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Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary
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Event:
SYN 948 Garuda vs. Krylov
Date: Jan 08, 2023 |
#R1#
Gracie ducks under a wild hook from Hlervu.
Hlervu scores with a kick to the midsection.
Gracie tries to clinch but Hlervu moves out of range.
Hlervu finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
#CL#
Gracie gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
A left hand lands to the body for Gracie.
Gracie takes a shot to the head.
Hlervu tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Gracie blocks a body shot from Hlervu.
Hlervu looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Hlervu scores with a hook to the body.
Hlervu fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hlervu misses with a hook from the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracie blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hlervu misses with a hook from the clinch.
Gracie working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Gracie blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hlervu can't find room to land a body shot as Gracie controls the action.
Hlervu misses with a hook from the clinch.
Gracie misses with a hook to the ribs.
Gracie gets through Hlervu's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#T1#
Hlervu misses with a hook from the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Gracie creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A short left from Gracie.
Gracie working aggressively here.
Hlervu fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Nice body punch from Gracie.
I was talking to Gracie's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Gracie lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Hlervu or not.
Gracie prevents a body shot from Hlervu.
Gracie lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Hlervu misses with a short punch on the inside. #BC2#
Hlervu breaks from the clinch.
Hlervu has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Gracie finds it's way round the side to connect with Hlervu's head.
Hlervu throws a leg kick #TD#
and Gracie decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Hlervu's guard.
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!
Hlervu controlling Gracie's posture.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gracie lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.#SUB#
Gracie thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Gracie passes Hlervu's left leg - he's now in half guard. #T2#
Gracie works his foot free and advances to mount.
Hlervu wants to get back to his feet.
Hlervu wants to control but Gracie is having none of it.
Gracie is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Hlervu working to try and regain half guard.
Gracie 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.
Gracie with a couple of short strikes.
Gracie is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Hlervu can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Hlervu can't escape the position.
Gracie in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Hlervu is trying to escape the mount.
Gracie landing shots from mount. #T3#
Gracie postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Hlervu looks a forlorn figure.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Gracie lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Gracie scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Hlervu tries to hold on but Gracie pushes him away.
Hlervu is desperately trying to improve his position but Gracie has a good base and remains in mount.
Hlervu wants to hold on but Gracie pushes him away.
Hlervu is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Gracie with shots to the head and body - Hlervu looks very uncomfortable down there.
Hlervu wants to control but Gracie is having none of it.
Gracie working the ground and pound effectively.
Hlervu keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Gracie cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gracie controlling the pace for now.
Hlervu is trying to escape the mount.
#T4#
BOOM! Gracie connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Hlervu is desperately trying to improve his position but Gracie has a good base and remains in mount.
Hlervu wants to hold on but Gracie pushes him away.
Gracie dominating with strikes here.
Gracie controlling his opponent.
Gracie trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Gracie is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Gracie trying to control but he's not successful this time. #SUB#
Gracie is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Hlervu is surviving well by controlling Gracie's body position as best he can.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Gracie trying to control but Hlervu is having none of it.
Hlervu is looking to improve his position but Gracie isn't that keen on the idea.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Renoa Gracie dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Gracie walks into a stiff left hand from Hlervu.
Gracie scores with a jab to the body.
Hlervu attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Hlervu misses with an uppercut
#CL#
and Gracie counters by moving into the clinch.
Gracie lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Gracie throws a punch but it's blocked by Hlervu.
Good body shot from Hlervu.
Gracie misses with the head strike.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Hlervu as Gracie tries to tie him up.
Gracie misses with a short punch on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracie blocks a body shot from Hlervu.
Gracie is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Hlervu is keeping busy.
Renoa Gracie has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Gracie taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Hlervu lands a nice shot to the body.
Gracie misses with a punch on the inside.
#T1#
Hlervu lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A head punch on the inside from Hlervu fails to land.
Gracie wants to stall.
Gracie prevents a body shot from Hlervu.
Gracie jumps guard but Hlervu stands there with Gracie around his waist. Gracie gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
#TD#
Gracie jumps guard and drags Hlervu to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back. #SUB#
Gracie had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Hlervu defends it easily.
Gracie trying to keep a closed guard but Hlervu is proving a slippery customer.
Hlervu passes into half guard.
Hlervu is controlling the pace.
Gracie tries to get to full guard but Hlervu has control of the leg. #T2#
Gracie is staying active underneath Hlervu, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Gracie tries to roll over but Hlervu keeps him under control.
Hlervu trying to control the action but Gracie is working from the bottom.
Gracie is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hlervu can do to turn this around?
Gracie is controlling Hlervu's trapped leg to prevent Hlervu from advancing to side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hlervu tries to stand and escape but Gracie is controlling the position.
Hlervu is pressing down on Gracie's thigh, looking to free his foot. Gracie is holding on for now.
Hlervu has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Gracie tries to get back to half guard but can't. #T3#
Hlervu controlling from mount.
Hlervu works his way to his opponent's back.
Hlervu tries to keep control of the position but Gracie is staying busy.
Gracie looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Hlervu is hanging on to Gracie's back as he tries to escape.
Hlervu just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
#T4#
A lull in the action here.
Gracie trying to control but not successfully.
Gracie looking very determined here, making life difficult for Hlervu.
Hlervu trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Gracie doesn't escape.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Braynas Hlervu showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R3#
Gracie avoids the body shot from Hlervu.
#CL#
Gracie has closed the distance and engaged Hlervu in a clinch.
Gracie tries to pull guard but Hlervu won't allow it.
Gracie is looking to control Hlervu's arms but Hlervu gets an underhook and turns him. Now Gracie has his back to the cage.
Hlervu softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Gracie blocks an uppercut.
Hlervu swings away with an uppercut that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Gracie.
Gracie swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hlervu lands with a short shot to the head.
Hlervu lands with a left to the head.
Hlervu lands a left hand that snaps the head of Gracie backwards.
Gracie is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracie misses with the head strike.
A right handed body shot lands from Gracie.
Gracie is trying to maintain a safe position but Hlervu gets an underhook and turns Gracie into the cage.#TD#
Gracie manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Hlervu stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Gracie swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Gracie 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.#T1#
Hlervu looking to pass the guard.
Gracie is pulling down on Hlervu's head. It's preventing any offense from Hlervu, at least for the moment.
Gracie keeping moving, preventing Hlervu from controlling successfully.
Hlervu content to stall in guard here.
Hlervu postures up.
#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Hlervu controlling from the top position.
Hlervu won't allow Gracie to sweep him here.
Gracie not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Hlervu connects with a leg kick.
Gracie scores with a nice head shot.
Braynas Hlervu is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hlervu throws a big shot that misses.
Hlervu throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Gracie missing with a left hand there. Hlervu was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Hlervu tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.#TD#
Gracie shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Gracie was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Gracie controls the position.#T3#
Hlervu is looking to regain half guard here but Gracie keeps moving and retains side control.
Hlervu struggling a bit here.
Gracie tries to advance to mount but Hlervu denies him.
Hlervu is trying to control Gracie's posture but Gracie avoids it. #SUB#
Gracie tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Gracie has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Gracie is putting a hurting on Hlervu here, landing some big shots from side control.
Gracie wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hlervu keeps working.
Hlervu is trying to control Gracie's posture but Gracie avoids it. #T4#
Hlervu takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
#SUB#
Gracie is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Hlervu has escaped the position, nice work there.
Gracie wants to control but Hlervu is keeping him busy.
Hlervu sneaks back into half guard.
Renoa Gracie overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Gracie working Hlervu over with strikes.
Hlervu has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Gracie is working away from the top position though.
Gracie scoring with strikes to the body and head.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gracie trying to control the action but Hlervu is working from the bottom.
The fighters are battling for position here. Hlervu manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Renoa Gracie did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R4#
Hlervu misses with a leg kick #TD#
and Gracie counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Hlervu!
Hlervu wants to get back to his feet but Gracie is dominant here and he's now got Hlervu's back!
Gracie connects with a big shot to the side of Hlervu's head.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Gracie's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Gracie controlling well, preventing Hlervu from escaping the position.
#SUB#
Hlervu defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Gracie's arms.
I really don't envy Hlervu right now.
Gracie is trying to stick to Hlervu's back but Hlervu is turning into Gracie. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Gracie's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Hlervu.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hlervu wants to pass the guard but Gracie is keeping the position.
Hlervu sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Gracie's guard.
Gracie tries to roll over but Hlervu keeps him under control.
The fighters are battling for position here. Gracie manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #T1#
Hlervu trying to control the position from guard on top but Gracie is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hlervu tries to free his leg and advance position but Gracie is retaining full guard.
Gracie wants to sweep here but Hlervu controlling him for the moment.
Hlervu trying to control the position from guard on top but Gracie is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hlervu might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Gracie haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Hlervu wanted to stand there but Gracie had control of the position. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Hlervu stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Gracie swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Gracie managing to control the position.
Hlervu trying to stand up but can't free himself from Gracie's guard.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Hlervu looks to land a body kick but Gracie moved away.
Gracie tries to counter with a takedown but Hlervu is quick to defend against it.
Hlervu takes a swing at Gracie's ribcage but misses.
Gracie tries to counter with a takedown but Hlervu is quick to defend against it.
Gracie works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Hlervu bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Gracie lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Jab by Gracie.#T3#
A looping hook to the body misses from Gracie. Hlervu does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hlervu lands with a good body shot.
Gracie misses with a left hand
and Hlervu counters with a stiff right hand.
Gracie shoots in and drives through. Hlervu sprawls well.
Hlervu just misses with a punch to the body.
Gracie shoots for a takedown but Hlervu saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Hlervu lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Gracie fails in his attempt to clinch.
Hlervu lands a lovely overhand right.
Hlervu misses with an uppercut. #T4#
Hlervu thows a left - swing and a miss!
Hlervu avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Gracie throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hlervu sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Hlervu misses the shot to the body.
Gracie takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Hlervu tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Hlervu moves forwards but Gracie connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gracie blocks a low kick nicely.
A low kick from Hlervu is predictable there #TD#
and Gracie counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Gracie.
Hlervu manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Gracie scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Hlervu tries to work over Gracie's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close fourth round but Braynas Hlervu will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R5#
Gracie moves to clinch but Hlervu breaks away
and Hlervu counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Gracie thinking.
Gracie rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Hlervu counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Gracie misses with an uppercut. Hlervu saw that one coming.
Hlervu throws a body shot but no joy.
Gracie appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Hlervu pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A bone on bone clash there as Gracie blocks the leg kick.
Hlervu throws the left hand but Gracie avoids the punch easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hlervu tries to score with a low kick but Gracie moves his leg out of the way.
Hlervu takes a swing at Gracie's ribcage but misses.
Hlervu misses the jab.#T1#
Gracie checks a leg kick.
Gracie ducks under a wild hook from Hlervu.
Gracie lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Gracie shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Hlervu sprawls well. Hlervu wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Gracie gets slowly back to his feet.
Braynas Hlervu seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Gracie takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
A left lands for Gracie.
Braynas Hlervu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hlervu thumps Gracie with a low kick.#T2##TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Hlervu enables Gracie to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Hlervu manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Hlervu looking for a sweep. Not yet Hlervu, not yet.
Gracie stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hlervu swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Hlervu 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#
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!
Hlervu trying to control the action but Gracie is working from the bottom.
Hlervu frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Gracie tries to reverse the position but Hlervu maintains control.
Hlervu sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T3#
Gracie regains half guard.
Well, if Hlervu is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Gracie trying to control but Hlervu postures up.
#SU2#
Hlervu stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Gracie to get to his feet.
Hlervu throws a right hand that misses
and Hlervu takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Good leg kick by Hlervu.
Gracie throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Gracie takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
#T4#
Hlervu will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Gracie checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Hlervu takes one to the chin there.
Hlervu scores with a spinning back kick!
Gracie moves out of range as Hlervu strikes.
Hlervu uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Gracie.
Gracie lands a glancing blow to the side of Hlervu's head.
Gracie takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hlervu circles away from the clinch attempt.
#CL#
Gracie clinches with his opponent.
And that's the end of the fight!
Braynas Hlervu comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Hlervu 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 47:48
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 47:48
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 47:48
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Braynas Hlervu!
After winning the bout, Braynas Hlervu thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
Highland 218
Date: Dec 23, 2022 |
#R1#
Cartwright lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Cartwright misses with a right hand #TD#
and Takashi counters with a single leg into guard. Cartwright didn't expect that.
Cartwright is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Takashi looking to pass the guard.
Takashi engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T1#
Takashi uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Cartwright.
Takashi tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Cartwright manages to circle out of the way.
Cartwright misses with a hook. Takashi ducked under it nicely. #TD#
Takashi feints and as Cartwright raises his hands in defense, Takashi changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Cartwright is looking to stand up but Takashi isn't so interested in that idea.
Takashi slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Takashi prevents Cartwright from getting back to his feet.
Takashi is standing up over Cartwright. Cartwright looks to escape but Takashi dives into side control.
Cartwright is trying to buck Takashi off.
Takashi tries to move to mount but Cartwright blocks the move with his legs.
Takashi is looking to take a break and control but Cartwright is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T2#
Cartwright tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.
Takashi biding his time, looking for the opening.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Takashi tightening his grip on Cartwright, looking for the choke.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Takashi controlling the positon.
Cartwright is trying to get back to his feet but Takashi has full control of the position and if anything, Cartwright has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Cartwright has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.#T3##SUB#
Takashi has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Cartwright wants to get back to his feet.
Takashi biding his time, looking for the opening.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Cartwright wants to get back to his feet. #T4#
Takashi is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
#SUB#
Takashi is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Good control from Takashi.
Cartwright wants to get back to his feet.
I would not like to be Cartwright right now.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Cartwright is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet. #SUB#
Takashi is looking for the choke from the back position but Cartwright is controlling his hands well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kazuo Takashi dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2##CL#
Takashi rushes Cartwright and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Cartwright is trying to push Takashi away but Takashi has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Takashi misses with a punch to the body.
#BC2#
Cartwright pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Cartwright gets tackled into the cage by Takashi. Takashi maintains the clinch. #TD#
Takashi jumps guard.
Takashi has a closed guard, preventing Cartwright from standing up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Takashi 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##SUB#
Takashi is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Cartwright is just riding it out for now. Takashi eventually gives up the hold.
Cartwright is trying to stand up here but Takashi is controlling him well. #T1#
Takashi wants to pass the guard but Cartwright is defending well.
Takashi performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Takashi stops Cartwright from getting back to his feet.
Takashi trying to control from half guard but Cartwright is working away. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Takashi trying to control the pace.
Cartwright wants to get back to his feet.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Cartwright looks to land a right hand but Takashi moved out of range.
A big right from Cartwright misses.
Takashi moves out of range of the strikes.
Takashi wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Takashi has a takedown stuffed.
Nice uppercut lands for Takashi. That snapped Cartwright's head back.
Smashy Cartwright seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T3##CL#
Takashi clinches up against the cage.
Cartwright is trying to push Takashi away but Takashi has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Cartwright wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Takashi tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Cartwright is trying to break the clinch but Takashi has him pressed against the cage.
Cartwright can't break the clinch.
#BC2#
Cartwright breaks from the clinch.
Cartwright takes a jab right on the kisser.
Cartwright misses with a right hand #TD#
and Takashi counters with a single leg into guard. Cartwright didn't expect that.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Takashi pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Cartwright is keeping the position for now.
Takashi sitting in guard here, content to control.
Cartwright wants to stand and escape but Takashi is having none of it. #T4#
Takashi trying to control the position from guard on top but Cartwright is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Takashi showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Cartwright is looking to stand up but Takashi isn't so interested in that idea.
Takashi trying to control the position from guard on top but Cartwright is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cartwright keeping full guard, as Takashi tries to pass.
Cartwright wants to stand up but Takashi is controlling him. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Cartwright swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Cartwright lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Takashi at a distance.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kazuo Takashi dominated that second 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.#R3#
Cartwright is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Cartwright ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Takashi moves away.
Cartwright connects with a good right hand that stumbles Takashi. Takashi circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Cartwright just misses with a punch to the body.
Takashi drops down looking for a counter takedown but Cartwright sprawls and moves away.
Cartwright moves away from the strike by Takashi.
Cartwright throws a combination that misses #TD#
and Takashi counters with a nice double leg into side control. Cartwright won't be happy with that.
Cartwright bucks up and tries to throw Takashi off but instead Takashi has got his back!
Cartwright trying to get back to his feet but Takashi is in full control for now.
Takashi tries to keep control of the position but Cartwright is staying busy.
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!
Cartwright trying to get back to his feet but Takashi is in full control for now. #T1#
Takashi biding his time, looking for the opening.
