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Event:
RMMA - Fight Night 6
Date: Apr 26, 2025 |
#R1#
Brower shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Kvaratskhelia but Kvaratskhelia pushes him off and we're back to square one.#TD#
Brower gets caught napping as Kvaratskhelia dives in and scores a takedown. Brower manages to retain guard.
Brower is trying to keep Kvaratskhelia in close.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Brower is on top in guard.
#REVB#
Kvaratskhelia keeping moving, preventing Brower from controlling successfully.
Kvaratskhelia looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brower scoring with punches to the head and body.
Kvaratskhelia looking to control.
Kvaratskhelia keeping moving, preventing Brower from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Kvaratskhelia throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#T1#
Brower is looking to work some ground and pound but Kvaratskhelia has wrist control.
Kvaratskhelia utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #SUB#
Kvaratskhelia is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Kvaratskhelia is looking to sweep but instead, Brower has passed into half guard.
Kvaratskhelia wants to improve his position but Brower is controlling well.
Brower working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that. #T2#
Kvaratskhelia gets full guard.
Brower has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Kvaratskhelia is trying to control the position but Brower postures up.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Kvaratskhelia tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB#
Kvaratskhelia is looking for a triangle but Brower pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB2#
Brower thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Kvaratskhelia is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR##SUB2#
Brower is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Kvaratskhelia pulls his head out easily.
Kvaratskhelia scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Kvaratskhelia takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Brower is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Kvaratskhelia scores with a couple of nice shots.
Kvaratskhelia takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Brower wants to improve his position but Kvaratskhelia is controlling well.
#T3#
Kvaratskhelia lands strikes from half guard.
Kvaratskhelia is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Kvaratskhelia scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Kvaratskhelia is nestled in close to Brower, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Kvaratskhelia landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Kvaratskhelia takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Kvaratskhelia is looking to take a break and control but Brower is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Kvaratskhelia seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. #SUB2#
Brower looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Brower looking for submissions off his back.
Kvaratskhelia is thwarting Brower's attempts to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4#
The fighters are battling for position here. Brower manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Kvaratskhelia working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Brower wants to sweep but no luck.
Kvaratskhelia with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Kvaratskhelia trying to control but Brower is working from the bottom.
Kvaratskhelia lands a couple of digs.
Kvaratskhelia lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#SUB2#
Brower has an active guard here but Kvaratskhelia has managed to pass into half guard.
Kvaratskhelia trying to control the action but Brower is working from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Giorgi Kvaratskhelia dominated that round.
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##TD#
Kvaratskhelia throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Brower was covering up waiting for the punch and Kvaratskhelia finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Kvaratskhelia trying to control but Brower is working from the bottom.
Kvaratskhelia has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SUB2#
Brower throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Kvaratskhelia is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Brower can do to turn this around?
Brower trying to keep a closed guard but Kvaratskhelia is proving a slippery customer.
Kvaratskhelia lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Brower is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Kvaratskhelia scoring with some ground and pound. #SUB2#
Brower is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #T1#
Brower can't keep his opponent in guard - Kvaratskhelia advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Kvaratskhelia is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Giorgi Kvaratskhelia overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB#
Kvaratskhelia is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Brower doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Kvaratskhelia.
Brower trying to control from the bottom.
Kvaratskhelia is nestled in close to Brower, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.#SUB#
Kvaratskhelia is working for a kimura but Brower is defending it quite comfortably.
Ground and pound from Kvaratskhelia. #T2#
Kvaratskhelia lands with a punch from half guard.
Kvaratskhelia winds up and cracks Brower with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Brower is trying to control but can't.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Kvaratskhelia connects with a nice short shot to Brower's temple.
Brower has hold of Kvaratskhelia's hands but Kvaratskhelia slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Kvaratskhelia lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Kvaratskhelia looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Kvaratskhelia is controlling the pace.
Brower manages to get to full guard.
Kvaratskhelia is in close to Brower's body, working some short punches and elbows.#T3#
Kvaratskhelia postures up and lands a big shot to Brower's brow.
Kvaratskhelia works over Brower with some ground and pound from guard.
Kvaratskhelia works over Brower with some ground and pound from guard.#SUB2#
Brower is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Kvaratskhelia is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Brower can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Kvaratskhelia controls the pace.
