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Event:
Summit Series 2 - KT Round 6A
Date: Jan 30, 2025 |
#R1#
Sakamoto takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Nijjar connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
A big right from Nijjar misses.
Nijjar looks to land a right hand but Sakamoto moved out of range.
Sakamoto is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Nijjar ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sakamoto moves away.
Sakamoto goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
The fighters circling - Nijjar throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Sakamoto looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Nice uppercut there from Sakamoto.
Sakamoto looks to score with a jab to the body but Nijjar is just out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sakamoto moves out of range of the strikes.
Sakamoto throws a combination. Nijjar tries to block but a couple of punches get through.#CUT#It looks like Hardeep Nijjar has been cut.
Sakamoto defending well as Nijjar loads up on a big left hand. #T1#
Sakamoto throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Nijjar on the side of the head.
Nijjar is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Nijjar throws a hook to the side of Sakamoto's head but Sakamoto sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#CL2#
Nijjar moves into the clinch successfully.
Sakamoto lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Nijjar backwards.
Nijjar tries to stall but Sakamoto uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
A short body shot lands from Sakamoto as the two fighters clinch.
Nijjar looking to slow down the pace here.
Sakamoto landing knees to the body.
Nijjar looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#BC2#
Nijjar escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Sakamoto on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Sakamoto misses with a double jab.
Nijjar throws a hook to the side of Sakamoto's head but Sakamoto sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Sakamoto was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Sakamoto misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Nijjar.
#T2#
Nijjar throws a looping overhand right but Sakamoto ducks down to avoid it.
Sakamoto was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Nijjar waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Sakamoto.
Nijjar misses with a straight right.
An attempted straight right counter from Sakamoto misses the target.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sakamoto misses with an uppercut
and Nijjar counters with a stiff right hand.
Sakamoto moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Nijjar wants to clinch but Sakamoto slips to the side
and Sakamoto counters with a stiff right hand.
Nijjar misses with an uppercut
and Sakamoto counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Nijjar dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A punch lands to the side of Nijjar 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Sakamoto misses with the body kick
and Nijjar connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T3#
Sakamoto bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Sakamoto is looking for a counter combo.
Nijjar fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Nijjar throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Sakamoto stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Sakamoto lands a jab to the nose.#CUT#That has opened up Hardeep Nijjar's cut even more.
Nijjar digs a good body shot into Sakamoto's ribs.
Nijjar scores with a body shot.
Nijjar misses with a body shot.
Sakamoto throwing a counter right hand but Nijjar manages to avoid it.
Nijjar uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Sakamoto.
Sakamoto takes a swing at Nijjar's ribcage but misses.
Sakamoto tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Nijjar was well out of range. Poor timing from Sakamoto.#T4#
Nijjar jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Sakamoto takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.#CL#
Sakamoto clinches.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nijjar is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Nijjar managing to block the knees to the body from Sakamoto.
Sakamoto stalls.
Sakamoto works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Sakamoto can't find room to land a body shot as Nijjar controls the action.
Sakamoto misses with the head strike.
Sakamoto can't find room to land a body shot as Nijjar controls the action.
A head punch on the inside from Nijjar fails to land.
Nijjar tries to break free but Sakamoto pushes him back against the ropes.
Nijjar stalling in the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Sakamoto.
Nijjar trying to stall but Sakamoto improves his position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Hiroshimo Sakamoto will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Hardeep Nijjar's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Nijjar throws an overhand right that lands on Sakamoto's shoulder, as Sakamoto tries to avoid the shot.
Sakamoto takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
#CL#
Sakamoto closes the distance and pushes Nijjar back into the ropes.
Nijjar swings wildly with an uppercut but Sakamoto uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sakamoto misses with a punch on the inside.
Sakamoto lands with a light punch inside.
Nijjar lands a shoulder strike.
Sakamoto has a couple of punches blocked by Nijjar.
Sakamoto is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Nijjar is defending well for now.
Nijjar lands on the inside with an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nijjar can't find room to land a body shot as Sakamoto controls the action.
Sakamoto tries to land a knee to the head but Nijjar blocks with his arms.
Sakamoto misses with a short punch on the inside.
Nijjar can't find room to land a body shot as Sakamoto controls the action.
Sakamoto misses with a hook from the clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Nijjar.
Sakamoto stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.#T1#
Nijjar lands with a left to the head.
Sakamoto tries a knee to the head but Nijjar blocks it.
A short right from Nijjar on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Nijjar.
Sakamoto stalling in the clinch but Nijjar improves position.
Sakamoto doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Sakamoto is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Nijjar blocks a body shot from Sakamoto.
Nijjar blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Sakamoto as Nijjar tries to tie him up.
A nice left hand lands by Nijjar.
Sakamoto misses with a short punch on the inside.
Nijjar looking to slow down the pace here.
Sakamoto throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Sakamoto misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Nijjar throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Sakamotos head.
Nijjar has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.#BC2#
Nijjar manages to break the clinch.
Sakamoto misses with a few strikes there.
Nijjar is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.#T2#
A swing and a miss from Sakamoto.
Nijjar fails in his attempt to clinch.
Sakamoto missing with a left hand there. Nijjar was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Nijjar throws out a counter right but Sakamoto avoids it with no problem.
A jab from Nijjar misses.
Sakamoto throws a poor cross that misses
and Nijjar counters with a lovely straight right hand!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sakamoto dips to his left and cracks Nijjar with an uppercut!