Cartwright is trying to get back to his feet but Takashi has full control of the position and if anything, Cartwright has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Takashi is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Cartwright can do to turn this around?
A lull in the action here.
Cartwright trying to get back to his feet but Takashi is in full control for now. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Takashi controlling from the back.#SUB#
Cartwright is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Takashi gets his way!
Cartwright is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Cartwright is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Takashi.
#SUB#
Takashi is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Cartwright defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Cartwright is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Takashi.
Cartwright wants to get back to his feet.
Takashi keeps control of the position easily here as Cartwright tries to buck him off.
#T3#
Cartwright wants to get back to his feet.
Takashi has good solid back control here.
Cartwright staying busy and making it hard for Takashi to control. #T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Cartwright is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Takashi keeps control of the position easily here as Cartwright tries to buck him off.
#SUB#
Takashi is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Cartwright defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Cartwright is trying to get back to his feet but Takashi has full control of the position and if anything, Cartwright has just worked his way into a worse spot.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Cartwright looking very determined here, making life difficult for Takashi.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kazuo Takashi clearly takes that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R4#
Cartwright misses with a lunging right hand
#TD#
and Takashi counters with a takedown into side control.
Cartwright is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Takashi tries to move into full mount but can't pass Cartwright's legs.
Cartwright wants to get back to his feet.
Cartwright is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Takashi controlling the position from side mount.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Takashi's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.#T1#
Cartwright is trying to get back to his feet.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Takashi tries to clinch but Cartwright moves out of range.
Cartwright misses with a leg kick #TD#
and Takashi counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Cartwright!
Takashi advances to full mount.
You get the feeling that Cartwright really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Takashi controlling the pace for now.
Cartwright is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
#T2#
Takashi controlling the pace for now.
Cartwright is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Takashi controlling the position easily from mount. #SUB#
Takashi wants to finish this one by submission but Cartwright is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Takashi.
Cartwright is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Kazuo Takashi overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Takashi controlling the pace for now.
Takashi trying to control but he's not successful this time. #T3#
Cartwright is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Takashi looking to control but Cartwright is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Cartwright wants to get back to his feet.
Takashi wants to take Cartwright's back but he can't do it this time.
Takashi tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Cartwright is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Takashi wants to take Cartwright's back here but Cartwright is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
#T4#
Takashi controlling the pace for now.
Cartwright squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Takashi looking to control and managing it successfully.
You get the feeling that Cartwright really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Takashi seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Cartwright is holding on tight.
Cartwright really wants to buck Takashi off and get back to his feet.
Takashi controlling his opponent.
Takashi tries to control but Cartwright wriggling away.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Cartwright is controlling an arm, preventing Takashi from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Takashi controlling from the full mount.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kazuo Takashi had his way with Smashy Cartwright in that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R5##TD#
Takashi drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Takashi prevents Cartwright from getting back to his feet.
Takashi tries to free his leg and advance position but Cartwright is retaining full guard.
Cartwright can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Takashi controls the pace.
Cartwright is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Takashi controlling from the top position. #T1#
Takashi won't allow Cartwright to get back to his feet. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Cartwright swings widly with a right hand
#TD#
and Takashi counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Cartwright!
Cartwright is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.#SUB#
Takashi tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Cartwright is pushing Takashi's head away, looking to escape. Takashi manages to hold on to the position though.
A lull in the action here as Takashi stalls from top position.
Cartwright is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Takashi asserts his dominance and retains side control.#T2#
Takashi trying to control the position but Cartwright is working away.
Cartwright is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Takashi has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Cartwright wants to get back to his feet but Takashi is dominant here and he's now got Cartwright's back!#SUB#
Takashi is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
#SUB#
Cartwright showing good submission defense here.
Cartwright is trying to get back to his feet but Takashi has full control of the position and if anything, Cartwright has just worked his way into a worse spot.#T3#
Takashi wants to control but Cartwright is keeping busy.
Cartwright is trying to get back to his feet but Takashi has full control of the position and if anything, Cartwright has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Good control from Takashi.
Cartwright wants to get back to his feet.
Smashy Cartwright has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#SUB#
Takashi is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Cartwright is defending well though. Takashi let's go of the attempt for now.
Cartwright is trying to stand back up.
Takashi is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Further stalling from Takashi.#SUB#
Takashi looking to break Cartwright's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Cartwright remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Takashi will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Cartwright is trying to stand back up.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kazuo Takashi showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Takashi, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 50:45
Judge William Gold scores the fight 50:45
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 50:45
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kazuo Takashi!
Kazuo Takashi retains his featherweight title!
A very excited looking Kazuo Takashi 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:
RISE 126 
Date: Dec 17, 2022 |
#R1#
Green ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gracie moves away.
Green misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Gracie tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Green manages to circle out of the way.
Gracie lands a nice shot that snaps Green's head back.
Gracie looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Green connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Gracie's hands.
Green lands with a nice body punch.
Green swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Gracie feinted with a counter takedown.
A telegraphed right hand from Gracie misses the target.
Gracie ducks under a wild hook from Green.
Gracie throws out a powerful jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Green throws a hook but Gracie blocks it.
Green uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Gracie.
A telegraphed right hand from Green misses the target.
Lester Green seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Green throws a sloppy head kick and Gracie moves out of range easily. #T1##CL#
Gracie gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Green misses with some punches.
Green throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Gracies head.
Gracie looking to slow down the pace here.
Green wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Gracie throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Greens head.
Green is trying to force a seperation but Gracie has the dominant position.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Gracie.
Gracie takes a shot to the head.
Gracie has Green pressed against the cage, preventing Green from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#TD#
Gracie pulls guard effortlessly.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Gracie is on top in guard.
#REVR#
Gracie postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Green preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Gracie looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #T2#
Gracie postures up.
Gracie makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Gracie 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.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Green trying to control the position.
Gracie preventing the sweep.
Gracie throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Green works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #T3#
Green wants to stand up but Gracie is controlling him.
Gracie throwing strikes from guard but Green blocks nicely.
Green keeping moving, preventing Gracie from controlling successfully.
Gracie trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Gracie trying to control the position from guard on top but Green is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Green throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Green throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Gracie appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Gracie connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.#T4#
Green missing with a left hand there. Gracie was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Green slips a straight right by Gracie.
Gracie moves in looking to clinch but Green pushes him off.
Gracie looks to land a left hand but Green moved out of range nicely.
Green throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Gracie's head.
Green rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
#TD#
so Gracie counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Green has his feet on Gracie's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Green misses with a looping left.
A chopping leg kick lands by Gracie.
An inside leg kick lands from Gracie.
Green throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Green throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Lester Green will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Gracie uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Green.
A slapping body kick lands there for Green.
Gracie feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Greens jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Green misses with a hook.
Gracie tries to counter with a takedown but Green is quick to defend against it.
A telegraphed right hand from Gracie misses the target.
Green throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Gracie sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Gracie tries to counter with a takedown but Green is quick to defend against it.
Green looks to land a left hand but Gracie moved out of range nicely.
Green throws a body shot but no joy.
Gracie misses with an uppercut
and Green counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracie dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Green defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Gracie.
Green scores with the left hand. Gracie knows he should have avoided that one.
The crowd cheers as Green lands an impressive looking overhand right. Gracie doesn't seem phased though.#T1#
Gracie takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Green lands a nice looking body shot.
#TD#
Green gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Gracie to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Green manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Gracie'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.#BC2#
Green manages to break the clinch.
Gracie tries to close the distance and clinch up but Green swats him away and circles back towards the center.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Green! But no joy.
Green fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gracie manages to avoid it.
Green lands with a cross. #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!
Green throws a big shot that misses.
Gracie bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Gracie changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Gracie takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Gracie is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Green! But no joy.
Crunch! Green slams his shin into Gracie's torso.
Gracie uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Green.
Green misses with a wild combination.
Gracie takes one on the button.#T3#
Green takes a swing at Gracie's ribcage but misses.
Gracie uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Green.
Gracie changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Gracie throws a low kick but Green avoids it.
Green swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A swing and a miss from Green.
Gracie attempts a counter takedown but Green avoids it well and moves away.
Gracie closes this distance looking for a takedown but Green circles away.
Green looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Gracie misses with a right hand
and Green counters with a left and a right that stings Gracie.
Green swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Good shot there by Green.
Gracie throws a body kick that misses.
Green throws a head kick that misses.
Gracie tries to counter by clinching up but Green breaks away and moves out of range.#T4#
Green scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Gracie lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Green has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Green and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Gracie moves away from the strike by Green.
Gracie wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Green throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Green throws a body shot but no joy. #CL#
Gracie clinches up against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gracie lands with a left to the head. #BC2#
Green breaks the clinch.
Green fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Green delivers a nice body kick.
Gracie uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Green.
Gracie attempts a counter takedown but Green avoids it well and moves away.
Green misses with a kick to the body #TD#
and Gracie counters with a shoot takedown. Green fights it but they end up in guard.
Gracie tries to free his leg and advance position but Green is retaining full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Lester Green showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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 get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Green on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Gracie swings widly with a right hand
and Green counters with a nice uppercut.
Green getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Green tries a head kick but it misses.
Gracie throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Green bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Gracie's head.
Gracie throws a quick inside leg kick.
Gracie keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracie loads up on a big right hand but Green slips the punch.
Green connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Gracie momentarily.
Gracie slips under a jab from Green.
Gracie changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Green fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gracie manages to avoid it.#T1##CL#
Green gets tackled into the cage by Gracie. Gracie maintains the clinch.
Green is trying to break the clinch but Gracie has him pressed against the cage.
Green has had enough of the clinch but Gracie keeps him there for the moment.
Gracie misses with a punch on the inside.
Green throws a punch but it's blocked by Gracie.
Gracie scores with a nice hook to the head.
Green has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Green is trying to push Gracie away but Gracie has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Gracie looking to slow down the pace here.
Gracie misses with a hook to the ribs.
Gracie lands a shoulder strike.
Gracie makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#BC2#
Green escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Green misses with a wild body shot.
Gracie attempts a counter takedown but Green avoids it well and moves away.
Gracie is looking to clinch.
Gracie misses with an uppercut. Green saw that one coming.
Green misses with a right hand #TD#
so Gracie counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Rufino Gracie has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Gracie tries to free his leg and advance position but Green is retaining full guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gracie trying to control but Green is working from the bottom.
Gracie slips nicely into half guard.
Green felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Green keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #SUB#
Gracie is working for a submission of some sort.
#SUB#
Gracie is working for a kimura but Green is defending it quite comfortably.
#T3#
Green keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Gracie 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.
Lester Green is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Gracie content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Green is not content to let Gracie control the position.
Gracie 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. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Ground and pound from Gracie.
Gracie working over Green with some ground and pound. Green looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Gracie 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.#SUB#
Gracie is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Green sees it coming and defends easily.
Gracie sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Green defending well though.
Gracie throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Gracie trying to control the action but Green is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Gracie is working for a kimura but Green is defending it quite comfortably.
Green is looking for a sweep. Gracie is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rufino Gracie showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Green 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 Andrew Berry scores the fight 28:29
Judge William Gold scores the fight 28:29
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lester Green!
Lester Green seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
SYN 943 Exotic vs. Bird
Date: Dec 14, 2022 |
#R1#
Gracie misses with a hook. Sitsongrit ducked under it nicely.
Sitsongrit is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Sitsongrit will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Gracie takes a body punch but keeps moving. #TD2#
Gracie gets a takedown into half guard.
Gracie wants to control but Sitsongrit is keeping him busy.
Gracie prevents Sitsongrit from standing back up.
Gracie is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Sitsongrit!
Sitsongrit definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Sitsongrit 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.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Gracie lands a nice short elbow.
Gracie has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Gracie is keen to just control but Sitsongrit is a slippery customer.#ES#
Sitsongrit makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sitsongrit takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
#T1#
Gracie shoots in but Sitsongrit avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Sitsongrit getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Sitsongrit darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Gracie connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Sitsongrit momentarily.
Gracie connects with a body shot.
Gracie bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Sitsongrit's head backwards.
Nice shot by Gracie.
Sitsongrit throws a front kick that sends Gracie stumbling back into the cage.
Petchuanglek Sitsongrit seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sitsongrit misses with an attempted mid kick.
And Gracie tries to counter it with a takedown but Sitsongrit pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Petchuanglek Sitsongrit is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sitsongrit misses with a wild body shot. #T2#
Sitsongrit stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gracie tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Sitsongrit pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Gracie dives in for a single leg takedown but Sitsongrit sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Sitsongrit throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Gracie appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Sitsongrit misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gracie.
Gracie swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Sitsongrit.
Gracie misses with a hook. Sitsongrit ducked under it nicely.
Sitsongrit swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Gracie lands a nice looking body shot.
Gracie misses with a left hand
and Sitsongrit counters with a stiff right hand. #CL#
Sitsongrit rushes Gracie and presses him up against the cage.
Gracie tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Sitsongrit smiles and moves away.
Petchuanglek Sitsongrit has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Renoa Gracie.
Gracie slips a jab from Sitsongrit.#T3#
Sitsongrit walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Gracie lands with a shot to the body.
Sitsongrit scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Gracie lunges at Sitsongrit with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Sitsongrit's hand.
Sitsongrit tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gracie was well out of range. Poor timing from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit throws a leg kick that is checked#TD2#
and Gracie counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Gracie pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Sitsongrit is keeping the position for now.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Gracie working his ground and pound in the gym. So far it seems to be working well.
Sitsongrit is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Sitsongrit wants to sweep here but Gracie controlling him for the moment.
Gracie throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Sitsongrit works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4#
Sitsongrit tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Sitsongrit wants to stand up but Gracie is controlling him.
Gracie loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Gracie engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Gracie won't allow Sitsongrit to get back to his feet. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Sitsongrit jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Sitsongrit shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gracie is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Sitsongrit misses with a body shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Renoa Gracie will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Gracie misses with a takedown
and Sitsongrit counters with a straight right hand.
Sitsongrit throws a front kick aimed at Gracie's knee but Gracie avoids it well.
Gracie throws a jab but it's blocked by Sitsongrit.
Gracie dives in for a single leg takedown but Sitsongrit sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Gracie throws a lazy right hand but Sitsongrit sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A shot to the liver by Gracie. Beautiful body shot.
Sitsongrit thows a left - swing and a miss!
Gracie with the counter takedown but Sitsongrit avoids it easily.
Sitsongrit dips to his left and cracks Gracie with an uppercut!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sitsongrit slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Sitsongrit keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Gracie.
Sitsongrit ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Gracie misses with a wild body shot. #T1#
Sitsongrit throws a lazy right hand but Gracie sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Gracie ducks under a wild hook from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit takes one to the chin there.
Sitsongrit cracks Gracie with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Jab by Sitsongrit.
Gracie avoids the body shot from Sitsongrit.
Gracie changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Sitsongrit throws a shot from downtown. Gracie moves away and avoids it.
Gracie dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A low kick from Sitsongrit is predictable there
and Gracie counters with a stiff right hand.
Gracie ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sitsongrit moves away.
Gracie swings widly with a right hand
and Sitsongrit counters with a stiff right hand. #T2#
A good leg kick by Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit scores with a nice right hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sitsongrit throws a jab when Gracie was well out of range.
Gracie throws a jab when Sitsongrit was well out of range.
Gracie connects with the punch.
Sitsongrit misses with an uppercut. Gracie saw that one coming.
Sitsongrit bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Gracie keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit catches Gracie with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Gracie throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Sitsongrit on the side of the head.
Nice defenses there by Gracie.
Sitsongrit misses with a low kick as Gracie jumps back.#T3#
Sitsongrit misses with a leg kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Gracie misses the target. #CL#
Gracie gets tackled into the cage by Sitsongrit. Sitsongrit maintains the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Gracie fails to land.
Sitsongrit lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Sitsongrit misses with a body punch.
Sitsongrit misses with a punch to the body.
Gracie throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Sitsongrits head.
Sitsongrit misses with some punches.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Sitsongrit here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Gracie tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Sitsongrit has a couple of punches blocked by Gracie.
Sitsongrit throws a head punch that misses.
Gracie is trying to pull guard but Sitsongrit has him pressed against the cage.
Petchuanglek Sitsongrit has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Renoa Gracie.
Sitsongrit misses with the head strike.
Sitsongrit misses with a punch to the body.
Sitsongrit misses with a punch to the body.
Gracie slows down the pace here.
Gracie working aggressively here.
#T4#
Gracie tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sitsongrit's elbow.
Sitsongrit tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Gracie.
Sitsongrit tries a body shot but Gracie blocks it.
