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Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary
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Event:
Grappling Hype -15-
Date: May 04, 2025 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 5 losses; Joe Biden! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 4 losses; Salomon Mukunzi!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Percy O'Donnell and Frank Antenori.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Mukunzi shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Biden sprawls well. Biden wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Mukunzi gets slowly back to his feet.
Biden fails to land the takedown.
Biden fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Biden shoots in and drives through. Mukunzi sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joe Biden. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Biden slaps away a takedown attempt from Mukunzi, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Biden shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Mukunzi pinned against the cage. Mukunzi gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Biden slaps away a takedown attempt from Mukunzi, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Mukunzi fails with the takedown.
Mukunzi defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Biden.
Mukunzi feints the counter takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Biden shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Mukunzi as he avoids it easily.
Biden changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Mukunzi tries to avoid it but Biden manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Mukunzi to the ground. Mukunzi escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Nice takedown defense from Mukunzi. No joy for Biden on that attempt.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Mukunzi stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Mukunzi wants it to stay on the feet.
Biden stuffs the takedown attempt from Mukunzi. Mukunzi gets slowly back to his feet.
Mukunzi closes this distance looking for a takedown but Biden circles away.#T1#
Mukunzi dives in for a single leg takedown but Biden sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Mukunzi shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Biden as he avoids it easily.
Mukunzi fails with a takedown attempt.
Mukunzi looks winded!
Mukunzi stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Mukunzi wants it to stay on the feet.
Mukunzi goes for a double leg but Biden avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Biden continues to drive forward.
Biden shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Mukunzi pinned against the cage. Mukunzi gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Biden slaps away a takedown attempt from Mukunzi, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Biden closes this distance looking for a takedown but Mukunzi circles away.
Mukunzi fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Mukunzi closes this distance looking for a takedown but Biden circles away.
Biden shoots in but no luck this time.
Biden shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Mukunzi defends it nicely.
Mukunzi looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Biden is fending him off so far but Mukunzi persists. Nope, Biden circles away and we're back to standing.
Biden shoots in and drives through. Mukunzi sprawls well.
Biden fails with a takedown attempt from distance.#T2#
No luck with that takedown attempt from Biden.
Biden keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Mukunzi shoots in but Biden avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Mukunzi shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Biden as he jumps to the side.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Biden.
And Mukunzi tries to counter it with a takedown but Biden pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Mukunzi shoots in but Biden avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Biden shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Mukunzi shoots in looking for a takedown. Biden tries to sprawl out of it but Mukunzi keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Biden manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Biden fails with a takedown attempt.
Biden fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Mukunzi avoids it really well and circles away.#T3#
Biden fails to land the takedown.
Mukunzi shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Biden pinned against the cage. Biden gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Biden dives in for a single leg takedown but Mukunzi sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Mukunzi jumps guard but Biden turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Mukunzi prevents the takedown attempt.
Biden jumps guard but Mukunzi stands there with Biden around his waist. Biden gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
#TD#
Biden gets control of Mukunzi's arms and successfully pulls guard. Biden will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Mukunzi is pushing down on Biden's leg trying to pass to half guard. Biden is fighting to maintain full guard but Mukunzi has managed to sneak the leg through.
Mukunzi has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Biden (0) vs (3) Mukunzi
Mukunzi wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it. #T4#
Mukunzi takes Biden's back. Score +3 for taking back: Biden (0) vs (6) Mukunzi
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
I really don't envy Biden right now.
Mukunzi biding his time, looking for the opening.
I really don't envy Biden right now.
Biden is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Mukunzi.
#T5#
Biden tries to escape the position.
Biden trying to control the position but Mukunzi manages to sink in the hooks.
Biden looking very determined here, making life difficult for Mukunzi.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mukunzi not allowing Biden to control his hands.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Mukunzi's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
#T6#
Biden is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
#SUB2#
Mukunzi is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Biden is defending well though. Mukunzi let's go of the attempt for now.
Biden trying to control but not successfully.
I really don't envy Biden right now.
#T7##SUB2#
Mukunzi is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Biden is defending well though. Mukunzi let's go of the attempt for now.
Good control from Mukunzi.
Biden needs to remain patient if he's going to get out of this sticky situation.
Mukunzi trying to control.
Biden tries to roll but Mukunzi sticks to his back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Mukunzi is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Biden has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here. #SUB2#
Biden defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
#T8#
Mukunzi is hanging on to Biden's back as he tries to escape.
Will Mukunzi go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
#SUB2#
Mukunzi tightening his grip on Biden, looking for the choke.
Mukunzi has the hooks in. Biden is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted. #T9#
Mukunzi keeps control of the position easily here as Biden tries to buck him off.
#SUB2#
Mukunzi is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Biden has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here. #SUB2#
Biden showing good submission defense here.
Mukunzi tries to get the hooks in deep but Biden pushed the leg off. #T10#
Biden is trying to break free.
#SUB2#
Biden fending off the submission attempt from Mukunzi.
Biden trying to control the position but Mukunzi manages to sink in the hooks.
Mukunzi controls the action.
Biden can't escape the position.
Mukunzi tries to get the hooks in deep but Biden pushed the leg off.
Mukunzi has the hooks in. Biden is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted. #SUB2#
Mukunzi tightening his grip on Biden, looking for the choke. #T11#
Biden can't escape the position.
#SUB2#
Mukunzi is looking for the choke from the back position but Biden is controlling his hands well.
Will Mukunzi go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
#SUB2#
Mukunzi has the hooks in. Biden is starting to panic. He's trying to push off one of the legs but he's left his neck open to attack. Mukunzi passes his arm under Biden's neck and tightens up a rear naked choke! This one is surely all over! Yes, Biden taps!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 11:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Salomon Mukunzi!
Salomon Mukunzi decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
Grappling Hype -15-
Date: May 04, 2025 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 5 losses; Kevin Durant! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Pope Callixtus!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Durant shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Callixtus defends it nicely.
Callixtus steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Durant.#CL2#
Callixtus pushes Durant up against the cage in a clinch.
Durant is trying to pull guard but Callixtus turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.#TD2#
Callixtus lands a takedown into guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Durant (0) vs (2) Callixtus
Durant working a defensive guard here.
Callixtus trying to control the position from guard on top but Durant is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Durant trying to control the position here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Durant looking for a guillotine here but Callixtus defends easily.
#T1#
Callixtus 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.
My spies in Dissolution Elite Training Facility inform me that Callixtus has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Callixtus trying to control the position from guard on top but Durant is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Durant looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Callixtus has picked Durant up and slammed him! Durant can't keep hold of the triangle and Callixtus manages to pass to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Durant (0) vs (5) Callixtus
Callixtus wants to control but Durant is keeping him busy. #SUB2#
Callixtus thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Durant is looking to reverse the position.#T2#
Callixtus is looking to take a break and control but Durant is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Durant can't do much from the bottom here.
Durant sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Durant wants to get back to full guard.
Callixtus tries to pass the half guard into mount. Durant knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Durant wants to control but Callixtus passes into side.
Score +3 for passing guard: Durant (0) vs (8) Callixtus#T3#
Durant is trying to improve his position.
Callixtus happy to just control the position for now.
Durant tries to bench press Callixtus off him but Callixtus keeps the position.
Durant sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.#SUB2#
Callixtus seems to be working for a kimura but Durant defends the submission attempt.#T4#
Durant keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Durant is looking to control Callixtus's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Durant avoid being mounted?
Callixtus wants to control but Durant is keeping him busy.
Durant is trying to maintain the position but Callixtus is very close to passing his half guard.
Durant gets back to full guard.
Durant will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T5#
Callixtus is looking to pass into half guard but Durant pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Durant is in guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Durant (2) vs (8) Callixtus
Durant looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Durant wants to control from the top but Callixtus keeps moving.
Callixtus is controlling Durant's posture.#SUB2#
Callixtus throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#T6#
Durant looking to pass the guard.
Durant wants to control from the top but Callixtus keeps moving.
Durant controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Durant is looking to advance position but Callixtus has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Durant (2) vs (12) Callixtus
Durant is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #T7#
Durant tries to reverse the position but Callixtus maintains control.
Callixtus looking to control but Durant is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Durant can't escape the position.
Durant is trying to reverse the position but instead Callixtus has taken his back - oops! Score +3 for taking back: Durant (2) vs (15) Callixtus#SUB2#
Callixtus is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Durant knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Durant for a finish.
Callixtus wants to control but Durant is keeping busy.
Callixtus has the hooks in. Durant is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted. #T8##SUB2#
Durant defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Callixtus's arms.
Callixtus gets his hands free as Durant looks to control.
Callixtus keeps control of the position as Durant tries to break free.
Durant tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Durant tries to hold on but Callixtus pushes him away.
Callixtus trying to control but Durant is having none of it. #SUB2#
Callixtus looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead. #T9#
Callixtus wants to control the pace but Durant is squirming around nicely.
Durant tries to control Callixtus's body but Callixtus pushes him off. Durant squirms to his side and now Callixtus has his back! Score +3 for taking back: Durant (2) vs (18) Callixtus
Durant staying busy and making it hard for Callixtus to control.
Durant wants to escape the position.
Durant is working hard here to advance position.#T10#
Durant rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Durant is looking to control Callixtus's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Durant avoid being mounted?#SUB2#
Callixtus is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Callixtus is trying to control the action in half guard but Durant is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Callixtus passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Durant (2) vs (21) Callixtus
Durant tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Callixtus wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T11#
Callixtus trying to control the position but Durant is working away.
Callixtus moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Callixtus wants to control but Durant is keeping him busy.
Callixtus wants to control for a moment but Durant uses the opportunity to move back to half guard. #SUB#
Durant looking for submissions off his back.
Well,Durant is on his way to losing a decision here. Can he use his experience to pull something off in the closing minutes?#T12#
Durant keeping hold of Callixtus's head, controlling as best he can.
