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Event:
GC 532 Black VS Arni
Date: Jun 07, 2025 |
#R1##CL#
Black closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Arni blocks a body shot from Black.
Black scores with an uppercut up the middle.#CUT#It looks like Johhanes Arni has been cut.
Black gets through Arni's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Black misses with a short punch on the inside.
Black blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Arni fails to pull guard.
Black gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Arni.
#TD2#
Arni pulls guard successfully.
Black trying to control but Arni is working from the bottom.
Black knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Arni on the ground.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Arni lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Black can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Arni controls the pace.
Black trying to keep a closed guard but Arni is proving a slippery customer.
#T1#
Arni is looking to work some ground and pound but Black has wrist control.
Arni seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Black wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Arni postures up.
Arni stays in close to Black's body and controls the position.
Black controls Arni momentarily but Arni frees himself. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Arni in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Arni engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Arni connects with a couple of short punches.
Arni is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Black pulls Arni in close to prevent any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Arni 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. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#CL2#
Black gets tackled into the cage by Arni. Arni maintains the clinch. #T3#
Black misses with a punch on the inside.
Arni misses with the head strike.
Arni is looking for a takedown.
Jamal Black has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Johhanes Arni.
Black struggles to land a body shot inside as Arni controls his hands.
Black misses with some punches.
Arni lands a shoulder strike.
Black lands an uppercut.
Arni is trying to pull guard but Black turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Arni prevents a body shot from Black.
Black misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Arni has had enough of the clinch but Black keeps him there for the moment.
Arni is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Black pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Black misses with a punch on the inside.
Black swings wildly with an uppercut but Arni uses good head movement to avoid it. #T4#
Arni blocking some punches.
Black fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Black lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Black misses with some punches.
Black works on Arni's body with a couple of short punches.
A short right from Black.
Black misses with some punches.
Arni is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Black pulls him back up using the underhooks. #TD2#
Arni successfully pulls guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Arni pulls Black in to control the position.
Arni has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Aleksandar Top Team. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Black trying to control the position from guard on top but Arni is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Arni pulls Black in close to prevent any damage.
Black has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jamal Black dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Johhanes Arni's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Arni circles away from the clinch attempt.
#CL#
Arni gets tackled into the cage by Black. Black maintains the clinch. #TD2#
Arni successfully pulls guard.
#SUB2#
Arni is looking for a triangle but Black pushes his legs off easily.
Black has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Black is pushing down on Arni's leg trying to pass to half guard. Arni is fighting to maintain full guard but Black has managed to sneak the leg through.
Arni keeping hold of Black's head, controlling as best he can.
Black wants to lay and pray for a moment but Arni keeps working.
Arni moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Black wants to control from the top but Arni keeps moving. #T1#
Black stopping the sweep attempt from Arni.
Arni keeping moving, preventing Black from controlling successfully.
Arni tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Black is looking to pass into half guard but Arni pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Arni is in guard.#REVB#
Arni being controlled here momentarily.
Black is trying to keep Arni in close.
Arni trying to control the position from guard on top but Black is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Black looking to control.
Black looking to control but Arni passes into half guard.
Black tries to get to full guard but Arni has control of the leg. #T2#
Black keeping hold of Arni's head, controlling as best he can.
Black has hold of Arni's hands but Arni slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.#SU2#
Arni stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
Arni shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Black sprawls well. Black wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Arni gets slowly back to his feet.
Black avoids a punch combination nicely.
#CL#
Black rushes Arni and presses him up against the cage.#T3#
Arni blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Arni tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Black smiles and moves away.
Black fails with an attempt to clinch.
Arni let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Black slips a jab and a cross from Arni.
Arni misses with a head kick.
Arni misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Jamal Black has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Johhanes Arni.#CL#
Black darts in and clinches Arni up against the cage.#BC2#
Arni pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A slow jab from Arni misses its intended target.
Black tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #T4#
Arni moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Arni is defended easily by Black.
Arni darts in looking for a takedown but Black gets double underhooks and turns Arni into the cage. #CL#
Black closes the distance and clinches.
Arni has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Black after a bit of a struggle.
Black misses with a body punch.
Arni jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Black walks away with a smile on his face. Arni gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #CL#
Black closes the distance and pushes Arni back into the cage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Arni jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Black walks away with a smile on his face. Arni gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Black wants to clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Johhanes Arni will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Johhanes Arni's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Black blocks a head kick by Arni.
Arni misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Arni shoots in but Black avoids the takedown attempt easily.#CL#
Black has closed the distance and engaged Arni in a clinch.
Black struggles to land a body shot inside as Arni controls his hands.
Black pushes Arni back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Jamal Black has scored more points in the clinch so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Arni has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Arni blocks a body shot from Black.
Black misses with a punch on the inside.
Black doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Black struggles to land a body shot inside as Arni controls his hands.