Sitsongrit misses with a short punch on the inside.
Sitsongrit misses with a punch to the body.
Sitsongrit tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Gracie misses with the head strike.
Gracie tries a body shot but Sitsongrit blocks it.
Sitsongrit misses with some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Gracie.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sitsongrit misses with a body punch.
Gracie blocks a body shot from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit can't find room to land a body shot as Gracie controls the action.
A short right from Sitsongrit.
A short body shot lands from Sitsongrit as the two fighters clinch.
Sitsongrit blocking some punches.
Gracie blocks a body shot from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit lands a body punch.
Gracie's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Petchuanglek Sitsongrit dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R3#
Gracie tries for a takedown but Sitsongrit sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Sitsongrit just misses with a punch to the body.
An inside leg kick lands from Sitsongrit.
Gracie throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Petchuanglek Sitsongrit is winning the standup battle so far.
Gracie throws a jab when Sitsongrit was well out of range.
Gracie slips under a jab.
Gracie is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#TD2#
Gracie jumps into guard, dragging Sitsongrit to the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sitsongrit is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #SU#
Sitsongrit stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Gracie blocks a jab.#T1#
Sitsongrit on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Gracie lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Sitsongrit throws a jab when Gracie was well out of range.
Sitsongrit circles away from the clinch attempt.
Gracie moves away from the strike by Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit scores with a jab to the body.#CL#
Sitsongrit closes the distance and clinches.
Sitsongrit digs a right hand underneath Gracie's ribcage. Gracie let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Gracie scores with a shoulder strike.
Sitsongrit lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Gracie is trying to pull guard but Sitsongrit turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Gracie tries to throw a body punch but Sitsongrit avoids it by throwing Gracie back against the cage. #TD2#
Gracie pulls guard successfully.
Sitsongrit has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SU#
Sitsongrit gets to his feet - Gracie follows without any prompting. #T2#
Sitsongrit throws a lazy right hand but Gracie sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
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!
Gracie misses with an uppercut
letting Sitsongrit counter with a right hand.
Sitsongrit misses with a straight left.
Sitsongrit misses with a low kick.
Gracie uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit misses with a kick to the body.
Sitsongrit connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Sitsongrit throws a leg kick that misses.
Gracie wants to counter with a clinch but Sitsongrit pushes him away.
Gracie misses with a jab to the body
and Sitsongrit counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Sitsongrit looks to land a left hand but Gracie moved out of range nicely.
Gracie lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Gracie connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.#T3#
Gracie slips under a jab.
Sitsongrit swings for the body but Gracie moves out of range.
Sitsongrit feints and then cracks Gracie's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Gracie down.
Gracie keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit thumps Gracie with a low kick.
Gracie takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Gracie checks the leg kick.
Gracie throws a body shot but no joy.
Gracie thuds his right hand into Sitsongrit's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Gracie throws a predictable looking body shot
and Sitsongrit connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Gracie tries to clinch up.
Sitsongrit is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Gracie can do to turn this around?#T4#
Gracie moves away from the strike by Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit looks to land a left hand but Gracie moved out of range nicely.
Sitsongrit looks to land a left hand but Gracie moved out of range nicely.
Gracie is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
#CL2#
Gracie gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gracie tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Sitsongrit just stands there and leans against the cage.
Petchuanglek Sitsongrit has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Renoa Gracie.
Gracie jumps guard but Sitsongrit turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
A right hand to the body from Sitsongrit.
Gracie misses with a punch to the body.
Sitsongrit tries to throw a body punch but Gracie avoids it by throwing Sitsongrit back against the cage.
Gracie has a couple of punches blocked by Sitsongrit.
A short body shot lands from Sitsongrit as the two fighters clinch.
A short uppercut from Sitsongrit.
Petchuanglek Sitsongrit has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Gracie lands a left hand.
A short right from Sitsongrit on the inside.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Petchuanglek Sitsongrit clearly takes that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R4#
A looping hook to the body misses from Sitsongrit. Gracie does a little dance to reset his feet.
Gracie is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Petchuanglek Sitsongrit is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Sitsongrit scores with a nice right hand.
Gracie tries to clinch but Sitsongrit is having none of it.
Sitsongrit uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Gracie.
A solid leg kick lands there for Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit lands a leg kick that knocks Gracie off balance momentarily.
A jab from Sitsongrit does it's job there.
Gracie tries to close the distance and clinch up but Sitsongrit swats him away and circles back towards the center.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jab, jab by Gracie - just one landing.
Sitsongrit throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Gracie uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. #T1#
Sitsongrit staying out of range there.
Sitsongrit throws an off balance right hand
and Gracie counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Gracie takes a body punch but keeps moving.
The fighters circle momentarily. Sitsongrit darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Sitsongrit throws a body punch but Gracie moves out of range.
Sitsongrit throws an overhand right that lands on Gracie's shoulder, as Gracie tries to avoid the shot.
A clash of legs there as Gracie blocks the low kick.
A little jabbing left from Gracie on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Sitsongrit throws a chopping leg kick but Gracie manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
A telegraphed right hand from Sitsongrit misses the target.
Gracie changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Gracie steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit misses with a hook. Gracie ducked under it nicely. #T2#
Sitsongrit misses with an uppercut. Gracie saw that one coming.
Sitsongrit throws a body shot but no joy.
Gracie is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Sitsongrit throws a lazy uppercut
and Gracie connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Gracie throws a body shot but no joy.
Gracie connects with a looping right hand.
Sitsongrit scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Gracie with a lazy takedown attempt
and Sitsongrit counters with a stiff right hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sitsongrit throws a low kick but Gracie moves out of range easily.
A big left from Sitsongrit misses.
Sitsongrit throws a low kick, looking for Gracie's leg but Gracie calmly moves out of range.
Sitsongrit sets himself, and Gracie steps forward looking for the clinch! Sitsongrit avoids it this time.
Sitsongrit misses with a body kick.
Gracie looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#T3#
Gracie darts in trying to clinch
and Sitsongrit counters with a straight right hand.
Gracie moves out of range of the strikes.
Gracie steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit lands a right hook to the body.
Sitsongrit throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A solid leg kick lands there for Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit misses with a hook. Gracie ducked under it nicely.
Gracie fails with a takedown attempt.#T4#
Sitsongrit throws a good cross that connects.
Gracie throws an off balance right hand
and Sitsongrit counters with a right hand to the body.
Sitsongrit misses with a hook. Gracie ducked under it nicely.
Gracie tries to counter with a clinch but Sitsongrit shakes him off and moves away.
Sitsongrit gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Sitsongrit misses with a low kick.
Sitsongrit connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Gracie slips under a jab from Sitsongrit.
Gracie is trying hard to land a takedown here. Sitsongrit sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Petchuanglek Sitsongrit has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Renoa Gracie.
Gracie displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Sitsongrit throws out the jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Petchuanglek Sitsongrit had his way with Renoa Gracie in that round.
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. This is the final round!#R5#
Gracie throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
An attempted straight right counter from Sitsongrit misses the target.
Gracie tries to clinch up
and Sitsongrit counters with a straight right hand.
Sitsongrit throws a half hearted mid kick.
Sitsongrit is looking to land body kicks.
Sitsongrit throws a nice outside leg kick.
Sitsongrit cracks Gracie with a right hand to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sitsongrit walks into a stiff left hand from Gracie.
Gracie scores with a jab to the body.
Sitsongrit works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Sitsongrit misses with a hook. Gracie ducked under it nicely. #T1#
The fight stays on the outside here - Gracie looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Sitsongrit slips a straight right by Gracie.
Gracie fails with a takedown attempt. #CL#
Sitsongrit rushes Gracie and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Sitsongrit blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Gracie misses with a short punch on the inside.
Gracie lands a left hand that snaps the head of Sitsongrit backwards.
Sitsongrit blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Renoa Gracie has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
A short left from Gracie.
Sitsongrit blocks an uppercut.
Gracie misses with a short punch on the inside.
Gracie tries to pull guard but Sitsongrit forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Gracie tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Sitsongrit smiles and moves away.
Petchuanglek Sitsongrit has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Renoa Gracie.
Gracie misses with a body shot.
Sitsongrit lands a body shot.
Sitsongrit lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Gracie scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Sitsongrit scores with a leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sitsongrit lands a jab to Gracie's midsection.
Sitsongrit moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.#T3#
Sitsongrit bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Sitsongrit looks to score with a jab to the body but Gracie is just out of range.
Sitsongrit connects with a single shot there.
Gracie throws out a powerful jab.
Gracie throws a shot from downtown. Sitsongrit moves away and avoids it.
Sitsongrit is looking to land body kicks.
Gracie takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Gracie is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Sitsongrit scores with a jab to the head.
#T4#
Sitsongrit works Gracie's body with a nice hook.
Sitsongrit scores with a body shot.
Gracie digs a good body shot into Sitsongrit's ribs.
Gracie has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Sitsongrit scores with a jab to the jaw.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sitsongrit lands a slapping body shot.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Gracie, as that shot connected.
That kick from Sitsongrit tenderised Gracie's leg. Gracie is trying to keep his angry face on.
Gracie's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Sitsongrit throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Sitsongrit scores with a jab to the head.
Gracie ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sitsongrit moves away.
And that's the end of the fight!
Petchuanglek Sitsongrit showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Sitsongrit 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 49:46
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 49:46
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 49:46
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Petchuanglek Sitsongrit!
Petchuanglek Sitsongrit retains his featherweight title!
Petchuanglek Sitsongrit decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
SYN 942 Sector vs. Matsuzaka
Date: Dec 11, 2022 |
#R1#
Moore throws out a loose jab but Tonissaar uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tonissaar lands with a kick to the ribs.
Moore takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Tonissaar connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Tonissaar throws a head kick but Moore moves out of range.
Tonissaar throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Moore on the side of the head.
Tonissaar throws a body shot but no joy.
Tonissaar takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.#CUT2#It looks like Baruto Tonissaar has been cut.
Moore just misses with a punch to the body.
Tonissaar jabs at Moore's body.
Tonissaar avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Moore looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Tonissaar stuns Moore with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
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!
Tonissaar throws a shot from downtown. Moore moves away and avoids it.
Tonissaar scores with a crisp jab that stopped Moore in his tracks.
Moore tries to work over Tonissaar's front leg with a kick but Tonissaar checks it.
Baruto Tonissaar seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Moore slips a jab from Tonissaar.#T1#
A slow jab from Moore misses its intended target.
Tonissaar displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Moore throws out the jab.
Moore looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Good leg kick by Tonissaar.
Tonissaar uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
A swing and a miss from Tonissaar.
Tonissaar dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Moore chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Tonissaar can pounce on him.
Nice jab there from Moore.
Tonissaar pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Moore throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Tonissaar.
Moore's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Moore duly obliges.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tonissaar misses with a straight left.
Moore checks the leg kick nicely there.
A low kick lands for Tonissaar.
#T2#
Tonissaar keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Moore.
Moore with a hook.#CUT2#Baruto Tonissaar's cut is getting worse.
Tonissaar tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Moore was well out of range. Poor timing from Tonissaar.
Tonissaar misses with a low kick.
Tonissaar changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Tonissaar fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Moore manages to avoid it.
Tonissaar defending well as Moore loads up on a big left hand.
Tonissaar lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Tonissaar misses the jab.
A clash of legs there as Tonissaar blocks the low kick.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Tonissaar, as that shot connected.
Moore gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Tonissaar.
Tonissaar scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Tonissaar moves into range and connects with a jab.
Tonissaar tries to move into range but Moore moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.#T3#
Tonissaar swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Tonissaar connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Tonissaar lands with a nice body punch.
Nice shot lands for Tonissaar.
Tonissaar with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Tonissaar steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Moore.
Tonissaar tried to counter with a leg kick but Moore avoided it.
Tonissaar throws a jab when Moore was well out of range.
Tonissaar misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Moore.
Tonissaar scores with a spinning back kick!
Tonissaar misses the body punch
and Moore counters with a nice uppercut.
Moore misses with the combination.
It looked like Tonissaar was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Tonissaar scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Moore doesn't seem bothered though. #T4#
Moore throws a right hand that misses
and Tonissaar counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Moore thinking.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tonissaar moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Moore drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
A shot to the body from Tonissaar misses
and Moore counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CUT2#Baruto Tonissaar's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Tonissaar tries to land a leg kick but Moore saw it coming and moves away.
It seemed like Moore was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Moore looks to land a right hand but Tonissaar moved out of range.
Moore chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Tonissaar can pounce on him.
Moore throws a nice inside leg kick.
It looks like Tonissaar has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Moore bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Moore drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tonissaar connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Moore momentarily.
Moore keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Tonissaar is looking to chop away at Moore's legs.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tonissaar. Moore does a little dance to reset his feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Baruto Tonissaar dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Baruto Tonissaar's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Tonissaar takes one on the button.
Tonissaar fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Tonissaar swings for the body but Moore moves out of range.
Tonissaar cracks Moore with a right hand to the side of the head.#CUT#It looks like Angelo Moore has been cut.
Tonissaar avoids the head kick by Moore.
Moore lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Tonissaar circles away quickly and effectively.
Tonissaar throws a body punch but Moore moves out of range.
Some wild striking there from Moore.
Tonissaar looks to score with a jab to the body but Moore is just out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tonissaar lands a head shot.
Moore throws a lazy right hand but Tonissaar sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A combination from Moore does no damage.
Tonissaar throws a shot to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tonissaar scores with a jab to the jaw.#T1#
Moore lands with a hook. Tonissaar tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Moore misses with a low kick.
Tonissaar swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Tonissaar misses with an uppercut
and Moore counters with a two punch combo.
Moore misses with a straight left.
Moore feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Tonissaars jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Tonissaar lands a jab to the head.
Tonissaar is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Moore can do to turn this around?
Moore blocks a head kick by Tonissaar.
Tonissaar looks to score with a jab to the body but Moore is just out of range.
Moore connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.#CUT2#Jeez, Baruto Tonissaar's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Moore throws a hook to the side of Tonissaar's head but Tonissaar sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Tonissaar throws a hook but Moore avoids it easily.
Moore's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Tonissaar fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Baruto Tonissaar is winning the standup battle so far.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tonissaar lands with a nice body punch.
Tonissaar gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Moore.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Baruto Tonissaar's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:06 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Angelo Moore!
An out of breath Angelo Moore 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:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 11, 2022 |
#R1#
Babikov shoots in for a takedown but Gracie shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Babikov misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.#CL#
Gracie forces Babikov back against the cage and clinches.#TD#
Gracie jumps guard and drags Babikov to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Babikov forces his way into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gracie keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Gracie avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Babikov.
Gracie is looking to control Babikov's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Gracie avoid being mounted?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Babikov tries to pass to full mount but Gracie defends it.
Gracie is in trouble now - Babikov has advanced to mount!
Babikov cracks Gracie with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Babikov really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Gracie. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#T1#
Babikov throwing strikes but Gracie recovers to half guard. A much better position.
Gracie tries to roll over but Babikov keeps him under control.
Gracie is trying to control but can't.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Gracie is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Babikov pulls his head out easily.
Babikov is nestled in close to Gracie, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Babikov with the ground and pound but Gracie uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Babikov is looking to advance position but Gracie has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!#REVR#
Babikov working to try and regain half guard.
Gracie tries to control but Babikov wriggling away. #T2#
Babikov tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Babikov keeps trying to improve his position.#SUB#
Gracie looking for a guillotine from mount but Babikov is having none of it.
Babikov really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Babikov regains half guard.
Babikov wants to get back to full guard but Gracie has mounted him!
Gracie prevents Babikov from getting the reversal.
This has been an exciting period of action!#SUB#
Gracie wants to finish this one by submission but Babikov is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Gracie.
Babikov is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
#T3#
Gracie tries to control but Babikov wriggling away.
Babikov is in all sorts of trouble here.
Gracie can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Babikov is looking to escape.
Gracie is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Babikov is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Babikov is working to get back to half guard.
#T4#
Babikov sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Babikov makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Babikov.
We've been informed that Babikov has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Babikov wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB2#
Babikov throws his legs up looking for a submission but Gracie uses it to pass to side control.
Babikov is not content to let Gracie control the position.
Babikov is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Gracie prevents Babikov from improving his position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Rio Gracie dominated that round.
That's time! Gracie's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Gracie moves in looking to clinch but Babikov pushes him off.
Babikov shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Gracie sprawls well. Gracie wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Babikov gets slowly back to his feet.
Babikov throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Gracie's waist but Gracie gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Babikov off to one side.
Gracie seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Babikov looks for a takedown but Gracie sprawls well.