Kvaratskhelia landing with the ground and pound.
Kvaratskhelia cracks Brower with a solid left hand.
Kvaratskhelia trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T4#
Kvaratskhelia chips away with some ground and pound.#ROC#Brower is rocked!
Kvaratskhelia working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Brower's head.
Brower is still in real trouble! Can Kvaratskhelia finish him?
Kvaratskhelia has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Kvaratskhelia trying to control the position from guard on top but Brower is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kvaratskhelia postures up from his opponent's guard, before exploding into some vicious ground and pound! Brower covers up, he's hurt! Kvaratskhelia keeps throwing the strikes, glancing at the referee... Will he stop it?? One more big shot from Kvaratskhelia and the ref steps in to end the fight! Kvaratskhelia can't hide his delight as he celebrates with his corner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:31 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Giorgi Kvaratskhelia!
A very excited looking Giorgi Kvaratskhelia made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Event:
RMMA - Fight Night 5
Date: Apr 05, 2025 |
#R1#
McDonald ducks under a wild hook from Brower.
McDonald is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Brower with a body shot.
Brower seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
McDonald lunges at Brower with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Brower's hand.
Nice uppercut lands for Brower. That snapped McDonald's head back.
Brower lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Nice straight punches there by McDonald. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of McDonald.#TD2#
McDonald shoots in for a takedown and gets 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.
McDonald thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. McDonald connects with a nice short shot to Brower's temple.
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!
The fighters are battling for position here. Brower manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Brower is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
McDonald postures up and lands a big shot to Brower's brow.
Brower 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.
McDonald landing with the ground and pound.
Brower is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
McDonald lands a couple of elbows.#T1##SUB#
Brower has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think McDonald should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Brower has tightened it up now! McDonald should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Dick Brower!
Post fight, Dick Brower stared into the camera and said '" Gimme a challenge, I'll walk through any heavyweight in this org."'. |
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Event:
RMMA - Super Heavy Series
Date: Mar 01, 2025 |
#R1##TD2#
Brower shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.#SUB2#
Brower is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Kirkez doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Brower.
Brower stops Kirkez from getting back to his feet.
Kirkez throws a sloppy strike from the bottom. He's now off balance and Brower manages to pass to side control. #SUB2#
Brower is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Kirkez is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brower gets to mount! Kirkez was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Kirkez is trying desperately to improve position.
Brower controlling his opponent.
Brower with good strikes from the mount here!
Brower working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Brower has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Brower landing punches.
Kirkez tries to lock up and control but Brower gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Brower is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Kirkez tries to hold on but Brower pushes him away.
Brower prevents Kirkez from getting the reversal.
A nice elbow there by Brower.#CUT2#It looks like Mush Kirkez has been cut.
Kirkez in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head. #T2#
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!
Brower unloads with some shots from mount but Kirkez bucks and avoids them well.
Brower postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Kirkez looks a forlorn figure.
Brower pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Brower drops a big elbow. That's hurt Kirkez! More shots from Brower and the ref steps in! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dick Brower!
Dick Brower 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:
RMMA 4 - Holmes v Griffith
Date: Feb 01, 2025 |
#R1##TD2#
Nicholas shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Nicholas was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
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.
Brower regains half guard.
Brower is looking to improve his position.
#SU2#
Nicholas stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
Richard Nicholas seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Brower tries to keep at a distance but Nicholas has taken the fight into the clinch.#TD2#
Nicholas jumps guard and drags Brower to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Nicholas keeping full guard, as Brower tries to pass.
Brower is looking to work some ground and pound but Nicholas has wrist control.
Nicholas keeping moving, preventing Brower from controlling successfully.
Brower won't allow Nicholas to sweep him here.
Brower has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Nicholas wants to control the position but Brower says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Brower sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Nicholas defending well though. #T1#
Brower not landing any meaningful shots this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Brower thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Brower with the ground and pound but Nicholas uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Brower throwing strikes but missing.
Nicholas not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Brower trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Brower looking to sit in guard and control but Nicholas gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Brower not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Nicholas won't allow Brower to sweep him here. #SUB#
Brower has his foot on Nicholas's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Nicholas works his way back into a safe position though.#SU2#
Brower is working an open guard so Nicholas takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.#TD2#
Nicholas gets a double leg takedown into Brower's guard.