Durant gets back to full guard.
Durant tries to land a sweep but no joy.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Durant is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Durant (4) vs (21) Callixtus#T13#
Durant trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Callixtus controlling Durant's posture.
Durant pushes down on Callixtus's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Callixtus is trying to control but can't.
Durant wants to pass to mount but Callixtus is defending the position.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Durant in particular looking to stall.#T14#
Callixtus makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Callixtus.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Durant pushes down on Callixtus's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Durant tries to pass the half guard into mount. Callixtus knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #SUB#
Durant is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Callixtus has managed to free his arm - good work.
Durant takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Durant wants to pass to mount but Callixtus is defending the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Callixtus wins on points by 21 to 4.
Pope Callixtus decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
Grappling Hype -15-
Date: May 04, 2025 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 2 losses; Olaf Koks! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 4 losses; Lyric Mann!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Don Winkell and Timothy Bukovac.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Koks shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Mann but Mann pushes him off and we're back to square one.#TD2#
Mann manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Koks on his heels. He'll look to pass Koks's guard now, I'm sure. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Koks (0) vs (2) Mann
Mann controlling from the top position.
Koks keeping moving, preventing Mann from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Koks looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Mann passes into half guard.
Mann really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Koks. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mann keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Koks is positioning himself well to prevent Mann advancing to mount. #T1#
Koks is looking for a sweep. Mann is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Koks moves into full guard.
Koks wants to sweep but no luck.
Mann tries to free his leg and advance position but Koks is retaining full guard.
Koks looking to control.
Mann engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Koks trying to control the position.
Koks is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Koks (2) vs (2) Mann#T2#
Mann tries to get to full guard but Koks has control of the leg.
Mann is not content to let Koks control the position.
Mann keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Mann wants to get back to full guard.
Mann manages to get to full guard.
#T3#
Mann keeping moving, preventing Koks from controlling successfully.
Mann wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Mann trying to control the position.
Koks stays in close to Mann's body and controls the position.
Mann keeping moving, preventing Koks from controlling successfully. #T4#
Mann wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Koks stays in close to Mann's body and controls the position.
Koks wants to pass the guard but Mann is keeping the position.
Mann can't keep his opponent in guard - Koks advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Mann trying to hold on to Koks's head to control him but Koks postures up.
Mann controlling the position well. #T5#
Mann is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Koks passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Koks (5) vs (2) Mann#SUB#
Koks is trying to get an arm triangle but Mann is defending well.
Koks controls the position.
Mann gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard. #T6#
Koks is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Mann reverses the position - he's now on top in Koks's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Koks (5) vs (4) Mann
Mann controlling from the top position. #SUB#
Koks throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB#
Mann sitting in guard doing not very much at all here. Koks doesn't need a second invitation though! He's locked up a guillotine and he's squeezing tight! That is tiiiiiiiiight! Mann 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 Koks - great work!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 7:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Olaf Koks!
Olaf Koks 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:
RMMA 17 - Cooper v Kataski 2
Date: May 03, 2025 |
#R1#
Muszkowski misses the shot to the body.
Muszkowski darts in trying to clinch
and Hardy counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Muszkowski scores with a nice right hand.
#CUT#It looks like Salvatore Hardy has been cut.
Muszkowski wants to clinch but Hardy slips to the side
and Hardy makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Hardy has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Muszkowski finds it's way round the side to connect with Hardy's head.
Muszkowski is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Muszkowski gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Hardy is struggling to control the position.
Muszkowski has Hardy pressed against the cage, preventing Hardy from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#T1#
Muszkowski tries to work over Hardy's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Muszkowski lands with a right to the head.
Still in the clinch, Muszkowski scores with a nice short uppercut.
Muszkowski tries to work over Hardy's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Muszkowski tries to work over Hardy's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Muszkowski throws a head punch that misses.
Muszkowski definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Muszkowski digs a right hand underneath Hardy's ribcage. Hardy let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Muszkowski lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Hardy or not.
Muszkowski softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Hardy is trying to maintain a safe position but Muszkowski gets an underhook and turns Hardy into the cage.
Muszkowski lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Muszkowski goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Muszkowski lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Hardy backwards.
Muszkowski misses with the head strike.
#T2#
Muszkowski throws a punch but it's blocked by Hardy.
Muszkowski working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Muszkowski throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Hardys head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Muszkowski pushes Hardy back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Muszkowski.
Muszkowski throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Muszkowski throws a head punch that misses.
Muszkowski misses with a body punch.
Good body shot from Muszkowski.
Muszkowski is leaning against Hardy and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Muszkowski doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Muszkowski is working Hardy over against the cage.
Muszkowski lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Muszkowski pushes Hardy back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Muszkowski lands a shoulder strike. #T3#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Muszkowski.
Muszkowski throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Hardys head.
Muszkowski blocks an uppercut.
Muszkowski tries to work over Hardy's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Hardy blocks a body shot from Muszkowski.
Still in the clinch, Muszkowski scores with a nice short uppercut.
Muszkowski working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Muszkowski goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hardy blocking some punches.
Muszkowski throws a head punch that misses.
Muszkowski softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Muszkowski digs a right hand into Hardy's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Hardy's gas tank.
Hardy looks winded!
Muszkowski lands a right hand that snaps the head of Hardy backwards.
Good body shot from Muszkowski.
Muszkowski lands on the inside with an uppercut. #T4#
A right hook to the body lands for Muszkowski.
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!
Good body shot from Muszkowski.
Muszkowski is leaning against Hardy and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Muszkowski working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Muszkowski lands a body punch.
Muszkowski softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Muszkowski gets through Hardy's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Muszkowski lands a hook to the side of the head.
Hardy's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A right handed body shot lands from Muszkowski.
Muszkowski lands with a light punch inside.
Muszkowski lands a body punch.
Muszkowski lands a body shot in the clinch.
Muszkowski presses Hardy against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Gracjan Muszkowski dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Salvatore Hardy's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Muszkowski, as that shot connected.
#ROC#Hardy is rocked!
Muszkowski cracks Hardy with a hook to the temple - Hardy is on wobbly legs here! Muszkowski swarms him with hook after hook, landing with each one! Hardy falls to the canvas face first and the referee dives in to stop the fight! Muszkowski wins by TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:11 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Gracjan Muszkowski!
Gracjan Muszkowski thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
RMMA - Super Heavy Series 4
Date: May 03, 2025 |
#R1#
Dziuda missing with a left hand there. Bendeguz was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #CL2#
Bendeguz rushes Dziuda and presses him up against the cage.
Dziuda definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Bendeguz just misses with a elbow thrown towards Dziuda's brow.
Dziuda lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #CUT#It looks like Szuts Bendeguz has been cut.
Bendeguz misses with an elbow strike.
Bendeguz lands an elbow just above Dziuda 's eye.
A short right from Dziuda on the inside.
Dziuda tries a body shot but Bendeguz blocks it.
Dziuda goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Dziuda goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Dziuda pushes Bendeguz back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Bendeguz looks winded!
A right hand to the body from Dziuda.
Dziuda lands a right hand.
Dziuda lands with a light punch inside.
Bendeguz blocks a body shot from Dziuda.
Dziuda pushes Bendeguz back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dziuda gets through Bendeguz's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Dziuda creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Bendeguz's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Bendeguz drops to his knees and Dziuda pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Karol Dziuda!
Our winner, Karol Dziuda, 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:
KHFC Round 2
Date: May 03, 2025 |
#R1##CL2#
Soszkowski takes the fight into the clinch.
Soszkowski blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A left hand lands to the body for Soszkowski.
Soszkowski lands a left hand.
Soszkowski lands a right hand that snaps the head of Bollea backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bollea.
Soszkowski lands a right hand.
Soszkowski lands a shot to the body.
Bollea is breathing heavily.
A nice right hand lands inside from Soszkowski.
Soszkowski lands a shot to the body.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Soszkowski.
A right handed body shot lands from Soszkowski.
Soszkowski lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
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!
Soszkowski is working Bollea over against the cage.
Soszkowski lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Bollea or not.
Soszkowski scores with a nice hook to the head.
Soszkowski lands with a left to the head.
Soszkowski lands a body shot.
Soszkowski works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Soszkowski presses Bollea against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Soszkowski is working Bollea over against the cage.
Soszkowski stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.#T1#
A right hook to the body lands for Soszkowski.
Soszkowski lands an uppercut.
Soszkowski lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Soszkowski lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Bollea or not.
Soszkowski lands a nice uppercut.
Bollea definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Bollea takes a shot to the head.
Soszkowski presses Bollea against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Soszkowski lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Bollea.
Soszkowski lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A right hook to the body lands for Soszkowski.
Soszkowski lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #ROC2#Bollea is rocked!
Soszkowski lands a nice uppercut.
Oh Bollea is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bollea tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Soszkowski has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Bollea seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Soszkowski can turn it around.
Nice body punch from Soszkowski - that landed with a thud.
Soszkowski lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Soszkowski dips a shoulder and cracks Bollea with a mighty uppercut! Bollea falls back against the cage and Soszkowski unloads with a barrage of strikes! Bollea is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Soszkowski screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Karol Soszkowski!
An out of breath Karol Soszkowski thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
In defeat, Terry Bollea stepped up to the mic, saying 'What you gonna do when these 24-inch pythons are hugging you, brother? Just try and enjoy it while it lasts!'. |
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Event:
Grappling Hype -13-
Date: Apr 27, 2025 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 1 losses; Olaf Koks! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 4 losses; Nano Grippy!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Percy O'Donnell and Timothy Bukovac.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Nice takedown defense from Grippy. No joy for Koks on that attempt.
Grippy changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Koks shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Grippy tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Koks with a lazy takedown attempt #TD2#
and Grippy counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Grippy. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Koks (0) vs (2) Grippy
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Olaf Koks. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Koks looking to hit a scissor sweep but Grippy is one step ahead there.