Rio Gracie has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Grigoriy Babikov.#TD2#
Babikov shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Gracie manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Grigoriy Babikov has got the better of the ground game so far.
Babikov loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracie trying to keep a closed guard but Babikov is proving a slippery customer.
Babikov throws an elbow that misses. Gracie uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Babikov's guard. Nice move by Gracie!#REVR#
Gracie preventing the sweep. #T1#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Babikov is on top in guard.
#REVB#
Babikov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Babikov is fighting to break Gracie's control of his arms but Gracie is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Babikov missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #SUB#
Babikov sitting in guard doing not very much at all here. Gracie doesn't need a second invitation though! He's locked up a guillotine and he's squeezing tight! That is tiiiiiiiiight! Babikov paying the price for stalling here - he's pushing hard on the arm trying to free himself but it's no use! He's tapped! WOW, quick submission from Gracie - great work!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:47 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Rio Gracie!
Rio Gracie thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
Highland 214
Date: Dec 09, 2022 |
#R1#
Sterling fails with a takedown attempt.#CL2#
Hall gets tackled into the cage by Sterling. Sterling maintains the clinch. #TD2#
Sterling drags the fight down to the ground.
Sterling has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Hall has passed into side control.
Hall has knee on belly and moves into mount.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hall controlling the pace for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sterling tries to hold on but Hall pushes him away. #T1#
Sterling tries to reverse the position but Hall maintains control.
Hall controlling from the full mount.
Sterling is trying to reverse the position but instead Hall has taken his back - oops!
Hall has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Sterling's body.
Sterling tries to escape but Hall has the hooks in and won't let him break free. #SUB#
Sterling is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Hall gets his way!
Hall trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Sterling doesn't escape. #T2#
Sterling is in bad spot here.
Hall is not going to allow Sterling to sit and survive in this position. #SUB#
Hall working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet. #SUB#
Sterling defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Sterling tries to escape but Hall has the hooks in and won't let him break free. #SUB#
Hall is working the back position looking for the choke. Oh, he's slid into an armbar! Beautiful transition and Sterling taps out! Fantastic Jiu Jitsu from Hall.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Richard Hall!
After the fight, Richard Hall 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.
In defeat, Aljamain Sterling stepped up to the mic, saying 'Whether it's Bellator, OneFC, World Series, whatever, the door's open for me. Financial stability is the most important thing for me'. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 09, 2022 |
#R1#
Gracie throws a body shot but no joy.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Gonzales is defended easily by Gracie.#TD#
Gonzales closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Gracie did well to prevent Gonzales getting side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gracie is looking for a sweep. Gonzales is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB#
Gonzales seems to be looking for submissions.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gonzales throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Gracie keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #SUB#
Gonzales is working for a kimura but Gracie is defending it quite comfortably.
#SUB#
Gonzales is working for a kimura but Gracie is defending it quite comfortably.
#T1#
Gonzales sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Gracie defending well though.
Gonzales throwing shots but Gracie is blocking nicely.
Gracie blocking the ground and pound attempt from Gonzales.
Gracie keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Gonzales thows a huge punch but Gracie dodges it nicely.
#SUB2#
Gracie is working on a guillotine. He's managed to get to full guard and he's really squeezing tight! Gonzales is tapping! Great win for Gracie!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Ralfe Gracie!
A victorious Ralfe Gracie thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 06, 2022 |
#R1#
Gracie throws a body punch but Hill moves out of range.
Hill tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.#CL#
Gracie clinches up with Hill and pushes him back against the cage.
Gracie tries to pull guard but Hill won't allow it.
Gracie has a couple of punches blocked by Hill.
Gracie stalls.
Hill is looking to control Gracie's arms but Gracie gets an underhook and turns him. Now Hill has his back to the cage.
Hill tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Stalling in the clinch from Gracie.
Gracie is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Gracie seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.
Hill scores with a shot to the side of Gracie's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hill lands with a left to the head. #TD#
Gracie jumps into guard, dragging Hill to the mat.
#SUB#
Gracie working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Hill doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Hill manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Hill would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. #T1#
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Gracie holds on and takes a little breather.
Hill trying to control the position from guard on top but Gracie is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hill must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB#
Gracie is looking for a triangle but Hill pushes his legs off easily.
Hill is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Gracie is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Hill would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gracie trying to keep a closed guard but Hill is proving a slippery customer.
#SUB#
Gracie is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #T2##SUB#
Gracie throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB#
Gracie working for a triangle but Hill defends it easily.
Hill trying to control but Gracie is working from the bottom.
Gracie pulls Hill in close to his closed guard and prevents Hill from doing any damage or advancing position.
Hill has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Gracie is proving hard to escape from. #SUB#
Gracie working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Hill doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Hill manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T3#
Gracie trying to control the position.
Hill engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Hill wants to stand but Gracie is controlling his posture from full guard. #SUB#
Hill content to sit in guard, stalling... Great. Oh but he could get punished here because Gracie has locked up a guillotine! Gracie's face is contorted as he sqeezes tight on the submission attempt - will he finish? Hill is holding on here and Gracie must be using up a lot of energy. Hill has gone limp! He's out! He's out cold! Gracie gets to his feet, tossing aside his stricken foe. Arms raised, he milks the applause from the crowd. Great submission!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Robert Gracie!
Robert Gracie thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
RISE 122
Date: Dec 04, 2022 |
#R1#
Son with a jab.
Son tries to score with a low kick but Gracie moves his leg out of the way.
Gracie chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Son can pounce on him.
Gracie checks a low kick from Son.
A swing and a miss from Son.
Gracie on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Son misses with a two punch combination.
Son uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Gracie.
Son throws a good cross that connects.
A big left from Son misses.
Gracie throws a low kick but Son moves out of range easily.
Son swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Son stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Son looks to land a body kick but Gracie moved away.
Gracie walks into a straight right hand from Son.
Gracie on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gracie checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Son throws a good cross that connects.
#T1#
Son moves out of range of the strikes.
Son throws an overhand right that lands on Gracie's shoulder, as Gracie tries to avoid the shot.
Son throws a hook but Gracie blocks it.
Gracie half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Gracie wants to clinch up but Son keeps it at a distance.
Gracie slips under a jab.
Gracie changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Son scores with a crisp jab that stopped Gracie in his tracks.
Son has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Son throws the left hand but Gracie avoids the punch easily.
Gracie is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Son.
Son jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Son scores with a body shot.
Son misses with a low kick.
Gracie tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Son manages to circle out of the way.
Son thuds his right hand into Gracie's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Son is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Son smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Son looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Gracie tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Son throws a body punch but Gracie moves out of range.
Son misses the body punch #TD#
and Gracie decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Son's guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gracie with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.#T2#
Gracie is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Gracie stops Son from standing up.
Son is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Gracie scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Gracie 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.
Gracie stops Son from standing up.
Gracie working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Son's head.
Son keeping moving, preventing Gracie from controlling successfully.
Gracie stays in close to Son's body and controls the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gracie is in close to Son's body, working some short punches and elbows.#T3#
Son is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Gracie pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Son is keeping the position for now.
Son wants to stand and escape but Gracie is having none of it.
Gracie is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Son wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Gracie manages to pass to side control.
Gracie trying to control from half guard but Son is working away.
Son felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Son pushes Gracie off looking to stand but Gracie dives back in and keeps control.
#SUB#
Son is defending against the submission attempts here by Gracie.
#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Son looks like he's trying to stand up.
Gracie looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Son wants to get back to his feet.
Son tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Gracie manages to move to mount!
Son is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
#SUB#
Gracie is working to isolate an arm here. It's a telegraphed submission attempt but he's gone for it anyway - and he's got it! Gracie extends the arm and Son is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Rufino Gracie!
Our winner, Rufino Gracie, 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:
SYN 940 Maluga vs. Johnson III
Date: Nov 30, 2022 |
#R1#
Gracie darts in looking for a takedown but Tax Payer gets double underhooks and turns Gracie into the cage.
Gracie ducks under a wild hook from Tax Payer.
Gracie connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Tax Payer ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gracie moves away.
Gracie moves away from the strike by Tax Payer.
Tax Payer throws a jab when Gracie was well out of range.
Tax Payer shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Tax Payer throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Tax Payer scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Gracie doesn't seem bothered though.
Tax Payer tests Gracie's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Tax Payer misses with a left hand #TD2#
and Gracie counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Tax Payer is trying to escape back to his feet but Gracie uses the scramble to pass into side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tax Payer wants to get back to his feet but Gracie is dominant here and he's now got Tax Payer's back!
Will Gracie go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Tax Payer covers up after taking a massive shot to the side of the head.
#T1#
Gracie has his opponent trapped and is landing shots. Not a good position for Tax Payer.
Well, with Gracie on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Tax Payer is tapping out... Can he escape the position?
Tax Payer is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Gracie keeps control of the position easily here as Tax Payer tries to buck him off.
Tax Payer wants to get back to his feet.
Gracie lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Tax Payer is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet. #SUB2#
Gracie working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Tax Payer is trying to stand back up. #SUB2#
Gracie looking to break Tax Payer's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Tax Payer remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Gracie will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!#T2#
Gracie somehow managing to miss with a strike from the back. #SUB2#
Gracie is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Tax Payer has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Gracie really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Tax Payer.#SUB2#
Gracie tightening his grip on Tax Payer, looking for the choke.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Gracie is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Tax Payer is defending well though. Gracie let's go of the attempt for now.
A lull in the action here.
#SUB2#
Gracie working for the choke.
Tax Payer is trying to get back to his feet but Gracie has full control of the position and if anything, Tax Payer has just worked his way into a worse spot.#T3#
Tax Payer prevents Gracie from getting a body triangle.#ES#
Tax Payer is trying to get back to his feet. He's worked up on to his knees and now he's on his feet with his head on the canvas, trying to shake Gracie off. It looks like it's working - Gracie slides off, much to his dismay, and we're back to standing! Tax Payer displaying calm under pressure there.
Tax Payer throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tax Payer lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Tax Payer throws a looping overhand right but Gracie ducks down to avoid it.
Tax Payer swings for the body but Gracie moves out of range.
A left lands for Tax Payer.
Tax Payer misses with a looping right.
Gracie ducks under a wild hook from Tax Payer.
Tax Payer misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gracie.
An inside leg kick from Tax Payer misses.
Gracie drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Tax Payer defends it well.
Gracie checks a leg kick. #T4##CL2#
Gracie rushes Tax Payer and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Gracie misses with a short punch on the inside.
Tax Payer misses with a punch to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Gracie.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Gracie.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gracie has a couple of punches blocked by Tax Payer.
Gracie throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Gracie lands with a short shot to the head. #BC#
Tax Payer breaks the clinch.
Finnish Tax Payer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gracie throws a jab but it's blocked by Tax Payer.
Tax Payer throws a solid leg kick but Gracie takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Tax Payer.
Gracie blocks a jab.
Gracie moves away from the strike by Tax Payer.
Gracie stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Tax Payer.
Tax Payer just misses with a punch to the body.
Gracie changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Tax Payer darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Gracie avoids the body shot from Tax Payer.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Renoa Gracie will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Gracie's corner calls for a 1-2. Gracie obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Tax Payer throws a leg kick which misses Gracie's front leg but catches the back leg as Gracie tries to avoid it.
Finnish Tax Payer is winning the standup battle so far.
Tax Payer thows a left - swing and a miss!
Tax Payer looks to land a right hand but Gracie moved out of range.
A good leg kick by Tax Payer.
A jab from Tax Payer misses.
Tax Payer pivots, looking for a leg kick but Gracie is out of range and Tax Payer settles back down.
Gracie tries to counter with a clinch but Tax Payer shakes him off and moves away.
Gracie tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Tax Payer manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Tax Payer throws a one two combo.
Tax Payer misses with a leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tax Payer throws a hook to the side of Gracie's head but Gracie sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A swing and a miss from Tax Payer.
Tax Payer misses the jab.
Tax Payer misses with a leg kick.
Gracie takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.#T1#
Gracie cracks Tax Payer with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Tax Payer throws a shot from downtown. Gracie moves away and avoids it.
Nice body punch from Gracie.
Tax Payer throws a hook but Gracie avoids it easily.
Gracie tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Tax Payer manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Nice defenses there by Gracie.
Gracie ducks under a wild hook from Tax Payer.
Gracie walks into a stiff left hand from Tax Payer.
Tax Payer ducks under a wild hook from Gracie.
Tax Payer fires out a quick counter leg kick but Gracie just manages to avoid it.
Gracie walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Gracie is looking to clinch.
Tax Payer avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Tax Payer lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Gracie has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Gracie and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Gracie steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Tax Payer.
Tax Payer tries to work over Gracie's front leg with a kick but Gracie checks it. #T2#
Gracie takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Gracie shoots in for a takedown but Tax Payer shows good takedown defense.
Gracie moves out of range of the strikes.
Gracie fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gracie darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Tax Payer scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Tax Payer fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Tax Payer tried to score with a low kick but Gracie checks it.
Gracie avoids the head kick by Tax Payer.
Tax Payer darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Tax Payer looks to throw the jab but Gracie is out of range.
Gracie misses with a straight right.
Tax Payer is looking to slow Gracie down with leg kicks.
Gracie lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Finnish Tax Payer is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T3#
Gracie tries to clinch up
and Tax Payer counters with a nice uppercut.
Tax Payer with the inside leg kick.
Tax Payer tries to work over Gracie's front leg with a kick but Gracie checks it.
Gracie steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Tax Payer.
Some bone on bone action there as Gracie checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Gracie tries to counter by closing the distance.
Tax Payer misses with a double jab
and Gracie counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Gracie moves out of range of the strikes.
Gracie scores with a jab to the body.
Gracie is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Tax Payer.
Tax Payer swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Tax Payer throws a hook to the side of Gracie's head but Gracie sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Tax Payer bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Gracie's head backwards.
Gracie tries to close the distance and clinch up but Tax Payer swats him away and circles back towards the center. #T4#
Some bone on bone action there as Gracie checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Tax Payer moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Gracie might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Gracie staying out of range there.
Tax Payer throws a jab but it's blocked by Gracie.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tax Payer blocks a jab.
Tax Payer appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Gracie misses the shot to the body.
Gracie cracks Tax Payer with a good jab.
Tax Payer thows a left - swing and a miss!
Gracie uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Tax Payer.
Tax Payer throws a lazy right hand but Gracie sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Tax Payer throws a good cross that connects.
Gracie tries to clinch but Tax Payer is having none of it.
Good standup being displayed there by Tax Payer as he connects with a hook.
Tax Payer just misses with a punch to the body.
Gracie feints the counter takedown.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Finnish Tax Payer dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R3#
Gracie's corner calls for a 1-2. Gracie obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Gracie doesn't manage to clinch there - Tax Payer circles away.
Gracie scores with a shot to the body.
Tax Payer misses with a straight left.
Gracie feints the counter takedown.
Gracie on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Gracie checks a leg kick nicely.
Tax Payer uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Gracie.
Tax Payer swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
It seemed like Gracie was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Gracie slips under a jab from Tax Payer.
Gracie has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Tax Payer finds it's way round the side to connect with Gracie's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tax Payer throws a right and a left that Gracie avoids nicely.
Tax Payer misses the shot to the body.
A low kick lands for Tax Payer.
Tax Payer with a nice calf kick.
A low kick from Tax Payer is predictable there #TD2#
and Gracie counters with a single leg into guard. Tax Payer didn't expect that.
Tax Payer manages to escape and get back to his feet.
#T1##TD2#
Tax Payer tries to sprawl but Gracie drives through with a takedown into half guard.#SUB2#
Gracie maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Tax Payer could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Gracie has cracked it and Tax Payer is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Gracie!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:30 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Renoa Gracie!
An out of breath Renoa Gracie 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:
Highland 209
Date: Nov 20, 2022 |
#R1#
Finlayson works Diaz's body with a nice hook.
Diaz ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Finlayson moves away.
Diaz uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Finlayson has time to react.
Finlayson avoids the body shot from Diaz.
Finlayson swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Finlayson misses with a straight right.
Finlayson on the wrong end of a nice hook.
We've been told by Finlayson's head coaches at FIST OF FURY that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Finlayson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Diaz.
Finlayson swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Finlayson is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Diaz throws an off balance right hand
and Finlayson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Diaz throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Diaz pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Diaz misses with a left hand
letting Finlayson counter with a right hand. #CUT#It looks like Noel Diaz has been cut.
Nice cross by Diaz.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Finlayson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Diaz throws an overhand right that lands on Finlayson's shoulder, as Finlayson tries to avoid the shot. #T1#
Finlayson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Finlayson looks to throw the jab but Diaz is out of range.
