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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 1B
Date: Nov 24, 2024 |
#R1#
Ettish connects with a body shot.
Ettish scores with a shot to the body.
Ettish throws a good cross that connects.
Ettish throws a jab but it's blocked by Kane.
Kane closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
A jab from Ettish misses.
Ettish misses with a straight right.
Kane wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Kane moves to clinch but Ettish breaks away
and Ettish counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Ettish moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Kane ducks under a wild hook from Ettish.#CL#
Kane clinches up with Ettish and pushes him back against the ropes.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Ettish creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Ettish lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Kane or not.
Ettish lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Kane backwards.
Kane has had enough of the clinch but Ettish keeps him there for the moment.
Ettish tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Ettish wants to get back to striking at distance but Kane won't allow it.
#BC2#
Ettish breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T1#
Ettish scores with a body shot.
Andy Ettish seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ettish with a hook.
Ettish throws an overhand right that lands on Kane's shoulder, as Kane tries to avoid the shot. #CL#
Kane moves into the clinch.
Kane struggles to land a body shot inside as Ettish controls his hands.
Ettish looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Ettish lands with a short shot to the head. #BC2#
Ettish breaks from the clinch.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Ettish.#CL#
Kane closes the distance and clinches.
Kane scores with an uppercut up the middle.#BC2#
Ettish breaks from the clinch.
Ettish paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kane moves in looking to clinch but Ettish pushes him off.
Kane is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Kane tries to clinch but Ettish moves away
and Ettish counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Kane gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.#CL#
Kane drives through and clinches with Ettish against the ropes.
#T2#
Kane throws a punch but it's blocked by Ettish.
Kane takes a shot to the head.
Kane struggles to land a body shot inside as Ettish controls his hands.
#BC2#
Ettish breaks from the clinch.
Kane takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Ettish's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Ettish duly obliges.
Kane avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Good standup being displayed there by Ettish as he connects with a hook.#CL#
Ettish gets tackled into the ropes by Kane. Kane maintains the clinch. #BC2#
Ettish breaks the clinch.
Ettish throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. #CL#
Kane closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
Ettish can't find room to land a body shot as Kane controls the action.
Ettish keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Kane's efforts to push away.
Ettish wants to break free but Kane has control.
The fighters are pressed against the ropes, as the pace of the fight slows.
Kane tries to throw a body punch but Ettish avoids it by throwing Kane back against the ropes. #T3#
Ettish blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ettish blocks a body shot from Kane.
Ettish looking to stall.
Kane stalling in the clinch but Ettish improves position.
A head punch on the inside from Kane fails to land.
Kane wants to break the clinch but can't.
Kane tries to throw a body punch but Ettish avoids it by throwing Kane back against the ropes. #BC2#
Ettish breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Ettish changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Ettish throws a hook to the side of Kane's head but Kane sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Ettish is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Kane had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Ettish scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Ettish throws a nice looking combination but Kane bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Kane moves to clinch but Ettish breaks away
and Ettish counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Ettish thuds a left hand into Kane's body.#T4#
Kane wants to clinch
and Ettish counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Ettish's corner calls for a 1-2. Ettish obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kane ducks under a wild hook from Ettish.
Kane dodges the punch combination from Ettish.
Ettish feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Kanes jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Kane tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Kane takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Ettish moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Ettish lands a nice shot to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kane shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Ettish missing with a left hand there. Kane was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
The fight stays on the outside here - Kane looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Andy Ettish dominated that round.
That's time! Kane's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Kane is looking to clinch but Ettish is avoiding it.
A jab from Ettish finds it's way through Kane's defenses. #CL#
Kane darts in and clinches Ettish up against the ropes.
Kane misses with a body punch.
Ettish throws a punch but it's blocked by Kane.
Ettish lands a left hand.
Ettish has Kane pressed against the ropes, preventing Kane from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Kane wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Ettish has him pressed against the ropes.
Ettish is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
Kane is trying to push Ettish away but Ettish has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.