Grippy's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Koks controls Grippy momentarily but Grippy frees himself.
Grippy trying to control but Koks is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Koks escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Grippy gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Koks wants to sweep here but Grippy controlling him for the moment. #T1#
Grippy looking to pass the guard.
Grippy preventing the sweep.
Koks keeping moving, preventing Grippy from controlling successfully.
Grippy must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB#
Koks has his foot on Grippy's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Grippy works his way back into a safe position though.
Koks lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Koks (2) vs (2) Grippy
Koks pushing down on Grippy's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #T2#
Koks is looking to advance position but Grippy won't allow it.
Grippy is looking to improve his position.
Koks is looking to take a break and control but Grippy is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Grippy wants to get back to full guard.
Koks wants to control but Grippy is keeping him busy. #T3#
Grippy slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Koks trying to control but Grippy is working from the bottom.
Koks advances to half guard.
Grippy wants to get back to full guard.
Grippy won't allow Koks to pass to mount.
Grippy is trying to get back to full guard.#T4#
Koks with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #SUB2#
Grippy looking for submissions off his back.
Koks seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Koks seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Grippy does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T5#
Koks is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Grippy! Score +3 for passing guard: Koks (5) vs (2) Grippy#SUB#
Koks working for a submission but Grippy is keeping him at bay.
Grippy working to try and regain half guard.
#SUB#
Koks with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Koks trying to control but he's not successful this time. #T6#
Grippy is looking to improve his position but Koks isn't that keen on the idea.
Grippy is squirming around, avoiding Koks's attempts to control the action.
Grippy keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Grippy wants to hold on but Koks pushes him away.#SUB#
Koks moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Grippy has worked his arm free - good work by Grippy!
Koks trying to control the action but Grippy is working from the bottom. #T7#
Grippy is looking to regain half guard here but Koks keeps moving and retains side control.
Koks trying to control the action but Grippy is working from the bottom.
Koks passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Grippy! Score +2 for reaching mount: Koks (7) vs (2) Grippy#SUB#
Koks jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle�. Ooooh, that looks tight� Grippy is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Grippy and Koks has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Koks trying to control the action but Grippy is working from the bottom. #T8#
Koks is staying tight to Grippy's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Grippy manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Koks (7) vs (4) Grippy
Grippy wants to pass the guard but Koks is defending well.
Koks makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Koks.
Grippy trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T9#
Grippy trying to move into half guard but instead Koks has managed to sweep! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Koks (9) vs (4) Grippy
Koks passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Koks (12) vs (4) Grippy
Grippy gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there! Score +2 for reaching mount: Koks (14) vs (4) Grippy
Koks tries to take his opponent's back but Grippy turns with him and manages to move into guard on the top. Nice work. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Koks (14) vs (6) Grippy
Koks keeping moving, preventing Grippy from controlling successfully. #T10#
Koks looking to control.
Grippy passes Koks's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Koks is looking to improve his position.
Grippy trying to mount his opponent but Koks defends it.
Koks is looking for a sweep. Grippy is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T11#
Koks is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Grippy's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Grippy's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Koks (18) vs (6) Grippy
Grippy tries to roll but Koks sticks to his back.
Grippy is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#SUB#
Koks is persistently looking for the submission but Grippy is defending it well.
#SUB#
Koks is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
#T12##SUB#
Koks working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Koks has the hooks in. Grippy is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Grippy rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Grippy moves into full guard.
Koks wants to control from the top but Grippy keeps moving. #T13##SUB2#
Grippy has his feet on Koks's thighs here. He's pushed Koks off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Koks screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 13:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Nano Grippy!
Nano Grippy is the new bantamweight champion!
After winning the bout, Nano Grippy 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:
RMMA 16 - Magomedov v Flynn
Date: Apr 26, 2025 |
#R1#
Chen misses the jab.
Chen throws an overhand right that lands on Czerw's shoulder, as Czerw tries to avoid the shot.
Chen looks to score with a jab to the body but Czerw is just out of range.
Chen's coach down at Monkey Magic was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Chen's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Czerw tries to clinch
letting Chen counter with a right hand.
Czerw definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Czerw moves to clinch but Chen breaks away
and Chen counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Czerw jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Czerw misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Chen.
Chen throws a poor cross that misses
#CL#
and Czerw moves into the clinch.
Czerw tries to work over Chen's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Chen is trying to pull guard but Czerw has him pressed against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Czerw misses with a body punch.
Czerw misses with a punch to the body.
#BC2#
Chen breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Czerw misses with a jab to the body
and Chen counters with a nice body shot.
Czerw drops his hands momentarily and Chen takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. #T1#
Czerw slips a jab from Chen.
Czerw is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Chen.
Czerw lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
A big right from Chen misses.
Chen works the jab nicely.
Czerw throws a jab when Chen was well out of range.
Czerw takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Czerw swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Czerw swings widly with a right hand
and Czerw takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Czerw dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Czerw slips under a jab from Chen.
Chen with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Czerw to score with a decent uppercut.
Czerw lands a nice shot that snaps Chen's head back.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Chen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Czerw manages to avoid it.
Czerw's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Chen connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Czerw scrambles back to his feet.#T2#
Chen misses with a hook. Czerw ducked under it nicely.
Czerw doesn't manage to clinch there - Chen circles away.
Czerw takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Czerw tries to clinch up but Chen circles away and keeps his distance.
Czerw on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Chen connects with a body shot that sends Czerw's belly button to the back.#CL#
Czerw moves into the clinch.
Czerw misses with the head strike.
Chen prevents a body shot from Czerw.
Czerw doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Chen prevents a body shot from Czerw.
Chen blocks a body shot from Czerw.
Czerw struggles to land a body shot inside as Chen controls his hands.
Czerw can't find room to land a body shot as Chen controls the action.
#T3#
Czerw misses with a punch to the body.
Chen blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Czerw struggles to land a body shot inside as Chen controls his hands.
Czerw tries to work over Chen's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #TD2#
Chen jumps guard.
Czerw is stalling in the full guard. #ES2#
Chen manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Czerw throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Chen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Czerw.
Chen doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Chen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Czerw.
Chen has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Chen there as he acknowledges the shot.#T4#
Chen slips under a jab from Czerw.
A big left from Chen misses.
Czerw wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Chen misses the jab.
Czerw misses with a wild body shot.
Chen wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Chen catches Czerw with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Chen lands a nice looking body shot.
Chen digs a good body shot into Czerw's ribs.
Chen 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.
Czerw takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Czerw is breathing heavily.
Czerw takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Czerw tries to clinch up.
Chen scores with a hook to the body. Czerw takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Czerw tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Czerw takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Frenkie Chen dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Chen moves away from the strike by Czerw.
A little jabbing left from Chen on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Chen lands a nice hook to Czerw's body. Czerw takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Frenkie Chen seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Czerw throws a predictable looking body shot
and Chen counters with a stiff right hand.
Czerw throws out a loose jab but Chen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Czerw tries to clinch
and Chen counters with a nice body shot.
Chen thows a left - swing and a miss!
Czerw tries to counter by clinching up but Chen breaks away and moves out of range.
Czerw keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Chen.
Czerw darts in trying to clinch
and Chen counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Czerw tries to close the distance and clinch but Chen swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A punch lands to the side of Czerw 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Czerw tries to clinch up.
Chen misses the shot to the body.
Czerw takes one on the chin but seems OK.
#T1#
Chen bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Czerw's head.#ROC2#Czerw is rocked!
A jab from Czerw does it's job there.
Nice body punch from Chen.
Chen has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Chen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Czerw throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Chen counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Chen looks to throw the jab but Czerw is out of range.
Chen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Czerw was well out of range. Poor timing from Chen.
Czerw tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Chen paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Chen scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Czerw stuns Chen with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Chen lands with a nice body punch.
Czerw ducks under a wild hook from Chen.
Czerw has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Chen avoids the body shot from Czerw.
#T2#
Czerw throws a body punch but Chen moves out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Chen throws a body shot but no joy.
Chen cracks Czerw with an open hand slap.
Chen lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Chen scores with a jab to the jaw.
Czerw scores with a jab to the jaw.
Chen defending well as Czerw loads up on a big left hand.
Nice straight punches there by Czerw. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Czerw.
Chen throws a jab when Czerw was well out of range.
Czerw tries to close the distance and clinch but Chen swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Chen thuds a left hand into Czerw's body.
Chen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Czerw manages to avoid it.
Czerw is looking to clinch but Chen is avoiding it.
#T3#
Chen throws a body punch but Czerw moves out of range.
Czerw is looking to counter the offense by Chen and move into the clinch.
Chen with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Chen takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Chen moves away from the strike by Czerw.
Chen fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Chen throws an overhand right that lands on Czerw's shoulder, as Czerw tries to avoid the shot.
Czerw tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Czerw takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Chen pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Czerw misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Chen.
Chen misses with a body shot.
Chen avoids the body shot from Czerw.
Czerw connects with a body shot that sends Chen's belly button to the back.#T4#
Czerw misses the body punch
and Czerw takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Chen connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Chen throws a looping overhand right but Czerw ducks down to avoid it.
Czerw misses with a hook to the body
letting Chen counter with a right hand.
Oh Czerw is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Czerw misses with a body shot
and Chen counters with a nice uppercut.
Jab, jab by Czerw - just one landing.
Czerw throws a jab when Chen was well out of range.
Czerw tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Chen counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Czerw is looking to wear down Chen with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Czerw slips a jab from Chen.#KD2#
Chen drops Czerw with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Czerw looks back up at him and smiles so Chen waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Chen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Czerw was well out of range. Poor timing from Chen.
Chen steps in with a hook that catches Czerw right on the chin and knocks him to the floor! Chen follows him down with more strikes and that's all she wrote! Czerw looks absolutely devastated.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Frenkie Chen!
