
Borges is taking a breather. Pereira 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.
Pereira wants to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Borges is working for a kimura but Pereira is defending it quite comfortably.
Borges controlling the action here.#T8#
Pereira has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Borges is working away from the top position though.
Pereira wants to get back to full guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#SUB#
Borges is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Pereira has managed to free his arm - good work.
Pereira won't allow Borges to pass to mount.
Borges trying to control the pace. #T9#
Borges seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Pereira does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Borges is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Pereira is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Pereira tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Borges has advanced to mount. Uh oh. Score +3 for passing guard: Borges (15) vs (0) Pereira
Borges wants to control the pace but Pereira is squirming around nicely.
Pereira really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Borges wants to control the pace but Pereira is squirming around nicely.
Pereira is wriggling around trying to escape.
#T10#
Borges sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Borges takes his opponent's back. Perhaps a chance to lock up a rear naked choke here.
Score +3 for taking back: Borges (18) vs (0) Pereira
Good control from Borges.
Pereira can't escape the position.
#SUB#
Borges tightening his grip on Pereira, looking for the choke.
Borges is not going to allow Pereira to sit and survive in this position. #T11##SUB#
Borges is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Pereira knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Pereira for a finish.
Pereira is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Borges doesn't have the hooks in and Pereira manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Borges (18) vs (2) Pereira
Pereira slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Borges (18) vs (5) Pereira
Pereira wants to control but Borges is keeping him busy.
Borges tries to bench press Pereira off him but Pereira keeps the position. #SUB2#
Pereira working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #T12#
Pereira working away.
Borges holds on to Pereira's head and controls the position momentarily.
Pereira is looking to take a break and control but Borges is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Borges can't do much from the bottom here.
Pereira laying and praying for a moment but Borges takes advantage and regains half guard.
Pereira is trying to control. Borges wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T13#
Borges is concentrating on defense, preventing Pereira from advancing position.
Pereira works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Borges (18) vs (8) Pereira
Borges wants to control but Pereira is having none of it.
Borges keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Pereira trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Borges is looking to get to half guard.
Pereira is stalling here but it's allowed Borges to get half guard.
#T14#
Pereira is looking to take a break and control but Borges is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Pereira trying to mount his opponent but Borges defends it.
Borges wants to control but Pereira is keeping busy.
Pereira is trying to control. Borges wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Borges is trying to maintain the position but Pereira is very close to passing his half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Borges takes the fight on points by 18 to 8. |
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Event:
Summit Series 2 - Grappling 1B
Date: Sep 22, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Cesar Borges! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Tommy Carter!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Sano, Yukihiro Shimada and Yuuki Gou.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Borges goes for a double leg but Carter avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the ropes as Carter continues to drive forward.#TD2#
Carter tightens his grip and picks Borges up, before dumping him to the ground. Borges manages to land in guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Borges (0) vs (2) Carter#SUB#
Carter sitting in guard doing not very much at all here. Borges doesn't need a second invitation though! He's locked up a guillotine and he's squeezing tight! That is tiiiiiiiiight! Carter paying the price for stalling here - he's pushing hard on the arm trying to free himself but it's no use! He's tapped! WOW, quick submission from Borges - great work!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Cesar Borges! |
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