Nicholas wanted to stand there but Brower had control of the position. #SUB#
Brower escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Nicholas gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #T2##SUB#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Brower working for a triangle but Nicholas defends it easily.
Nicholas wanted to stand there but Brower had control of the position. #SUB#
Brower looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Nicholas wanted to stand there but Brower had control of the position. #SUB#
Nicholas avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#SU2#
Nicholas stands up from guard. Let's bang! #T3##TD2#
Nicholas gets a double leg takedown into Brower's guard.
Nicholas trying to stand up but can't free himself from Brower's guard.
Brower working a defensive guard here.
#SU2#
Brower is working an open guard so Nicholas takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Brower cracks Nicholas with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Brower is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.#TD2#
Nicholas throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Brower was covering up waiting for the punch and Nicholas finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Nicholas looks winded!#SU2#
Nicholas gets to his feet - Brower follows without any prompting.
Brower scores with a hook to the body. Nicholas takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Donk. Brower catches Nicholas right on the button with a cross.#TD2#
Nicholas fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Brower to the ground. Nicholas is now in Brower's guard.#T4##SU2#
Nicholas gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent. #TD2#
Brower gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Nicholas to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Nicholas wanted to stand there but Brower had control of the position.
Brower lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Nicholas told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Nicholas is trying to control the position but Brower postures up.
Nicholas tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Brower trying to move into half guard but instead Nicholas has managed to sweep!#REVB##SUB#
Brower has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Nicholas should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Brower has tightened it up now! Nicholas should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Dick Brower!
In his post fight interview, Dick Brower started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception. |
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Event:
QFC Tournament 1213 Round 2
Date: Jan 13, 2025 |
#R1#
Yurchon looks to land a right hand but Brower moved out of range.
A jab from Yurchon does it's job there.
Yurchon throws a shot from downtown. Brower moves away and avoids it.
Brower walks into a left hand.
Brower throws a jab but it's blocked by Yurchon.
Yurchon looks to land a left hand but Brower moved out of range nicely.
Memphis Yurchon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Yurchon cracks Brower with a right hand to the side of the head.
Brower slips under a jab from Yurchon.
A lazy left from Yurchon finds it's target.
Yurchon loads up on a big right hand but Brower slips the punch.
Brower feints the counter takedown.
A jab from Yurchon finds it's way through Brower's defenses. #KD#
Yurchon lands a big right hand that sends Brower crashing to the mat! Yurchon stays standing though and waves Brower back to his feet!#ROC#Brower is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Brower walks right into a perfectly timed right hook and goes down hard! He's out cold! The ref cradles Brower limp body while Yurchon jumps on to the cage and waves to the roaring crowd. Wow that was just a brutal knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Memphis Yurchon! |
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Event:
QFC Tournament 1213 Round 1
Date: Jan 12, 2025 |
#R1#
Brower misses with a hook. Salman ducked under it nicely. #TD2#
Salman gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Brower to score an easy takedown into full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Salman managing to control the position.
Salman really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Brower distracts Salman with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Salman working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Brower.
Brower lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Salman is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Salman knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Brower on the ground.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brower is looking to advance position but Salman has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!#REVR#
Brower has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Brower is desperately trying to improve his position but Salman has a good base and remains in mount.
Salman controlling his opponent. #T1#
Brower regains half guard.
Salman thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Brower gets back to full guard.
Brower tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Brower being controlled here, momentarily.
Salman throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Brower works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Brower keeping moving, preventing Salman from controlling successfully.
Salman stopping the sweep attempt from Brower.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#SUB2#
Brower throws his legs up looking for a submission but Salman uses it to pass to side control.
Brower is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Brower blocking the ground and pound attempt from Salman.
Brower manages to get to full guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Salman trying to control the position from guard on top but Brower is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Salman wants to pass the guard but Brower is keeping the position.
Brower is pulling down on Salman's head to control his posture.
Brower is trying to keep Salman in close.
#T3#
Brower is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Salman wants to get back to his feet.
Salman keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Salman has his hands clasped together around Brower's back. He's all about the action.
Brower not doing much here.
#SUB2#
Brower is trying for a kimura here. Salman looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Brower wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Dick Brower!
Dick Brower bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it. |
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