Hardeep Nijjar seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A big left from Nijjar misses.
Nijjar misses the shot to the body.
Nijjar's corner calls for a 1-2. Nijjar obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Sakamoto avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Sakamoto swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#T3#
Nijjar scores with a jab to the jaw.
Nijjar takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Nijjar misses with a straight left.
Nijjar misses with a hook
and Sakamoto counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Nijjar throws a good cross that connects.
Sakamoto connects with a looping right hand.
Nijjar misses with a left hand
and Sakamoto counters with a straight right hand.
Nijjar jabbing away but nothing is landing. #CL#
Sakamoto rushes Nijjar and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
Sakamoto tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T4#
Nijjar stalling.
Sakamoto prevents Nijjar from breaking the clinch.
Sakamoto lands a shoulder strike.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
A short right from Nijjar on the inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Sakamoto.
Nijjar is trying to maintain a safe position but Sakamoto gets an underhook and turns Nijjar into the ropes.
Nijjar blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A left hand lands to the body for Nijjar.
Sakamoto tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Nijjar swings wildly with an uppercut but Sakamoto uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch on the inside from Sakamoto fails to land.
Nijjar is stalling here.
Nijjar scores with a nice hook to the head.
Sakamoto misses with a hook from the clinch.
Sakamoto tries to work over Nijjar's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Sakamoto stalling in the clinch but Nijjar improves position.
Sakamoto trying to land knees to the body.
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 Hiroshimo Sakamoto will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Hardeep Nijjar's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Nijjar looks to land a left hand but Sakamoto moved out of range nicely.
And Sakamoto counters with a quick kick to the body but Nijjar blocks it.
Sakamoto feints a jab promting Nijjar to slip. Sakamoto then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Nijjar slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Sakamoto tries to close the distance and clinch but Nijjar swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Nijjar steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Sakamoto.
Nijjar fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Sakamoto looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Nijjar swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Left hook, right uppercut from Nijjar. #CUT2#It looks like Hiroshimo Sakamoto has been cut.
Nijjar throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nijjar throws a body punch but Sakamoto moves out of range.
Sakamoto displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Nijjar throws out the jab.
The fight stays on the outside here - Sakamoto looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Nijjar throws out a counter right but Sakamoto avoids it with no problem.#T1#
Sakamoto moves to clinch but Nijjar breaks away
and Nijjar counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CL2#
Nijjar takes the fight into the clinch.
Nijjar scores with a shot to the side of Sakamoto's head.
Nijjar is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Sakamoto is keeping busy.
Nijjar lands with a left to the head.
Sakamoto makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Sakamoto fails to land.
Sakamoto throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Nijjar blocks it with crossed arms.
Sakamoto lands a right hand that snaps the head of Nijjar backwards.
Nijjar scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A head punch on the inside from Nijjar fails to land. #T2#
Sakamoto lands a right hand that snaps the head of Nijjar backwards.
Sakamoto misses with some punches.
Nijjar looking to stall.
Nijjar lands a nice uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nijjar is looking to control Sakamoto's arms but Sakamoto gets an underhook and turns him. Now Nijjar has his back to the ropes. #BC2#
Nijjar breaks from the clinch.
Nijjar keeps the fight on the outside.
Nijjar loads up on a big right hand but Sakamoto slips the punch.
Sakamoto misses with a lunging right hand
and Nijjar counters with a stiff right hand.
Sakamoto tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Nijjar was well out of range. Poor timing from Sakamoto.
Good shot there by Nijjar.
Nijjar tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Sakamoto manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#T3#
Sakamoto throws a lazy uppercut
and Nijjar counters with a straight right hand.
Sakamoto moves out of range as Nijjar strikes.
A counter left hand to the body from Sakamoto misses its target.
Sakamoto ducks under a wild hook from Nijjar.
Sakamoto throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Nijjar counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Nijjar throws a jab when Sakamoto was well out of range.
Nijjar swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Hiroshimo Sakamoto has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Nijjar gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Sakamoto defending well as Nijjar loads up on a big left hand.
A little feinted left hand from Sakamoto on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Nijjar uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sakamoto.
Nijjar moves out of range of the body kick.#T4#
Sakamoto misses the shot to the body.
Nijjar is looking for the big counter here.
Sakamoto rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Nijjar moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Sakamoto ducks under a wild hook from Nijjar.
Nijjar shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Sakamoto throws a body punch but Nijjar moves out of range.
Sakamoto has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Sakamoto there as he acknowledges the shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nice shot by Nijjar.
Nijjar misses with an uppercut.
Sakamoto ducks right into an uppercut from Nijjar.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hardeep Nijjar comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Sakamoto has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight for Hardeep Nijjar!
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight for Hardeep Nijjar!
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight for Hardeep Nijjar!
Hardeep Nijjar wins by unanimous decision!
Hardeep Nijjar was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed. |
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Event:
Summit Series 2 - KT Round 5B
Date: Jan 20, 2025 |
#R1#
The crowd cheers as Nijjar lands an impressive looking overhand right. Carter doesn't seem phased though.
Nijjar 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.
Carter tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Nijjar throws an off balance right hand
letting Carter counter with a right hand.
Carter blocks a jab.
Carter swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Carter keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Carter looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Nijjar looks to land a left hand but Carter moved out of range nicely.#CL#
Nijjar clinches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Carter misses with a punch on the inside.