Frenkie Chen is the new middleweight champion!
An out of breath Frenkie Chen 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:
RMMA - Fight Night 6
Date: Apr 26, 2025 |
#R1#
Wheels lands a slapping body shot.
Boryszko on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Wheels fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Wheels connects with a right hand. Boryszko shakes it off.
We've been hearing reports that Boryszko has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Wheels ducks under a wild hook from Boryszko.#CL#
Boryszko takes the fight into the clinch.
Boryszko lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Boryszko lands a body shot in the clinch.
Boryszko doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Wheels struggles to land a body shot inside as Boryszko controls his hands.
Boryszko softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#TD2#
Wheels jumps into guard, dragging Boryszko to the mat.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#SU#
Boryszko decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Wheels, up you get!
Larry Wheels seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Boryszko throws an overhand right that lands on Wheels's shoulder, as Wheels tries to avoid the shot.
Boryszko throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Boryszko keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Boryszko cracks Wheels with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.#CUT#It looks like Larry Wheels has been cut.
Boryszko on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Wheels listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.#T1#
Boryszko fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Wheels looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.#CL#
Boryszko closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
A hook to the body from Boryszko.
Wheels looks winded!
Good body shot from Boryszko.
Boryszko lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Boryszko.
A hook to the body from Boryszko.
Boryszko tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Boryszko presses Wheels against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Boryszko lands a nice shot to the body.
Boryszko working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Boryszko softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Boryszko is leaning against Wheels and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Boryszko lands a body punch.
Boryszko scores with a nice hook to the head.
A right handed body shot lands from Boryszko.
Boryszko lands a right hand.
Boryszko lands a body punch.
Still in the clinch, Boryszko scores with a nice short uppercut.
Boryszko lands a left hand.
#ROC#Wheels is rocked!#T2#
A short right from Boryszko.
Wheels is still on wobbly legs! Can Boryszko finish him?
Boryszko works on Wheels's body with a couple of short punches.
Boryszko lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Wheels to his knees! Boryszko keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Krzesimir Boryszko!
A very excited looking Krzesimir Boryszko made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Event:
RMMA - New York 3
Date: Apr 26, 2025 |
#R1#
Maker throws a hook but Gadowski blocks it.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Maker.
Jay Maker seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gadowski misses with a hook.
Maker misses with a double jab.
Gadowski definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#CL#
Gadowski forces Maker back against the cage and clinches.
Maker doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Maker is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Gadowski lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Maker or not.
Gadowski lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Gadowski lands a nice shot to the body.
Maker misses with a body punch.
A short uppercut from Gadowski.
Maker trying to stall but Gadowski improves his position.
Gadowski lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Maker or not.
Maker looks winded!
Gadowski lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Gadowski.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gadowski lands a nice shot to the body.
Gadowski lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A shot in the inside from Gadowski.
Gadowski scores with a nice hook to the head.
Gadowski lands a body shot in the clinch.
Gadowski cracks Maker with a nice body shot.#T1#
Gadowski lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A short right from Gadowski on the inside.
Gadowski throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A left hand lands to the body for Gadowski.
Gadowski scores with a nice hook to the head.
A body shot lands from Gadowski.
A shot in the inside from Gadowski.
A short right from Gadowski.
A short uppercut from Gadowski.
Gadowski works on Maker's body with a couple of short punches.
Gadowski lands an uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gadowski lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Maker or not.
Gadowski scores with a shoulder strike.
Gadowski lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Maker backwards.
Gadowski lands a body shot.
Gadowski pushes Maker back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Gadowski stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A hook to the body from Gadowski.
Good body shot from Gadowski.
Gadowski lands a body shot.
Gadowski lands with a short punch from the clinch.
#T2#
Gadowski lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Gadowski lands a shot to the body.
Maker's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Gadowski lands an uppercut.
Gadowski scores with a nice hook to the head.
Gadowski lands with a light punch inside.
Gadowski digs a right hand into Maker's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Maker's gas tank.
Gadowski scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Gadowski works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A hook to the body from Gadowski.
Gadowski digs a right hand underneath Maker's ribcage. Maker let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Gadowski is leaning against Maker and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Gadowski lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Maker or not.
Gadowski presses Maker against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A nice right hand lands inside from Gadowski.
Gadowski lands a shot to the body.
Gadowski digs a right hand into Maker's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Maker's gas tank.
Gadowski lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A body shot lands from Gadowski.
Gadowski scores with a shot to the side of Maker's head.
Gadowski lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Gadowski lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #T3#
Gadowski working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Maker throws a punch but it's blocked by Gadowski.
Gadowski lands with a right to the head.
Gadowski lands a hook to the side of the head.
A hook to the body from Gadowski.
Gadowski lands a body punch in the clinch.
Gadowski works on Maker's body with a couple of short punches.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Gadowski.
Good body shot from Gadowski.
Gadowski lands a hook to the side of the head.
A right hook to the body lands for Gadowski.
Gadowski pushes Maker back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Gadowski lands a body punch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gadowski throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Makers head. #ROC#Maker is rocked!
Gadowski lands a body punch.
A right hook to the body lands for Gadowski.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Gadowski.
Gadowski pushes Maker back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Maker is still on wobbly legs! Can Gadowski finish him?
We've been informed that Maker has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Gadowski digs a right hand underneath Maker's ribcage. Maker let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Gadowski.
Gadowski softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#T4#
Gadowski is leaning against Maker and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Gadowski lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Maker backwards.
Gadowski working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Gadowski lands a nice uppercut.
Gadowski lands a right hand.
Gadowski lands a body shot in the clinch.
Gadowski lands with a right to the head.
Gadowski working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Gadowski unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Maker! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Gadowski is unloading with more strikes now! Maker drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mariusz Gadowski!
An out of breath Mariusz Gadowski 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:
RMMA - New York 3
Date: Apr 26, 2025 |
#R1#
Botond wants to clinch.#CL#
Botond closes the distance and clinches.
Tyburski lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Botond keeps control of Tyburski as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Tyburski wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Tyburski lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Tyburski is trying to push Botond away but Botond has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Tyburski lands a body punch.
Tyburski blocks an elbow strike.
Tyburski looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
A frustrated look appears on Tyburski's face as he tries to break the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Tyburski. #BC2#
Tyburski breaks from the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tyburski swats away the attempt to clinch by Botond.#CL#
Botond has taken the fight to the clinch.
Tyburski struggles to land a body shot inside as Botond controls his hands.
Tyburski wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Tyburski lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #T1#
Botond throws an elbow that misses.
Tyburski misses with a hook to the ribs.
I was talking to Botond's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Tyburski blocks an elbow strike from Botond.
Tyburski wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Botond has him pressed against the cage.
Tyburski avoids a wild elbow strike from Botond.
Botond pushes off an throws an elbow but Tyburski leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Botond pushes off an throws an elbow but Tyburski leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Botond throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Tyburski scores with a hook to the body.
Tyburski can't break the clinch.
Botond takes a shot to the head.
Botond creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
A short right from Tyburski on the inside.
Tyburski blocks an elbow strike from Botond.
Tyburski presses Botond against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Tyburski. #BC2#
Tyburski breaks the clinch.
#CL2#
Tyburski darts in and clinches Botond up against the cage.
Tyburski scores with a shot to the side of Botond's head.
Botond creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Tyburski is trying to push Botond away but Botond has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Tyburski gets through Botond's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tyburski tries to circle away but Botond has him pinned against the cage.#T2#
Tyburski takes an elbow to the forehead.
Tyburski dodges an elbow strike from Botond.
Tyburski lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Tyburski lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Tyburski lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Tyburski blocks an elbow strike from Botond.
Tyburski is trying to break free.
Tyburski wants to get back to striking at distance but Botond won't allow it.
Botond lands a damaging elbow.
Nice body punch from Tyburski - that landed with a thud.
Tyburski wants to break free but Botond has control.
Tyburski lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Botond blocks a body shot from Tyburski.
Tyburski blocks an elbow strike.
Tyburski pushes Botond back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#BC2#
Tyburski breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL2#
Tyburski clinches up with Botond and pushes him back against the cage.
Tyburski tries to break free but Botond pushes him back against the cage.
Botond pushes off an throws an elbow but Tyburski leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Botond throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Tyburski tries to circle away but Botond has him pinned against the cage.
Botond throws an elbow but it's blocked.
#T3#
Tyburski tries to work over Botond's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #BC2#
Tyburski pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Tyburski smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Botond fails in his attempt to clinch. #CL2#
Tyburski has taken the fight to the clinch.
Tyburski digs a right hand into Botond's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Botond's gas tank.
Tyburski wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Tyburski creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Tyburski misses with a punch to the body.
Botond keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Tyburski's efforts to push away.
Tyburski has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Tyburski lands a nice uppercut.
Tyburski has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Tyburski lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Botond prevents a body shot from Tyburski.
Botond lands an elbow just above Tyburski 's eye.
Botond blocks a body shot from Tyburski.
Botond lands a nice elbow.
Botond has Tyburski pressed against the cage, preventing Tyburski from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Nice elbow from Botond. #T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tyburski can't break the clinch.
#BC2#
Tyburski breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Tyburski avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Tyburski ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Botond moves away.
Tyburski swings for the body but Botond moves out of range.
Botond tries to close the distance and clinch but Tyburski swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Botond tries to clinch but Tyburski moves out of range.
The fight stays on the outside here - Botond looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Tyburski wants to counter the offense by Botond and move into the clinch position.
A big right from Tyburski misses.
Botond wants to clinch up but Tyburski keeps it at a distance.
Tyburski tries to counter with a clinch but Botond shakes him off and moves away.
Botond tries to clinch up but Tyburski circles away and keeps his distance.
Botond tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Botond fails in his attempt to clinch.
Tyburski wants to counter the offense by Botond and move into the clinch position.
Tyburski avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Botond fails in his attempt to clinch.
Tyburski swats away the attempt to clinch by Botond.