Kane trying to stall but Ettish improves his position.
Ettish pushes Kane back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
Ettish is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Kane is keeping busy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kane is trying to break the clinch but Ettish has him pressed against the ropes. #BC2#
Ettish breaks the clinch.
Ettish scores with a decent looking hook.
Ettish dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Ettish with a nice cross.#T1#
Kane takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Ettish listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Ettish tests Kane's chin there with a solid looking shot.#CL#
Kane rushes Ettish and presses him up against the ropes.
Kane misses with a punch on the inside.
Kane wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Ettish is working Kane over against the ropes.
Ettish looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Kane trying to control the position but instead, Ettish has worked for underhooks and has pushed Kane into the ropes.
Ettish lands a nice uppercut.
A battle for position here, against the ropes.
Kane goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kane.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Ettish lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #T2#
Ettish tries to throw a body punch but Kane avoids it by throwing Ettish back against the ropes.
Kane trying to control the position but instead, Ettish has worked for underhooks and has pushed Kane into the ropes.
Ettish working hard to break the clinch.
Kane is trying to force a seperation but Ettish has the dominant position.
Kane tries to break the clinch but Ettish is controlling the position.
Ettish lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Nice body punch from Ettish.
Ettish lands a shot to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A short left from Ettish.
A short body shot lands from Ettish as the two fighters clinch.
Kane stalling in the clinch but Ettish improves position.
Kane has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Still in the clinch, Ettish scores with a nice short uppercut.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Kane as Ettish tries to tie him up.
Ettish blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kane tries to break free but Ettish pushes him back against the ropes.#T3#
Kane fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A body shot lands from Ettish.
Ettish blocking some punches.
A battle for position here, against the ropes.
A short body shot lands from Kane as the two fighters clinch.
Ettish blocks an uppercut.
Kane lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Ettish backwards. #BC2#
Ettish's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Ettish has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kane staying out of range there.
Ettish stalks Kane and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Kane's face. Kane staggers backwards, shaken.
Ettish bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.#CL#
Kane pushes Ettish up against the ropes in a clinch.#BC2#
Ettish breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Ettish throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ettish displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Left hook, right uppercut from Ettish. #T4#
Ettish ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Ettish punishes Kane's body with a nice straight punch.
Kane has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Kane looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Ettish paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
The fighters circle momentarily. Ettish darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Ettish feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Kanes jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ettish.
Ettish blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kane misses with a body punch.
Kane is trying to force a seperation but Ettish has the dominant position.
Ettish lands with a short shot to the head.
Kane takes a shot to the head.
Ettish tries to break the clinch but Kane is controlling the position.
A shot in the inside from Ettish.
Ettish misses with a shot to the kidneys.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Andy Ettish showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Ettish wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.#CL#
Kane clinches.
A short uppercut from Ettish.
Ettish looking to slow down the pace here.#BC2#
Ettish breaks the clinch.
Ettish lands a jab-cross combination.
Ettish throws a shot from downtown. Kane moves away and avoids it.
Ettish connects with a crisp jab.
Kane closes the distance but Ettish moves to the side
enabling Ettish to counter with a crisp jab.
Ettish looks to throw the jab but Kane is out of range.
Kane wants to clinch
letting Ettish counter with a right hand.
Ettish's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Ettish duly obliges.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kane moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.#T1#
Kane wants to clinch
enabling Ettish to counter with a crisp jab.
Ettish lands with a good body shot.
Kane is looking to clinch but Ettish is avoiding it.
Kane avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Ettish cracks Kane with an open hand slap.
Kane walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Ettish digs a good body shot into Kane's ribs.
Kane tries to clinch but Ettish moves away
and Ettish counters with a right hand to the body.
Kane is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A nice side step and Ettish releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Ettish lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Kane circles away quickly and effectively.
Kane slips a straight right by Ettish.
Kane tries to close the distance and clinch but Ettish swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Ettish doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Ettish throws a shot to the body.