#T1##TD2#
Arni pulls guard effortlessly.
Arni not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#SUB2#
Arni is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Arni trying to control the position.
Black content to stall in guard here.
Black wants to control from the top but Arni keeps moving. #SUB2#
Black content to sit in guard, stalling... Great. Oh but he could get punished here because Arni has locked up a guillotine! Arni's face is contorted as he sqeezes tight on the submission attempt - will he finish? Black is holding on here and Arni must be using up a lot of energy. Black has gone limp! He's out! He's out cold! Arni gets to his feet, tossing aside his stricken foe. Arms raised, he milks the applause from the crowd. Great submission!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Johhanes Arni! |
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Event:
GC 528 Rihard VS Freeman
Date: May 10, 2025 |
#R1#
Arni shoots in looking for a takedown. Brown tries to sprawl out of it but Arni keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Brown manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Brown tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Arni paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Arni is looking for the big counter here.#CL#
Brown clinches with his opponent.
Arni blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Brown misses with the head strike.
Arni tries to pull guard but Brown forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Brown goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Brown misses with the head strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brown tries a body shot but Arni blocks it.
#BC2#
Arni breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Arni goes for a double leg but Brown avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Brown continues to drive forward.
Brown swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Zay Brown has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Johhanes Arni.#CL2#
Arni closes the distance and clinches.
Arni blocks a body shot from Brown.
Brown really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#T1#
Brown gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Arni.
Brown tries to work over Arni's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Brown misses with some punches.
Arni has had enough of the clinch but Brown keeps him there for the moment.
A nice left hand lands by Brown.
Brown fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Brown fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Brown throws a punch but it's blocked by Arni.
Brown tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Arni's elbow.
Brown has a couple of punches blocked by Arni.
Arni has had enough of the clinch but Brown keeps him there for the moment.
Arni has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Brown avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Arni throws a knee to the head but misses.
Arni tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
#T2#
A right hook to the body lands for Arni.
Brown doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Brown tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Brown swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Brown misses with a hook to the ribs.
Arni is trying to drag Brown to the mat but Brown just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Brown working aggressively here.
Arni using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Brown has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Arni misses with an elbow over the top.
Arni blocking some punches.
Arni tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Brown just stands there and leans against the cage.
Arni blocks a body shot from Brown.
Brown can't find room to land a body shot as Arni controls the action.
#T3#
Brown can't find room to land a body shot as Arni controls the action.
Brown working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Arni jumps guard but Brown turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Brown misses with some punches.
Arni tries for a takedown. No joy.
Brown tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Brown struggles to land a body shot inside as Arni controls his hands.
Brown tries to throw a body punch but Arni avoids it by throwing Brown back against the cage.
Brown misses with a short punch on the inside.
Brown tries to throw a body punch but Arni avoids it by throwing Brown back against the cage.
Arni is trying to pull guard but Brown turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Brown misses with the head strike.
Arni is looking to control Brown's arms but Brown gets an underhook and turns him. Now Arni has his back to the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Brown fails to land.
Both fighters working to control the clinch. #T4#
Arni blocks a body shot from Brown.
Arni blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Brown goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
The referee is keeping an eye on Arni - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Brown misses with the head strike.
Brown misses with a hook from the clinch.
Brown tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #BC2#
Arni breaks the clinch.
Arni shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Brown but Brown pushes him off and we're back to square one.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Brown tries to clinch up but Arni circles away and keeps his distance.
Arni keeps the fight on the outside.#CL2#
Arni fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Brown, pushing him back against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Zay Brown dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
The fight stays on the outside here - Brown looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Brown tries to clinch up but Arni circles away and keeps his distance.
Brown wants to clinch up but Arni keeps it at a distance.#CL#
Brown rushes Arni and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Arni working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Arni blocks a body shot from Brown. #TD2#
Arni jumps into guard, dragging Brown to the mat.
Brown has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Brown won't allow Arni to sweep him here.
Brown knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Arni on the ground.
Brown wants to control from the top but Arni keeps moving.
Arni has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Aleksandar Top Team. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Arni has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Brown is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Arni can do to turn this around?
Arni looking to hit a scissor sweep but Brown is one step ahead there. #T1#
Arni managing to control the position.
Brown looking to pass the guard.
Brown trying to control but Arni is working from the bottom.
Brown is really struggling to control Arni but he's trying to hold on to the position.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Johhanes Arni seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Arni tries to score a power double leg takedown but Brown sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Arni somewhat.
It looked like Brown was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Arni.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Brown blocks a head kick by Arni.
Brown appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.#CL#
Brown clinches with his opponent.
Brown tries a body shot but Arni blocks it.
Brown misses with a punch to the body.
Brown misses with some punches.
#TD2#
Arni drags the fight down to the ground.