Tyburski ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Botond moves away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jacek Tyburski dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Botond is looking to clinch but Tyburski is avoiding it.
Tyburski steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Botond.#CL2#
Tyburski closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Botond misses with an elbow over the top.#BC2#
Tyburski breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Botond fails with an attempt to clinch.
Tyburski avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
The fight stays on the outside here - Botond looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Tyburski misses with an uppercut.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Tyburski in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Botond walks into a jab.
Gulyas Botond seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Botond tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Botond is looking to clinch. #CL2#
Tyburski has closed the distance and engaged Botond in a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tyburski softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Botond creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Botond throws an elbow but it misses.
Tyburski avoids a wild elbow strike from Botond.
Tyburski has had enough of the clinch but Botond keeps him there for the moment.
Tyburski can't break the clinch.
Botond looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Tyburski lands a hook that snaps the head of Botond backwards.
Jacek Tyburski seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.#T1#
Botond lands an elbow that stopped Tyburski in his tracks for a moment. #CUT#It looks like Jacek Tyburski has been cut.
Tyburski tries a body shot but Botond blocks it.
Botond creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Tyburski dodges an elbow strike from Botond.
Tyburski looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Botond prevents Tyburski from breaking the clinch.
Botond pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Tyburski is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Tyburski avoids the elbow strike from Botond, against the cage.
Botond pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Botond misses with an elbow over the top.
Tyburski tries to break the clinch but Botond is controlling the position.
Tyburski blocks an elbow strike.
Tyburski lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Tyburski misses with a punch to the body.
Tyburski wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Tyburski is trying to push Botond away but Botond has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Tyburski tries to break the clinch but Botond is controlling the position.
Botond throws an elbow but it misses.
Tyburski throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Botond pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Tyburski wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
#T2#
A hook to the body from Tyburski.
Tyburski is trying to break free.
With the fighters up against the cage, Botond throws an elbow but misses.
Tyburski lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Botond.
Tyburski working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Tyburski dodges an elbow strike from Botond.
Botond looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Tyburski gets through Botond's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tyburski lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
With the fighters up against the cage, Botond throws an elbow but misses.
Tyburski is trying to break free.
Botond pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Botond throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Tyburski blocks the elbow strike.
Botond keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Tyburski's efforts to push away.
Tyburski wants to get back to striking at distance but Botond won't allow it.
Tyburski lands with a right to the head.
Botond misses with an elbow over the top.
Tyburski lands with a short punch from the clinch.
#ROC2#Botond is rocked!
Tyburski takes an elbow to the forehead.
Oh Botond is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Tyburski blocks an elbow strike from Botond.
#T3#
Tyburski cracks Botond with a nice body shot.
Botond seems to have got his legs back now.
Botond throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Botond looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Tyburski avoids the elbow strike from Botond, against the cage.
Tyburski has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Botond lands an elbow inside.
Botond pushes off an throws an elbow but Tyburski leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Botond pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Tyburski is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Botond throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Botond throws an elbow that misses.
Tyburski works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Tyburski lands a body shot.
Botond has Tyburski pressed against the cage, preventing Tyburski from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Tyburski blocks an elbow strike.
Tyburski lands with a light punch inside.
Tyburski wants to get back to striking at distance but Botond won't allow it.
Tyburski lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Botond has Tyburski pressed against the cage, preventing Tyburski from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Tyburski lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Tyburski lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Tyburski.
#CUT2#It looks like Gulyas Botond has been cut.#T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tyburski lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Botond.
Tyburski pushes Botond against the cage. Tyburski is working some dirty boxing. Tyburski pushes off with a quick right hook! Botond goes down! Botond tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Tyburski moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:12 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jacek Tyburski!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Jacek Tyburski waved his t-shirt featuring BANZAI CLOTHING's logo in front of the cameras. |
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Event:
Grappling Hype -11-
Date: Apr 20, 2025 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 1 losses; Olaf Koks! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 3 losses; Gromli Grumblegut!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Don Winkell and Percy O'Donnell.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD#
Koks closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Grumblegut's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Koks (2) vs (0) Grumblegut
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Koks wants to control from the top but Grumblegut keeps moving.
Koks slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. #SUB2#
Grumblegut is looking for a triangle but Koks pushes his legs off easily.
Grumblegut looking for a sweep. Not yet Grumblegut, not yet.
Koks trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Koks is working hard here to advance position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Koks advances to half guard.
Koks content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #SUB2#
Grumblegut looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Grumblegut looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T1##SUB#
Koks is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Koks prevents Grumblegut from improving his position.#SUB2#
Grumblegut looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Koks has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Koks (5) vs (0) Grumblegut
Grumblegut has given up his back - I don�t know if this is a deliberate ploy to try and escape or if he is just struggling down there.
Score +3 for taking back: Koks (8) vs (0) Grumblegut
Grumblegut is keeping busy.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Grumblegut is really stuck here.
Grumblegut breaks Koks's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Koks (8) vs (2) Grumblegut#T2##SUB2#
Grumblegut drops back, looking for a kneebar! Koks looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Koks looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Koks! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Koks (12) vs (2) Grumblegut
Koks advances to mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Koks (14) vs (2) Grumblegut
Grumblegut bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Koks (14) vs (4) Grumblegut#SUB#
Koks is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Koks is trying to control the position but Grumblegut postures up.
Grumblegut trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Koks tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Koks keeping full guard, as Grumblegut tries to pass. #SUB2#
Grumblegut is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Koks is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Koks has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Koks (16) vs (4) Grumblegut
Koks trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T3##SUB2#
Grumblegut working for submissions but it's allowed Koks to get to half guard.
Grumblegut wants to improve his position but Koks is controlling well.
#SUB2#
Grumblegut actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Koks wants to work for an arm triangle but Grumblegut is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Koks wants to lay and pray for a moment but Grumblegut keeps working. #SUB2#
Grumblegut looking for submissions off his back.
Grumblegut is looking to improve his position.
Koks trying to control the pace. #T4#
Grumblegut is staying active underneath Koks, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #SUB2#
Grumblegut looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Koks looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Koks uses his free foot to push down on Grumblegut's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Grumblegut. Score +3 for passing guard: Koks (19) vs (4) Grumblegut
Koks takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Koks can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Grumblegut is looking to escape.
Grumblegut keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Koks tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T5#
Grumblegut is squirming around, avoiding Koks's attempts to control the action.
Koks prevents Grumblegut from getting the reversal.#SUB#
Koks wants to finish this one by submission but Grumblegut is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Koks.
Grumblegut is working to get back to half guard.
Koks tries to control but Grumblegut wriggling away.
Grumblegut keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Grumblegut is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Grumblegut gets back to half guard.#T6##SUB#
Grumblegut is defending against the submission attempts here by Koks.
Grumblegut is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Grumblegut is pressing down on Koks's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#SUB2#
Grumblegut looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Koks won't allow Grumblegut to sweep him here. #SUB2#
Grumblegut is looking for a triangle here but Koks uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Koks (22) vs (4) Grumblegut
Grumblegut is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Koks wants to control but Grumblegut is keeping him busy. #T7#
Grumblegut prevents Koks from improving position.
Koks advances nicely into full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Koks (24) vs (4) Grumblegut
Grumblegut sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.#SUB2#
Grumblegut actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Grumblegut actively working from the bottom here.
Well, if Koks 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.
#SUB#
Grumblegut is defending against the submission attempts here by Koks.
Grumblegut is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T8##SUB2#
Grumblegut actively working from the bottom here.
Grumblegut is looking to improve his position.
Koks wants to control but Grumblegut is keeping him busy. #SUB2#
Grumblegut looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Koks wants to work for an arm triangle but Grumblegut is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB2#
Grumblegut actively working from the bottom here.
Grumblegut won't allow Koks to pass to mount. #SUB2#
Grumblegut actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Grumblegut is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Koks pulls his head out easily. #T9##SUB2#
Grumblegut looking for submissions off his back.
Grumblegut looks winded!#SUB2#
Grumblegut is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Koks pulls his head out easily.
Koks wants to take a breather but Grumblegut is having none of it. #SUB#
Koks is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Koks is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Grumblegut! Score +3 for passing guard: Koks (27) vs (4) Grumblegut
Grumblegut is trying desperately to improve position.#T10#
Koks looking to control but Grumblegut is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Koks works his way to his opponent's back.
Score +3 for taking back: Koks (30) vs (4) Grumblegut
Grumblegut is in bad spot here.
#SUB#
Koks patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?#SUB#
Grumblegut is looking to escape here. Oh dear - Koks has locked on a rear naked choke here! Grumblegut is tapping out! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 10:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Olaf Koks!
Olaf Koks retains his bantamweight title!
Olaf Koks decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
Grappling Hype -11-
Date: Apr 20, 2025 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Ronan Darongo! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 4 losses; Kevin Durant!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Darongo forces Durant back against the cage and clinches.#TD2#
Durant pulls Darongo into guard.
Durant seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Darongo slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Durant trying to keep a closed guard but Darongo is proving a slippery customer.
Durant wants to control but Darongo passes easily into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Durant is trying to get back to full guard.
Darongo perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #T1#
Durant tries to roll over but Darongo keeps him under control.
Durant controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Darongo is looking to pass Durant's guard but actually Durant recovers to full guard.
Darongo sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Durant looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Darongo puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard. #T2#
Durant tries to get to full guard but Darongo has control of the leg.
Darongo has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Darongo sitting and controlling from the half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Durant tries to roll over but Darongo keeps him under control.#T3#
Durant moves into full guard.
Darongo won't allow Durant to sweep him here.
Durant working a defensive guard here.
#SUB2#
Durant isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Darongo stacks Durant on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Darongo! Score +3 for passing guard: Darongo (3) vs (0) Durant
Darongo takes a little break here. Durant wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.#T4#
Durant tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Durant is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Durant manages to get back to half guard.