Diaz misses the jab.
Finlayson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Diaz lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Diaz.
Diaz moves out of range of the strikes.
Finlayson closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Finlayson misses with a hook. Diaz ducked under it nicely.
Diaz looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Diaz misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Finlayson counters with a straight right hand.
Nice body punch from Diaz.
Nice uppercut lands for Diaz. That snapped Finlayson's head back.
#T2#
Diaz scores with a jab to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Finlayson walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Diaz fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Finlayson manages to avoid it.
Finlayson was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Diaz throws out a loose jab but Finlayson uses good head movement to avoid it.
An attempted straight right counter from Finlayson misses the target.
Diaz misses with a looping right.#CL2#
Diaz takes the fight into the clinch.
Finlayson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Diaz swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Finlayson lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Finlayson's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Finlayson lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Diaz fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Finlayson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Finlayson lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Finlayson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Finlayson tries to throw a body punch but Diaz avoids it by throwing Finlayson back against the cage.
Diaz jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Finlayson walks away with a smile on his face. Diaz gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #T3#
Diaz thows a left - swing and a miss!
Diaz darts in trying to clinch
and Finlayson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Finlayson fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Diaz misses with a telegraphed body shot
letting Finlayson counter with a right hand. #CL2#
Finlayson gets tackled into the cage by Diaz. Diaz maintains the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Finlayson.
Finlayson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Finlayson creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Finlayson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Diaz.
Diaz makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Finlayson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Diaz struggles to land a body shot inside as Finlayson controls his hands.
A short left from Diaz.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Finlayson makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#T4#
Diaz tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Finlayson just stands there and leans against the cage.
Diaz throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Finlaysons head.
Diaz swings wildly with an uppercut but Finlayson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Diaz prevents a body shot from Finlayson.
Finlayson working aggressively here.
Finlayson lands with a light punch inside.
Diaz blocking some punches.
Finlayson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Finlayson lands an uppercut.
Diaz swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short left from Finlayson.
Finlayson works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Finlayson lands a right hand that snaps the head of Diaz backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Finlayson.
Diaz has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Finlayson seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Diaz can turn it around.
Finlayson blocking some punches.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#TD2#
Diaz ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Diaz no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Finlayson has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Diaz being controlled here, momentarily. #SUB2#
Diaz throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Finlayson escapes and throws Diaz's legs to the side, diving into side control!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Noel Diaz will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Noel Diaz's cut.
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#
The fighters circling - Diaz throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Diaz throws a lazy uppercut
enabling Finlayson to counter with a crisp jab.
Finlayson misses with an uppercut. Diaz saw that one coming.
Finlayson with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Diaz to score with a decent uppercut.
Finlayson lands a jab to the head.
Finlayson throws a shot from downtown. Diaz moves away and avoids it.
Finlayson moves out of range of the strikes.
Diaz connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Diaz slips a jab from Finlayson.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Finlayson moves out of range as Diaz strikes.
Diaz throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Finlayson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
An attempted straight right counter from Finlayson misses the target.
Diaz slips under a jab from Finlayson.
Finlayson throws a body punch but Diaz moves out of range. #T1#
Nice uppercut lands for Diaz. That snapped Finlayson's head back.
Diaz just misses with a punch to the body.
Diaz throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Diaz scores with a jab to the jaw.
Diaz uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Finlayson.
Finlayson misses with an uppercut.
Finlayson throws a poor cross that misses
and Finlayson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Diaz fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Finlayson manages to avoid it.
It looked like Finlayson wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Diaz throws a jab when Finlayson was well out of range.
Diaz sizes up Finlayson with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Diaz lands an overhand right.
Good standup being displayed there by Finlayson as he connects with a hook.#T2#
Finlayson has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Finlayson there as he acknowledges the shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Finlayson with a nice cross.
Diaz lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Diaz throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Finlayson counters with a stiff right hand.
Diaz throws a right hand that misses
and Finlayson counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Noel Diaz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Diaz fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
A swing and a miss from Diaz.
Diaz swings away with a body shot that misses
and Finlayson counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Diaz thinking.
Diaz throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
It looked like Finlayson wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Diaz throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Diaz takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Noel Diaz seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Diaz rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Finlayson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
The fight stays on the outside here - Diaz looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A quick step to the side and Finlayson tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.#T3#
Finlayson ducks under a wild hook from Diaz.
Diaz misses with a wild body shot.
Diaz uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Finlayson.
Finlayson looks to land a left hand but Diaz moved out of range nicely.
Finlayson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Finlayson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Diaz.
Diaz avoids the body shot from Finlayson.
Diaz ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Diaz lands the left hand.
Finlayson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Diaz manages to avoid it.
Diaz looks to score with a jab to the body but Finlayson is just out of range.#T4#
Diaz avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Finlayson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Diaz.
A little feinted left hand from Finlayson on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Finlayson slips a straight right by Diaz.
Diaz listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Finlayson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Diaz.
Diaz lands a nice shot that snaps Finlayson's head back.
Diaz might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Diaz misses with a straight left.
Finlayson is looking to counter punch.
Diaz takes a swing at Finlayson's ribcage but misses.
Diaz throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Diaz throws a jab but it's blocked by Finlayson.
Finlayson is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Finlayson throws an overhand right that lands on Diaz's shoulder, as Diaz tries to avoid the shot.
Finlayson sets himself, and Diaz steps forward looking for the clinch! Finlayson avoids it this time.
Finlayson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Noel Diaz will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Noel Diaz's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R3#
Finlayson rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Diaz connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Nice defenses there by Finlayson.
Diaz loads up on a big right hand but Finlayson slips the punch.
Diaz fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Finlayson manages to avoid it.
Diaz misses with a hook
and Finlayson counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Finlayson on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Finlayson swats away the attempt to clinch by Diaz.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diaz scores with a nice right hand.
Finlayson lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Diaz thows a left - swing and a miss!
Finlayson swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.#T1#
Finlayson lands with an uppercut that bounces Diaz off the cage and back into range.
Diaz closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Diaz walks into a straight right hand from Finlayson.#ROC#Diaz is rocked!
Diaz connects with a jab.
Diaz misses with a wild body shot.
Diaz throws an ugly left hook that misses
#KD#
and Finlayson counters with a crisp right hand that drops Diaz! Finlayson lets Diaz back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Diaz is still on wobbly legs! Can Finlayson finish him?
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Diaz throws a hook but Finlayson avoids it easily.
Diaz throws a lazy right hand but Finlayson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Diaz jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Diaz seems to have recovered his senses.
Diaz misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Finlayson.
Finlayson lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Diaz at a distance.
Diaz misses with a wild body shot. #T2#
Finlayson throws a jab when Diaz was well out of range.
Diaz wants to counter with a clinch but Finlayson pushes him away.
Diaz misses with a shot to the body
and Finlayson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Finlayson staying out of range there.
A little feinted left hand from Finlayson on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Diaz missing with a left hand there. Finlayson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Diaz is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Finlayson.
Finlayson scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Diaz doesn't seem bothered though.
Finlayson takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Diaz misses with a hook
and Finlayson counters with a straight right hand.
Finlayson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Diaz defending well as Finlayson loads up on a big left hand.
Finlayson gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Diaz misses with a hook
and Finlayson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Finlayson looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.#T3#
A slow jab from Diaz misses its intended target.
Finlayson misses with a looping right.
Diaz throws the left hand but Finlayson avoids the punch easily.
A shot to the liver by Diaz. Beautiful body shot.
Diaz scores with a hook to the body. Finlayson takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Diaz throws a lazy uppercut
and Finlayson counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Diaz takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Finlayson misses with a hook. Diaz ducked under it nicely.
Diaz looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Diaz thuds a left hand into Finlayson's body.
Finlayson ducks under a wild hook from Diaz.
Diaz gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Finlayson works the jab nicely.#T4#
Diaz just misses with a punch to the body.
Finlayson appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Diaz rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
#KD#
and Finlayson counters with a nice right hand that sends Diaz toppling to the canvas! Diaz scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Finlayson finish him?!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Finlayson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Finlayson misses with a hook.
Diaz throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Diaz throws out a loose jab but Finlayson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Finlayson was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Finlayson slips under a jab.
Finlayson fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Finlayson defending well as Diaz loads up on a big left hand.
Diaz misses with a hook
and Finlayson counters with a crisp right that sends Diaz to the canvas! Finlayson follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Torhte Finlayson!
Torhte Finlayson is the new super heavyweight champion!
An out of breath Torhte Finlayson 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:
SYN 938 Maluga vs. Frewin
Date: Nov 19, 2022 |
#R1#
Tonissaar is looking to chop away at Steele's legs.
Tonissaar moves out of range as Steele strikes.
Steele avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Steele misses the shot to the body.
Tonissaar swats away the attempt to clinch by Steele.
Steele takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Steele waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Tonissaar.#CL#
Steele takes the fight into the clinch.
Steele blocks a body shot from Tonissaar.
Steele connects with a knee to the head.
Tonissaar has a couple of punches blocked by Steele.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Steele lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Steele misses with a knee strike.
Steele tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A head punch on the inside from Steele fails to land. #BC2#
Tonissaar breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
The fight stays on the outside here - Steele looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#T1#
Tonissaar throws a nice outside leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tonissaar. Steele does a little dance to reset his feet.
Steele wants to clinch.
Steele misses with a low kick.
Tonissaar misses with a body kick.
Tonissaar scores with a nice strike.
Steele tries to close the distance and clinch up but Tonissaar swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Tonissaar on the wrong end of a nice jab.
The fighters circle momentarily. Tonissaar darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Tonissaar moves out of range as Steele strikes.
A jab from Steele misses.
Tonissaar lands a nice shot to the body.
Nice cross by Tonissaar.
Tonissaar ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Steele misses with a looping left.
Steele showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Tonissaar.
#T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tonissaar takes one to the side of the head.
Steele fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Tonissaar is out of range.
Steele throws a big shot that misses.
The fight stays on the outside here - Steele looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Tonissaar throws a shot to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Steele. Tonissaar does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nice straight punches there by Tonissaar. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Tonissaar.
Steele throws a hook but Tonissaar blocks it.
Steele takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
The crowd cheers as Tonissaar lands an impressive looking overhand right. Steele doesn't seem phased though.
A swing and a miss from Steele.
Tonissaar misses the jab.
Tonissaar lands with a good body shot.
Tonissaar comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.#T3#
Tonissaar lands with a nice body kick.
Tonissaar misses with a low kick.
A lazy left from Tonissaar finds it's target.
Steele slips a straight right by Tonissaar.
Tonissaar uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Steele throws the left hand but Tonissaar avoids the punch easily.
Steele throws a jab but it's blocked by Tonissaar.
Steele uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Tonissaar.
An attempted straight right counter from Steele misses the target.
Tonissaar has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Steele plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Tonissaar looks for the body kick but Steele saw that one coming.
Steele is looking to clinch but Tonissaar is avoiding it.
Steele misses the body punch
and Tonissaar connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Tonissaar misses with a looping right.
Good leg kick by Tonissaar.
Tonissaar looks to land a left hand but Steele moved out of range nicely.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Steele blocks a leg kick.
Steele throws a series of punches but Tonissaar avoids them all with ease.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Tonissaar - that will leave a mark!
#T4#
Tonissaar lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Steele is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Tonissaar's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Tonissaar misses with a looping right.
Steele swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Steele stuns Tonissaar with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Tonissaar, as that shot connected.
Tonissaar looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Tonissaar lands a high kick!
Tonissaar wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Tonissaar lands with a good body shot.
Tonissaar is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Steele throws a body shot but no joy.
Tonissaar misses with a lunging right hand
and Steele cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Steele doesn't manage to clinch there - Tonissaar circles away.
Steele looks to score with a jab to the body but Tonissaar is just out of range.
Tonissaar rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Steele moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The crowd cheers as Steele lands an impressive looking overhand right. Tonissaar doesn't seem phased though.
A nice inside leg kick there by Tonissaar. That's going to slow Steele down.
Tonissaar tests Steele's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Steele throws out a loose jab but Tonissaar uses good head movement to avoid it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Baruto Tonissaar dominated that round.
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#
Tonissaar goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Tonissaar has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Baruto Tonissaar seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Tonissaar waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Steele.
Tonissaar sizes up Steele with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Steele throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Tonissaar tries a quick counter leg kick but Steele is wise to it.
Steele misses with a wild body shot.
Steele throws a front kick aimed at Tonissaar's knee but Tonissaar avoids it well.
Tonissaar throws a low kick but it's checked well by Steele.
Steele throws a series of punches but Tonissaar avoids them all with ease.
Steele scores with a hook.
Steele is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Tonissaar.#CUT2#It looks like Stanley Steele has been cut.
Steele connects with a nice looking jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tonissaar swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Steele.
Tonissaar avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A nice leg kick lands there from Tonissaar.
Tonissaar connects with an inside leg kick.
Steele checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Tonissaar just misses with a punch to the body.
Tonissaar misses with a lunging right hand
and Steele counters with a right hand to the body. #T1#
Tonissaar throws a leg kick
letting Steele counter with a right hand.
Steele throws a lazy uppercut
and Tonissaar counters with a right hand to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Steele. Tonissaar does a little dance to reset his feet.
Tonissaar feints and then cracks Steele's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Steele down.
Tonissaar dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Steele. That did some damage!
Tonissaar connects with a good right hand that stumbles Steele. Steele circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Steele fails with an attempt to clinch.
Steele scores with a hook to the body. Tonissaar takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Steele lands a nice hook to Tonissaar's body. Tonissaar takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Good work by Steele as he checks the leg kick.
Tonissaar keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Steele swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Tonissaar has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Steele throws a looping overhand right but Tonissaar ducks down to avoid it.
Tonissaar connects with a solid leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tonissaar takes a swing at Steele's ribcage but misses.
Steele works Tonissaar's body with a nice hook.
Tonissaar lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.#T2#
Tonissaar misses with a hook.
Tonissaar feints and then cracks Steele's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Steele down.
Tonissaar tries a head kick but it misses.
Tonissaar looks to land a right hand but Steele moved out of range.
Tonissaar tries a head kick but it misses.
Steele misses with an uppercut.
Steele scores with a nice strike.
Tonissaar lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Tonissaar loads up on a big right hand but Steele slips the punch.
A little feinted left hand from Steele on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Steele ducks right into an uppercut from Tonissaar.
Steele shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Steele tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Tonissaar paws at him with a jab and circles away.
It seemed like Tonissaar was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Tonissaar on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Steele. Steele obviously looking to wear him down.
Steele loads up on a big right hand but Tonissaar slips the punch.
Steele is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Tonissaar fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Steele has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Tonissaar sizes up Steele with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. #T3#
Nice defenses there by Tonissaar.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Tonissaar! But no joy.
A bone on bone clash there as Steele blocks the leg kick.
Tonissaar avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Steele punishes Tonissaar's body with a nice straight punch.
Steele throws a hook but Tonissaar avoids it easily.
Steele misses with a looping right.
An inside leg kick lands from Tonissaar.
Tonissaar bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Steele's head backwards.
A jab lands there for Steele.
Steele throws a poor cross that misses
and Tonissaar makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Tonissaar throws a hook but Steele avoids it easily.
Tonissaar bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Steele is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Tonissaar lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Tonissaar misses with a straight right. #T4#
Steele takes a swing at Tonissaar's ribcage but misses.
Steele fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tonissaar manages to avoid it.
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!
Steele throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Tonissaar lands with a thumping leg kick.
Tonissaar connects with a looping right hand.
Steele uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Tonissaar on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Tonissaar misses with a hook. Steele ducked under it nicely.
Tonissaar takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Tonissaar throws a head kick but Steele moves out of range.
Tonissaar with a jab.
Steele checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Steele throws a jab but it's blocked by Tonissaar.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#CL#
Steele takes the fight into the clinch. #BC2#
Tonissaar pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Steele doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Baruto Tonissaar showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Stanley Steele'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#
Tonissaar with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Steele is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Tonissaar.
Steele missing with a left hand there. Tonissaar was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Tonissaar keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A nice inside leg kick there by Tonissaar. That's going to slow Steele down.
Steele tests Tonissaar's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Steele has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Tonissaar.
Tonissaar scores with a jab.
Steele walks into a left hand.
Tonissaar keeps the fight on the outside.
Steele looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Steele swings widly with a right hand
and Tonissaar counters with a nice low kick that buckles Steele's knee momentarily.
Steele ducks under a wild hook from Tonissaar.
Tonissaar cracks Steele with a right hand to the side of the head.
Steele avoids the body shot from Tonissaar.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tonissaar throws out a leg kick but Steele moves out of range and Tonissaar only half commits.