Darden Kane has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Ettish paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ettish scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Ettish dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Ettish stalks Kane and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Kane's face. Kane staggers backwards, shaken.#CL#
Kane gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Ettish lands a hook to the side of the head.#BC2#
Ettish manages to break the clinch.
Kane has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.#CL#
Kane moves into the clinch.
Ettish is trying to maintain a safe position but Kane gets an underhook and turns Ettish into the ropes.
Ettish lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Kane working aggressively here.
Ettish lands a right hand that snaps the head of Kane backwards.
Ettish misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kane misses with some punches.
Kane misses with a punch on the inside.
#BC2#
Ettish breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T3#
Ettish with a nice cross.
Ettish is working the combinations to good effect here.
Ettish works over Kane's head and body with a nice combination.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Ettish!
#ROC2#Kane is rocked!
Nice cross by Ettish.
Ettish cracks a nice hook into Kane's ribs.
Ettish scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Kane doesn't seem bothered though.
Ettish lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
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!
Ettish misses with a straight right.
Ettish connects with a crisp jab.
Ettish scores with the left hand. Kane knows he should have avoided that one.
Kane closes the distance but Ettish moves to the side
and Ettish connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Ettish comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Kane has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.#T4#
Kane misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Ettish counters with a left to the body.
Ettish throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Ettish ducks under a wild hook from Kane.
Ettish looks to land a right hand but Kane moved out of range.
Kane doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Kane tries to clinch up
and Ettish cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Ettish lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Ettish.
Ettish throws a lazy uppercut
#CL#
and Kane counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Kane swings wildly with an uppercut but Ettish uses good head movement to avoid it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kane tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ettish's elbow.
A short right from Kane.
Ettish lands a left hand.
Ettish misses with a hook to the ribs.
And that's the end of the fight!
Andy Ettish comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Ettish 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 Hirohito Nitta scores the fight for Andy Ettish!
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight for Andy Ettish!
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight for Andy Ettish!
Andy Ettish wins by unanimous decision!
Andy Ettish thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
Summit Series 2 - Grappling 8B
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 New York, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 3 losses; Tommy Carter! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 3 losses; Darden Kane!
The judges for this bout are Shirou Masuda, Yukihiro Shimada and Shigeki Sano.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Kane closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Carter did well to prevent Kane getting side control. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Carter (0) vs (2) Kane
Kane prevents Carter from improving his position.
Carter regains full guard. Nicely done.
Kane controlling from the top position.
Carter looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Carter trying to keep a closed guard but Kane is proving a slippery customer.
Carter tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T1##SUB#
Carter working for submissions but it's allowed Kane to get to half guard.
Carter is looking to improve his position.
Carter is working hard here to advance position.#T2#
Kane trying to control the pace.
Carter is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T3#
Kane trying to control from half guard but Carter is working away.
Kane with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Carter is staying active underneath Kane, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Kane controlling the pace.
Carter tries to roll over but Kane keeps him under control.#T4#
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Carter gets back to full guard.
Kane has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at League of Shadows MMA. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Carter is looking to sweep but instead, Kane has passed into half guard.
Kane wants to control but Carter is keeping him busy.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Carter makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Carter.#T5#
Carter wants to sweep but no luck.
Carter is trying to hold Kane in close to prevent damage but Kane has managed to pass into half guard.
Carter wants to get back to full guard.
Carter is not content to let Kane control the position.
Carter wants to sweep but Kane has passed to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Carter (0) vs (5) Kane#T6#
Carter is looking for a sweep.
Kane is looking to take a break and control but Carter is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Carter tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Carter gets back to half guard.#T7#
Kane is controlling the pace.
Carter is looking to improve his position.
Carter is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Kane's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Kane's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Carter (4) vs (5) Kane#T8##SUB#
Kane is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
#SUB#
Kane is having to fend off submission attempts from Carter, who is looking to sink in the choke. Carter doesn't have the hooks in though and Kane manages to reverse position! He's now on top, in his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Carter (4) vs (7) Kane
Carter wants to sweep but no luck. #T9#
Carter wants to hit a sweep here but Kane passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Carter there! Score +3 for passing guard: Carter (4) vs (10) Kane
Kane can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Carter is looking to escape.