Durant wants to improve his position but Darongo is controlling well.
Still in half guard, Darongo seems content to control.#T5#
Durant moves into full guard.
Darongo showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Durant looking for a sweep. Not yet Durant, not yet.
Durant looking to control.
Durant looking for a sweep. Not yet Durant, not yet.
Durant controls Darongo momentarily but Darongo frees himself. #T6#
Durant looking for a sweep. Not yet Durant, not yet.
Durant controls Darongo momentarily but Darongo frees himself. #SUB2#
Durant working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Darongo doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Darongo manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Durant is pulling down on Darongo's head. It's preventing any offense from Darongo, at least for the moment.#SUB2#
Durant is looking for a triangle but Darongo pushes his legs off easily.
#T7#
Darongo won't allow Durant to sweep him here.
Darongo sitting in guard here, content to control.
Darongo trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Darongo preventing the sweep.
Durant controls Darongo momentarily but Darongo frees himself.
Durant has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Darongo has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Darongo (6) vs (0) Durant
Durant tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Darongo wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T8#
Darongo is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Durant tries to control the position but he's not in luck - Darongo easily slips into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Darongo (8) vs (0) Durant
Durant tries to reverse the position but Darongo maintains control.
Durant wants to control but Darongo is having none of it.#T9#
Durant regains half guard.
Durant is trying to maintain the position but Darongo is very close to passing his half guard.
Durant wants to improve his position but Darongo is controlling well.
Well, if Darongo 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.
#T10##SUB2#
Durant looking for subs from the bottom but Darongo mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Darongo (11) vs (0) Durant
Darongo sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Durant is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Durant working to try and regain half guard.
#T11#
Durant 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.#SUB2#
Durant looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Darongo passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Durant! Score +3 for passing guard: Darongo (14) vs (0) Durant
Durant is trying to escape the mount.
#T12#
Darongo controlling from the full mount.
Durant is in all sorts of trouble here.
Durant is the more experienced fighter here and he's going to need to draw on some of that experience if he's going to pull this one out the bag.
Durant keeps trying to improve his position.
Darongo controlling his opponent. #T13#
Durant can't escape the position.
#T14#
Durant sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Darongo is taking a breather. Durant 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.
Durant wants to get back to 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!
Darongo takes the fight on points by 14 to 0.
Our winner, Ronan Darongo, 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:
Grappling Hype -12-
Date: Apr 20, 2025 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 4 losses; Joe Biden! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Lorenz Blackwater!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Daniel Franklin and Chris Downing.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Biden will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Blackwater feints the counter takedown.
Nice takedown defense from Blackwater. No joy for Biden on that attempt. #CL2#
Blackwater closes the distance and pushes Biden back into the cage.
Biden jumps guard but Blackwater stands there with Biden around his waist. Biden gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joe Biden. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Biden jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Blackwater walks away with a smile on his face. Biden gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #CL2#
Blackwater closes the distance and clinches.
Biden wants a takedown.
#TD2#
Blackwater has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Biden uses from the top position.
Blackwater wants to sweep here but Biden controlling him for the moment.
Blackwater pulls Biden in close to prevent any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Biden controls from within his opponent's guard.
Blackwater is adopting a defensive guard.#T1#
Biden stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Blackwater swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Blackwater tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Biden might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Biden trying to control the position from guard on top but Blackwater is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Biden preventing the sweep.
Blackwater not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Biden stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Blackwater swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Blackwater not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Biden has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#T2#
Biden trying to control but Blackwater is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Blackwater managing to control the position.
Biden controls from within his opponent's guard. #SUB2#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Biden got a little sloppy there for a moment and Blackwater has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Biden has managed to get both his arms back between Blackwater's legs - danger averted.#T3#
Blackwater is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Biden (0) vs (2) Blackwater
Blackwater is looking to pass Biden's guard but actually Biden recovers to full guard.
Blackwater wants to pass the guard but Biden is keeping the position.
Biden looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Blackwater puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard. #SUB#
Biden looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Biden is looking to improve his position.
#T4#
Blackwater content to control rather than advance.
Biden works his way to full guard. Good work.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Blackwater working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Biden keeping moving, preventing Blackwater from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Biden working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Blackwater doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Blackwater manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Blackwater controlling from the top position. #T5##SUB#
Biden had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Blackwater defends it easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Biden wants to control the position but Blackwater says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Blackwater controlling the action here.#T6##SUB2#
Blackwater seems to be working for a kimura but Biden defends the submission attempt.
Blackwater looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Biden trying to control but Blackwater postures up.
Biden wants to get back to full guard.
Blackwater is figuring out what he wants to do next.#T7#
Biden is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Blackwater controlling the action here.
Biden is staying active underneath Blackwater, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Blackwater is taking a breather. Biden 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.#T8##SUB2#
Blackwater is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Biden doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Blackwater.
Blackwater stalling.
Biden wants to control but Blackwater is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T9#
Blackwater wants to free his trapped foot but Biden is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Biden is looking for a sweep. Blackwater is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Blackwater wants to pass the guard but Biden is defending well. #SUB2#
Blackwater is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Biden sees it coming and defends easily.
Blackwater is pressing down on Biden's thigh, looking to free his foot. Biden is holding on for now.
Biden is looking to improve his position.
Biden is trying to control but can't.
#T10#
Blackwater content to control rather than advance.
Blackwater moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Biden (0) vs (5) Blackwater
Biden is trying to improve his position.
Blackwater in side control, just content to control the action for now. #T11#
Biden tries to bench press Blackwater off him but Blackwater keeps the position. #SUB2#
Blackwater is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Biden has escaped the position, nice work there.
Blackwater wants to control but Biden is keeping him busy. #T12##SUB2#
Blackwater tries for a kimura but Biden is defending well.
Biden tries to improve position but can't. #SUB2#
Blackwater is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Biden is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Blackwater works to advance to full mount. Biden defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs. Score +2 for reaching mount: Biden (0) vs (7) Blackwater
Blackwater controlling from the full mount. #T13#
Biden is trying to escape the mount.
Blackwater tries to control but Biden wriggling away.
Blackwater tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Blackwater prevents Biden from getting the reversal.
Biden is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Blackwater tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T14#
Blackwater looking to control but Biden is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Biden bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Biden (2) vs (7) Blackwater
Biden trying to control but Blackwater is working from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Blackwater is adopting a defensive guard.
Biden postures up.
And that's the end of the fight!
Blackwater wins on points by 7 to 2.
Lorenz Blackwater 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:
Grappling Hype -12-
Date: Apr 20, 2025 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 1 losses; Dick Dennison! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 3 losses; Salomon Mukunzi!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Alan Glass and Frank Dennis.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Mukunzi dives in and grabs Dennison's left leg, looking for a takedown. Dennison pushes down on Mukunzi's head and hops out.
No luck for Mukunzi with that takedown attempt. #TD#
Dennison shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Mukunzi's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Dennison (2) vs (0) Mukunzi#SUB#
Dennison is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #SUB#
Dennison drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Dennison jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Dennison pushes down on Mukunzi's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Mukunzi wants to improve his position but Dennison is controlling well.
#SUB#
Dennison is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Mukunzi sees it coming and defends easily.
Dennison will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Dennison is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB#
Dennison is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Mukunzi is just riding it out for now. Dennison eventually gives up the hold. #T1##SUB#
Dennison is working for a submission of some sort.
#SUB2#
Mukunzi actively working from the bottom here.
Mukunzi has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Dennison is working away from the top position though.
Mukunzi really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Dennison. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB#
Dennison looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Mukunzi is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T2##SUB#
Dennison wants to work for an arm triangle but Mukunzi is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Mukunzi can do anything to dispel that myth.
Mukunzi is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Mukunzi has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Dennison is working away from the top position though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Dennison is trying a forearm choke� I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#SUB#
Dennison is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Mukunzi doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Dennison.
Mukunzi tries to roll over but Dennison keeps him under control.#T3##SUB#
Dennison is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Mukunzi has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB#
Dennison is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Mukunzi has managed to free his arm - good work.
Mukunzi wants to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Dennison is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Mukunzi doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Dennison.
Mukunzi is looking for a sweep. Dennison is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB#
Mukunzi is defending against the submission attempts here by Dennison.
#SUB#
Dennison is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Mukunzi sees it coming and defends easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4##SUB#
Dennison is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Mukunzi doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Dennison. #SUB#
Dennison is trying a forearm choke� I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Mukunzi is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
We've been hearing that Dennison has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Mukunzi is pressing down on Dennison's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#SUB#
Dennison is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #SUB#
Dennison drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Dennison jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #T5#
Dennison is pushing down on Mukunzi's leg trying to pass to half guard. Mukunzi is fighting to maintain full guard but Dennison has managed to sneak the leg through.#SUB#
Mukunzi is defending against the submission attempts here by Dennison.
#SUB#
Dennison is working for a kimura from half guard. He's really concentrating on the hold and it's allowed Mukunzi to slip a leg under and get back to full guard.
Dennison passes Mukunzi's left leg - he's now in half guard. #SUB#
Mukunzi is defending against the submission attempts here by Dennison.
#SUB#
Dennison is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Mukunzi doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Dennison. #T6#
Dennison prevents Mukunzi from improving his position.
Mukunzi is holding on to half guard well.
Dennison prevents Mukunzi from improving his position.#SUB#
Dennison is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB#
Dennison is looking for a kimura but Mukunzi is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Dennison to get the leverage.
Dennison is thwarting Mukunzi's attempts to control the position.
Dennison works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Dennison (5) vs (0) Mukunzi#T7#
Mukunzi working to try and regain half guard.