Steele is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Tonissaar.#T1#
Tonissaar takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Tonissaar lands with a hook. Steele tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Steele tries to bum rush Tonissaar with a series of wild strikes but Tonissaar uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Steele uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tonissaar.
A little feinted left hand from Steele on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Nice defenses there by Tonissaar.
Steele throws a lazy right hand but Tonissaar sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Steele swings widly with a right hand
and Tonissaar makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Tonissaar ducks under a wild hook from Steele.
Tonissaar doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Good leg kick by Tonissaar.
Steele takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Steele throws a hook but Tonissaar blocks it.
Tonissaar fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Steele manages to avoid it.
Steele misses with a straight left.
Steele tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Tonissaar manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Tonissaar listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Tonissaar connects with a crisp jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tonissaar lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook. #T2#
No joy there for Steele, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Steele on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Tonissaar takes one on the button.
Tonissaar is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
An inside leg kick lands from Tonissaar.
Tonissaar tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Nice straight punches there by Tonissaar. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Tonissaar.
Steele tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Tonissaar is able to avoid easily.#CL#
Steele clinches with his opponent.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Steele.
Tonissaar doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Steele misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Tonissaar.
Tonissaar works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
I was talking to Steele's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Steele lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Tonissaar misses with a punch on the inside.
Steele with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head. #BC2#
Tonissaar pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T3#
Tonissaar stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Steele takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Steele waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Tonissaar.
Steele throws a quick inside leg kick.
Tonissaar swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Steele misses with a lunging right hand
and Steele takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Tonissaar lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Tonissaar digs a good hook to Steele's body.
Steele on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Tonissaar lands a nice hook to Steele's body. Steele takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Tonissaar connects with a jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A good leg kick by Tonissaar.
Steele swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Steele tries to clinch but Tonissaar moves out of range.
Tonissaar ducks under a wild hook from Steele.
Tonissaar lands a nice shot that snaps Steele's head back.
#T4#
Steele cracks Tonissaar with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Tonissaar cracks Steele with a good jab.
Steele steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Tonissaar.
Tonissaar throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
It looked like Steele wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Steele throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Steele tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Tonissaar paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Tonissaar misses with a low kick.
Steele fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tonissaar manages to avoid it.
Steele moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromTonissaar.
Tonissaar fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Steele manages to avoid it.
Tonissaar scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Tonissaar lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Tonissaar is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Steele throws a hook to the side of Tonissaar's head but Tonissaar sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Steele misses with an uppercut.
Tonissaar throws a low kick, looking for Steele's leg but Steele calmly moves out of range.
Stanley Steele has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Tonissaar fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Steele has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Baruto Tonissaar comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Tonissaar winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Baruto Tonissaar!
After winning the bout, Baruto Tonissaar thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
Highland 207
Date: Nov 13, 2022 |
#R1#
Nice defenses there by Takashi.#CL#
Takashi closes the distance and pushes Skinner back into the cage.
Skinner is pressed up against the cage. Takashi has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Skinner down to the mat. Skinner avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Skinner pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Takashi tries to score a power double leg takedown but Skinner sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Takashi somewhat.#CL#
Takashi darts in and clinches Skinner up against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Skinner gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. #T1#
Both guys are working to get underhooks. #BC2#
Skinner escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL#
Takashi closes the distance and clinches.
Takashi changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Skinner fights it off and pushes away nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kazuo Takashi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nice sprawl there from Skinner as Takashi shoots in.
Skinner throws a hook but Takashi blocks it.
Skinner doesn't manage to clinch there - Takashi circles away.
Takashi misses the shot to the body.
Takashi looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Skinner is fending him off so far but Takashi persists. Nope, Skinner circles away and we're back to standing.
Skinner misses with a wild body shot.
Skinner misses with a body shot.
Skinner throws a sloppy body shot
#TD#
and Takashi counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground. #T2#
Takashi looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Takashi tries to free his leg and advance position but Skinner is retaining full guard.
Takashi is working hard here to advance position.
Takashi trying to control but Skinner is working from the bottom.
Takashi engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #T3#
Skinner is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Takashi looking to pass the guard. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Takashi tries to score a power double leg takedown but Skinner sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Takashi somewhat.
Skinner tries to counter with a clinch but Takashi shakes him off and moves away.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Skinner tries to clinch but Takashi is having none of it.
Takashi moves out of range of the strikes.
Skinner's corner calls for a 1-2. Skinner obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Takashi throws a hook to the side of Skinner's head but Skinner sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Skinner misses with a hook to the body
#CL#
and Takashi moves into the clinch.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Takashi works on Skinner's body with a couple of short punches.
Takashi pushes Skinner back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#BC2#
Skinner pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Skinner misses with a body shot.
#TD#
Takashi closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Takashi lands in his opponent's guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kazuo Takashi dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Takashi is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Skinner steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Takashi.
Takashi moves away from the strike by Skinner. #CL2#
Skinner moves into the clinch.
Takashi stalling in the clinch.
Skinner pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Takashi takes an elbow to the forehead.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Skinner just misses with a elbow thrown towards Takashi's brow.
Takashi misses with a short punch on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Takashi tightens his grip and picks Skinner up, before dumping him to the ground. Skinner manages to land in guard.
Takashi tries to free his leg and advance position but Skinner is retaining full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Takashi looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #T1#
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Takashi stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Skinner swivels though and keeps the full guard. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Takashi wants to clinch.
Takashi slips a jab from Skinner.
The fight stays on the outside here - Skinner looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#CL#
Takashi moves into the clinch.#T3#
A short uppercut from Takashi. #BC2#
Skinner pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Takashi is looking to clinch but Skinner is avoiding it.
Skinner throws a body punch but Takashi moves out of range.
Takashi is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Skinner.#TD#
Skinner gets caught napping as Takashi dives in and scores a takedown. Skinner manages to retain guard.
Takashi stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Skinner swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Takashi controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T4#
Skinner is trying to control the position but Takashi postures up.
Takashi being controlled here momentarily.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Takashi engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kazuo Takashi dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R3#
Takashi fails with the takedown.
Skinner misses with a body punch
#TD#
and Takashi counters with a takedown into side control.
Takashi has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Skinner!
Takashi can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Skinner is looking to escape.
Kazuo Takashi overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Takashi pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Takashi is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Skinner can do to turn this around?#T1#
Takashi tries to control but Skinner wriggling away.
Skinner wants to control but Takashi is having none of it.
Takashi controlling from mount.
Skinner is working to get back to half guard.
#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Takashi looking to control and managing it successfully.
Skinner is squirming around, avoiding Takashi's attempts to control the action.
Takashi is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Skinner is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Takashi controlling the pace for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Takashi seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Skinner for as long as he can get away with.
Takashi takes Skinner's back.
Good control from Takashi.
Takashi is hanging on to Skinner's back as he tries to escape.
Skinner has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.#T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Takashi has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Skinner's body.
Skinner can't escape the position.
#SUB#
Skinner preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Takashi.
Takashi is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Takashi looking for the RNC.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kazuo Takashi clearly takes that round.
That's time! Takashi's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R4#
Takashi takes a swing at Skinner's ribcage but misses.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Takashi.
Takashi tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Skinner manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Skinner throws a jab when Takashi was well out of range.#TD#
Takashi drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Skinner keeping moving, preventing Takashi from controlling successfully.
Takashi looking to pass the guard. #T1#
Takashi content to stall in guard here.
Takashi has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Skinner looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Takashi uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Skinner.#TD#
Skinner gets caught flat footed, as Takashi shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Takashi pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Skinner is keeping the position for now.
Takashi won't allow Skinner to sweep him here. #T3#
Takashi controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Skinner pulls Takashi in close to prevent any damage.
Takashi's corner is telling him to maintain position.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#CL#
Takashi rushes Skinner and presses him up against the cage.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Takashi looking to slow down the pace here.
Takashi stalling.
Takashi manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Takashi is pushing Skinner up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Takashi is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Skinner gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Takashi stalling.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Kazuo Takashi.
Skinner scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Skinner stuns Takashi with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Skinner swings away with a body shot that misses
#CL#
and Takashi counters by clinching up.
Takashi has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Skinner after a bit of a struggle.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kazuo Takashi had his way with Shug Skinner in that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! And we move into the final round!#R5#
Skinner throws a jab when Takashi was well out of range.
Takashi tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Skinner manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Takashi blocks a jab.
Takashi wants to clinch up but Skinner keeps it at a distance.
Skinner wants to counter with a clinch but Takashi pushes him away.
Skinner throws a right and a left that both miss.
Takashi tries to counter with a takedown but Skinner is quick to defend against it.
Skinner lands with a hook. Takashi tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Skinner swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Skinner keeps the fight on the outside.
Takashi throws out a loose jab but Skinner uses good head movement to avoid it.
Shug Skinner is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1#
Skinner connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Takashi's hands.
Takashi shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Skinner defends it nicely.#TD#
Takashi shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Takashi was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
A lull in the action here.#T2#
Skinner is looking for a sweep.
Takashi trying to control the position but Skinner is working away.
Takashi controlling from side mount.
Takashi is looking to take a break and control but Skinner is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T3#
Takashi is staying tight to Skinner's torso, preventing him from escaping. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Shug Skinner has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Takashi defending well as Skinner loads up on a big left hand.
Takashi tries to counter by clinching up but Skinner breaks away and moves out of range.
Takashi shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Skinner but Skinner pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Takashi throws a series of punches but Skinner avoids them all with ease.
Shug Skinner seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#BC2#
Skinner escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#TD#
Takashi closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Skinner to the mat! Skinner manages to get full guard.
Takashi preventing the sweep.
Takashi tries to free his leg and advance position but Skinner is retaining full guard.
Takashi not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Takashi tries to free his leg and advance position but Skinner is retaining full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Kazuo Takashi showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Takashi, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Glass scores the fight 50:45
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 50:44
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 50:45
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kazuo Takashi!
Kazuo Takashi retains his featherweight title!
Kazuo Takashi thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
RISE 116
Date: Nov 13, 2022 |
#R1#
An inside leg kick lands from Gracie.
A left lands for Gracie.
Breaker seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Breaker throws a push kick but Gracie slaps the foot to one side.
A leg kick checked by Breaker.
Breaker changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Breaker on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Gracie. Gracie obviously looking to wear him down.
#CL2#
Gracie gets a clinch.
A short body shot lands from Gracie as the two fighters clinch.
Gracie lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Breaker backwards. #TD2#
Breaker is fighting off a takedown attempt but Gracie is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Breaker to the mat. Breaker regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.#SUB#
Gracie got a little sloppy there for a moment and Breaker has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Gracie has managed to get both his arms back between Breaker's legs - danger averted.
Breaker trying to keep a closed guard but Gracie is proving a slippery customer.
#SUB#
Breaker looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
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!
Breaker is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T1#
Gracie engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Breaker working a defensive guard here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gracie postures up and lands a big shot to Breaker's brow.
Breaker looking to control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gracie trying to control the position from guard on top but Breaker is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gracie with a nice head shot there.
Breaker striking off his back but it's not causing Gracie any problems.
Gracie has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Gracie is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #SUB#
Breaker is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Gracie is aware though and is defending well.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Gracie 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.
Gracie lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Breaker is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#SUB#
Breaker is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Breaker is trying to control the position from the bottom.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.#SUB#
Breaker has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Gracie can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Gracie pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Breaker is keeping the position for now. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T3##TD2#
Breaker gets caught flat footed, as Gracie shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Gracie distracts Breaker with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Gracie wants to control from the top but Breaker keeps moving.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Gracie working his ground and pound in the gym. So far it seems to be working well.
Gracie is stalling in the full guard. #SUB#
Gracie avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Breaker being controlled here, momentarily. #T4#
Breaker wants to sweep but no luck.
Gracie controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Gracie working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Breaker's head.
Breaker trying to keep a closed guard but Gracie is proving a slippery customer.
Gracie not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Breaker is trying to keep Gracie in close.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gracie is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Rufino Gracie dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Breaker on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Gracie connects with a good right hand that stumbles Breaker. Breaker circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Breaker avoids a kick to the body.
Breaker on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Gracie scores with a nice strike.#CL2#
Breaker gets tackled into the cage by Gracie. Gracie maintains the clinch. #TD2#
Gracie gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Breaker regains guard.
#SUB#
Breaker working for a triangle but Gracie defends it easily.
#SUB#
Breaker working for submissions but it's allowed Gracie to get to half guard.
#T1#
Gracie is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Breaker is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Gracie scores with a couple of nice shots.
Breaker is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Breaker is looking to control Gracie's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Breaker avoid being mounted?
Breaker is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Gracie is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Gracie seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Breaker does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Breaker is looking for a sweep. Gracie is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Gracie wants to control but Breaker is keeping him busy.
Breaker wants to get back to full guard.
Gracie lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Gracie is figuring out what he wants to do next.#SUB#
Breaker actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Breaker looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Gracie has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Gracie looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Breaker with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. #T3#
Breaker has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Gracie is working away from the top position though.
Gracie lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Breaker keeping hold of Gracie's head, controlling as best he can.
Breaker tries to get to full guard but Gracie has control of the leg.
Gracie content to control rather than advance.
Gracie is trying to control. Breaker wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Gracie content to control rather than advance.
Breaker manages to get to full guard.
Breaker throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Gracie trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB#
Breaker throws his legs up looking for a submission but Gracie uses it to pass to side control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Breaker tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Gracie wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Gracie working away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Rufino Gracie showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Sloppy strikes from Breaker. Those never looked like landing.
Breaker chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Gracie can pounce on him.
Gracie lands a nice shot that snaps Breaker's head back.
Gracie lands a glancing blow to the side of Breaker's head.#CL2#
Gracie closes the distance and clinches.
Gracie lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Come on Gracie - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Gracie lands a body punch. #TD2#
Gracie has clasped his hands together around Breaker's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gracie trying to control the position but Breaker is working away.
Gracie controlling the position.
Gracie trying to control the position but Breaker is working away. #T1#
Breaker is looking for a sweep.
Breaker is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Gracie's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.#SUB2#
Gracie is working for a kimura but Breaker is defending it quite comfortably.
Gracie is thwarting Breaker's attempts to control the position.
Breaker wants to improve his position but Gracie is controlling well.
#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Gracie is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Gracie lands a nice short elbow.
Gracie is taking a breather. Breaker 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.#SUB2#
Gracie is working for a kimura but Breaker is defending it quite comfortably.
Gracie takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#T3#
Nice strikes from Gracie there.
Breaker tries to get to full guard but Gracie has control of the leg.
Breaker is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Gracie jumps into side control!
Breaker is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Gracie is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Gracie manages to capitalize on a mistake by Breaker to take his back!
Breaker is trying to remain composed but Gracie is hammering down strikes to the side of his head.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
#T4##SUB2#
Gracie sinks in the hooks and is looking for the choke. He's got it! Breaker taps out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:19 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Rufino Gracie!
Rufino Gracie thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
SYN 936 Maluga vs. Trollslayer
Date: Nov 03, 2022 |
#R1#
Patriot lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Decent striking displayed by Patriot there.
Gracie wants to clinch up but Patriot keeps it at a distance.#CL2#
Patriot takes the fight into the clinch.
Gracie slows down the pace here.
Patriot lands an elbow inside.
Patriot lands an elbow just above Gracie 's eye.
Patriot looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Patriot makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Gracie blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Gracie lands a body punch in the clinch.
Gracie is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Patriot to keep the fight standing.
Gracie takes a shot to the head.
Patriot lands an elbow inside.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gracie lands a right hand.
Gracie lands a shoulder strike. #TD#
Gracie drags the fight down to the ground.
Gracie looking to control.
Gracie lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR##T1#
Gracie landing some decent shots from guard.
Patriot preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Gracie throws an elbow that misses. Patriot uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Gracie's guard. Nice move by Patriot!#REVB#
Gracie is trying to hold Patriot in close to prevent damage but Patriot has managed to pass into half guard.
Gracie 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.#SUB#
Gracie looking for submissions off his back.
Patriot wants to stand up but Gracie has a hold of him and won't allow it. #T2#
Gracie is looking to improve his position.
Gracie keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Patriot wants to stand up but Gracie has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Gracie is looking to improve his position.
#T3#
Gracie is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Patriot's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Patriot's back!
Gracie misses with an elbow to the head. #SUB#
Gracie is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Patriot has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here. #SUB#
Gracie working for the choke.