Nijjar leaning his opponent against the ropes.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Carter.
A nice right hand lands inside from Nijjar.
Carter misses with a shot to the kidneys.
#T1#
Nijjar goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Nijjar tries to break free but Carter pushes him back against the ropes.
Carter works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Nijjar throws a punch but it's blocked by Carter.
Nijjar misses with a short punch on the inside.
Carter lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Nijjar backwards.
Carter can't find room to land a body shot as Nijjar controls the action.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Nijjar taking a breather.
Nijjar misses with the head strike.
Nijjar is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Carter is keeping busy.
Nijjar digs a right hand underneath Carter's ribcage. Carter let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Carter takes a shot to the head.
Still in the clinch, Carter scores with a nice short uppercut.
A short left from Nijjar.
Nijjar blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Nijjar taking a breather.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Carter.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Nijjar.
Carter misses with a short punch on the inside. #T2#
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Nijjar creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Nijjar.
Still in the clinch, Nijjar scores with a nice short uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Carter trying to stall but Nijjar improves his position.
Carter can't find room to land a body shot as Nijjar controls the action.
A nice left hand lands by Carter.
Carter blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Nijjar is looking to control Carter's arms but Carter gets an underhook and turns him. Now Nijjar has his back to the ropes.
Nijjar can't break the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Nijjar.
Nijjar is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Carter is keeping busy.
Nijjar wants to get back to striking at distance but Carter won't allow it.
Nijjar swings wildly with an uppercut but Carter uses good head movement to avoid it.
Carter is looking to control Nijjar's arms but Nijjar gets an underhook and turns him. Now Carter has his back to the ropes.
Nijjar tries a body shot but Carter blocks it.
Nijjar blocks an uppercut.
Nijjar swings wildly with an uppercut but Carter uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Carter.
Nijjar blocks a punch to the side of the head.
#T3#
A short right hand to the side of the head by Nijjar.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Nijjar prevents a body shot from Carter.
Carter lands a left hand that snaps the head of Nijjar backwards.
A head punch on the inside from Carter fails to land.
Nijjar has a couple of punches blocked by Carter.
Nijjar is trying to force a seperation but Carter has the dominant position.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Carter.
Carter tries to throw a body punch but Nijjar avoids it by throwing Carter back against the ropes.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Nijjar is looking to control Carter's arms but Carter gets an underhook and turns him. Now Nijjar has his back to the ropes.
A nice right hand lands inside from Nijjar.
Nijjar is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Nijjar misses with a hook from the clinch.
Carter tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Nijjar's elbow.
Carter swings wildly with an uppercut but Nijjar uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nijjar lands with a short shot to the head.
Carter fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Carter misses with a punch to the body.
#T4#
Nijjar lands a left hand.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Carter creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Nijjar is looking to control Carter's arms but Carter gets an underhook and turns him. Now Nijjar has his back to the ropes.
Nijjar lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Carter lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Nijjar's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Nijjar blocks an uppercut.
Carter stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Nijjar lands a hook that snaps the head of Carter backwards.
A bit of stalling here from Carter.
Carter misses with a hook to the ribs.
Carter lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
Carter tries to work over Nijjar's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Carter.
A right handed body shot lands from Carter.
Nijjar blocking some punches.
Nijjar fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Carter lands with a right to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Nijjar fails to land.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Hardeep Nijjar will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Carter moves out of range as Nijjar strikes.
A nice side step and Carter releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Nijjar misses the jab.
Carter now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Nijjar misses with a shot to the body
and Carter counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Nijjar keeps the fight on the outside.
Nijjar throws a sloppy body shot
and Carter cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Nijjar misses with a hook
and Carter counters with a stiff right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nijjar throws a shot from downtown. Carter moves away and avoids it.#CL#
Nijjar has taken the fight to the clinch.
Carter lands with a short shot to the head. #T1#
Good body shot from Carter.
Carter works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Nijjar blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Carter misses with a punch to the body.
Carter throws a head punch that misses.
Nijjar tries to throw a body punch but Carter avoids it by throwing Nijjar back against the ropes.
Carter blocking some punches.
Nijjar gets through Carter's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Nijjar is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Carter's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Carter blocks an uppercut.
Carter looking to slow down the pace here.
Nijjar throws a head punch that misses.
Carter taking a breather.
Carter throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Nijjar is trying to break the clinch but Carter is controlling him.
Nijjar trying to control the position but instead, Carter has worked for underhooks and has pushed Nijjar into the ropes.
A short right from Carter on the inside.
Carter is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.#T2#
Carter swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Nijjar blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Carter fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Carter lands a left hand.
Nijjar is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Carter.
Carter misses with the head strike.
Nijjar misses with the head strike.
Carter lands with a left to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A head punch on the inside from Carter fails to land.
Nijjar fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Carter lands with a light punch inside.
Carter scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Carter throws a head punch that misses.
Carter swings wildly with an uppercut but Nijjar uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short right from Nijjar on the inside.
Nijjar working aggressively here.
#T3#
Nijjar will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Carter up against the ropes.
Carter can't find room to land a body shot as Nijjar controls the action.
Carter scores with a shoulder strike.
A short right from Carter on the inside.
Carter tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Carter misses with some punches.
Carter misses with a body punch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Carter.
A short left from Carter.
Carter misses with a hook from the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Carter.
Tommy Carter seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Nijjar blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Nijjar working hard to break the clinch.