#SUB#
Dennison with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
#SUB#
Dennison looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Mukunzi is desperately trying to improve his position but Dennison has a good base and remains in mount.#SUB#
Dennison jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Mukunzi manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Mukunzi is looking to regain half guard here but Dennison keeps moving and retains side control. #SUB#
Dennison is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Mukunzi has escaped the position, nice work there. #SUB#
Dennison tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #T8##SUB#
Dennison wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Mukunzi, who protects the arm well. #SUB#
Dennison is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Mukunzi is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Mukunzi tries to buck Dennison off but Dennison is having none of it.#SUB#
Dennison wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Mukunzi, who protects the arm well.
Mukunzi is trying to improve his position.#SUB#
Dennison has hold of Mukunzi's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Mukunzi tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Dennison cranks the arm and Mukunzi screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Mukunzi, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 9:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Dick Dennison!
After winning the bout, Dick Dennison 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:
RMMA 15 - Sroka v Malone
Date: Apr 19, 2025 |
#R1#
Malone dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Sroka misses with a body shot.
Malone scores with a jab to the body.
Malone dips to his left and cracks Sroka with an uppercut!
Malone missing with a left hand there. Sroka was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #CL#
Sroka moves into the clinch.
Malone working aggressively here.
Malone misses with a punch on the inside.
Sroka tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Sroka lands a body shot.
Sroka misses with some punches.
Sroka struggles to land a body shot inside as Malone controls his hands.
We've been hearing reports that Sroka has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Malone misses with a hook from the clinch.
Malone lands a right hand.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Malone.
Sroka lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Malone backwards.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sroka lands a hook that snaps the head of Malone backwards.
A short right from Malone.
Malone throws a head punch that misses.
Sroka blocking some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sroka.
Malone misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A short left from Malone. #T1#
Malone misses with a hook to the ribs.
A short left from Sroka.
Sroka makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Sroka lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Malone throws a punch but it's blocked by Sroka.
Sroka misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Malone doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Sroka blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Sroka softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Sroka misses with a body punch.
Malone tries to work over Sroka's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Malone swings wildly with an uppercut but Sroka uses good head movement to avoid it.
Malone tries a body shot but Sroka blocks it.
Malone blocks a body shot from Sroka.
Malone has a couple of punches blocked by Sroka.
Sroka cracks Malone with a nice body shot.
Sroka lands a nice uppercut.
Sroka lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Malone.
Malone looks winded!
Sroka lands a left hand that snaps the head of Malone backwards.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sroka presses Malone against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Sroka lands with a light punch inside.
Sroka scores with a shot to the side of Malone's head. #T2#
Sroka scores with a nice hook to the head.
Sroka lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Sroka tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Sroka scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Sroka lands with a short shot to the head.
A short uppercut from Sroka.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Sroka.
A body shot lands from Sroka.
Sroka is leaning against Malone and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Sroka works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Malone prevents a body shot from Sroka.
Sroka lands with a light punch inside.
Sroka tries to throw a body punch but Malone avoids it by throwing Sroka back against the cage.
Malone misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short body shot lands from Sroka as the two fighters clinch.
Sroka pushes Malone back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Sroka pushes Malone back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Sroka is working Malone over against the cage.
Sroka lands a right hand that snaps the head of Malone backwards.
A short right from Sroka on the inside.
A body shot lands from Sroka.
Sroka lands with a light punch inside.
Sroka blocking some punches.
#T3#
Sroka lands a right hand.
Sroka working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Sroka doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Sroka gets through Malone's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Sroka lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Sroka lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Malone.
Sroka lands a left hand that snaps the head of Malone backwards.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Sroka.
Malone tries to work over Sroka's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Sroka lands with a right to the head.
A short right from Sroka.
Sroka lands with a right to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A short left from Sroka.
Sroka lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Still in the clinch, Sroka scores with a nice short uppercut.
Sroka misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Sroka throws a punch but it's blocked by Malone.
Sroka lands with a left to the head.
Malone misses with some punches.
Sroka pushes Malone back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short uppercut from Sroka.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sroka. #T4#
A body shot lands from Sroka.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Sroka.
Sroka scores with a nice hook to the head.
A nice left hand lands by Sroka.
Sroka lands a right hand that snaps the head of Malone backwards. #ROC#Malone is rocked!
Still in the clinch, Sroka scores with a nice short uppercut.
Malone is still on wobbly legs! Can Sroka finish him?
Sroka gets through Malone's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Sroka working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Sroka throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Sroka lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Sroka stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Sroka lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Sroka presses Malone against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Sroka lands with a short shot to the head.
Sroka throws a big uppercut that drops Malone! More strikes from Sroka and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Malone lies dazed against the cage as Sroka celebrates with his cornermen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tadeusz Sroka!
Tadeusz Sroka retains his light heavyweight title!
Tadeusz Sroka really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that BANZAI CLOTHING logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty. |
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Event:
SSG 412 Banner vs Ozymandias
Date: Apr 13, 2025 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 44 wins and 22 losses; Tanner Kyng! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 24 wins and 9 losses; Rafael Ribeiro!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Seu Braga and Matheus Silva.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL#
Ribeiro tries to keep at a distance but Kyng has taken the fight into the clinch.
Ribeiro tries to pull guard but Kyng forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Ribeiro jumps guard but Kyng turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. #TD#
Kyng has picked Ribeiro up - he's going for a ride! Kyng dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Kyng (2) vs (0) Ribeiro
Ribeiro is looking to improve his position.
Kyng perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Ribeiro won't allow Kyng to pass to mount.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ribeiro desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Kyng content to control rather than advance.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Ribeiro is trying to control but can't.
Ribeiro wants to improve his position but Kyng is controlling well.
Kyng controlling the pace.
Ribeiro moves into full guard.
Kyng sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Ribeiro is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Kyng controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#T2#
Ribeiro pulls Kyng in close to his closed guard and prevents Kyng from doing any damage or advancing position.#SUB2#
Ribeiro looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Kyng not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Kyng postures up.
Ribeiro wants to improve his position but instead Kyng has moved into half guard.
Kyng is pressing down on Ribeiro's thigh, looking to free his foot. Ribeiro is holding on for now. #T3#
Kyng is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Ribeiro won't allow Kyng to pass to mount.
Kyng controlling the action here.
Ribeiro wants to get back to full guard.
Ribeiro is trying to maintain the position but Kyng is very close to passing his half guard.#T4#
Kyng prevents Ribeiro from improving his position.
Kyng perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Kyng wants to free his trapped foot but Ribeiro is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Kyng controlling the pace.
Ribeiro is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Kyng stalling. #T5#
Ribeiro is trying to control but can't.
Kyng wants to pass to mount but Ribeiro is defending the position.
Ribeiro trying to hold on to Kyng's head to control him but Kyng postures up.
Kyng controlling the action here.
Kyng wants to pass the guard but Ribeiro is defending well.
Ribeiro is trying to maintain the position but Kyng is very close to passing his half guard.#T6#
Ribeiro gets back to full guard.
Kyng passes into half guard.
Kyng slows the pace down in half guard.
Kyng is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Ribeiro! Score +3 for passing guard: Kyng (5) vs (0) Ribeiro
Ribeiro tries to hold on but Kyng postures up.
Kyng controlling his opponent.
Ribeiro tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Kyng controlling the position easily from mount. #T7#
Ribeiro gets back to half guard.
Kyng works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Kyng (8) vs (0) Ribeiro
Kyng working away.
Kyng controls the position.
Kyng tries to advance to mount but can't. #T8#
Kyng just content to control the position.
Ribeiro sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.#SUB2#
Ribeiro looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Kyng trying to pass the guard but Ribeiro defending well.
Ribeiro wants to control but Kyng is keeping busy.
Kyng is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Ribeiro wants to get back to full guard.#T9#
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ribeiro tries to roll over but Kyng keeps him under control.
Ribeiro wants to control but Kyng is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T10#
Ribeiro keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Ribeiro trying to control here.
#SUB2#
Ribeiro looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Kyng controlling the pace.
Ribeiro is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Kyng controlling the action here.
Kyng is looking to advance position but Ribeiro won't allow it. #T11#
Ribeiro tries to get to full guard but Kyng has control of the leg.
Kyng is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Ribeiro! Score +3 for passing guard: Kyng (11) vs (0) Ribeiro
Kyng controlling the position easily from mount.
Ribeiro can't escape the position.
Kyng takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#T12#
Ribeiro is trying desperately to improve position.
Kyng controlling the position easily from mount.
Kyng has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T13#
Ribeiro is trying to escape the mount.
Ribeiro prevents Kyng from taking his back.
Kyng looking to control and managing it successfully.
Kyng fails to move to back control.
Kyng controlling from the full mount.
Ribeiro wants to hold on but Kyng pushes him away.
Ribeiro is trying to reverse the position but instead Kyng has taken his back - oops! Score +3 for taking back: Kyng (14) vs (0) Ribeiro#T14#
Ribeiro trying to control the position but Kyng manages to sink in the hooks.
Ribeiro is really stuck here.
Ribeiro manages to reverse the position and now he's in Kyng's guard. Nice work there by Ribeiro.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kyng (14) vs (2) Ribeiro
Ribeiro trying to control but Kyng is working from the bottom.
Kyng keeping full guard, as Ribeiro tries to pass.
Kyng pulls Ribeiro in close to his closed guard and prevents Ribeiro from doing any damage or advancing position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Kyng takes the fight on points by 14 to 2.
After winning the bout, Tanner Kyng 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:
Grappling Hype -9-
Date: Apr 13, 2025 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 3 losses; Joe Biden! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Ronan Darongo!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and Timothy Bukovac.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Biden throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Darongo's waist but Darongo gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Biden off to one side.
Darongo wants to counter the offense by Biden and move into the clinch position.
Biden goes for a double leg but Darongo avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Darongo continues to drive forward.
Darongo is trying to pull guard but Biden turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.#TD2#
Darongo pulls guard.