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.
Carter is in all sorts of trouble here.
#T10#
Kane controlling the position easily from mount.
Carter is squirming around, avoiding Kane's attempts to control the action.
Carter is trying desperately to improve position.#T11#
Kane controlling from the full mount.
Carter can't escape the position.
Kane controlling the pace for now. #T12#
Carter regains half guard.#SUB#
Carter looking for submissions off his back.
Carter wants to sweep but Kane has passed to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Carter (4) vs (13) Kane#T13#
Kane staying calm.
Carter is looking to regain half guard here but Kane keeps moving and retains side control. #T14#
Kane wants to control but Carter is keeping him busy.
Carter is looking to regain half guard here but Kane keeps moving and retains side control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Carter is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Kane's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Carter trying to get back to full guard but Kane takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Carter (4) vs (16) Kane
And that's the end of the fight!
Kane wins on points by 16 to 4. |
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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 Montreal, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 3 losses; Darden Kane! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 3 losses; Barry Chikorita!
The judges for this bout are Yuuki Gou, Yukihiro Shimada and Yasuomi Hirokawa.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Kane shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Chikorita napping and manages to drive through into side control! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Kane (4) vs (0) Chikorita
Chikorita wants to control but Kane postures up.
Chikorita is looking for a sweep.
Kane content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Chikorita can't do much from the bottom here.
Chikorita tries to buck Kane off but Kane is having none of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kane content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Chikorita is looking for a sweep.#T1#
Chikorita being controlled for a moment.
Chikorita tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Kane wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T2#
Chikorita is trying to escape the position but Kane is controlling the position.
Chikorita tries to improve position but can't.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Chikorita can't do much from the bottom here.
Chikorita tries to buck Kane off but Kane is having none of it.
Kane working away.
Chikorita is looking for a sweep.
Kane controls the position. #T3#
Chikorita is trying to get back to half guard.
Chikorita is still trying to improve position.
Chikorita can't do much from the bottom here.
Chikorita is looking to reverse the position.#T4#
Chikorita is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Chikorita trying to remain calm as Kane controls from the top position.
Chikorita is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Kane off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Kane (4) vs (4) Chikorita
Chikorita struggling to keep hold of the position.
#SUB2#
Kane is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
#SUB2#
Kane is in a bad position with Chikorita working for a choke. Kane manages to spin nicely into guard and the danger is over for the moment. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kane (6) vs (4) Chikorita#T5#
Kane is stalling in the full guard.
Kane has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Chikorita controls Kane momentarily but Kane frees himself. #T6##SUB2#
Kane got a little sloppy there for a moment and Chikorita has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Kane has managed to get both his arms back between Chikorita's legs - danger averted.
Chikorita keeping moving, preventing Kane from controlling successfully.
Kane stays in close to Chikorita's body and controls the position.
Kane passes into half guard. #T7#
Chikorita is trying to get back to full guard.
Chikorita is pressing down on Kane's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#SUB2#
Chikorita had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Kane defends it easily.
Kane will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#SUB2#
Chikorita is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Chikorita can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Kane controls the pace.#T8#
Chikorita is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#T9#
Chikorita being controlled here, momentarily.
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.
Kane postures up.
Kane is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #SUB2#
Chikorita is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Kane preventing the sweep.
Kane has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.#T10##SUB2#
Chikorita looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Kane has picked Chikorita up and slammed him! Chikorita can't keep hold of the triangle and Kane manages to pass to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Kane (9) vs (4) Chikorita
Chikorita is trying to improve his position.
Chikorita is trying to escape the position but Kane is controlling the position. #T11#
Chikorita is looking for a sweep.
A lull in the action here as Kane stalls from top position.#T12#
Chikorita is trying to improve his position.#T13#
Chikorita can't do much from the bottom here.
Chikorita tries to improve position but can't.