Nijjar blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Carter tries to throw a body punch but Nijjar avoids it by throwing Carter back against the ropes.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Nijjar as Carter tries to tie him up.
Carter looking to stall.
#T4#
Nijjar lands a body shot in the clinch.
Carter lands a left hand that snaps the head of Nijjar backwards.
Nijjar taking a breather.
Carter is working Nijjar over against the ropes.
Nijjar tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Carter has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Nijjar taking a breather.
Carter lands a right hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nijjar misses with a hook from the clinch.
Carter blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Carter misses with a punch on the inside.
Carter working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Nijjar is looking to control Carter's arms but Carter gets an underhook and turns him. Now Nijjar has his back to the ropes.
Nijjar blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Carter tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Carter softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Nijjar working aggressively here.
Carter misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Nijjar throws a punch but it's blocked by Carter.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Nijjar.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tommy Carter showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3##CL#
Nijjar moves into the clinch successfully.
Hardeep Nijjar has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Carter tries a body shot but Nijjar blocks it.
Carter lands a hook that snaps the head of Nijjar backwards.
Carter misses with a body punch.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Carter creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Nijjar misses with some punches.
Nijjar blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short body shot lands from Carter as the two fighters clinch.
Nijjar is trying to maintain a safe position but Carter gets an underhook and turns Nijjar into the ropes.
Carter digs a right hand underneath Nijjar's ribcage. Nijjar let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Carter lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Carter tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Nijjar blocking some punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Carter misses with a short punch on the inside.
Carter throws a punch but it's blocked by Nijjar.
Nijjar is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
Carter misses with a hook from the clinch. #T1#
A short right hand to the side of the head by Carter.
Nijjar looking to stall.
Nijjar blocks an uppercut.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Carter.
Nijjar prevents a body shot from Carter.
Nijjar tries to stall but Carter uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Carter is trying to maintain a safe position but Nijjar gets an underhook and turns Carter into the ropes.
A shot in the inside from Nijjar.
Nijjar blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A body shot lands from Nijjar.
Nijjar trying to control the position but instead, Carter has worked for underhooks and has pushed Nijjar into the ropes.
Nijjar prevents a body shot from Carter.
Carter misses with some punches.
Carter throws a head punch that misses.
Carter goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Nijjar misses with a punch on the inside.
Nijjar lands a hook that snaps the head of Carter backwards. #T2#
Nijjar wants to stall.
Nijjar fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
#BC#
Nijjar breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Nijjar misses with the combination.
Carter tries to clinch there but Nijjar circles away.
Carter uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Nijjar.
Carter looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Nijjar scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nijjar throws a lazy uppercut
letting Carter counter with a right hand. #KD#
Nijjar clips Carter with a right and a left that makes him do the chicken dance for a couple of seconds. He touched his left hand down on the canvas so the referee steps between the fighters to give Carter a standing 8 count before we can continue the bout.#T3#
Carter moves away from the strike by Nijjar.
Nijjar throws an off balance right hand
and Carter counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Nijjar looks to land a right hand but Carter moved out of range.
Carter is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Nijjar with a body shot.
Nijjar swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Nijjar's jab looks to have found its range, popping Carter under the eye.#ROC#Carter is rocked!
Nijjar thows a left - swing and a miss!
Carter swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Nijjar misses with a hook
and Carter counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Hardeep Nijjar is winning the standup battle so far.#T4#
Nijjar scores with a big combo that sends Carter crashing to the mat! He's still conscious but the referee has seen enough as Carter flops around uncontrollably and he's called an end to the fight! Nijjar jumps onto the ropes and throws his mouthpiece into the crowd. Gross.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:08 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Hardeep Nijjar!
Hardeep Nijjar tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool. |
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Event:
Summit Series 2 - KT Round 4B
Date: Jan 04, 2025 |
#R1#
Manion slips under a jab from Nijjar.
Manion throws a body shot but no joy.
Manion misses with a wild body shot.
Manion misses with a right hand
and Nijjar counters with a stiff right hand.
Manion jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Nijjar takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Nijjar takes a jab right on the kisser.
Manion works Nijjar's body with a nice hook.
Nijjar slips under a jab from Manion.
Nijjar scores with a sloppy right hand. Manion should have avoided that one.
The fighters circling - Nijjar throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Nijjar misses with a wild body shot.
A countering left hand to the body from Manion misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Manion. Nijjar does a little dance to reset his feet.
Manion missing with a left hand there. Nijjar was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Manion thows a left - swing and a miss!
Manion throws a body punch but Nijjar moves out of range. #T1#
Nijjar uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Manion.
Manion throws a jab but it's blocked by Nijjar.
A little feinted left hand from Nijjar on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Manion throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Nijjar sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Manion throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nijjar swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Manion connects with a nice looking jab.
Nijjar ducks right into an uppercut from Manion.
Manion connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Manion throws a hook but Nijjar avoids it easily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Manion. Nijjar does a little dance to reset his feet.
Manion lands a lovely overhand right.
Nijjar scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Manion slips under a jab.
Manion throws a series of punches but Nijjar avoids them all with ease. #T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Manion lands with a shot to the body.
Manion tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Nijjar was well out of range. Poor timing from Manion.
Nijjar 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.
Manion throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Manion fails to land with a series of punches.
Manion misses with an uppercut. Nijjar saw that one coming.
Nijjar avoids the body shot from Manion.
An attempted straight right counter from Nijjar misses the target.