Brown stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Arni swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Arni 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#
Brown trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Brown wants to hold on but Arni pushes him away.#T3#
Arni lands a nice shot to the head.
Brown is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Brown in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Arni content just to control the position here.
Brown is desperately trying to improve his position but Arni has a good base and remains in mount.
Arni looking to control but Brown is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Brown on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Brown tries to get out of the position.
Brown really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Arni is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Brown to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Brown shrugs it off.
Arni controlling the pace for now.
Brown keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
#T4#
Brown is working hard here to advance position.
Brown wants to control but Arni is having none of it.
Brown is looking to get to half guard.
Arni has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Brown's face.
Brown tries to hold on but Arni postures up.#SUB2#
Arni working for a submission but Brown is keeping him at bay.
Arni avoids the attempt from Brown to control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Arni sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Brown tries to get back to half guard but can't.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Johhanes Arni 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! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Arni fails to land the takedown.
Johhanes Arni is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL#
Arni tries to keep at a distance but Brown has taken the fight into the clinch.
Brown tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Arni's elbow.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Brown misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Arni fails to pull guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brown misses with a hook to the ribs.
Brown misses with some punches.
Arni wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Brown.
Brown can't find room to land a body shot as Arni controls the action.
#T1#
Brown can't find room to land a body shot as Arni controls the action.
#TD2#
Arni is trying to trip Brown. He has hold of a leg but Brown is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Arni persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Brown pulls Arni in to control the position.
Brown working a defensive guard here.
Brown working a defensive guard but Arni passes into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Arni lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Arni looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Brown is trying to control but Arni passes into side control!
Brown is trying to escape the position but Arni is controlling the position.
You can see the frustration on Brown's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Brown is working to avoid the ground and pound but Arni connects with a decent elbow.
Brown tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T2#
Arni working away.
Arni controls the position.
Arni wants to control but Brown is keeping him busy.
Brown is working to avoid the ground and pound but Arni connects with a decent elbow.
Arni controls the position.
Arni is continuing to stall.
Brown is trying to improve his position.#T3#
Brown regains half guard.
Arni is taking a breather. Brown says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Arni's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Brown works his way to full guard. Good work.
Arni controlling from the top position.
Arni postures up.
#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Arni engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
Brown working a defensive guard but Arni passes into half guard.
Arni winds up and cracks Brown with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Brown wants to control but Arni is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Arni tries to stand but can't do so whilst Brown controls his leg.
Arni is looking to advance position but Brown won't allow it.
Arni passes to full mount!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Arni controlling from the full mount.
Brown is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Johhanes Arni comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Arni has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 28:29
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Johhanes Arni! |
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Event:
GC 524 Lebedev VS Freeman
Date: Apr 12, 2025 |
#R1#
Arni fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.#CL#
Arni pushes Crute up against the cage in a clinch.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Crute is trying to stall.
Arni can't get the takedown.
#TD#
Arni jumps guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#ES#
Arni pushes Crute off and scrambles back to his feet.
Arni smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.#CUT#It looks like Jimmy Crute has been cut.
Crute leaves Arni with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Johhanes Arni. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Crute tries to close the distance and clinch but Arni swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Crute looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Arni is fending him off so far but Crute persists. Nope, Arni circles away and we're back to standing.
Crute tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Arni swivels and escapes.
Crute tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Arni counters with a nice body shot. #CL#
Crute gets tackled into the cage by Arni. Arni maintains the clinch.
Arni is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Crute pulls him back up using the underhooks. #BC#
Arni pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Arni misses with a head kick.
Crute throws a lazy head kick
and Arni counters with a two punch combo. #CL#
Arni clinches. #BC#
Arni breaks the clinch.
Crute with a poor takedown
enabling Arni to counter with a crisp jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#CL#
Arni closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #T2#
Arni lands a right hand that snaps the head of Crute backwards.
Crute looking to slow down the pace here.
Arni is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Crute using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Arni has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Crute is trying to pull guard but Arni has him pressed against the cage.#TD#
Arni jumps guard and drags Crute to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Crute wants to get up but he can't break Arni's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Arni is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Crute loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #T3#
Arni tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Arni working a defensive guard here.
Arni wants to get back to his feet but Crute is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Crute slips nicely into half guard.
It looks like Crute is going to stand back up.
Arni wants to get back to full guard but Crute has mounted him!
Crute can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Arni is looking to escape. #T4#
Crute dominating with strikes here.
Crute prevents Arni from getting the reversal.
Arni knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Crute on the ground.
Crute pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.#SUB2#
Crute looking to secure an arm triangle but Arni defends it well. #SUB2#
Arni tries to improve his position but Crute has taken his back! Crute has a choke - it's sunk in pretty tight... Will Arni tap? No... maybe... yes! He's tapped! Crute pushes Arni away and gets up to celebrate with his corner!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Jimmy Crute! |
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