Good control from Gracie.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Gracie is throwing strikes from the back here. Oh that last one was to the back of the head. Gracie gets a warning from the referee. He throws another strike to the back of the head straight away though and the referee has seen enough. He breaks up the two fighters and stands them back up. Gracie gets a real talking to here and is lucky not to get a point deducted. Gracie apologises and we restart here on the feet.
#T4#
Patriot looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Patriot misses with a low kick.
Patriot moves forwards but Gracie connects with a nice, crisp jab.
A decent looking cross lands there for Gracie.
Patriot scores with a jab.
Gracie throws a body shot but no joy.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#CL2#
Gracie gets tackled into the cage by Patriot. Patriot maintains the clinch.
Stalling in the clinch from Gracie.
Gracie blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Nice body punch from Patriot. #BC2#
Patriot pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Patriot lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Patriot misses with a hook.
Gracie drops down looking for a counter takedown but Patriot sprawls and moves away.
Patriot misses with an uppercut. Gracie saw that one coming.
Patriot throws a shot from downtown. Gracie moves away and avoids it.
As Patriot tries to get set, Gracie tries to push him back and clinch up but Patriot manages to avoid the attempt.
Patriot throws a right and a left that Gracie avoids nicely.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Gorgon Patriot dominated that round.
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#
Gracie moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
A big left from Patriot misses.
Patriot slips under a jab from Gracie.
Patriot throws an overhand right that lands on Gracie's shoulder, as Gracie tries to avoid the shot. #CL2#
Patriot closes the distance and pushes Gracie back into the cage.
Gracie throws a head punch that misses.
Gracie misses with a short punch on the inside. #TD#
Gracie pulls guard effortlessly.
Gracie is pulling down on Patriot's head to control his posture.
Gracie wants to hit a sweep here but Patriot passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Gracie there!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracie gets back to half guard.#T1#
Gracie is looking to improve his position.
Gracie is working hard here to advance position.
Gracie holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Gracie flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Patriot wants to get back to his feet.
Gracie is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Patriot's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Patriot's back!#T2#
Gracie tries to get the hooks in deep but Patriot pushed the leg off.
Gracie missing with strikes.
Watch the back of the head! Comes the shout from the referee towards Gracie.
Patriot prevents Gracie from getting a body triangle.
Gracie connects with a series of strikes and the referee is calling for Patriot to escape the position.
#SUB#
Gracie is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Patriot has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Gracie lands with a big left hand that may well have hurt his opponent. Can Patriot hold on?!
#T3##SUB#
Patriot is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Gracie throwing strikes and Patriot squirms under the pressure, ending up mounted.
Gracie looking to finish with strikes here!
#ES2#
Patriot bucks up and throws Gracie to the side - he's got back to his feet. Great escape!
Patriot jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Gracie goes for a double leg but Patriot avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Patriot continues to drive forward.
Patriot lands an elbow just above Gracie 's eye. #BC2#
Patriot breaks from the clinch.
#CL2#
Patriot takes the fight into the clinch. #T4#
A short right hand to the side of the head by Gracie.
Patriot lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Patriot lands a left hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Patriot misses with some punches.
Gracie blocks a body shot from Patriot.
Gracie lands a left hand that snaps the head of Patriot backwards.
Patriot blocking some punches.
#BC2#
Patriot pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Patriot throws a leg kick #TD#
and Gracie counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Gracie is trying to control the action in half guard but Patriot is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
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. Gracie connects with a nice short shot to Patriot's temple.
Gracie throwing shots but Patriot is blocking nicely.
Gracie not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Gracie throws a strike but Patriot avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Gracie postures up in Patriot's guard and throws a big left but Patriot blocks it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Renoa Gracie dominated that second round.
That's time! Gracie's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Gracie on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Patriot scores with a sloppy right hand. Gracie should have avoided that one.
Patriot swats away the attempt to clinch by Gracie.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Patriot! But no joy.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
A nice left hand lands by Patriot.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Patriot.
Patriot swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Gracie misses with the head strike.
Patriot throws a head punch that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A short left from Gracie.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Gracie.
Gracie lands with a light punch inside.
Gracie is trying to pull guard but Patriot has him pressed against the cage.#TD#
Gracie has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Patriot uses from the top position.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gracie controls Patriot momentarily but Patriot frees himself. #T1#
Gracie looking for a sweep. Not yet Gracie, not yet.
Gracie controls Patriot momentarily but Patriot frees himself.
Gracie bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Patriot's guard. #REVR#
Patriot wants to stand and escape but Gracie is having none of it.
Gracie with a nice head shot there.
Patriot keeping full guard, as Gracie tries to pass.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Patriot wants to stand and escape but Gracie is having none of it.
Gracie works over Patriot with some ground and pound from guard.
Patriot wants to stand but Gracie is controlling the position.
Patriot keeping moving, preventing Gracie from controlling successfully.
Gracie trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Gracie postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Gracie sitting in guard, not really doing much. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Good standup being displayed there by Patriot as he connects with a hook.#T3##CL2#
Patriot gets a clinch.
Gracie throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Patriots head.
Gracie fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Patriot blocking some punches.
#TD#
Gracie pulls guard.
Gracie 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.#SU2#
Patriot gets to his feet. Gracie looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Patriot is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Gracie.
Gracie drops down looking for a counter takedown but Patriot sprawls and moves away.
Patriot connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Patriot looks to land a left hand but Gracie moved out of range nicely.
Gracie is looking to counter the offense by Patriot and move into the clinch.
Gracie uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Patriot.
#T4#
Gracie moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Gracie slips under a jab from Patriot.
Gracie looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Patriot is fending him off so far but Gracie persists. Nope, Patriot circles away and we're back to standing.
Patriot takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Gracie fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Patriot manages to avoid it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gracie takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Patriot throws a leg kick #TD#
and Gracie counters with a shoot takedown. Patriot fights it but they end up in guard.
Gracie trying to control but Patriot is working from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Renoa Gracie.
I think Gracie 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:29
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Renoa Gracie!
A victorious Renoa Gracie thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
Highland 203
Date: Oct 30, 2022 |
#R1#
Ivkov throws a jab but it's blocked by Hall.
Ivkov scores with a hook to the body. Hall takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Ivkov throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Ivkov takes a swing at Hall's ribcage but misses.
Ivkov throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Ivkov has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Ivkov blocks a head kick by Hall.
Aleksandar Ivkov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hall wants to slow Ivkov down by chopping away at his legs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ivkov misses with a hook.
Hall throws a leg kick but Ivkov sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Hall throws a leg kick
and Ivkov counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Hall with a poor takedown
and Ivkov counters with a lovely shot to the body.
We've been hearing reports that Hall has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.#T1#
Ivkov thuds a left hand into Hall's body.
Ivkov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hall sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Hall gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Aleksandar Ivkov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A punch combination from Ivkov misses.
Ivkov misses with a two punch combination.
Ivkov displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Hall.
Ivkov lands a two punch combo.
#T2##TD#
Hall is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Ivkov's half guard.
Ivkov pushes Hall off and gets back to his feet.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The fight stays on the outside here - Hall looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Ivkov misses the jab.
Hall shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Ivkov pinned against the cage. Ivkov gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Richard Hall. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hall throws a leg kick that is checked
and Ivkov counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T3#
Hall throws a lazy body kick
enabling Ivkov to counter with a crisp jab. #TD#
Hall shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Ivkov wants to stand back up but Hall manages to pass into side control.
Ivkov tries to control the position but he's not in luck - Hall easily slips into full mount!
Hall pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Ivkov really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Hall. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Hall looking to control but Ivkov is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #T4#
Hall with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Ivkov can do anything to dispel that myth.
Ivkov is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
#SUB#
Hall swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Ivkov is now in Hall's guard. A big mistake from Hall there, giving up the dominant position!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Aleksandar Ivkov dominated that round.
That's time! Hall's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2##CL#
Hall clinches with his opponent.
#BC2#
Ivkov manages to break the clinch.
Ivkov scores with a hook.
Ivkov throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Ivkov misses with a series of wild punches.
Ivkov keeps the fight on the outside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Hall instigates a clinch. #TD#
Hall jumps into guard, dragging Ivkov to the mat.
#SUB#
Hall pushes a forearm under Ivkov's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Ivkov is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Richard Hall!
Richard Hall 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:
SYN 934 Benedetti vs. Joad
Date: Oct 22, 2022 |
#R1#
Sarethi throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Sarethi has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Baruto Tonissaar seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tonissaar connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Tonissaar scores with a crisp jab that stopped Sarethi in his tracks.
Sarethi moves out of range of the leg kick from Tonissaar.
Sarethi stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Tonissaar.
Tonissaar throws a chopping leg kick but Sarethi manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Tonissaar misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Sarethi moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Sarethi throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Tonissaar stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Sarethi takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Sarethi looks to throw the jab but Tonissaar is out of range.
Sarethi throws a poor cross that misses
letting Tonissaar counter with a right hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tonissaar is looking to chop away at Sarethi's legs.
Sarethi scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Tonissaar takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
#CUT2#It looks like Baruto Tonissaar has been cut.
A cross from Tonissaar lands.
Sarethi throws a leg kick which misses Tonissaar's front leg but catches the back leg as Tonissaar tries to avoid it. #T1#
Sarethi walks into a straight right hand from Tonissaar.
Tonissaar takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Nice shot by Tonissaar.
Tonissaar misses with a hook to the body
and Sarethi counters with a straight right hand.
Sarethi throws a jab when Tonissaar was well out of range.
Nice cross by Sarethi.
Sarethi scores with a hook.
Sarethi misses with an uppercut. Tonissaar saw that one coming.
Tonissaar scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Tonissaar moves away from the strike by Sarethi.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A telegraphed right hand from Sarethi misses the target.
Tonissaar quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Tonissaar just misses with a punch to the body.
Tonissaar connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Tonissaar is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Tonissaar throws a hook but Sarethi blocks it.
Sarethi might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Sarethi takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. #T2#
Tonissaar defending well as Sarethi loads up on a big left hand.
Tonissaar half committed to a counter leg kick.
Sarethi has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Tonissaar.
A slow jab from Sarethi misses its intended target.
Tonissaar throws the left hand but Sarethi avoids the punch easily.
Tonissaar misses with a wild body shot.
Sarethi misses with an uppercut
and Tonissaar counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Sarethi thinking.
Nice defenses there by Sarethi.
It looks like Tonissaar has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Sarethi slips under a jab.
Sarethi is looking for the big counter here.
Tonissaar scores with a jab to the head.
Nice uppercut there from Tonissaar.
Tonissaar lands a nice leg kick that just misses Sarethi's sensitive parts.
Tonissaar misses with a left hand
and Sarethi counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Tonissaar comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Sarethi gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Tonissaar scores with a sloppy right hand. Sarethi should have avoided that one. #T3#
Tonissaar avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Tonissaar swings widly with a right hand
and Sarethi counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Tonissaar scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Tonissaar connects with an inside leg kick.
Tonissaar wants to land a leg kick but Sarethi is out of range.
Tonissaar swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sarethi unleashes a big counter combination but Tonissaar bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
A good leg kick by Tonissaar.
Tonissaar misses the jab.
Sarethi looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Tonissaar throws a jab but it's blocked by Sarethi.
Tonissaar misses with an attempted mid kick.
Sarethi walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Tonissaar lands with a straight right. Sarethi didn't see that one coming.
Tonissaar connects with a leg kick.
Tonissaar chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Sarethi is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Tonissaar.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tonissaar's jab looks to have found its range, popping Sarethi under the eye.#T4#
Sarethi jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A good leg kick by Sarethi.
Tonissaar walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Sarethi checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Nice jab there from Sarethi.
Sarethi throws the kick towards the body but Tonissaar avoids it.
Sarethi looks to land a right hand but Tonissaar moved out of range.
Tonissaar uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Tonissaar throws a low kick but Sarethi moves out of range easily.
Sarethi takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Sarethi throws a jab when Tonissaar was well out of range.
Tonissaar defending well as Sarethi loads up on a big left hand.
Tonissaar is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sarethi throws an off balance right hand
and Tonissaar counters with a good low kick that Sarethi was not able to check.
Tonissaar moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.#CUT2#Baruto Tonissaar's cut is getting worse.
Sarethi takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Sarethi misses with a body kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Baruto Tonissaar dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Baruto Tonissaar's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
The fighters circling - Sarethi throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Baruto Tonissaar is winning the standup battle so far.
Sarethi throws the kick towards the body but Tonissaar avoids it.
Sarethi tries to bum rush Tonissaar with a series of wild strikes but Tonissaar uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
As Sarethi backs away, Tonissaar returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Tonissaar ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Tonissaar fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sarethi manages to avoid it.
Tonissaar gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Sarethi.
Tonissaar misses with a right hand
and Sarethi counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Sarethi throws a poor cross that misses
and Tonissaar counters with a one-two to the body.
Sarethi looks to land a left hand but Tonissaar moved out of range nicely.
Tonissaar scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Tonissaar is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Sarethi can do to turn this around?
Tonissaar throws a lazy right hand but Sarethi sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Tonissaar misses with an uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tonissaar misses with a wild body shot.
Tonissaar moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromSarethi.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Tonissaar.
Tonissaar connects with a jab.
Sarethi lands a front kick.#T1#
Tonissaar misses the shot to the body.
Sarethi counters with a body kick.
Nice body kick there by Tonissaar.
Tonissaar lands with a shot to the body.
Tonissaar lands a jab.
Tonissaar jabs at Sarethi's body.
Tonissaar moves out of range of the body kick from Sarethi.
Tonissaar throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Sarethi.
Sarethi throws a series of punches but Tonissaar moves out of range.
Sarethi fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Tonissaar throws a combination. Sarethi tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Tonissaar misses with a looping right.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sarethi throws a jab but it's blocked by Tonissaar.
Sarethi slips a jab from Tonissaar.#T2#
Sarethi throws the left hand but Tonissaar avoids the punch easily.
Sarethi misses with a left hand
and Tonissaar makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Sarethi has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Some bone on bone action there as Sarethi checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Tonissaar cracks Sarethi with a good jab.
Sarethi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tonissaar manages to avoid it.
Tonissaar lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Sarethi at a distance.
Sarethi misses the jab.
Tonissaar throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sarethi looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Sarethi might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Tonissaar has got the better of the exchanges.
Tonissaar fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Sarethi scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Tonissaar misses with a body shot.
Sarethi throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Tonissaar throws a poor cross that misses
and Sarethi counters with a straight right hand.
Sarethi throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#T3#
Tonissaar misses with a body punch
and Sarethi counters with a nice uppercut.
Sarethi chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Tonissaar can pounce on him.
Sarethi thows a left - swing and a miss!
Tonissaar throws a good cross that connects.
Tonissaar bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Tonissaar scores with a nice right hand.
Sarethi's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Tonissaar waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Sarethi.
Sarethi throws a nice looking combination but Tonissaar bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Sarethi lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Tonissaar throws an overhand right that lands on Sarethi's shoulder, as Sarethi tries to avoid the shot.
It seemed like Sarethi was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Sarethi.
Sarethi throws a lazy right hand but Tonissaar sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Tonissaar appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Sarethi misses with a shot to the body
and Tonissaar counters with a nice low kick that buckles Sarethi's knee momentarily.
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!
Tonissaar lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Sarethi takes one to the chin there.#T4#
Tonissaar uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Sarethi.
Tonissaar staying out of range there.
Sarethi swings for the body but Tonissaar moves out of range.
Sarethi darts in and out, connecting with a jab. #CUT2#Baruto Tonissaar's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Tonissaar is looking to slow Sarethi down with leg kicks.
Tonissaar bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Tonissaar scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Sarethi doesn't seem bothered though.
Tonissaar throws a low kick but Sarethi avoids it.
Sarethi uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Tonissaar.
Tonissaar fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Sarethi cracks Tonissaar with an open hand slap.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sarethi on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Sarethi has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Sarethi there as he acknowledges the shot.
Sarethi tries a low kick but Tonissaar avoids it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Baruto Tonissaar dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Baruto Tonissaar's cut.
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. This is the final round!#R3#
A big left from Sarethi misses.
A quick step to the side and Tonissaar tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sarethi uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Tonissaar.
Tonissaar connects with a solid leg kick.
Tonissaar clobbers Sarethi with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Jab by Sarethi.
A telegraphed right hand from Tonissaar misses the target.
Sarethi listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
A decent looking cross lands there for Tonissaar.
Tonissaar shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Sarethi takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Tonissaar fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Sarethi on the side of the head.
Tonissaar scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Tonissaar connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tonissaar lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Tonissaar misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sarethi.
#T1#
Tonissaar moves out of range as Sarethi strikes.
Tonissaar lands a nice shot to the body.
Sarethi takes one to the side of the head.