Kane takes a little break here. Chikorita wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Chikorita can do anything to dispel that myth.
Chikorita tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Kane wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T14#
Chikorita being controlled for a moment.
You can see the frustration on Chikorita's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kane just content to control the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kane takes the fight on points by 9 to 4. |
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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 London, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 2 losses; Sub Zero! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 2 losses; Darden Kane!
The judges for this bout are Yasuomi Hirokawa, Hirohito Nitta and Shirou Masuda.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Kane looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Zero is fending him off so far but Kane persists. Nope, Zero circles away and we're back to standing.
Zero changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Kane doesn't succeed with the takedown#CL#
and Zero holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Kane gets underhooks to prevent Zero's takedown attempt.
Kane tries to score a body lock takedown but Zero shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Sub Zero has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Darden Kane.
Kane drops down looking for an ankle pick but Zero pulls his leg out and moves away.
Kane misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Kane shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Kane tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Zero swivels and escapes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kane tries to score a power double leg takedown but Zero sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Kane somewhat.
Nice takedown defense from Zero. No joy for Kane on that attempt.
Kane changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Zero tries to avoid it but Kane manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Zero to the ground. Zero escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Zero feinted with a counter takedown.#T1##CL#
Zero closes the distance and clinches.
Kane has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Zero is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Kane is looking for a takedown up against the ropes. Zero gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Kane has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Zero avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Kane is pressed up against the ropes. Zero has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Kane down to the mat. Kane avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Kane looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Zero is fending him off so far but Kane persists. Nope, Zero circles away and we're back to standing.
Zero tries to counter with a takedown but Kane is quick to defend against it.
Zero definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Kane looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Zero attempts a counter takedown but Kane avoids it well and moves away.
Kane looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Zero appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Kane will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Kane shoots for a double leg takedown but Zero sprawls well. He's pushed Kane's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Kane shoots in looking for a takedown but Zero manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Kane's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Zero attempts a counter takedown but Kane avoids it well and moves away.
Kane fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Zero changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.#T2#
Zero displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Kane.
Zero is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Kane.#CL#
Zero clinches up with Kane and pushes him back against the ropes.
Kane goes for a takedown in the clinch but Zero prevents it.
Kane wants a takedown.
Kane wants a takedown.
#TD2#
Kane is working on a single leg takedown against the ropes. Zero can't fight it off and eventually Kane manages to take the fight to the floor. Zero looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Zero (0) vs (2) Kane#SUB#
Kane got a little sloppy there for a moment and Zero has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Kane has managed to get both his arms back between Zero's legs - danger averted.#T3#
Zero looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kane is one step ahead there.
Zero on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Zero tries to get out of the position.#SUB#
Zero is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Kane is aware though and is defending well.
Kane trying to control but Zero is working from the bottom.
Zero manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Kane manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Zero (2) vs (2) Kane
Zero wants to control from the top but Kane keeps moving. #T4#
Zero advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Zero (5) vs (2) Kane
Kane is not content to let Zero control the position. #T5#
Kane can't do much from the bottom here.
Zero advances to mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Zero (7) vs (2) Kane
Zero wants to take Kane's back here but Kane is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
#T6#
Kane wants to hold on but Zero pushes him away.
Zero looking to control and managing it successfully.
Kane is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Kane prevents Zero from taking his back.#T7#
Zero is looking to take Kane's back but instead Kane gets back to half guard. Nice work.
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.
Kane is staying active underneath Zero, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Zero trying to pass the guard but Kane defending well. #T8#
Zero wants to control but Kane is keeping him busy. #SUB#
Zero is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Kane slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Kane pulls Zero in close to prevent any damage.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Zero trying to control but Kane is working from the bottom. #T9#
Zero trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kane keeping moving, preventing Zero from controlling successfully.
Kane trying to control the position.
#T10#
Kane keeping moving, preventing Zero from controlling successfully.
Kane wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Zero is now in half guard.
Zero is thwarting Kane's attempts to control the position.#SUB#
Zero is trying to work for a kimura but Kane is defending well.