Manion ducks under a wild hook from Nijjar.
Nijjar defending well as Manion loads up on a big left hand.
Nijjar takes one to the chin there.
Nijjar keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Manion rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Nijjar counters with a left to the body.
Jack Manion seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nijjar takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Manion throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Manion is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Nijjar had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Manion throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nijjar misses with a looping left.#T3#
Manion swings and misses with a hook to the body.
The crowd cheers as Nijjar lands an impressive looking overhand right. Manion doesn't seem phased though.
Manion bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Manion throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Manion rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Nijjar counter with a right hand. #CUT#It looks like Jack Manion has been cut.
Nijjar rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Manion moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Nijjar throws a right hand that misses
letting Manion counter with a right hand.
Nijjar ducks under a wild hook from Manion.
Manion rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Nijjar moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A swing and a miss from Nijjar.
Manion takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Nijjar uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nijjar throws a lazy right hand but Manion sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Nijjar lands a head shot.#T4#
Manion avoids a punch combination nicely.
Manion waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Nijjar.
Manion swings widly with a right hand
enabling Nijjar to counter with a crisp jab.
Manion lands a nice looking body shot.
Nijjar is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Manion misses the shot to the body.
Nijjar tries to clinch up but Manion circles away and keeps his distance.
Nijjar is pinned up against the ropes taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Manion misses the body punch
enabling Nijjar to counter with a crisp jab.
Manion scores with a nice head shot.
Manion throws a jab but it's blocked by Nijjar.
Nijjar uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Manion.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Manion misses the body punch
and Nijjar counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Nijjar lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.#ROC#Manion is rocked!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Jack Manion will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Jack Manion's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Nijjar uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Manion.
Nijjar cracks Manion with a perfect right hand that drops him to the mat! Manion is sitting up but I can't see if he's OK from my position. The referee's count has reached 5,6,7 and Manion is still not up. Can he make it? 8,9,10! He's out! Manion could not beat the count!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:10 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Hardeep Nijjar!
After the fight, Hardeep Nijjar was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly. |
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Event:
Summit Series 2 - KT Round 1B
Date: Nov 24, 2024 |
#R1#
Nijjar takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Nijjar cracks Sansho with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Sansho takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Nijjar stuns Sansho with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Sansho has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Sansho misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Nijjar to counter with a crisp jab.
Nijjar with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Sansho to score with a decent uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sansho misses with a double jab
and Nijjar makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Nijjar.#CL#
Nijjar has managed to clinch.
A short right from Nijjar on the inside.
Nijjar lands a right hand that snaps the head of Sansho backwards.
Nijjar throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Nijjar blocks a body shot from Sansho.
Nijjar taking a breather.
Nijjar lands a shoulder strike. #T1#
Sansho tries a body shot but Nijjar blocks it.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Nijjar.
Nijjar just leaning against Sansho, taking a breather.
Nijjar lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Sansho can't find room to land a body shot as Nijjar controls the action.
Nijjar lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Sansho tries a body shot but Nijjar blocks it.
Nijjar tries to stall but Sansho uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Nijjar lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Sansho tries a body shot but Nijjar blocks it.
#BC2#
Sansho manages to break the clinch.
Sansho throws the left hand but Nijjar avoids the punch easily.
Nijjar thuds his right hand into Sansho's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Nijjar slips a straight right by Sansho.
Sansho throws a combination that misses
and Nijjar counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Sansho throws a body shot but no joy.
Sansho throws a jab when Nijjar was well out of range.
Sansho looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#T2#
A combination from Nijjar does no damage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nijjar digs a good hook to Sansho's body.
Nijjar takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Nijjar keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Ryobi Sansho seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sansho swings widly with a right hand
and Sansho takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Nice uppercut lands for Nijjar. That snapped Sansho's head back.
#ROC#Sansho is rocked!
Sansho walks straight into a perfectly timed right hook, crumpling him to the floor! Sansho is in all kinds of trouble here - can he beat the count? 3,4,5,6,7,8,9....10 - he's out and it's by a long way too - he didn't ever look like beating that count!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Hardeep Nijjar!
Hardeep Nijjar decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little. |
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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 Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 6 losses; Hardeep Nijjar! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 4 losses; Ryobi Sansho!
The judges for this bout are Kenichi Hosakawa, Shirou Masuda and Shigeki Fujiwara.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL#
Nijjar closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
Sansho goes for a takedown in the clinch but Nijjar prevents it.
Nijjar drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Sansho drops down looking for an ankle pick but Nijjar pulls his leg out and moves away.
Sansho stuffs the takedown.
And Sansho tries to counter it with a takedown but Nijjar pushes his down on his head and steps out.#CL2#
Sansho moves into the clinch.
Sansho tries for a takedown. No joy.
Hardeep Nijjar has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ryobi Sansho.
Nijjar tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Sansho smiles and moves away.
Nijjar shoots in and drives through. Sansho sprawls well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Sansho has taken the fight to the clinch.
Nijjar drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
#TD#
Nijjar manages to pull guard.
Sansho stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Nijjar swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Nijjar on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Nijjar tries to get out of the position.#T1#
Nijjar keeping moving, preventing Sansho from controlling successfully.
Nijjar might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Sansho advances to half guard. #SUB2#
Sansho is trying for a kimura here. Nijjar looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Sansho wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Ryobi Sansho! |
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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 Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 5 losses; Hardeep Nijjar! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 4 losses; Ryobi Sansho!