Tonissaar lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Tonissaar defending well as Sarethi loads up on a big left hand.
Tonissaar blocks a jab.
Tonissaar throws a quick counter head kick but Sarethi was just out of range.
Tonissaar looks to land a left hand but Sarethi moved out of range nicely.
Tonissaar scores with a nice head shot.
Sarethi takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Tonissaar throws a poor cross that misses
and Sarethi counters with a nice uppercut.
Tonissaar throws a looping overhand right but Sarethi ducks down to avoid it.
It seemed like Sarethi was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
A leg kick checked by Sarethi.
Sarethi drops his hands momentarily and Tonissaar takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Tonissaar throws a nice outside leg kick. #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!
Sarethi has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Tonissaar.
Tonissaar connects with a leg kick.
Sarethi needs to keep his hands up - Tonissaar had a free shot at his head there.
Tonissaar connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Sarethi swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Tonissaar connects with an inside leg kick.
Tonissaar throws a poor cross that misses
and Sarethi counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Tonissaar lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Jab by Sarethi.
Tonissaar ducks under a wild hook from Sarethi.
Sarethi throws a front kick aimed at Tonissaar's knee but Tonissaar avoids it well.
Sarethi defending well as Tonissaar loads up on a big left hand.
Tonissaar moves out of range of the strikes.
Good standup being displayed there by Sarethi as he connects with a hook.#CUT2#Jeez, Baruto Tonissaar's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.#T3#
A low kick from Tonissaar is predictable there
and Sarethi counters with a nice uppercut.
Sarethi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Tonissaar appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Tonissaar misses with a head kick.
Tonissaar moves out of range as Sarethi strikes.
Tonissaar uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Tonissaar lands a jab.
Tonissaar is looking to slow Sarethi down with leg kicks.
Tonissaar moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Tonissaar punishes Sarethi's body with a nice straight punch.
A jab from Sarethi misses.
Tonissaar throws a low kick, looking for Sarethi's leg but Sarethi calmly moves out of range.
Sarethi throws out a counter right but Tonissaar avoids it with no problem.
Tonissaar misses with a hook. Sarethi ducked under it nicely.
Tonissaar fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.#T4#
Tonissaar takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sarethi takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Good exchange - Tonissaar coming out on top.
Tonissaar looks to score with a jab to the body but Sarethi is just out of range.
Tonissaar misses with a low kick.
Tonissaar looks to land a combination but Sarethi avoids it well.
Sarethi rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Tonissaar counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Tonissaar throws an overhand right that lands on Sarethi's shoulder, as Sarethi tries to avoid the shot.
Tonissaar throws a front kick aimed at Sarethi's knee but Sarethi avoids it well.
Sarethi thows a left - swing and a miss!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sarethi waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Tonissaar.
A quick step to the side and Tonissaar tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tonissaar looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Tonissaar needs to keep his hands up - Sarethi had a free shot at his head there.
Salyn Sarethi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Baruto Tonissaar's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Salyn Sarethi!
A victorious Salyn Sarethi thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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RISE 109: Soto v Lee
Date: Oct 21, 2022 |
#R1#
A low kick from Gracie is predictable there
and Bloke counters with a series of strikes. Gracie will be more careful next time no doubt.
Bloke looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Bloke jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Bloke throws a hook to the side of Gracie's head but Gracie sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Gracie seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Bloke ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gracie moves away.
Gracie throws a body shot but no joy.
Bloke lands with a shot to the body.
Gracie moves out of range as Bloke strikes.
Gracie seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Gracie lands a nice leg kick that just misses Bloke's sensitive parts.
Bloke swings and misses with a hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bloke throws a right and a left that Gracie avoids nicely. #TD#
Gracie scores with a takedown into Bloke's guard.
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!#SUB2#
Bloke looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Gracie content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. #T1#
Gracie slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #SUB2#
Bloke looking for a guillotine here but Gracie defends easily.
#SUB2#
Bloke is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Gracie is aware though and is defending well.#SUB2#
Bloke is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB2#
Bloke looking for a guillotine here but Gracie defends easily.
Gracie trying to control but Bloke is working from the bottom.
Gracie might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Gracie is working Bloke over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gracie landing some decent shots from guard. #SUB2#
Bloke working for a triangle but Gracie defends it easily.
Gracie controlling from the top position. #SUB2#
Gracie avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Gracie slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.#T3#
Bloke tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Gracie presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Gracie lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Bloke tries to reverse the position but Gracie maintains control.
Bloke keeps trying to improve his position.
Gracie with good strikes from the mount here!
We've been hearing that Gracie has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Gracie scoring with strikes but Bloke is staying in there.
Gracie content just to control the position here.
Bloke really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Gracie. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Bloke can't escape the position.
Gracie looking to control and managing it successfully.
Bloke is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Gracie fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
#T4#
Gracie lands a couple of good shots and Bloke has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Bloke is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Gracie off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
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!
Gracie is hanging on to Bloke's back as he tries to escape.
Bloke covers up after that shot from Gracie.
Gracie trying to control momentarily.
Gracie 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.#SUB#
Bloke is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Bloke tries to break free.
Gracie punishes Bloke with strikes from the back mount.
Gracie is punishing Bloke with strikes - can he finish him?!#SUB#
Gracie has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Rufino Gracie dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2##TD#
Gracie feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Bloke has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Gracie can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Gracie advances to half guard. #SUB#
Gracie is working for a kimura but Bloke is defending it quite comfortably.
#SUB2#
Bloke looking for a kimura from the bottom but Gracie passes into side control!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracie working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Gracie is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bloke can do to turn this around?
Bloke taking a bit of punishment here - Gracie scoring with strikes.
Gracie is looking to take a break and control but Bloke is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T1#
Bloke is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Bloke is not content to let Gracie control the position.
Gracie is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Bloke is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Bloke is looking to regain half guard here but Gracie keeps moving and retains side control.
Gracie staying calm.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Gracie is looking to take a break and control but Bloke is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Gracie working the ground and pound from side control.
Gracie trying to control the action but Bloke is working from the bottom.
Bloke is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.#SUB#
Gracie is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Gracie seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Bloke does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T3##SUB2#
Bloke looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Gracie is working for a kimura but Bloke is defending it quite comfortably.
Gracie wants to pass to mount but Bloke is defending the position.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Gracie lands a nice short elbow.
Gracie keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#SUB2#
Bloke is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Gracie pulls his head out easily. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Gracie works his way into side control.
Bloke sneaks back into half guard.
Bloke is staying active underneath Gracie, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Gracie works his way into full mount!
Bloke regains half guard.#SUB2#
Bloke looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Bloke is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Gracie pulls his head out easily.
Bloke taking some punishment here, with Gracie in his half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Rufino Gracie dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Gracie defending well as Bloke loads up on a big left hand.
Bloke misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Gracie half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Bloke tests Gracie's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bloke. Gracie does a little dance to reset his feet.
Gracie changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Bloke looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Bloke tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gracie was well out of range. Poor timing from Bloke.
Bloke throws a lazy uppercut
#TD#
and Gracie counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Gracie.
Bloke has momentary wrist control but Gracie slips an elbow through the middle.
Gracie lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Gracie content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Bloke can't keep his opponent in guard - Gracie advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Gracie is keen to just control but Bloke is a slippery customer.
Gracie seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. #T1##SUB2#
Bloke looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Bloke has hold of Gracie's hands but Gracie slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Gracie in particular looking to stall.
Gracie wants to control but Bloke is keeping him busy.
Gracie slows the pace down in half guard.
Gracie landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
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. Gracie connects with a nice short shot to Bloke's temple.
Rufino Gracie overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Gracie wants to control but Bloke is keeping him busy.
Gracie scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Gracie working Bloke over with strikes. #T2##SUB2#
Bloke looking for subs from the bottom but Gracie mounts him!
Bloke keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Bloke taking shots to the head.
Gracie working the ground and pound effectively.
Gracie lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bloke is working to get back to half guard.
Gracie cracks Bloke with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Gracie punishing his opponent with strikes.
Bloke regains half guard.
Gracie is nestled in close to Bloke, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.#T3#
Gracie is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. #SUB2#
Bloke is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Gracie pulls his head out easily.
Gracie tries to pass to full mount but Bloke defends it.
Gracie wants to control but Bloke is keeping him busy.
Gracie controlling the action here.
Ground and pound from Gracie. #SUB2#
Bloke is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Gracie pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Bloke looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Gracie landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. #T4##SUB2#
Bloke looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Gracie is controlling the pace.
Gracie working Bloke over with strikes. #SUB2#
Bloke looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Gracie takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Chilli Bloke has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#SUB2#
Bloke looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rufino Gracie showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Gracie, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 30:27
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rufino Gracie!
After winning the bout, Rufino Gracie thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
Highland 200
Date: Oct 16, 2022 |
#R1#
Takashi throws a hook but Green avoids it easily.
We've been hearing reports that Takashi has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Green fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Takashi takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Takashi tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Green manages to circle out of the way.
Takashi tries to clinch but fails miserably #TD2#
and Green counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Green pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Takashi is keeping the position for now.
Green slips nicely into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Green is pressing down on Takashi's thigh, looking to free his foot. Takashi is holding on for now. #T1#
Takashi is trying to control but can't.
Takashi is looking to improve his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Green works his way into side control.
Takashi wants to control but Green postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Green tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it. #SUB2#
Green is trying to get an arm triangle but Takashi is defending well. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Takashi struggling a bit here.
Takashi is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Green wants to advance to full mount but Takashi doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Takashi trying to control the position here.
Green pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Takashi is keeping the position for now.
Green pushes down on Takashi's leg and manages to get into half guard.#T3#
Takashi wants to get back to full guard.
Green is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Takashi reverses the position - he's now on top in Green's guard. #SUB2#
Green working for a triangle but Takashi defends it easily.
Takashi slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #SUB2#
Green looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Takashi passes into half guard.
#T4#
Takashi prevents Green from improving his position.
Takashi stalling.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Green is refusing to be controlled, as Takashi sits in half guard.
Takashi is taking a breather. Green 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.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ed Green dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Green throws a body shot but no joy.
Takashi tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Green manages to circle out of the way.
Takashi wants to clinch.
Green with the counter takedown but Takashi avoids it easily.
Nice sprawl there from Takashi as Green shoots in.#CL#
Takashi closes the distance and clinches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Green is trying to pull guard but Takashi turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Green has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Green tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Kazuo Takashi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ed Green.#TD#
Takashi has picked Green up - he's going for a ride! Takashi dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Green tries to get to full guard but Takashi has control of the leg.
Takashi controlling the action here. #T1#
Takashi trying to pass the guard but Green defending well.
Green is looking for a sweep. Takashi is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Green wants to control the action here but instead Takashi manages to pass to full mount!
Takashi controlling from mount.
Green has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Takashi wants to take Green's back here but Green is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Takashi content just to control the position here.
Green tries to get back to half guard but can't. #T2#
Takashi pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Green can't escape the position.
Takashi looking to control but Green is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Takashi sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Green keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Takashi moves to the back position. #T3#
A bit of a pause in the action here. Takashi controlling the positon.
Green breaks Takashi's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Takashi lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Takashi 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.
Green lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Green pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Takashi is keeping the position for now. #T4#
Takashi is controlling Green's posture.
Green is looking to advance position but Takashi has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!#REVR#
Green keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Takashi tries to take his opponent's back but Green turns with him and manages to move into guard on the top. Nice work.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Takashi is trying to control the position from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kazuo Takashi dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R3#
Takashi fails with the takedown.
Takashi tries to close the distance and clinch up but Green swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Takashi shoots in looking for a takedown. Green tries to sprawl out of it but Takashi keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Green manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Green looks like he wants to counter punch here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Takashi darts in and out, connecting with a jab. #T1#
Takashi wants to clinch up but Green keeps it at a distance.
Kazuo Takashi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Takashi fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Green avoids it really well and circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kazuo Takashi. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL#
Takashi rushes Green and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Green blocks a body shot from Takashi. #TD#
Takashi lands a takedown into guard.
Takashi trying to control the position from guard on top but Green is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Green looking for a sweep. Not yet Green, not yet. #SUB2#
Green has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Takashi can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Green tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Green has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Takashi has passed into side control.
Green is looking for a sweep.#T3#
Takashi content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Green tries to improve position but can't.
Takashi takes a little break here. Green wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Green sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.#SUB2#
Green looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Green is in trouble now - Takashi has advanced to mount!
Takashi looking to control and managing it successfully.
Takashi is trying to take his opponent's back.
Green is trying to escape the mount.
Green is still trying to improve position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Takashi controlling from the full mount.
Takashi fails to move to back control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kazuo Takashi clearly takes that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R4#
Takashi tries to close the distance and clinch up but Green swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Nice defenses there by Takashi.
Green fails to land with a series of punches.
#TD2#
Green shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Takashi manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Takashi lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Takashi slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Takashi controlling from side mount. #T1#
Takashi is looking to take a break and control but Green is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Green is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
A control attempt from Green but he's now mounted!
Takashi forces the positional change into back control.
Takashi trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Green doesn't escape.
Takashi is looking to control Green but Green is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Takashi controls the position.#T3#
I really don't envy Green right now.
#SUB#
Takashi is persistently looking for the submission but Green is defending it well.
You can see the frustration on Green's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Will Takashi go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
A bit of a pause in the action here. Takashi controlling the positon.#T4##SUB#
Takashi is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Green tries to roll but Takashi sticks to his back.
Takashi has good solid back control here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Green is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kazuo Takashi had his way with Ed Green in that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R5#
Takashi throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Green let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Green keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Green throws a fast counter high kick but Takashi manages to duck under it in time.
Takashi wants to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Takashi tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Green defends well and Takashi ends up having to push Green into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Green tries to pull guard but Takashi won't allow it.
Takashi controlling the action here for a moment.
Takashi is stalling here.
#T1#
Green tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Takashi smiles and moves away.
Green looks to score with a jab to the body but Takashi is just out of range.
A lazy body kick from Green #TD#
and Takashi counters with a takedown into side control.
Green tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Takashi wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Takashi slows the pace down.
Green is trying to control Takashi's posture but Takashi avoids it.
Green tries to buck Takashi off but Takashi is having none of it.#T2#
Takashi in side control, just content to control the action for now. #SUB#
Takashi is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Green is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Green manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. #SUB#
Takashi is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Green is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 5, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Kazuo Takashi!
Kazuo Takashi retains his featherweight title!
A relieved looking Kazuo Takashi thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
Bellicose 147
Date: Oct 08, 2022 |
#R1#
Cervenka misses with a hook.
Gracie tries to counter with a takedown but Cervenka is quick to defend against it.
Gracie throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nice sprawl there from Gracie as Cervenka shoots in.
Gracie tries to counter with a takedown but Cervenka is quick to defend against it.
Cervenka misses with a combination
#CL#
and Gracie counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Gracie has a couple of punches blocked by Cervenka.
Gracie is stalling here.
Gracie pushes Cervenka back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Gracie lands a shoulder strike.
Cervenka makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Cervenka lands a shoulder strike.
Gracie lands a nice shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracie blocks an uppercut.
A hook to the body from Gracie.
Gracie throws a head punch that misses.
Gracie taking a breather.
Gracie swings wildly with an uppercut but Cervenka uses good head movement to avoid it.
A hook to the body from Cervenka.
#T1#
Cervenka working aggressively here.
Gracie is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Cervenka to keep the fight standing.
Gracie misses with a short punch on the inside.
Gracie blocks a body shot from Cervenka.
Gracie tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Gracie doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Gracie blocking some punches.
#TD#
Gracie drags the fight down to the ground.
Cervenka scoring with punches to the head and body. #SUB#
Gracie had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Cervenka defends it easily.
Gracie trying to control the position.
#SUB#
Cervenka got a little sloppy there for a moment and Gracie has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Cervenka has managed to get both his arms back between Gracie's legs - danger averted.
Cervenka looking to sit in guard and control but Gracie gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR##T2#
Gracie works over Cervenka with some ground and pound from guard.
Cervenka wants to get back to his feet but Gracie is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
We've been hearing that Gracie has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Gracie passes Cervenka's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Gracie 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.
Cervenka on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Cervenka misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cervenka is pressing down on Gracie's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Cervenka looking for a sweep. Not yet Cervenka, not yet.
Gracie controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T3#
Gracie wants to control from the top but Cervenka keeps moving.
Gracie lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Gracie passes Cervenka's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #SUB#
Gracie is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Gracie 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.#SUB#
Gracie is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Cervenka is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Reinaldo Gracie!
Reinaldo Gracie retains his featherweight title!
Reinaldo Gracie seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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