#T11#
Kane trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Zero manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Zero (10) vs (2) Kane
Zero avoids the attempt from Kane to control.#T12#
Zero trying to control but Kane is having none of it.
Zero forces the positional change into back control. Score +3 for taking back: Zero (13) vs (2) Kane
Kane trying to control the position but Zero manages to sink in the hooks. #SUB#
Zero is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Kane has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here. #T13#
Zero not allowing Kane to control his hands.
Kane looking very determined here, making life difficult for Zero.
#SUB#
Kane fending off the submission attempt from Zero. #SUB#
Kane showing good submission defense here.
#T14##SUB#
Kane is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Zero gets his way!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Zero trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Zero takes the fight on points by 13 to 2.
A victorious Sub Zero thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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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 Montreal, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 2 losses; Darden Kane! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 2 losses; Jermaine Pearson!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Shimada, Ren Mimura and Shirou Masuda.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL2#
Pearson moves into the clinch.
Kane has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Pearson avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Pearson goes for a takedown attempt but Kane pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
#TD#
Pearson gets caught flat footed, as Kane shoots in with a quick takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Kane (2) vs (0) Pearson
Kane won't allow Pearson to sweep him here.
Pearson wants to improve his position but instead Kane has moved into half guard.
Pearson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Kane not doing much here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kane'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.#T1#
Pearson trying to hold on to Kane's head to control him but Kane postures up.
Kane stalling.
Pearson is looking to improve his position.
Pearson trying to control from the bottom.
Pearson wants to get back to full guard but Kane has passed into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Kane (5) vs (0) Pearson#T2#
Pearson struggling a bit here.
Pearson is looking to reverse the position.
Pearson is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Pearson trying to remain calm as Kane controls from the top position.
Pearson is not content to let Kane control the position.
Kane controlling from side mount.
Kane has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.#T3#
Pearson is trying to get back to half 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.
Pearson wants to control but Kane postures up.
Pearson is trying to improve his position.
Pearson wants to control but Kane postures up.#T4#
Kane controls the position.
Pearson tries to bench press Kane off him but Kane keeps the position.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Kane in side control, just content to control the action for now.
You can see the frustration on Pearson's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T5#
Kane trying to control the position but Pearson is working away.
Kane working away.
Pearson tries to improve position but can't.
Pearson wants to control but Kane postures up.
Pearson tries to bench press Kane off him but Kane keeps the position. #T6#
Pearson is trying to control Kane's posture but Kane avoids it.
Pearson is looking for a sweep.
Pearson is being controlled here.
Pearson is looking to reverse the position.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Pearson can do anything to dispel that myth.
Kane controlling the position from side mount.
You can see the frustration on Pearson's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T7#
Pearson is trying to improve his position.
Pearson wants to control but Kane postures up.
Pearson being controlled for a moment. #T8#
Pearson wants to control but Kane postures up.
Kane taking a breather here.
Pearson is looking for a sweep.#T9#
Pearson is still trying to improve position.
Kane taking a breather here.
Kane working away.
Kane moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
You can see the frustration on Pearson's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T10#
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Kane wants to lay and pray for a moment but Pearson keeps working.
Pearson is trying to control Kane's posture but Kane avoids it.
Pearson is being controlled here.
Pearson struggling a bit here.#T11#
Pearson is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Kane is staying active.
Pearson is looking to regain half guard here but Kane keeps moving and retains side control.
Kane wants to lay and pray for a moment but Pearson keeps working.
Pearson is trying to control Kane's posture but Kane avoids it. #T12#
Kane controlling from side mount.
Kane working away.
Pearson is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Pearson can't do much from the bottom here. #T13#
The referee asks Kane politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Kane prefers to stall for the moment though.
Pearson struggling a bit here.
Pearson is looking to regain half guard here but Kane keeps moving and retains side control.
Pearson can't do much from the bottom here. #T14#
Pearson gets back to half guard.
Pearson trying to control here.