The judges for this bout are Yasuomi Hirokawa, Yukihiro Yamamoto and Shigeki Fujiwara.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Sansho shoots in for a takedown but Nijjar shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Sansho stuffs the takedown attempt from Nijjar. Nijjar gets slowly back to his feet.
Sansho drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Nijjar defends it well.
Nijjar defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Sansho.
Sansho shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Nijjar pinned against the ropes. Nijjar gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Hardeep Nijjar has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ryobi Sansho.#CL2#
Sansho closes the distance and pushes Nijjar back into the ropes.
Nijjar jumps guard but Sansho turns him against the ropes and keeps the fight standing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nijjar can't get the takedown.
Sansho is looking to take this one to the mat.
Sansho wants a takedown.
Sansho is looking for a takedown up against the ropes. Nijjar gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Sansho has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Nijjar avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.#T1##TD#
Nijjar manages to pull guard.
Nijjar on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Nijjar tries to get out of the position.
Nijjar keeping moving, preventing Sansho from controlling successfully.
Sansho trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Sansho has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Rough House. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Sansho is still trying to improve position.
Sansho passes Nijjar's left leg - he's now in half guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Sansho is trying to control. Nijjar wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Sansho wants to pass the guard but Nijjar is defending well. #T2##SUB2#
Sansho is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Nijjar is just riding it out for now. Sansho eventually gives up the hold.
Nijjar is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Sansho tries to pass the half guard into mount. Nijjar knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Sansho moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Nijjar (0) vs (3) Sansho#T3##SUB2#
Sansho is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Nijjar has escaped the position, nice work there. #SUB2#
Sansho looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #SUB2#
Sansho is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Nijjar knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Sansho wants to control but Nijjar is keeping him busy.
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.#T4##SUB2#
Sansho tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Sansho works to advance to full mount. Nijjar defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs. Score +2 for reaching mount: Nijjar (0) vs (5) Sansho#SUB2#
Sansho is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Nijjar to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Nijjar shrugs it off. #SUB2#
Sansho moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Nijjar has worked his arm free - good work by Nijjar!
#SUB2#
Sansho has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Nijjar is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Sansho yanks on the arm and Nijjar is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Sansho.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Ryobi Sansho! |
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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 New York, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 1 losses; Edward Krause! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 4 losses; Hardeep Nijjar!
The judges for this bout are Yuuki Gou, Tatsuya Matsuyama and Hirohito Nitta.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Nijjar shoots in for a takedown but Krause shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Nijjar swats away the attempt to clinch by Krause.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Krause tries to score a body lock takedown but Nijjar shows good agility there to stay on his feet.#TD#
Krause jumps guard.
Krause has control of Nijjar's left arm, preventing Nijjar from doing any damage.
Nijjar showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nijjar trying to control but Krause is working from the bottom. #T1#
Krause pulls Nijjar in to control the position.
Krause'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.
Krause will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T2#
Nijjar looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #T3#
Nijjar wants to pass the guard but Krause is keeping the position.
Krause has control of Nijjar's left arm, preventing Nijjar from doing any damage.
Krause has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T4#
Nijjar looking to sit in guard and control but Krause gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Krause (2) vs (0) Nijjar
Krause is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
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.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Krause.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#T5#
Nijjar wants to control the position but Krause says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Krause tries to pass to full mount but Nijjar defends it.
Krause keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#T6#
Nijjar wants to get back to full guard.
Krause passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Krause (5) vs (0) Nijjar
Krause moves to back control. Score +3 for taking back: Krause (8) vs (0) Nijjar
Nijjar is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Krause.
Krause continues to stall.#T7#
Nijjar looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Krause has good solid back control here. #T8#
Nijjar trying to control but not successfully. #T9#
Krause keeps control of the position easily here as Nijjar tries to buck him off.
Krause not allowing Nijjar to control his hands. #T10#
Krause controlling from the back.
More hug and hope from Krause.#T11#
Nijjar is in bad spot here.
Krause biding his time, controlling Nijjar.
Krause continues to hold on tight.#T12#
I really don't envy Nijjar right now.
Krause controlling the position well here. Nijjar rolled but Krause kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
#T13##T14#
Nijjar trying to control the position but Krause manages to sink in the hooks.
Nijjar tries to escape but Krause has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Krause biding his time, controlling Nijjar.
And that's the end of the fight!
Krause takes the fight on points by 8 to 0.
Our winner, Edward Krause, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Event:
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 Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 2 losses; Nigel Greer! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 3 losses; Hardeep Nijjar!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Sano, Ren Mimura and Hirohito Nitta.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Greer keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Greer changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.#CL2#
Nijjar gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Nijjar is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Greer pulls him back up using the underhooks. #TD2#
Nijjar gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Greer regains guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Greer (0) vs (2) Nijjar
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.
Greer is controlling Nijjar's posture.
Nijjar pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Greer is keeping the position for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Greer is adopting a defensive guard.#T1##SUB#
Greer looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Nijjar is defending well. Greer quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Nijjar has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Greer celebrates on the ropes, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Nigel Greer!
After the big win, Nigel Greer made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Bloodbath MMA Clothing and telling the interviewer how much he loves him. |
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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 Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 2 losses; Hardeep Nijjar! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 2 losses; Ryobi Sansho!