Darongo is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Darongo keeping moving, preventing Biden from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Biden trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Biden is working hard here to advance position.#T1#
Biden looking to sit in guard and control but Darongo gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Biden (0) vs (2) Darongo
Darongo stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Biden swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Biden seems keen to control Darongo's posture.#T2##SUB#
Biden isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Darongo stacks Biden on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Darongo! Score +3 for passing guard: Biden (0) vs (5) Darongo
Biden seems a little lost for a moment, as Darongo dominates the positioning.
Biden is trying to control Darongo's posture but Darongo avoids it.
Biden tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Biden manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Biden (2) vs (5) Darongo#T3#
Biden wants to pass the guard but Darongo is defending well.
Biden seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Darongo does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Biden passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Biden (5) vs (5) Darongo
Biden can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Darongo is looking to escape.
Biden works his way to his opponent's back.
Score +3 for taking back: Biden (8) vs (5) Darongo
Darongo tries to break free.
#SUB#
Biden is persistently looking for the submission but Darongo is defending it well.
#T4#
Biden tries to get the hooks in deep but Darongo pushed the leg off.
I really don't envy Darongo right now.
Darongo rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Biden trying to control the action but Darongo is working from the bottom.
Biden trying to pass the guard but Darongo defending well. #T5##SUB#
Biden is working for a kimura here but Darongo manages to reverse the position and he's now in Biden's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Biden (8) vs (7) Darongo
Biden not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Biden bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Darongo's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Biden (10) vs (7) Darongo
Biden trying to control the position from guard on top but Darongo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Biden stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Darongo swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T6#
Darongo is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Biden (10) vs (9) Darongo
Biden tries to roll over but Darongo keeps him under control.
Darongo performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Biden wants to get back to full guard but Darongo has mounted him! Score +3 for passing guard: Biden (10) vs (12) Darongo#T7#
Darongo prevents Biden from getting the reversal.
Biden wants to hold on but Darongo pushes him away.#T8#
Biden really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Biden is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Biden is trying to escape the mount.
Darongo sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Biden wants to control but Darongo is having none of it.#T9#
Darongo controlling from mount.
Biden is in all sorts of trouble here.
Darongo tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Biden is trying to escape the mount.
#T10#
Darongo takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Let's hope that Darongo has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Biden wants to control but Darongo is having none of it.
Darongo controlling the position easily from mount.
Biden tries to hold on but Darongo postures up.#T11#
Biden might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Darongo controlling the pace for now.
Biden tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Biden tries to hold on but Darongo pushes him away.
Darongo controlling the position easily from mount. #T12#
Biden is working to get back to half guard.
Darongo controlling his opponent.
Biden is looking to improve his position but Darongo isn't that keen on the idea.#T13#
Biden wants to control but Darongo is having none of it.
Darongo looking to control and managing it successfully.
Biden keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Biden wants to control but Darongo is having none of it.
Biden working to try and regain half guard.
#T14#
Darongo tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Biden can't escape the position.
Darongo sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Biden tries to hold on but Darongo postures up.
And that's the end of the fight!
Darongo wins on points by 12 to 10.
A relieved looking Ronan Darongo 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:
Grappling Hype -9-
Date: Apr 13, 2025 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 3 losses; Leonard Norton! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 4 losses; Kevin Durant!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Timothy Bukovac and Percy O'Donnell.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Durant fails with a takedown attempt.
Nice takedown defense from Durant. No joy for Norton on that attempt.
Durant dives in for a single leg takedown but Norton sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Norton fails to land the takedown.
Norton fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Leonard Norton. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Norton closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Durant quickly recovers to half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Norton (2) vs (0) Durant
Durant works his way to full guard. Good work.
Durant has control of Norton's left arm, preventing Norton from doing any damage.
Norton pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Durant is keeping the position for now. #SUB2#
Durant escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Norton gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Durant is trying to control the position but Norton postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Durant is pulling down on Norton's head. It's preventing any offense from Norton, at least for the moment.#SUB#
Norton drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Durant manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Norton has Durant in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Norton (2) vs (2) Durant#T1#
Durant stays in close to Norton's body and controls the position.
Durant won't allow Norton to sweep him here. #SUB#
Durant got a little sloppy there for a moment and Norton has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Durant has managed to get both his arms back between Norton's legs - danger averted.
Norton might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#SUB#
Norton has an active guard here but Durant has managed to pass into half guard.
#SUB#
Norton looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Durant perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Durant passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Norton (2) vs (5) Durant
Norton keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
#T2#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Durant content just to control the position here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Norton is looking to get to half guard.
Durant sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Norton working to try and regain half guard.
Durant controlling the pace for now.
Norton regains half guard.#T3#
Durant trying to control the action but Norton is working from the bottom.
Durant not doing much here.
#SUB#
Norton looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Durant slows the pace down in half guard.
Durant works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Norton (2) vs (8) Durant
Norton tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Durant wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Durant just content to control the position.
Norton definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Durant wants to lay and pray for a moment but Norton keeps working. #T4#
Durant slows the pace down.
Norton knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Durant on the ground.
Durant advances to mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Norton (2) vs (10) Durant
Durant moves to the back position. Score +3 for taking back: Norton (2) vs (13) Durant
Norton is in bad spot here.
Well, with Durant on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Norton is tapping out... Can he escape the position?#SUB2#
Norton defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Norton tries to break free.
Durant has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Norton's body.
I really don't envy Norton right now.
#T5#
Durant trying to control momentarily.
#SUB2#
Durant looking for the rear naked choke. And he's got it! Norton taps!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Kevin Durant!
A victorious Kevin Durant 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:
Grappling Hype -10-
Date: Apr 13, 2025 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 2 losses; Danger Dobbie! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 1 losses; Olaf Koks!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Stewart Dunkirk and Frank Dennis.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Dobbie gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Koks to score an easy takedown into full guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Dobbie (0) vs (2) Koks#SUB#
Dobbie throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Dobbie keeping full guard, as Koks tries to pass. #SUB#
Dobbie looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Koks passes into half guard.
#SUB#
Dobbie looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Dobbie looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Dobbie trying to get back to full guard but Koks takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Dobbie (0) vs (5) Koks#T1#
Dobbie is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
#SUB2#
Dobbie defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Koks.
Dobbie is looking to improve his position but Koks isn't that keen on the idea.
Koks sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Dobbie is trying to escape the mount but Koks keeps good control and instead manages to take Dobbie's back.
Score +3 for taking back: Dobbie (0) vs (8) Koks
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.
Dobbie tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Koks tries to control but Dobbie wriggling away. #T2#
Dobbie really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Dobbie is working hard here to advance position.#SUB2#
Koks moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Dobbie has worked his arm free - good work by Dobbie!
Koks wants to lay and pray for a moment but Dobbie keeps working.
Koks moves into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Dobbie (0) vs (10) Koks
Dobbie is looking to get to half guard.#T3#
Koks sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Dobbie can't escape the position.
Dobbie 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.#SUB#
Dobbie looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Dobbie is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Koks pulls his head out easily.
Koks is looking to take a break and control but Dobbie is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB2#
Dobbie is defending against the submission attempts here by Koks.
#SUB#
Dobbie looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T4#
Koks works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Dobbie (0) vs (13) Koks
Koks manages to capitalize on a mistake by Dobbie to take his back! Score +3 for taking back: Dobbie (0) vs (16) Koks#SUB2#
Koks is persistently looking for the submission but Dobbie is defending it well.
Dobbie looking very determined here, making life difficult for Koks.
Dobbie rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Dobbie is looking to improve his position.
#SUB#
Dobbie is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Koks pulls his head out easily. #T5##SUB#
Dobbie looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Koks wants to work for an arm triangle but Dobbie is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Dobbie is looking to improve his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Still in half guard, Koks seems content to control.#SUB#
Dobbie actively working from the bottom here.
Koks perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #T6#
Koks passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Dobbie (0) vs (19) Koks
Dobbie gets back to half guard.
Dobbie won't allow Koks to pass to mount.
Koks passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Dobbie (0) vs (22) Koks
Dobbie tries to bench press Koks off him but Koks keeps the position. #SUB2#
Koks is trying to get an arm triangle but Dobbie is defending well.
Dobbie is looking for a sweep.
Dobbie is not content to let Koks control the position. #T7#
Dobbie is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Koks uses his free foot to push down on Dobbie's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Dobbie. Score +3 for passing guard: Dobbie (0) vs (25) Koks
Koks pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Koks wants to control the pace but Dobbie is squirming around nicely.
Dobbie can't escape the position.
Koks controlling the position easily from mount.
Dobbie is looking to improve his position but Koks isn't that keen on the idea.#T8#
Koks takes Dobbie's back. Score +3 for taking back: Dobbie (0) vs (28) Koks
Dobbie tries to escape but Koks has the hooks in and won't let him break free. #SUB2#
Koks has managed to slip his arm under Dobbie's chin. This could be all over... yep, Dobbie is tapping out! Submission win for Koks.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 8:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Olaf Koks! Olaf Koks retains his bantamweight title!
After winning the bout, Olaf Koks 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:
Grappling Hype -10-
Date: Apr 13, 2025 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 3 losses; Salomon Mukunzi! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 2 losses; Rounin Hashima!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Daniel Franklin and Cecil Peabody.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Mukunzi shoots in but Hashima avoids the takedown attempt easily.#CL2#
Hashima moves into range and clinches up with Mukunzi.
Mukunzi goes for a takedown in the clinch but Hashima prevents it.
Mukunzi tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Hashima just stands there and leans against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Salomon Mukunzi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hashima is looking for a takedown.#TD#
Mukunzi successfully pulls guard.
Hashima showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Hashima looking to pass the guard.
Hashima's corner is telling him to maintain position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hashima postures up.
#T1#
Mukunzi 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.
Hashima stays in close to Mukunzi's body and controls the position. #SUB#
Hashima avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Mukunzi 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.#SUB#
Mukunzi is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Hashima rolls with it to try and escape but Mukunzi cranks on the arm and Hashima is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Salomon Mukunzi!
A very excited looking Salomon Mukunzi 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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