Kane is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Pearson is trying to maintain the position but Kane is very close to passing his half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Pearson tries to roll over but Kane keeps him under control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kane takes the fight on points by 5 to 0. |
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Event:
Summit Series 2 - Grappling 4B
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 Montreal, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 1 losses; Darden Kane! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 1 losses; Jack Manion!
The judges for this bout are Hirohito Nitta, Shigeki Fujiwara and Tatsuya Matsuyama.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Manion shoots in and drives through. Kane sprawls well.
Manion tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Kane swivels and escapes.
Kane attempts a counter takedown but Manion avoids it well and moves away.#CL#
Kane moves into range and clinches up with Manion.#TD#
Kane has picked Manion up - he's going for a ride! Kane dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Kane (2) vs (0) Manion
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#SUB2#
Manion looking for submissions off his back.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Kane in particular looking to stall.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Manion slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#T1##SUB2#
Manion working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Kane doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Kane manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB2#
Manion is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Kane rolls with it to try and escape but Manion cranks on the arm and Kane is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jack Manion!
After winning the bout, Jack Manion thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
Summit Series 2 - Grappling 3B
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 Montreal, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Darden Kane! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Gozo Shioda!
The judges for this bout are Hirohito Nitta, Tatsuya Matsuyama and Shigeki Sano.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL#
Kane gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#TD#
Kane has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Shioda regains guard immediately. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Kane (2) vs (0) Shioda
Kane engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Shioda is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Kane controlling from the top position.
Shioda has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Kane has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Kane (5) vs (0) Shioda
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
You can see the frustration on Shioda's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T1#
Kane content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Shioda tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Kane wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Shioda wants to control but Kane postures up.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Kane is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Shioda will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
You can see the frustration on Shioda's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T2#
Shioda is looking to reverse the position.
Shioda can't do much from the bottom here.
Kane is staying tight to Shioda's torso, preventing him from escaping.
You can see the frustration on Shioda's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T3#
Shioda tries to buck Kane off but Kane is having none of it.
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.
You can see the frustration on Shioda's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Shioda is looking to reverse the position.
Shioda is being controlled here.
Kane seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Shioda for as long as he can get away with.
Shioda tries to bench press Kane off him but Kane keeps the position. #T4#
Shioda is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Kane controlling the position.
Shioda is looking for a sweep.
Kane is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Shioda's shoulder. That is not cool.
Shioda wants to control but Kane postures up.#T5#
Shioda is being controlled here.
Shioda tries to improve position but can't.
Shioda is trying to control Kane's posture but Kane avoids it.
Shioda is looking to regain half guard here but Kane keeps moving and retains side control.
Shioda is still trying to improve position.
Shioda is trying to control Kane's posture but Kane avoids it.
Shioda tries to improve position but can't. #T6#
Kane is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Shioda will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Kane'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.
Shioda tries to bench press Kane off him but Kane keeps the position.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Further stalling from Kane.
Shioda wants to control but Kane postures up.#T7#
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Kane has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Shioda is looking to regain half guard here but Kane keeps moving and retains side control.
The referee asks Kane politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Kane prefers to stall for the moment though.
Shioda wants to control but Kane postures up.#T8#
Shioda tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Shioda can't do much from the bottom here.
You can see the frustration on Shioda's face as Kane controls the position.
Shioda is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Shioda can't do much from the bottom here. #T9#
Shioda tries to bench press Kane off him but Kane keeps the position.
Kane controlling from side mount.
Shioda is looking for a sweep.
Shioda seems a little lost for a moment, as Kane dominates the positioning.
Shioda is trying to improve his position.
Kane working away.#T10#
Shioda is looking to regain half guard here but Kane keeps moving and retains side control.
Shioda struggling a bit here.
Shioda tries to improve position but can't.
Kane in side control, just content to control the action for now.
You can see the frustration on Shioda's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T11#
Shioda tries to improve position but can't.
Kane just content to control the position.
Kane working away.#T12#
Shioda is looking to regain half guard here but Kane keeps moving and retains side control.
Shioda wants to control but Kane postures up.