The judges for this bout are Hirohito Nitta, Yukihiro Yamamoto and Shigeki Fujiwara.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL2#
Sansho gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Sansho is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Nijjar pulls him back up using the underhooks. #TD2#
Sansho gets control of Nijjar's arms and successfully pulls guard. Sansho will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Sansho 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.#SUB2#
Sansho pushes a forearm under Nijjar's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Nijjar is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Ryobi Sansho! |
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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 New York, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Edward Krause! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Hardeep Nijjar!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Shimada, Yukihiro Yamamoto and Taro Takaoka.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Nijjar shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Krause (0) vs (2) Nijjar
Nijjar controlling the pace.
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.
Krause is pressing down on Nijjar's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
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.
Krause pulls Nijjar in to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Krause keeping moving, preventing Nijjar from controlling successfully. #T1#
Krause controlling the position.
Nijjar trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Krause keeping moving, preventing Nijjar from controlling successfully.
Krause has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #T2#
Nijjar pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Krause is keeping the position for now.
Krause controlling Nijjar's posture. #T3#
Krause keeping full guard, as Nijjar tries to pass.
Krause pulls Nijjar in close to prevent any damage.
Krause has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T4#
Nijjar pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Krause is keeping the position for now.
Krause bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Nijjar's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Krause (2) vs (2) Nijjar
Krause is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Nijjar working a defensive guard but Krause passes into half guard.
#T5#
Krause takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Nijjar is looking to improve his position.
Krause seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Nijjar is trying to control but can't.
#T6#
Krause looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Krause'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.
Krause trying to mount his opponent but Nijjar defends it.
Krause works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Krause (5) vs (2) Nijjar#T7#
Krause staying calm.#T8#
Nijjar tries to control the position but he's not in luck - Krause easily slips into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Krause (7) vs (2) Nijjar#T9#
Krause controlling the position easily from mount.
Krause avoids the attempt from Nijjar to control.
Krause content just to control the position here.
Nijjar is in all sorts of trouble here.
#T10#
Krause controlling from the full mount.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Nijjar tries to hold on but Krause postures up.
Nijjar really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Nijjar keeps trying to improve his position.#T11#
Krause takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Nijjar is wriggling around here but as he tries to escape, Krause has taken his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Krause (10) vs (2) Nijjar
Nijjar is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Krause.
#T12#
Krause gets his hands free as Nijjar looks to control.
I would not like to be Nijjar right now.
#T13#
Nijjar can't escape the position.
Nijjar is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Krause.
Krause controlling well, preventing Nijjar from escaping the position.
#T14#
Nijjar trying to control but not successfully.
Krause is hanging on to Nijjar's back as he tries to escape.
I would not like to be Nijjar right now.
Nijjar looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Krause is riding his opponent, not letting Nijjar buck him off.
And that's the end of the fight!
Krause takes the fight on points by 10 to 2.
An out of breath Edward Krause 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 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 Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Nigel Greer! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Hardeep Nijjar!
The judges for this bout are Ren Mimura, Shigeki Fujiwara and Tatsuya Matsuyama.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Nijjar looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Greer is fending him off so far but Nijjar persists. Nope, Greer circles away and we're back to standing.
Greer tries to counter with a takedown but Nijjar is quick to defend against it.#CL2#
Nijjar takes the fight into the clinch. #TD2#
Nijjar successfully pulls guard.
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.
Greer is stalling in the full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Greer advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Greer (3) vs (0) Nijjar
Nijjar is being controlled here. #T1#
Nijjar can't do much from the bottom here.
Greer controlling the position from side mount.
Nijjar prevents Greer from moving into mount. #T2#
Nijjar is not content to let Greer control the position.
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.
Greer wants to lay and pray for a moment but Nijjar keeps working.
Nijjar prevents Greer from improving position. #T3#
Nijjar is looking for a sweep.
Greer controlling the position.
Greer trying to control the position but Nijjar is working away.
Greer is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Nijjar will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.#T4#
Greer advances to mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Greer (5) vs (0) Nijjar
Greer wants to take his opponent's back but Nijjar doesn't allow it.
Greer tries to control but Nijjar wriggling away.
Nijjar tries to hold on but Greer postures up.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Nijjar can do anything to dispel that myth.
Greer tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Greer wants to control the pace but Nijjar is squirming around nicely. #T5#
Nijjar is looking to improve his position but Greer isn't that keen on the idea.
Greer controlling the pace for now.
Greer tries to control but Nijjar wriggling away.
Greer looking to control and managing it successfully. #T6#
Greer mounts Nijjar! Really nice guard pass there!
Greer controlling from mount.
Nijjar is in all sorts of trouble here.
Greer moves to the back position. Score +3 for taking back: Greer (8) vs (0) Nijjar
Greer just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Greer'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.#SUB#
Greer looking to break Nijjar's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Nijjar remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Greer will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!#T7#
Greer controlling from the back.
Nijjar tries to roll but Greer sticks to his back.
Good control from Greer.
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.
Nijjar is keeping busy.
#T8##SUB#
Greer looking to break Nijjar's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Nijjar remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Greer will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Nijjar staying busy and making it hard for Greer to control.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Greer controlling the positon.
Greer is looking to control Nijjar but Nijjar is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Greer controlling from the back.#T9#
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Greer is trying to control but Nijjar is trying to escape here - he's now mounted.
#T10#
Greer looking to control but Nijjar is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Greer fails to advance to Nijjar's back.
Greer takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Greer trying to control but Nijjar is having none of it.
Greer is really struggling to control Nijjar but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Greer will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T11#
Greer tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Further stalling from Greer.