Kane takes a little break here. Shioda wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Shioda tries to bench press Kane off him but Kane keeps the position.
Kane controls the position. #T13#
If it seems like I'm not saying a lot, it's just because Kane is stinking the place up with his stalling.
Shioda tries to improve position but can't.
Kane is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position. #T14#
Shioda is trying to improve his position.
Shioda seems a little lost for a moment, as Kane dominates the positioning.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Kane takes the fight on points by 5 to 0. |
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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 New York, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Garry Hobbs! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Darden Kane!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Sano, Taro Takaoka and Yukihiro Yamamoto.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL2#
Kane gets in close and instigates a clinch. #TD2#
Kane is working on a single leg takedown against the ropes. Hobbs can't fight it off and eventually Kane manages to take the fight to the floor. Hobbs looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Hobbs (0) vs (2) Kane
Kane controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Hobbs working a defensive guard here.
Kane engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hobbs looking to control.
#T1#
Kane content to stall in guard here. #SUB#
Hobbs working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Kane doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Hobbs is tightening it up a little... Kane has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Kane reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Kane taps out! Nice BJJ there by Hobbs!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Garry Hobbs! |
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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 Montreal, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Darden Kane! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Dan Dinker!
The judges for this bout are Tatsuya Matsuyama, Yuuki Gou and Yukihiro Shimada.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Kane rushes Dinker and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
Kane stops a takedown attempt from Dinker.
Dinker fails to pull the fight into his guard.
#TD#
Kane has clasped his hands together around Dinker's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Kane (4) vs (0) Dinker
Dinker is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Kane content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Dinker can do anything to dispel that myth.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Dinker tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Dinker can't do much from the bottom here.
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.
Dinker is trying to get back to half guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Dinker seems a little lost for a moment, as Kane dominates the positioning.
Dinker wants to control but Kane postures up.
Kane has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Dinker is trying to improve his position.#T2#
Dinker keeps trying to improve his position.
Dinker being controlled for a moment.
Dinker is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Dinker wants to control but Kane postures up.#T3#
Kane staying calm.
Dinker can't do much from the bottom here.
Kane staying calm.
Dinker tries to bench press Kane off him but Kane keeps the position. #T4#
You can see the frustration on Dinker's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Kane moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Kane working away.#T5#
Kane content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Dinker struggling a bit here.
Kane controls the position from side control.#T6#
Kane seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Dinker for as long as he can get away with.
Dinker is looking for a sweep.
Kane controls the position.#T7#
Kane continues to stall.
Dinker is looking for a sweep.
Kane staying calm.
More hug and hope from Kane.#T8#
Dinker struggling a bit here.
A lull in the action here.#T9#
Dinker struggling a bit here.
Kane controlling from side mount.
Dinker struggling a bit here.
Dinker is letting Kane control him for a moment. #T10#
Dinker is looking to reverse the position.
Kane takes a little break here. Dinker wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Dinker wants to control but Kane postures up.#T11#
Kane is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Dinker tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T12#
Dinker wants to control but Kane postures up.
Kane moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Dinker is trying to control Kane's posture but Kane avoids it.
Kane controls the position.
Kane working away.#T13#
Kane happy to just control the position for now.
Kane has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T14#
Dinker struggling a bit here.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Dinker tries to improve position but can't.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kane takes the fight on points by 4 to 0. |
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Event:
Summit Series 2: Qualifier 2
Date: Aug 31, 2024 |
#R1#
Both fighters are only really looking to counter, so after a good 30 seconds of circling each other endlessly, the referee has stepped in and told them both to be more aggressive.#CL#
Kane has closed the distance and engaged Orson in a clinch.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Kane avoiding damage.
#T1#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Orson stalls.
Kane slowing the pace effectively.
Kane effectively controlling the action here.
Kane stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
#T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Orson letting Kane take a breather here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Darden Kane.#CL#
Kane closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Darden Kane showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Kane has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1 round of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 10:9
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 10:9
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 10:9
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Darden Kane! |
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