Greer tries to control but Nijjar wriggling away. #T12#
Nijjar has given up his back - I don’t know if this is a deliberate ploy to try and escape or if he is just struggling down there.
Score +3 for taking back: Greer (11) vs (0) Nijjar
Greer just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Greer tries to keep control of the position but Nijjar is staying busy.
Greer really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Nijjar.
Greer has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#SUB#
Greer is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Nijjar has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here. #T13#
Greer has good solid back control here. #SUB#
Greer has managed to slip his arm under Nijjar's chin. This could be all over... yep, Nijjar is tapping out! Submission win for Greer.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 13:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Nigel Greer!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Nigel Greer made sure he mentioned Bloodbath MMA Clothing, along with how happy he was to win his fight. |
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Event:
Summit Series 2 - Alternates 1
Date: Sep 15, 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 0 wins and 0 losses; Hardeep Nijjar! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Ryobi Sansho!
The judges for this bout are Hirohito Nitta, Kenichi Hosakawa and Yukihiro Yamamoto.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Nijjar tries to clinch but Sansho is having none of it. #CL2#
Sansho gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Sansho is looking to take this one to the mat.#TD2#
Sansho has picked Nijjar up - he's going for a ride! Sansho dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Nijjar (0) vs (2) Sansho#SUB2#
Sansho is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB2#
Nijjar is defending against the submission attempts here by Sansho.
Sansho is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Nijjar is looking for a sweep. Sansho is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Sansho is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#SUB2#
Sansho is working for a submission of some sort.
Sansho tries to pass to full mount but Nijjar defends it.
Sansho sitting and controlling from the half guard. #T2#
Nijjar trying to control but Sansho postures up.
Sansho wants to pass to mount but Nijjar is defending the position. #SUB2#
Sansho is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Nijjar is just riding it out for now. Sansho eventually gives up the hold.
Sansho is figuring out what he wants to do next.#T3##SUB2#
Sansho is actively looking for submissions here but good counter grappling here from Nijjar as he works his way to full guard.
Nijjar keeping full guard, as Sansho tries to pass.
Sansho 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. #SUB2#
Sansho drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Nijjar dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Nijjar (2) vs (2) Sansho#SUB2#
Sansho is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#T4#
Sansho pulls Nijjar in close to his closed guard and prevents Nijjar from doing any damage or advancing position.#SUB2#
Sansho has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Nijjar can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Sansho is pulling down on Nijjar's head to control his posture.
Sansho wants to sweep here but Nijjar controlling him for the moment.
Nijjar has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#T5#
Sansho is pulling down on Nijjar's head. It's preventing any offense from Nijjar, at least for the moment.#SUB2#
Sansho is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Sansho wants to hit a sweep here but Nijjar passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Sansho there! Score +3 for passing guard: Nijjar (5) vs (2) Sansho
Nijjar trying to control but Sansho is having none of it.
Nijjar avoids the attempt from Sansho to control.#T6#
Sansho reaches up to try and control the position but Nijjar seems to have an arm triangle now! Uh oh! Sansho rolls and tries to escape and now Nijjar has his back!
Score +3 for taking back: Nijjar (8) vs (2) Sansho
Sansho is really stuck 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.
Sansho tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell! #T7#
Sansho is looking to get to half guard.
Sansho 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.
Sansho is positioning himself well to prevent Nijjar advancing to mount.
Sansho is continuing to stall.
Sansho gets back to full guard.
Sansho is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Nijjar (8) vs (4) Sansho#T8##SUB2#
Sansho seems to be working for a kimura but Nijjar defends the submission attempt.
Sansho slows the pace down in half guard.
Sansho's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Sansho looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Sansho trying to advance position but Nijjar counters by regaining guard. #T9#
Sansho's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Sansho pushing down on Nijjar's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Sansho uses his free foot to push down on Nijjar's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Nijjar. Score +3 for passing guard: Nijjar (8) vs (7) Sansho#SUB2#
Sansho moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Nijjar has worked his arm free - good work by Nijjar!
Sansho controls the position. #SUB2#
Sansho goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Nijjar has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Sansho but great work by Nijjar. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Nijjar (12) vs (7) Sansho#T10#
Sansho sneaks back into half guard.
Sansho tries to roll over but Nijjar keeps him under control.
Sansho keeping hold of Nijjar's head, controlling as best he can.
Nijjar wants to take a breather but Sansho is having none of it.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Sansho can do anything to dispel that myth.
Sansho wants to improve his position but Nijjar is controlling well.
Sansho is still trying to improve position.#T11#
Sansho keeping control of the position.
Sansho wants to get back to full guard but Nijjar has passed into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Nijjar (15) vs (7) Sansho
Sansho struggling a bit here.
What's Sansho going to do here then? He's in a bit of a pickle.#T12#
Sansho manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Sansho wants to improve his position but Nijjar is controlling well.
#T13#
Sansho preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head. #SUB2#
Sansho looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Sansho controlling the leg, holding on to half guard. #T14#
Sansho is trying to maintain the position but Nijjar is very close to passing his half guard.
Sansho manages to get to full guard.
Sansho looking for a sweep. Not yet Sansho, not yet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Sansho is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Nijjar is aware though and is defending well.
Sansho seems keen to control Nijjar's posture.
And that's the end of the fight!
Nijjar takes the fight on points by 15 to 7.
In his post fight interview, Hardeep Nijjar started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception. |
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